Honda finally announced the 2026 Accord, but it’s not a refresh like the global market version recently received. Think of this more as a tech improvement with a side of styling tweaks. The ancient seven-inch touchscreen is gone and replaced by the larger nine-inch unit used in the Prelude and certain trims of the Civic. That also means every Accord now comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring trims remain the only models with the 12.3-inch touchscreen, which already came with wireless smartphone integration.
As for other changes, the 2026 Honda Accord now comes standard with wireless charging. Meanwhile, the SE trim now comes with five-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels. Additionally, the Sport and Sport-L have black exterior accents. These include black decklid badging, side mirrors, shark fin antenna, and B-pillar trim. Furthermore, the Sport trim now includes black window trim.
2026 Honda Accord: Efficient Across the Board
As before, the Accord’s LX and SE trims are the only ones that are not electrified. They use a 1.5-liter turbo-four with 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. A CVT remains the only transmission offered on those trims. In terms of fuel economy, the EPA rates the LX at 29/37/32 mpg city/highway/combined, while the SE checks in slightly lower at 28/36/31 mpg.
The Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring trims all use Honda’s two-motor hybrid system. It pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. Total system output for the hybrid models is 204 hp and 247 lb-ft. The EPA rates the Sport, Sport-L, and Touring trims at 46/41/44 mpg, while the EX-L is the most efficient at 51/44/48 mpg.
Pricing for the 2026 Accord starts at $29,590 for the base LX trim and tops out at $40,645 for the Touring. Every model comes with the Honda Sensing driver assistance suite as standard. Higher trims also include more active safety tech. However, the Accord still lacks a surround-view camera, which its competitors offer.
Source: Honda
