2021 Honda Accord Hybrid

Hondas are generally affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient, with intuitive controls and good driving characteristics. Its SUVs and sedans are usually near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings for road tests and predicted reliability. Many Hondas have earned Consumer Reports recommendations. Used Hondas also score near the top of our reliability rankings for 5- and 10-year-old vehicles, making it a brand worth considering for options under $20,000. Honda’s SUVs include sub-compact models like the HR-V and compact CR-V, one of the best-selling SUVs in North America. The two-row Passport and three-row Pilot are larger options. Honda’s sedans include the compact Civic and the midsized Accord. Honda also makes the Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline, a midsized pickup truck. For buyers seeking fuel efficiency, several of the most popular models are available with hybrid powertrains that get competitive mpg figures and are pleasant to drive.

Completely redesigned for 2018, this generation of Accord Hybrid achieved an impressive 47 mpg overall in our testing without sacrificing acceleration or trunk space. Buyers can also opt for a choice of two turbocharged, four-cylinder engines. The base version gets a 192-hp, 1.5-liter engine mated to a continuously variable transmission, a combination that is mostly unobtrusive and delivers adequate power. The up-level turbocharged 2.0-liter brings 252 hp and a slick 10-speed automatic, but features an unintuitive push-button gear selector. The infotainment system includes easy-to-use knobs for tuning and volume adjustment. Handling is responsive, and the ride is comfortable. Standard active safety features include FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection, while BSW and RCTW are optional.