2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

Table Of Contents

• What's New With The 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?

• 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Design

• 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Interior and Infotainment

• 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Driving Experience

• 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Safety And Autonomous Features

• Should you buy the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?

• 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Trims

What's New With The 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?

Aside from the base gasoline-only LX, a new SE trim has been added in place of last year's LX trim, making these lower two trims the only way to get a 2025 Accord with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gas-only engine. The SE trim commands a $2200 premium over the base model but does come with some nice to haves like a One-Touch Power Moonroof, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Heated Front Seats And 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats.

Rear AC Vents and Type C ports are standard with every 2025 Accord and the top "Touring" also gets a heated steering wheel.

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Design

Yep, the most debated of points when it comes to the new 2025 Accord. But before we start exploring the design here is a small history lesson to put things in perspective.

The design of the Accord has always been somewhat simple but imposing at least until the 9th generation which also came with the mean 3.5 L V6 unit pumping out 280 horses, I had one and it ripped the highway while returning 30 MPG. From the 10th generation onwards, a couple of things went wrong for the Accord. First, the V6 was dropped, second, the front end looked like a kid making faces at ya. 

The 2025 Accord Hybrid looks like a slice of bread with corners cut off. The jarring mix of sudden straight lines everywhere lacks the uniformity that the subconscious human mind craves.

“It is the looks that are putting people off. Everything on this car is just straight lines. Headlights, taillights, grille outlines, grille details, bumpers, hood creases, and body creases are all just straight lines, and this is exacerbated on a large car like this. The front and rear overhangs seem too long also. I have no doubt it is a great driving, reliable, and comfortable car (I used to own a 2013 Sport). The car doesn't just look generic, it doesn't look right. Cars are an emotional purchase, and looks are a big factor, especially when people are spending over $30k on a car-@crazylala2003”

The sales numbers speak for themselves. The V6 era Accord sold 388,374 units at its peak, while the 10th generation had a best run of 291,071 units. The current 11th-gen model with 197,947 units sold in 2023 is down 50 percent compared to the 10th-generation model and the outlook is all but promising.

So all the sales slump that has plagued the 2025 Accord is just because of the way it looks? I wish it was that simple. 

Honda’s design team has failed miserably with the 11-generation Accord. Aside from its polarizing looks, the evergrowing love for SUVs and in-house cannibalism due to better value Civic, CR-V deals, and much smoother (plus affordable) looking Rival Camry, means that Honda has got a multidimensional underperformer on their hands.

The Sport Hybrid and Sport-L models have some blacked-out stuff like mirrors, side sills, gloss black spoilers, and antennae The latter also comes with a diffuser.

The 2025 Accord Hybrid comes in 5 to 7 colors depending on the trim you go for. The black and silver are free on the lower trim like Sport Hybrid, while paints like Red and Blue cost $455 extra. The top-tier Touring trim I had came with standard 19-inch wheels with 235 / 40 R19 Michelin All Seasons, which I assume did eat into a coupe of MPGs but they looked good tho. 

 If the design is giving you digestive issues, the HPD styling package is around $2000 and comes with stuff like a rear wing, front spoiler, and blacked-out emblems. 

You can also get fancy-looking 19-inch HPD alloys for another $2000 My test unit had neither of these two, looked okay, and came $4000 cheaper. 

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Interior and Infotainment

The Interior of the 2025 Honda Accord is perhaps one of th two reasons you would consider buying it. The other is driving experience discussed below. Everything is built to last with no creaking or fraying anywhere. The interior can be had in either black or grey colors. Th latter is a cost-free option from “Sport Hybrid” upwards.

 A single large and straight piece of trim is the first thing your eyes would turn towards. The crisscross honeycomb motif is gonna be a b*tch to clean but does add character to the otherwise and understandably monotonous interior. 

The Touring trim I drove came with some exclusive hybrid-only features like a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Shift Knob, and seats with 4-way adjustment for the front passenger seats and 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support for the driver's chair. The latter is a godsend for taller individuals like myself, I am 6’1 for reference. 

The seats are pretty comfy with ample legroom and shoulder room to spare. I could easily fit in and get out without any drama. The seats can move pretty far back and come with heating and ventilation, the latter is exclusive for Touring Hybrid.

Rear seats follow the same suit and now come with the benefit of AC vents and more Type C ports. The headroom is sufficient for everyone but six-footers due to the slightly slopy-ish roof.

Being the top-tier model it also had a trim-specific heated steering wheel, a head-up display, and heated outboard seats The base non-hybrid models come with a smaller 7-inch display as opposed to a much larger and brighter 12.3-inch unit my 2025 Accord Hybrid Touring was equipped with. 

A 10.1-inch driver display is standard across all variants. Unlike most other cars at this pierce point the infotainment system, surprisingly, it did not suck. I found it pretty responsive to use and the wireless carplay and Android auto (wired on LE and SE trims) were just bliss, especially while navigating. 

Alexa is present on every hybrid model and is a hit or miss depending on how clear and LOUD your commands are. Best left alone. The Google Voice is only available on Touring Hybrid and is a bit more useful due to faster responses it was able to catch my commands rather well thanks to hardware-level integration.

The Touring model also comes with a premium 12-speaker Bose Audio system and a 6-inch HUD. An 8-speaker system is standard in all the lower-trim hybrid models while the non-hybrid 2025 Honda Accords are equipped with a 4-speaker setup. The audio quality was decent but was way better after I fiddled with EQ a bit.

A gimmicky wireless charger is also present but made my iPhone pretty hot after like 30 min or so, making the 3 AMP Type C ports all the more appreciated.

I was genuinely amazed by the amount of solid and clicky buttons my Accord Hybrid had.  Accord is a masterclass in ergonomics and operating usual stuff like AC and Audio did not require any attention-diverting BS generally associated with modern touch-sensitive haptic thingy controls featured in VW Golf and Ferrari Roma. 

Storage-wise the 2025 Accord Hybrid has massiveboot with stow-through function thanks to 60:40 split seats and also comes with a full hands-free trunk opening. I was easily able to put 2 full-size suitcases and 3 small carryons with the seats folded.

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Driving Experience

This is the second reason as to why you would prefer a Honda Accord if you can get past the looks. The 2025 Honda Accord comes with a 2.0 L NA engine running a fuel-sipping Atkinson Cycle mated to a couple of electric motors. Horsepower stands at 204 hp and torque is 247 lb-ft available from zero rpm. The engine alone makes 181 hp, a tad less than the 192 horsepower 1.5 L Turbocharged unit found in LE and SE trims.

The power figures are adequate for day-to-day driving is excellent. Something which the Accord has been famous for over two decades and the 2025 version is all much better. The rush of torque makes low-speed city crying a breeze. I was able to eke out 1.45 miles of EV-only driving before the engine kicked in seamlessly and mainly served the purpose of recharging the battery. 

The CVT or eCVT is smooth as usual, I didn't notice any jarring or rubber band effect whilst commuting 160 miles from Apple Park to Fresno.

The e-CVT can also simulate fake shift noise that did entertain my daughter for a while before fading into meh sort of thing. Unlike the usual lethargic power delivery usually associated with this kind of transmission the power in Accord comes in a rather relaxed manner and the initial surge of battery-sourced thrust gradually disappears after a mile or so as the charge depletes

The Hybrid variants of Accord are pretty heavy. My Touring trim was 300 pounds heavier at 3532 lbs than the base LE gas-only 2025 Honda Accord. Something you would feel ever so slightly while taking turns above 45 mph or so, but not a dealbreaker. Honda has done an excellent job keeping the NVH down.

The dealership where I borrowed the Accord form mentioned that it had Active noise cancellation with laminated and acoustic glass, which I found gimmicky at first but it did make a difference after I drove it for some time through the evening rush near my work.

Accord chews bumps and potholes but I feel that 17-inch rollers which are standard with the base LE would do an even better job at that than the Accord Hybrid Touring I was loaned. The ride was composed and effortless way 2025 Accord just ate mile after mile and reminded me of old-school big block Bruisers cruisers with big bad V8s

There are four modes with the new Accord Normal / ECON / Sport / Individual which do nothing substantial except adjust a bit of the steering feedback depending on the mode you select.

I mostly drove in Normal and Eco modes and was able to manage 50 MPG combined, six notches above its EPA estimate of 44 MPG making the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid one of the most fuel-efficient mid-sized sedans ever. 

55 MPG is achieveable with EX-L trim which comes with 17-inch wheels and is EPA-certified at 51 / 44 / 48 MPG.

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Safety And Autonomous Features 

As expected all variants of the 2025 Honda Accord come with a bucket list of safety features like 

• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Blind Spot Information w/Cross Traffic Monitor
• Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
• Adaptive Cruise Control w/Low-Speed Follow

My Touring trim also had Parking sensors as a bonus. The Low-speed follow in the Accord Hybrid is one of the best in the industry. I was able to cross a lot of miles or so using ACC with only occasional warnings and no driver inputs whatsoever during my return home after work between the 180 IC and Ashland

Should you buy the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?

The most affordable 2025 Hybrid Accord is the “Sport Hybrid” It comes with all the features an everyday Joe would actually use and appreciate. 19-inch Alloy Wheels, wireless carplay, heated front seats, and costs just $33,600.

 Upgrading to EX-L Hybrid is my recommendation for just $1295 extra. As it comes with a moonroof, more durable leather seats, and 17-inch wheels. Yep, they are a downgrade compared to Sport trim’s 19-inch ones but who the heck buys an Accord for its wheel game, right? Besides the smaller wheels mean lesser rolling resistance and great mileage along with better NVH control.

The markups on the 2025 Accord are insane these days and no AWD is another reason no one bothers with Accord, aside from its obviously ugly front end. But the real threat to Accord’s existence isn't external like from Hyundai or Toyota, it's the Honda’s own Civic Hybrid that sums up to a much more valuable proposition that can save you up to $9,000. 

The top-tier 2025 Honda Civic Sport touring Hybrid costs just $31,000 and has all the bells and whistles that Accord Hybrid Sport Touring has. The former comes equipped with Wireless Apple CarPlay, leather seats, a One-Touch Power Moonroof, heated seats, and acoustic glass.

Tbh, you miss out on stuff like HUD, 20 horsepower, and 6 odd inches of wheelbase that you might not ever need. In return, you get better MPG, sportier handling, and thousands of dollars in savings along with lower lease and insurance costs.

The new Accord chiefly rivals equally impressive mid-sized sedans like the Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry.

I still haven't tested the new Sonata but compared to the Camry, the Accord excels in everyday comfort and build quality. Sure, the Camry feels a bit more punchy and looks ever so slightly sharp but the trade-off in terms of ride refinement and the fact that Camry, when specced to the max, costs more than the Accord is enough to lean potential mid-size sedan enthusiasts towards Honda’s offering.

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Trims

All 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid models come with a 2.0 L NA engine mated to twin motors and an e-CVT sending power to front wheels. They make 204 hp and 247 lb-ft. Here are some key differences between the different trims available with the new Accord Hybrid.

Trim Name	Sport Hybrid	EX-L Hybrid (Recommended)	Sport-L Hybrid	Touring Hybrid
MSRP	$33,655	$34,940	$35,375	$39,300
Features	19-Inch Alloy Wheels	Leather-Trimmed Seating	19-Inch Matte-Black Alloy Wheels	Google built-in
	Wireless Phone Charger	Parking Sensors	Rear Decklid Spoiler	Head-Up Display
	Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility With Alexa	Driver Memory Seat	Rear Diffuser	Bose Premium Sound System
	Gloss-Black Decklid Spoiler	Heated Side Mirrors		Heated Steering Wheel
	Full LED Headlights	17 Inch Wheels
	8-speaker, 180-watt Audio System
	12.3-Inch Color Touch-Screen
	Moon Roof
	Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Prices do not include $1,095 destination.