The refreshed 2026 Honda Accord is now arriving at U.S. dealerships, featuring a significant boost in standard technology aimed at modern, tech-focused buyers. Every Accord now comes with a larger, easy-to-use 9-inch color touchscreen (almost 30% bigger than before), a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, plus a Qi-compatible 15W wireless phone charger as standard equipment on LX and SE trims. Pricing for the well-equipped Accord LX starts at an MSRP of 28,395 dollars, excluding a 1,195 dollar destination charge, while hybrid-electric models begin with the Sport at 33,795 dollars.
Sportier Styling and Trim Updates
Honda has sharpened the Accord’s appearance for 2026, with a clear focus on sportier details and stronger visual presence. The turbocharged Accord SE now rides on larger 19-inch alloy wheels and tires (up by 2 inches) with an aggressive five-spoke design that enhances both stance and handling feel. On the hybrid side, the Accord Sport Hybrid and Sport-L Hybrid gain new black exterior accents, including black window trim (Sport Hybrid), black decklid badging on both models, plus black door mirrors, a black shark fin antenna and gloss-black B-pillar trim for a more athletic look.
2026 Honda Accord: Lineup, Pricing and Fuel Economy
The 2026 Accord range consists of six trims: the turbocharged LX and SE, followed by the hybrid-electric Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and range-topping Touring. Hybrid-electric versions already account for more than 50 percent of Accord sales, making them a key pillar of Honda’s wider electrification strategy in the U.S. market. EPA fuel economy ratings are competitive across the board, led by the EX-L Hybrid at up to 51 mpg city and 48 mpg combined, while the LX 1.5T with CVT delivers an EPA-rated 29/37/32 mpg city/highway/combined.
Powertrains: Turbo Efficiency and Advanced Two-Motor Hybrid
Accord LX and SE trims are powered by a smooth, responsive 1.5‑liter turbocharged engine with VTEC variable valve lift technology, producing 192 horsepower (SAE net at 6,000 rpm) and 192 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,700 to 5,000 rpm. This all‑aluminum engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission featuring Step‑Shift programming that simulates traditional gear changes under full‑throttle acceleration for a more natural feel. The hybrid-electric Sport, EX‑L, Sport‑L and Touring use Honda’s latest two‑motor hybrid system, delivering a total system output of 204 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft. of torque, with quick, responsive acceleration and efficient low‑rpm highway cruising when the gasoline engine is engaged.
Safety Leadership and Advanced Driver Assistance
Staying true to Honda’s “Safety for Everyone” philosophy, every 2026 Accord comes standard with the Honda Sensing suite of driver‑assistive technologies. The package includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low‑Speed Follow, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System, Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Warning and Road Departure Mitigation, while a blind spot information system with Cross Traffic Monitor is standard on SE and above. All models feature Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, advanced front airbags designed to reduce head rotation in angled frontal impacts, front seatbelt pretensioners, side airbags, driver and front‑passenger knee airbags, side‑curtain airbags, plus standard Rear Seat Reminder and Rear Seatbelt Reminder.
Built in Ohio for Over Four Decades
The Honda Accord has been built at the Honda Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio for 43 years, using domestic and globally sourced parts, reflecting the company’s long‑standing commitment to manufacturing close to its customers. Since 1982, more than 13 million Accords have been produced in Ohio, helping make the 11th‑generation Accord America’s most popular midsize car with Millennial, Gen Z, first‑time and multicultural buyers.
