Honda Accord 2025 Review — Sedan Excellence or Dated Design?

The 2025 Honda Accord continues to be one of the most recognizable sedans on the road, blending comfort, performance, and reliability. But has the design kept pace with modern trends, or does it feel stuck in the past? With refined interiors, efficient engines, and Honda’s signature smooth handling, the Accord still delivers a satisfying driving experience. In this review, we dive into its styling, tech features, and road manners to see if it truly stands out or if it’s becoming a case of sedan familiarity.

Honda Accord 2025

So, the Honda Accord 2025. Honestly, I keep going back and forth on this one. On one hand, it’s like… the perfect sensible sedan, right? It’s so reliable, and the fuel economy is insane, especially with the hybrid—like, you’re getting close to 50 mpg, which is just wild for a car this size. The ride is so comfortable, it just eats up miles on the highway. But then I look at it and I’m like… is it dated? It’s not, like, ugly, but it’s so… conservative. It’s like that person who is incredibly nice and dependable but shows up to a party in beige khakis. You know? The interior is nice though, really well put together, and Honda’s safety tech, Sensing, is standard which is great. Uhm, price… I think it starts around, what, $29,000? Maybe a bit less? And the hybrid is a few grand more, totally worth it though.

Toyota Camry

Oh, and speaking of, you can’t talk Accord without the Toyota Camry. It’s the eternal rival. The new one is actually kinda… stylish? For a Camry? It’s got a little more edge to it. But it drives very similarly—super smooth, super efficient, just a bit… soulless? But in a good way! Like a really efficient appliance. Probably a similar price, low $30,000s.

Hyundai Sonata

Then there’s the Hyundai Sonata. Now that is a sedan that went for bold design. Those lights across the front? It’s like a spaceship compared to the Accord. And you get so much features for the money, honestly. Heated and cooled seats, a giant screen, all for probably under $30,000. It makes the Accord feel a little… old-school.

Kia K5

And the Kia K5, it’s like the Sonata’s cooler sibling. Looks even more aggressive, especially the GT-Line with the red accents. It’s just fun. It doesn’t have the same reputation for resale value as the Honda, but it’s so much more exciting to look at. Price is a strong point too, starts around $26,000, which is a steal.

Mazda 6

I wish Mazda still made the Mazda 6 in the US. That was such a pretty car. It felt premium, like a baby Audi. The Accord is practical, but the Mazda 6 was… an experience. Sigh.

Subaru Legacy

What about the Subaru Legacy? It’s the Accord if you live where it snows. Standard all-wheel drive! That’s a huge plus. The interior is a bit more utilitarian, but that AWD system is so confident. Probably starts in the high $20,000s. A really smart, under-the-radar pick.

Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima… okay, it’s fine. It’s… comfortable. It has that VC-Turbo engine which is clever tech. But it just doesn’t have the same… aura as the Accord or Camry. It’s like the background character in a movie. Price is competitive though, mid-$20,000s.

Volkswagen Arteon

Now, if you want to talk about a sedan that’s not dated, the Volkswagen Arteon. It’s a hatchback! So practical. And it’s gorgeous, like a proper European grand tourer. But it’s more expensive, starts at over $40,000, and it’s being discontinued, I think? What a shame.

Tesla Model 3

And then you have the elephant in the room, the Tesla Model 3. It makes every gas sedan feel a bit dated, doesn’t it? The instant torque, the low center of gravity, the tech… it’s from a different planet. After incentives, you can get one for, I dunno, low $30,000s? It’s a totally different kind of excellence.

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Wait, that’s an SUV. My brain is skipping. See, this is what happens, the sedan conversation always leads to EVs and SUVs.