What's New
Honda has introduced a fully redesigned Accord for the 2023 model year. The midsize SUV arrives with more upscale styling, a larger cabin, an updated powertrain lineup, and new tech features. The 2023 Honda Accord is available as a hybrid, but that model is covered separately.
Choosing Your Honda Accord
Engine Choices
The Accord is only available with one engine for 2023. The midsize sedan comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 192 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque.
This engine is basically the same one found in the previous-gen Accord. The engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Unlike some midsize sedans in the segment, the Accord is only available with front-wheel drive.
When it comes to fuel economy, the Accord is rated at up to 29 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 32 mpg combined. These represent small decreases compared to the outgoing model.
For better fuel economy, the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid may be a smart upgrade. It gets up to 48 mpg in overall driving on some trims.
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
While the 2023 Accord’s wheelbase goes unchanged for the new model year, the sedan is 2.8 inches longer than before. The sedan’s front track was also widened by 0.6 inches. Honda claims the Accord’s larger size results in class-leading interior space with 105.7 cubic feet of passenger space and 40.8 inches of rear legroom.
The Accord does offer some of the most rear legroom space in the class, handily beating the Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Subaru Legacy. The extra interior space should make the Accord more comfortable for up to five people.
The Accord offers up to 16.7 cubic feet of cargo space in its trunk, which the automaker claims is the most in the class.
Safety Features
The base LX trim comes with Honda Sensing as standard equipment. The suite includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam assist, blind spot monitoring, and traffic sign recognition. Traffic Jam Assist is also standard on the Accord and handles most of the driving at speeds of up to 45 mph.
Moving up to the EX trim brings blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Connectivity
Honda offers the Accord with a standard seven-inch touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Other standard features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, four audio speakers, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and two front USB-C ports. The EX trim gets eight audio speakers.
2023 Honda Accord LX – MSRP From $28,390
The entry-level LX trim starts things off with cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, remote start, keyless entry, 17-inch wheels, LED headlights, and a self-opening trunk.
Honda does not offer any optional features on the LX trim.
2023 Honda Accord EX – MSRP From $30,155
For an extra $1,765, the EX trim adds a moonroof, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated exterior mirrors, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats.
Compare Accord Trims Side-By-Side
Honda saves all of its high-end tech and upscale convenience features for the 2023 Accord Hybrid. So, the gas-powered Accord doesn’t come with much on either front. With that being said, we think the EX is worth the upgrade since it comes with slightly more features for a reasonable increase in pricing.