Honda Accord Touring Hybrid

The Honda Accord is one of the best-selling sedans of all time, claiming the top 10 best titles 39 times since 1989, often wrestling with the Toyota Camry for the top-selling car.

What’s to love about a Honda Accord? Reliability, mid-price point, safety and resale value are at the top of the list. 

And I should know. I’ve owned three Honda Accords since the early 1990s. My current, yet trusty ride — a 2012 — appears tired and dated, and I was eager to see the changes for 2025. 

I test drove a 2025 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid. It’s the top-of-the-line Accord, and this one is loaded at $40,614. You can skip several features to save a few bucks with the LX model, which starts at $29,390.

The Touring Hybrid model is redesigned to be a tad larger. One feature of a sedan is that it’s easy to slide into the seat, compared to some SUVs you have to climb into. The leather-trimmed seat with 10-way power adjustment is simple to fine-tune for my short legs to reach the pedals. The seat raises up and increases lumbar support, a much-needed perk for achy backs. Heated and ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel offer comfort. The center shifter “old school” knob offers a better driving experience than a newer paddle.

Customize your ride from driver to driver with a push of a button. The push button start is also handy with additional remote start. An emergency key is even contained in the remote if your remote battery is dead. 

When exiting the car, some folks panic. Did I lock the car? If you set up the walk away auto lock, the vehicle locks automatically within 10 seconds. No worries —  it only works if the key fob is away from the car. Plus, you won’t have to keep pressing lock, thus avoiding the vehicle honking unnecessarily and repeatedly.

The biggest change, of course, is technology. This 12.3-inch touchscreen is what I’ve longed for, as my current vehicle lacks it. I like that the screen doesn’t overtake the front dash as it does in some vehicles.

Instead of my cell phone jammed in a cupholder, it lays neatly on the wireless charging pad. Additional USB ports are located close by. My current USB port is located in the center console storage where it becomes unplugged when I rummage around for napkins to wipe up the coffee I spill because my cellphone is in its spot.

This USB replaces the cigarette lighter. Yep, my vehicle still has a cigarette lighter socket, which I’ve never actually used. And who does?

The Accord has some oomph with a 192-horsepower 2-liter engine. Sedans are easy to get around in, especially pulling in tight parking spaces surrounded by massive SUVs. 

Saving money on gas is ideal, as fuel efficiency is a big seller. The hybrid powertrain takes it a step further, while in-town braking charges the battery, getting about 44 mpg. 

A lot has happened with the Honda Accord in the 13 short years since my last model. The question is, do I purchase a fourth Honda Accord? It might be worth it to free up my coveted cupholder space.