2023 Honda Accord Hybrid

Sophisticated Interior and Exterior Designs. While the Accord Hybrid won’t be winning any design awards or stop people in their tracks like the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the sedan is a far better-looking vehicle than before.

The front-end design of the Accord Hybrid is far more upscale than before. The rounded nose features rectangular headlights, a squared-off grille, and a slim air intake. With simple lines and few aggressive touches, the Accord Hybrid’s front end promises to age well. The back of the sedan also has a simple design with triangular taillights, a rounded liftgate, and a simple rear bumper.

Honda’s designers have ensured the Accord Hybrid’s cabin has a familial look with the brand’s other recently redesigned vehicles. The interior features a simple dashboard with a honeycomb trim piece that covers the air vents, a touchscreen that sits on top of the dash, and physical controls for the HVAC system on the bottom of the center console.

Fuel Efficiency Over Performance. Power for the Accord Hybrid comes from a new hybrid powertrain that consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors. The combined output is rated at 204 horsepower, which is more than the standard Accord. The engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission.

Drivers seeking a sporty ride will find the Accord Hybrid to be disappointing. Quick acceleration is not one of the sedan’s strengths. What the Accord Hybrid does do well is being a smooth, comfortable, and quiet daily driver. A light foot allows the Accord Hybrid to run on electricity more, increasing fuel economy. And, like an EV, the Accord Hybrid has paddle shifters that allow the driver to choose from six different levels of regeneration with the highest setting almost acting like one-pedal driving.

Speaking of fuel economy, the Accord Hybrid posts great figures of up to 48 mpg combined. Sport and Touring trims aren’t as efficient and can get up to 44 mpg combined. These figures trail rivals, as the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid can get up to 52 mpg combined. Even the Kia Niro, a subcompact SUV, is rated at up to 49 mpg combined.

Standard High-Tech Features. Unlike the gas-only Accord, the Accord Hybrid comes with high-tech features as standard. Every trim comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. These screens are enormous, boast crisp graphics, and have intuitive menus. The infotainment screen also has buttons and knobs for some controls.

In addition to the large screens, the Accord Hybrid also comes with features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Amazon Alexa, and eight audio speakers. These are a great list of standard features for a midsize sedan.

One major reason to upgrade to the range-topping Touring Hybrid is Google built-in. For fans of Google’s applications, the system brings Google Assistant, Google Play, and Google Maps in an intuitive, streamlined package.

Incredibly Roomy Cabin. The 2023 Accord Hybrid now sits on a wheelbase that’s 111.4 inches long. That makes the sedan nearly as long as some full-size sedans. For passengers, the long wheelbase results in a spacious cabin.

Honda is quick to point out that the sedan has 37.2 inches of rear headroom ad 40.8 inches of rear legroom. These are excellent figures for the class and make the Accord Hybrid as roomy as some small SUVs.

Passengers are also treated to an upscale cabin, as the Accord Hybrid comes with more soft-touch materials than last year. The range-topping Touring Hybrid feels like a budget-friendly luxury car with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a self-opening trunk, a moonroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a whisper-quiet ride.

Final Thoughts. The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid may seem like an evolution instead of a complete revolution over the outgoing model, but the last-gen model was great. The redesigned sedan raises the bar by coming with more high-tech features, a more upscale design, and a larger interior. The Accord Hybrid is the best version of the 2023 Accord lineup and the sedan to get in the class.

Another great hybrid midsize sedan is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. It features a gorgeous design, similar tech features to the Accord Hybrid, a 192-hp powertrain, a high-end interior, and excellent fuel economy.

The Toyota Camry Hybrid has been a mainstay in the class for years. It may not have the same advanced features as the Accord Hybrid, but has great fuel economy figures, a comfortable ride, a roomy interior, and a stylish interior design.

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