While sedans have not seen the most success in recent years for the US market, Honda’s iconic Accord model has continued to march on and manage decent sales for the brand. But, building on its newest design, Honda is refreshing this model for 2026! So, with new tech, finishes, and more, is this 2026 Honda Accord a great option to compete against the Camry, Sonata, and K5? This article is going to cover all the specs for the 2026 Honda Accord but be sure to watch the video at the bottom of this article for an in-depth design review!

What’s New for 2026?

  • Standard 9-inch screen with wireless connections
  • Standard Wireless Charger
  • Black elements on all Sport Hybrids
  • SE gets a new 19-inch alloy

Trims and Pricing

MSRP with FWD

LX: $28,395

SE: $30,695

Sport: $33,795

EX-L: $35,095

Sport-L: $35,995

Touring: $39,495

Prices for 2026 rise less than $500 on all trims, keeping the Accord in line with competition.

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Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. Honda doesn’t change too much design wise when they refresh a model, and this Accord is no exception. While the overall look is the same, Sport models will get extended black trim and badging for 2026. The value-oriented SE trim also gets new 19-inch wheels for even more style this year.

Here is the full breakdown of what we know about the feature availability:

Feature

Availability

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard with LED Daytime Running Lights

LED Fog Lamps

Not available

Wheels

17 to 19-inch alloy options

Mirrors

SE+: BSM | EX-L+: Heating

LED Taillights

Standard

Dual-Exhaust Outlets

None

Forward Emergency Braking

Standard on all Accord Models

Lane Keep Assist

Auto High Beams

Adaptive Cruise Control (Traffic Jam Assist)

 

The interior of the Accord will get some tweaks as well, to add more value this year.

Interior

Smart Entry and Remote Start

Standard

Seat Materials

Cloth Standard | Leather on EX-L+

Seat Adjustment

SE+: 10-way with 2-way lumbar | EX-L+: Memory

Push Button Start

Standard

Gauge Cluster

Standard: New 10.2-inch full digital cluster

Head-up Display

Touring Only

Steering Wheel

Sport+: Leather | Touring: Heating

Rain-Sensing Wipers

Touring

Wireless Charging

Newly Standard

360 Degree Camera

Not Available

2-Zone Climate Controls

SE+

Seat Climate

Heated Seats: SE+ | Ventilated Seats: Touring

Audio System

LX: 4-Speakers | EX+: 8-Speakers | Touring: 12-Speaker Bose

Screen

Newly Standard: 9-inch display | Sport+: 12.3-inch display |  Wireless Connections | Available Google Built-in

Mirror

Auto-Dimming: EX-L & Touring

Moonroof

Traditional: SE+

 

The rear seats of the Accord continue to be a highlight, especially for space.

Rear Amenities

Rear Vents

Standard

Heated Rear Seats

Touring

USB Ports

Standard

 

For in depth details on the 2026 Accord, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

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What’s Under the Hood?

The Accord will continue to offer both gas and hybrid engine options:

  • Standard:
    • 1.5L Turbo I-4: 192 hp | 192 lb.ft
    • CVT Automatic
  • Sport+:
    • 2-motor Hybrid system
    • 2.0L I-4 + 2 electric motors + lithium ion battery: 204 hp | 247 lb.ft
    • eCVT-like Automatic

     The fuel economy ratings are as follows:

    LX/SE: 29/37/32 MPG

    Sport/L/Touring: 46/41/44 MPG

    EX-L: 51/44/48 MPG

    We hope you have found this overview of the 2026 Honda Accord helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Accord, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2026 Honda Accord? Let us know in the comments!