Honda Accord Hybrid 2021 Review

If you guessed the Accord Hybrid is just like a regular Honda Accord but with a highly economical hybrid powertrain, well, you'd be right. Honda has compromised little of its already excellent Accord platform with its latest hybrid generation, which debuted for the 2018 model year. For 2021, Honda has made a variety of changes to enhance the car's appeal.

The Accord Hybrid's styling is a little different, with the most noticeable being a restyled grille. For 2021, there are also some new and improved technology features, including wireless functionality for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Fuel economy is unchanged at an EPA-estimated 48 mpg, but Honda has made changes to make the engine quieter and smoother. So how good is the 2021 Accord Hybrid? Check out our Expert Rating for our in-depth evaluation.

Which Accord Hybrid does MatoCar recommend?

As its name suggests, the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid is essentially a Honda Accord driven by a hybrid powertrain. It comes in four trim levels: base, EX, EX-L and Touring. Powering every Honda Accord Hybrid is a four-cylinder engine and a hybrid system that combine to produce 212 horsepower.

Base Starts you off with:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Heated mirrors
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Dual-zone climate control
• Height-adjustable driver's seat
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Four-speaker audio system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality
• Two USB ports

Every Accord Hybrid also features the Honda Sensing suite of driver aids, which consists of:

• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Accord Hybrid and the car in front)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)

EX Adds to the above with:

• Sunroof
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated front seats
• Wireless functionality for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (can connect without using a USB cord)
• Eight-speaker audio system
• Satellite radio
• Wireless charging pad
• Two charge-only rear USB ports
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

EX-L Adds to the above with:

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Driver-seat memory settings
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power-adjustable passenger seat
• Leather upholstery
• 10-speaker audio system
• Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)

Touring The range-topping Accord Hybrid includes the above features, plus:

• 19-inch wheels
• Adaptive suspension dampers for a smoother ride and more controlled handling
• Automatic wipers
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Navigation system
• Onboard Wi-Fi hotspot
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)