With a potent hybrid option and room for five passengers, the 2024 Honda Accord stands out in a competitive but small class of midsize sedans such as the Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima.
The Accord was redesigned for 2023, ushering in the bestseller’s 11th generation. It has fewer emissions and a better infotainment interface, but keeps its strong value and engaging handling. It’s good for a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10. (Read more abouthow we rate cars.)
The 2024 Accord carries over unchanged. Last year’s full redesign made itwider and longer, more modern and cleaner than Accords of the past, and it follows suit with recent Honda design. That’s most apparent in the front end, with a low focal point and broad grille reminiscent of the Civic.
The nose incorporates most of the additional length, which sweeps into a fastback roofline for a sporty look; available black-finished 19-inch alloys enhance the effect. The looks aren’t backed up by performance, though. Comfort and efficiency take priority, and Honda distracts from the absence of the discontinued 252-hp turbo-4 by pointing to the revised hybrid powertrain.
A 192-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged-4 powers LX and EX models, driving the front wheels through a CVT. It’s coarse compared to the Accord Hybrid, but is still good for 32 mpg combined.
The hybrid system pairs the revised 2.0-liter inline-4 with two motors for 204 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. The system is smooth and feels effortless, and its reliance on the electric power helps yield ratings of up to 48 mpg combined, or 44 mpg combined in models with 19-inch wheels. Balanced handling and direct steering result in good driving dynamics for a front-drive sedan.
A new seat frame design for 2023 provides more support for front riders, and there’s plenty of legroom in the second row. Thin pillars offer good outward vision. With 16.7 cubic feet of trunk capacity, the Accord is one of the best in the class, and even better, the Hybrid’s cabin and trunk measurements are the same.
The IIHS gives it a Top Safety Pick+ rating. The standard safety package includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors, and active lane control, while features like wide angle cameras and radar detectors enhance detection.
How much does the 2024 Honda Accord cost?
The 2024 Honda Accord LX starts at about $29,000, including a $1,095 destination fee. The 1.5-liter turbo-4 engine comes in LX and EX versions, and standard features like LED front lighting, 17-inch alloys, cloth seats, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 7.0-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and two USB-C ports.
The 2024 Accord Hybrid is available in Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring grades, priced from about $33,000 to about $40,000.
Where is the 2024 Honda Accord made?
It’s been made in Marysville, Ohio, since 1982.
