2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

With only a handful of entries left in the midsize sedan segment, the 2025 Honda Accord stands out as the stalwart after five decades on the market.

Simple, efficient, and fun to drive, the Accord has exemplified some of the brand’s best attributes. Redesigned just a few years ago, the latest Accord is bigger than before and features an updated infotainment system. Better yet, it’s available with a hybrid powertrain that adds a new level of efficiency to the nameplate.

Styling 7.5 / 10

The current Accord shares a coupe-like profile with the previous generation, only with the creases smoothed out this time. The upright grille and slimmer headlights frame a simpler front end that thankfully loses the chrome unibrow of old. Like the smaller Civic, the toned-down styling is a safer approach, but it also makes the Accord a bit bland.

Honda’s current interior design language might be one of the best in the industry, emphasizing a low cowl and dashboard height and large windows for an expansive greenhouse. The air vents are hidden behind a sleek mesh pattern, and there’s a large 12.3-inch touchscreen perched on top of the dash along with a digital instrument display.

User-Friendliness 10 / 10

As more automakers ditch physical controls in favour of screens and voice commands, Honda has done the opposite and focused on ergonomics. You don’t need an instruction manual or a Google search to figure out how to use anything inside. Large buttons and dials for the climate controls are a pleasure to use and can be done without taking your eyes off the road. Even the gear selector is a conventional lever.

The infotainment system is Android-based and has built-in Google Maps navigation and access to the Google Play Store. It’s intuitive and easy to use, just like the rest of the interior. The Accord Touring Hybrid tested here has a head-up display that’s large and easy to read, even with sunglasses on.

Power 6.5 / 10

The Accord Hybrid uses Honda’s second-generation two-motor powertrain paired with a 2.0L four-cylinder that runs on the efficient Atkinson cycle. Combined output amounts to 204 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque, all of which is sent to the front wheels.

In most situations, the electric side of the powertrain provides the primary motive force. The gas engine is primarily there to supply electricity to the battery or the propulsion motor and only powers the wheels directly at highway speeds. Even then, during steady-state cruising, the electric motor does most of the heavy lifting.

Bury your right foot in the carpet and the hybrid powertrain provides smooth and linear power. While it won’t light your hair on fire, passing slower traffic or merging on the highway poses no issue.

Fuel Economy 9.5 / 10

Where this innovative powertrain excels is in its efficiency, especially around town, with numbers consistently dropping below 5.0 L/100 km. The system prioritizes the electric motor even on the highway, and a full tank of fuel should provide more than 800 km of range.

Driving Feel 7.5 / 10

Hybrids haven’t typically provided the best driving experience. Engines that run on the Atkinson cycle tend to sound coarse and industrial, which is one of the negative aspects of Toyota’s hybrid system, which uses its electric motors primarily to assist the gas engine, meaning it spends less time in electric mode.

Just like Toyota’s setup, Honda’s system uses two electric motors, one as a generator and the other to drive the wheels. (Toyota also offers a third for all-wheel drive, something that isn’t available here.) The gas engine powers the generator, which can send electricity to charge the battery or power the propulsion motor. The system works seamlessly, and in most cases, the Accord Hybrid feels like an electric vehicle (EV). When the motor does fire up, you can barely hear it.

If you activate sport mode, both the motor and gas engine work together for maximum power. Even the handling is surprisingly good, with quick steering and excellent turn-in response. It feels like a big Civic, which is high praise for this midsize sedan.

Comfort 8.5 / 10

The front seats are exceptionally comfortable and offer great lateral thigh support, something usually found in sportier vehicles. The ride is also excellent and very well controlled, with the dampers taking the edge off most impacts, even on roads that more closely resemble the surface of the moon.

Practicality 8 / 10

The extra length of this Accord directly translates to one of the roomiest back seats in the segment, with generous amounts of legroom even for those taller than six feet. A large trunk provides 473 L of space, and the seats fold down, making carrying long items a breeze.

Features 7 / 10

The Accord Touring Hybrid gets a lot of goodies, including a set of sharp 19-inch wheels. The front seats get ventilation in addition to the standard heating, and there are heated seats in the back, too. A 12-speaker stereo provides much better audio than the base system, and there’s a head-up display that shows traffic signs, road speed, and map instructions.

Safety 10 / 10

All Accords come with a robust suite of driver assistance features standard, including adaptive cruise control that works in stop-and-go traffic, traffic sign recognition, and a road departure mitigation system. The 2025 Accord earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award, its top honour.

Value 7 / 10

A base Accord starts at $40,130 before tax but including an $1,830 freight fee, which is more than it would cost you to get a CR-V. Meanwhile, the top trim tested here runs up to $47,330. Looking at the Accord’s primary competitor, the hybrid-only Toyota Camry, it starts at $36,160 — nearly $4,000 less. At the top of the lineup, the Camry XLE rings in at $46,810 and includes all-wheel drive.

The Verdict

When you buy a Honda Accord, you know exactly what you’re getting: a reliable and efficient commuter that’s well made and fun to drive. It’s consistently been one of the best sedans on the market for decades, and this one’s no different. The 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid comes at a premium compared to the Camry, but it’s a better car to drive and well worthy of consideration.