The Honda Accord, a name synonymous with reliability and best-selling status for five decades in America, steps into a new era with the all-new 2023 Accord Hybrid. This model isn’t just a refresh; it’s a reinvigoration of the midsize sedan, blending an elegant and sophisticated design with a thrilling, fuel-efficient driving experience, spearheaded by its advanced hybrid powertrain.
The 2023 Accord Hybrid is positioned to lead Honda’s electrification strategy, with hybrid-electric power offered in four trim levels: Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring. These models boast Honda’s innovative 4th-generation two-motor hybrid system, delivering unprecedented power and responsiveness. Packing a robust 247 lb.-ft of torque, these are the most potent Accord hybrids to date, aiming to represent a significant 50% of the Accord’s annual sales. The 11th-generation Accord, longer, sleeker, and with premium proportions, establishes a bold stance and pushes Honda’s design philosophy forward with its low horizontal beltline and commanding front end. This striking new aesthetic is matched by enhanced driving dynamics, offering both confidence and refinement on the road.
Step inside the 2023 Accord Hybrid, and you’ll discover a sporty, modern interior crafted with meticulous attention to detail, high-quality materials, and cutting-edge technology. It features Honda’s largest touchscreen ever and marks the debut of Google built-in integration, providing seamless connectivity for the modern driver. Standard on the top-tier Touring trim, Google built-in incorporates Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play, along with a suite of apps and services for integrated navigation and real-time traffic updates. A 3-year unlimited data plan ensures constant connectivity to these features.
Safety remains a paramount concern, and the 2023 Accord Hybrid excels with new, advanced active and passive safety technologies. It maintains its leadership in safety through an upgraded Honda Sensing® suite, bolstered by a new front sensor camera and radar system. Furthermore, next-generation front airbags, along with new front knee and rear side-impact airbags, are standard across all models. The updated Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is engineered to exceed current and future crash safety benchmarks, including those for oblique collisions.
Continuing Honda’s commitment to American manufacturing, the 2023 Accord Hybrid, like its gasoline-powered counterpart, is proudly built at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, utilizing both domestic and globally sourced parts. As a true benchmark in its class, the all-new 2023 Accord Hybrid stands as the best Accord yet, delivering an unmatched combination of style, efficiency, performance, and connectivity for today’s discerning drivers.
Exterior Design: A Sleek and Sophisticated Statement
Key Exterior Design Features of the 2023 Accord Hybrid:
- Elegant and sophisticated styling that redefines the sedan silhouette.
- A powerful front end design featuring an assertive, upright grille.
- Standard blacked-out LED headlights for a modern and distinctive look.
- A flowing fastback roofline paired with a long hood to create a premium profile.
- Increased dimensions: 2.7 inches longer with a 0.4-inch wider rear track for enhanced presence.
- Distinctive horizontal LED straight-line taillights that emphasize the car’s wide stance.
- Sportier styling enhancements for Sport and Sport-L hybrid models.
- Upgraded to 19-inch wheels on Sport, Sport-L, and Touring trims.
Sleek New Styling Elevates the 2023 Accord Hybrid
The 2023 Accord Hybrid showcases a completely redesigned exterior that is both elegant and sophisticated, pushing Honda’s design language further into the premium domain. It features elongated, clean lines and a robust, powerful front fascia that commands attention.
Standard blacked-out LED headlights provide a sharp, contemporary edge, while the Accord’s expressive and broad upright grille is flanked by strategically placed air curtain inlets. These inlets are functional, designed to channel air through the bumper and around the front wheels, significantly improving the vehicle’s aerodynamic efficiency.
For a refined, upscale finish, the 2023 Accord Hybrid employs laser brazing technology along the roofline. This advanced technique eliminates the need for traditional roof molding, resulting in a seamlessly smooth and clean roof contour. Further streamlining the design, the keyhole has been removed from the door handles, and an active shutter grille is incorporated, which automatically closes when the vehicle is parked to enhance aerodynamic performance.
The elongated hood and flowing fastback roofline contribute to a sophisticated, premium silhouette, setting the 2023 Accord Hybrid apart in its class. A crisp upper character line runs along the body, accentuating the vehicle’s increased length, now 2.7 inches longer than the previous generation. All 2023 Accord Hybrid models also benefit from a 0.4-inch wider rear track, providing a more grounded stance and improved stability on the road. Completing the rear design are distinctive, wide, horizontal LED straight-line “flush” taillights, which underscore the Accord’s broad stance and modern aesthetic.
Each trim level of the 2023 Accord Hybrid is carefully detailed to offer a unique visual appeal. The LX, EX, and EX-L trims feature a black grille mesh and body-colored side mirrors for a cohesive look. They are equipped with substantial 17-inch alloy wheels (finished in Blade Silver on the LX and Pewter Gray on EX and EX-L) paired with 225/50R17 all-season tires, balancing style and practicality.
The Sport and Sport-L trims amplify the dynamic styling with black side mirrors, a rear spoiler in black, and striking black 19-inch alloy wheels (Berlina Black with a machined face on the Sport, and Matte Berlina Black on the Sport-L). Sport-L models further distinguish themselves with a unique black rear diffuser, adding to the sporty and athletic stance. These models are equipped with larger 235/40R19 all-season tires, enhancing both the visual appeal and handling sharpness.
At the pinnacle of the lineup, the Touring trim of the 2023 Accord Hybrid features exclusive Berlina Black 19-inch alloy wheels with a machined face. It also incorporates silver and black exterior trim elements, creating a sharp, high-contrast look that speaks to its top-tier status.
Active Shutter Grille System for Enhanced Efficiency
The 2023 Accord Hybrid is equipped with Honda’s Active Shutter Grille system, designed to minimize aerodynamic drag at cruising speeds, thereby boosting fuel efficiency. Positioned behind the upper grille opening, the four shutters operate in unison to regulate airflow to the engine’s radiator and air conditioner condenser. This intelligent system is engineered to keep the shutters closed as much as possible, even during city driving, to reduce aerodynamic drag. For a cleaner aesthetic, the active shutter grille now automatically closes when the vehicle is parked, enhancing its sleek appearance.
A Palette of Eight Eye-Catching Colors
The 2023 Accord Hybrid is available in a selection of eight striking exterior colors, including three new additions to the Honda color palette: Meteorite Gray Metallic, Urban Gray Pearl, and Canyon River Blue Metallic. The existing color options include Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Still Night Pearl, and Radiant Red Metallic, allowing buyers to personalize their Accord Hybrid to their taste.
Interior Design and Package: Sporty Modernity Meets Class-Leading Space
Key Interior Design and Package Features of the 2023 Accord Hybrid:
- A sporty and modern cabin design, representing a fresh direction in Honda interiors.
- Class-leading passenger space and exceptional rear-seat legroom, ensuring comfort for all occupants.
- High-quality switchgear throughout the cabin, providing a premium tactile experience.
- Front Body Stabilizing seats engineered to reduce fatigue and enhance comfort on long journeys.
- Simplified dashboard surfaces to minimize glare and reflections, improving visibility.
- An open and airy greenhouse design with thin A-pillars to maximize outward visibility.
- Enhanced cabin quietness for a more serene driving environment.
- Class-leading cargo volume, offering practicality and versatility.
Sporty and Modern Interior Design of the 2023 Accord Hybrid
The 2023 Accord Hybrid welcomes occupants into an all-new sporty and modern interior that builds on Honda’s evolving design ethos. Characterized by clean surfaces, premium materials, and upscale touches, the cabin offers class-leading passenger volume at 105.7 cubic feet (without moonroof) and an impressive 40.8 inches of rear seat legroom, ensuring comfort for all passengers.
Premium materials are utilized throughout the cabin, with a notable emphasis on the tactile quality of all switchgear and controls, contributing to a premium feel. The shift knob is thoughtfully angled towards the driver by 5 degrees, optimizing ergonomics and allowing the cup holders to the right of the shifter to accommodate larger cups.
Modern, high-style materials define the interior aesthetic, including elegant Piano Black trim on the instrument panel and console, and a striking metal mesh accent that spans the dashboard. This design element, first seen on the 2022 Civic, serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, creating a visual separation between the audio, information displays, and climate controls, while the flow-through design discreetly integrates the air vents for a harmonious and uncluttered dash.
Enhanced Comfort with Body Stabilizing Seats
The 2023 Accord Hybrid features Body Stabilizing Seats in the front, designed to firmly support the body, reduce fatigue, and enhance overall comfort, particularly on extended drives. New to the Accord, this front seat design incorporates multiple internal structures to provide improved support across the entire body. This includes a resin mat that supports the area from the pelvis to the lumbar spine, promoting a more stable and solid seating experience. The seat bottom’s new curvature also reduces forward and lateral pelvic tilt, further enhancing posture and comfort.
An inner frame within the seat bottom stabilizes the hips, minimizing movement and posture adjustments in response to various G-forces experienced during driving. The seat design also centers the upper body over the pelvis, which helps stabilize the upper arms and the driver’s line of sight, contributing to easier and more comfortable driving.
Improved Visibility for a Safer Drive
Outward visibility in the 2023 Accord Hybrid is significantly improved, thanks to a new open and airy greenhouse design and windshield wipers that are concealed from the driver’s view when not in operation. Further enhancing visibility is the clean, uncluttered surface of the wide instrument panel, designed with minimal cutlines to reduce distracting windshield reflections.
Quieter Cabin for a Serene Experience
The 2023 Accord Hybrid prioritizes cabin quietness with several enhancements aimed at reducing noise intrusion. These include a new carpet insulator, a thicker dashboard insulator, and a redesigned cover for the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) of the rear seat belts, all working to minimize noise entering the cabin. For the Touring trim, acoustic laminated windshield glass, with a total thickness of 4.7 mm, is specifically tuned to attenuate wind and urban noise frequencies. The Touring trim also features 4.7 mm acoustic laminated front door glass for additional noise isolation.
Active Noise Control (ANC) is employed to reduce unpleasant booming noises within the cabin. Standard on hybrid models, Active Sound Control (ASC) enhances the engine sound in Sport mode, providing a sportier and more engaging driving experience when desired.
The wheels of the 2023 Accord Hybrid also feature a noise-reducing design, incorporating a resonator and a resin molding applied in a band on the rim inside the tire. This technology effectively reduces noise resonance within the air column inside the wheel, notably decreasing audible thumping or bumping sounds when the Accord crosses expansion joints on roadways.
Expansive Storage and Cargo Space for Practicality
The all-new interior of the 2023 Accord Hybrid offers a range of convenient storage solutions for both driver and passengers. The center console is engineered to present a sporty aesthetic while providing versatile usability, including a large central storage compartment topped with a comfortable padded flip-up armrest and a handy smartphone tray located ahead of the shifter.
Large, conveniently placed cupholders are positioned alongside the transmission controls. Additionally, a small tray is located between the cupholders and the center armrest, and a total of eight drink holders are available throughout the front and rear of the cabin to meet the needs of all occupants.
The 2023 Accord Hybrid boasts class-leading cargo room, offering 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space in all models, along with standard fold-down rear seats for enhanced versatility and the ability to accommodate larger items.
Class-Above Materials and Features Across Trims
Each trim level of the 2023 Accord Hybrid features unique and distinctive interior touches. The Accord LX and EX trims are appointed with gray or black cloth upholstery, with the EX trim upgrading to a 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar control. The EX trim also includes a moonroof, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control for enhanced comfort.
The Sport trim features unique black cloth upholstery, aluminum pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a leather shift knob, emphasizing its sporty character. EX-L and Sport-L trims come standard with leather seating surfaces and a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat, adding a touch of luxury. The top-of-the-line Touring trim elevates the experience further with ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, providing premium comfort in all conditions.
HMI and Technology: Seamless Integration for the Modern Driver
Key HMI and Technology Features of the 2023 Accord Hybrid:
- Standard digital instrumentation for a modern and informative driver display.
- A high-definition 12.3-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility (standard on Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring trims).
- Google built-in integration, featuring Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play (exclusive to the Touring trim).
- Standard 7-inch color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility on base trims.
- Qi-compatible wireless charging for convenient device power (Touring trim).
- A premium 12-speaker Bose audio system for concert-quality sound (Touring trim).
- Expanded HondaLink™ services, including remote engine start and vehicle status updates.
- Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates to keep systems current and efficient.
Standard Digital Instrumentation for Enhanced Driver Information
The 2023 Accord Hybrid integrates intuitive technology with a driver-centric approach, featuring a standard 10.2-inch digital instrument panel. This display offers unique functions depending on the powertrain, with hybrid-electric models (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring) replacing the traditional tachometer with a digital power flow meter to visualize energy usage. The multi-information display is customizable, allowing users to select functions such as Honda Sensing® settings.
Larger Touchscreen for Enhanced Connectivity
2023 Accord Hybrid models (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring) are equipped with Honda’s largest touchscreen to date: a 12.3-inch color unit. This system includes a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and Alexa Built-In, providing comprehensive connectivity.
Powered by a faster processor, the 12.3-inch system offers smooth, lag-free performance and features a simplified navigation structure with fewer embedded menus. Designed for ease of use, it includes three user-defined, easily programmable shortcuts on the left side of the screen, allowing quick access to frequently used functions.
A thoughtful 1-inch finger rest at the bottom of the touchscreen enhances usability, providing a stable surface for the hand and making interactions easier and more precise.
A 7-inch color touchscreen audio system is standard on LX and EX trims, featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability, a simplified menu structure, and physical knobs for volume and tuning, maintaining user-friendly controls across the range.
Two illuminated 3.0A USB-C ports are standard on LX, EX, and Sport models. EX-L and Touring trims add two illuminated 3.0A USB-C charging ports for rear seat passengers. Qi-compatible 15W wireless smartphone charging is standard on the Touring trim, providing convenient charging options for all occupants.
Google built-in for Unprecedented Integration
The top-tier Touring trim of the 2023 Accord Hybrid marks Honda’s first integration of Google built-in, encompassing Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play, along with access to the latest apps and services. This system provides seamless navigation and live traffic updates through Google Maps. A 3-year unlimited data plan is included, ensuring continuous access to these connected features.
Google Cloud’s Speech-to-Text service is incorporated for highly accurate voice recognition, enabling voice control of vehicle functions like climate control. Users can activate Google Assistant by saying “Hey Google” or pressing the voice control button on the steering wheel. The voice assistant allows drivers to set destinations in Google Maps without diverting their attention from the road, with route maps displayed in the instrument cluster for easy navigation.
Google Assistant functionality extends to voice operation of media apps and vehicle functions, including the air-conditioning system, as well as smartphone functions like texting and making calls. Google Play enables users to download a variety of third-party apps for music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more, enhancing the in-car entertainment and utility.
| Data Plan Included with Vehicle | Non-Google built in | Google built in |
|---|---|---|
| Data Amount and Duration | 3GB or three months of data, whichever comes first | Unlimited data for three years |
| Head Unit Apps | Yes | Yes |
Redesigned Head-Up Display for Key Information at a Glance
Standard on the 2023 Accord Hybrid Touring trim is a redesigned 6-inch head-up display. This system projects a range of essential information directly onto the lower portion of the windshield in the driver’s line of sight. Drivers can adjust the vertical position of the projection and have the option to turn the display off if preferred.
Display modes include:
- Speedometer for current vehicle speed.
- Navigation prompts for turn-by-turn directions.
- Driver Assist alerts from Honda Sensing® features.
Concert Quality Bose Audio System
The 2023 Accord Hybrid Touring trim is equipped with a premium 12-speaker Bose audio system, delivering concert-quality sound. Featuring Bose Centerpoint System digital signal processing, this system is custom-engineered for the Accord interior to provide a clear and impactful listening experience for all occupants.
Bose audio engineers developed the system with advanced components and technologies, collaborating closely with Honda early in the vehicle design process to ensure optimal integration and performance. Twelve high-performance Bose speakers are strategically placed throughout the cabin to deliver exceptional music reproduction across all frequencies, from deep lows to crisp highs.
Dynamic Speed Compensation technology is included to maintain audio quality by automatically adjusting volume and tone based on vehicle speed, reducing the need for manual adjustments while driving.
Expanded HondaLink® Services for Enhanced Connectivity
The 2023 Accord Hybrid features a new generation of the cloud-based HondaLink® connected car system. HondaLink® is designed to keep Accord owners informed and connected while on the move. Through the HondaLink® mobile app, owners can access features including remote locking/unlocking, remote engine start, vehicle’s last parked location, stolen vehicle locator, remote diagnostics, geo-fencing, speed alert, and more, enhancing convenience and security.
Accord owners can also utilize the HondaLink® Skill feature for remote voice control of vehicle functions such as remote start, locking and unlocking doors, and more, adding another layer of convenience.
This subscription-based system provides access to a comprehensive range of features and functionalities, including:
- Remote engine start with status confirmation.
- Remote door lock/unlock with status confirmation.
- Automated crash notification with location for emergency services.
- Remote “Find My Car” feature to easily locate the vehicle.
- Remote stolen vehicle tracking for enhanced security.
- Remote fuel and range status monitoring.
- Remote Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) status updates.
- Speed alarm to alert drivers to exceed speed limits.
- Geofencing to set virtual boundaries and receive alerts.
- Remote diagnostics for vehicle health monitoring.
Over the Air Software Updates for Continuous Improvement
In addition to Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for the audio/connectivity ECU, all 2023 Accord Hybrid models can now receive quick and secure OTA software updates for the engine control ECU and integrated control module. This capability ensures that the vehicle’s software remains up-to-date, enhancing functionality and capability over time without requiring a service visit.
Powertrain: Electrified Performance and Efficiency
Key Powertrain Features of the 2023 Accord Hybrid:
Hybrid System:
- All-new fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system, enhancing drivability and performance (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring trims).
- All-new, more refined 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine, optimized for hybrid application (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring trims).
- Increased torque: 247 lb.-ft., a 15 lb.-ft. improvement over the previous hybrid model (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring trims).
- New, smaller, and lighter Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), improving packaging and efficiency (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring trims).
- Deceleration paddles with six regen levels, enabling a “one-pedal”-like driving experience (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring trims).
- Expanded drive modes, allowing drivers to tailor the driving experience to their preferences.
All-New 4th-generation Two-Motor Hybrid System
All 2023 Accord Hybrid trims—Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring—are powered by the all-new fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system, manufactured¹ at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant. This advanced system delivers 247 lb.-ft. of torque, a 15 lb.-ft. increase (+6.5%) over the previous Accord hybrid, resulting in enhanced performance and responsiveness.
An all-new, more refined 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine, now featuring direct fuel injection, is paired with two larger and more powerful electric motors in the new hybrid system. These motors are now mounted side-by-side, a change from the in-line configuration in previous generations, optimizing packaging and efficiency.
The total system horsepower for the new 2023 Accord Hybrid trims is calculated using the ISO measurement standard. Using this method, the total output is 204 hp, compared to 202 hp for the 2022 model, reflecting a subtle but meaningful increase in overall power.
The individual horsepower output of the two electric motors in the new Accord is notably higher than in the outgoing model. The new traction motor spins at 14,500 rpm and produces 181 horsepower, while the generator motor, spinning at 17,000 rpm, outputs 161 horsepower and is dedicated to charging the battery pack.
Noise reduction has been improved during idling and power generation through the incorporation of a pre-damper in the flywheel. This pre-damper reduces torque fluctuations from the engine, effectively suppressing vibration at low rpm and low torque speeds, enhancing cabin quietness.
Located under the rear seat, the new Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), which houses the battery pack and its control hardware, is now smaller and lighter. The 9% reduction in IPU size allowed for the cooling fan to be fully integrated into the unit, rather than being externally mounted, further optimizing space and packaging.
The Power Control Unit (PCU), positioned under the hood, features a 6% increase in maximum output. Its lower profile also allows for the use of a larger resonator for the engine intake, contributing to reduced noise levels. A new, lighter DC cable with aluminum stranded wire reduces weight by 35%, improving overall efficiency.
The new hybrid system also incorporates Linear Shift Control, which simulates the feel of a traditional drivetrain shifting gears at wide-open throttle. This feature provides a more engaging and exhilarating driving experience, appealing to drivers who appreciate a more conventional driving feel.
Additionally, the 2023 Accord Hybrid introduces six levels of deceleration, a first for Honda, accessible via selector paddles on the steering wheel. This advanced feature allows for significantly improved deceleration rates when using the paddles, enabling a “one-pedal”-like driving style for enhanced control and efficiency. The multiple levels of deceleration provide greater driver control, particularly in varied driving conditions.
The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed—which climbs by 29 mph, extending the vehicle’s performance capabilities at higher speeds.
All-New Direct Injected 2.0-liter Atkinson-Cycle Engine (Hybrids)
First introduced in the 2023 CR-V, Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system in the 2023 Accord Hybrid features an all-new 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine. This engine is engineered for improved power, refinement, and environmental performance. The gasoline engine can be decoupled from the rest of the hybrid powertrain, operating only as needed based on battery charge status and other driving parameters, maximizing efficiency.
With hybrid trims projected to represent approximately 50% of the sales mix for both the new 2023 CR-V and Accord annually, production volume for this new engine and hybrid system has significantly increased. The Anna Engine Plant in Ohio, where the 2.0-liter engine is produced, has undergone a radical expansion, including increased in-house production of engine components and greater local sourcing for parts previously supplied from Japan, bolstering domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Major components of the engine have been redesigned and improved, including the block, which now features stronger main bearing caps, cylinder head, crank, connecting rods, and camshafts. For the first time, these components are manufactured at the Anna Engine Plant, enhancing production efficiencies and increasing overall capacity.
To manage high exhaust gas temperatures, the new cylinder head incorporates a two-piece water jacket, new gas-cooling exhaust ports, and a large-capacity EGR cooler. The compression ratio has also been increased from 13.5:1 to 13.9:1, further improving both power and efficiency.
Peak output for the four-cylinder engine is improved to 146 horsepower (SAE net at 6,100 rpm) and 134 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net at 4,500 rpm), representing gains of 3 hp and 5 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2.0-liter engine is the first Honda engine for the North American market to combine high-pressure direct injection with multistage injection. This combination creates an extremely homogeneous mixture that ensures cleaner combustion and improves the stoichiometric area of the engine at higher loads by up to 30%, increasing the engine’s heat efficiency to nearly 41%.
Critical to the Atkinson-cycle engine’s operation is a lightweight DOHC cylinder head with Variable Timing Control (VTC) on both the intake and exhaust cams, optimizing valve timing for efficiency and performance.
To further reduce emissions, a new low-temperature active catalyst with a reduced level of noble metals is used, dropping NOx emissions by 24% and total hydrocarbon emissions by 22%. These improvements enable the 2023 Accord Hybrid to achieve a LEV3 SULEV 30 rating, underscoring its commitment to environmental responsibility.
Engine sound is now better synchronized with vehicle speed, providing a more natural and relaxed driving feel. The engine also features a more rigid crankshaft and secondary balancer to reduce vibration. A new all-urethane engine cover further reduces noise from the direct-injection system, enhancing cabin refinement.
Fuel Economy (MPG) Ratings for the 2023 Accord Hybrid
| 2023 Accord Hybrid EPA Fuel Economy Ratings – City/Hwy/Comb.1 |
|---|
| Trim |
| Sport |
| EX-L |
| Sport-L |
| Touring |
- Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery condition (hybrid grades), and other factors.
Body and Chassis: Enhanced Dynamics for a Refined Ride
Key Body and Chassis Features of the 2023 Accord Hybrid:
- Enhanced global Honda Architecture, delivering precise, intuitive handling and a comfortable ride.
- Stiffer body structure for improved driving dynamics and enhanced safety.
- Front suspension mounted on a lightweight rigid subframe, optimizing handling and responsiveness.
- Refined rear multilink suspension for a smoother, more comfortable ride quality.
- 0.4-inch wider rear track, increasing stability and improving handling.
- Improved steering feel, providing more direct and responsive feedback to the driver.
- New Motion Management System, enhancing handling and driver confidence.
Responsive, Yet Comfortable Dynamics in the 2023 Accord Hybrid
The 2023 Accord Hybrid is engineered to provide a more engaging and enjoyable driving experience, setting a new benchmark for sporty yet comfortable and refined driving dynamics in its class. Built on the enhanced global Honda Architecture, the Accord’s chassis rigidity has been significantly increased. This improvement is achieved through new brace bars in the front bulkhead, a reinforced firewall, and a strengthened transmission tunnel, all contributing to enhancements in ride, handling, and overall refinement.
Updates to the suspension and steering systems make the 2023 Accord Hybrid more responsive and fun to drive, while simultaneously improving ride quality for a more comfortable experience. A lightweight and rigid cast-aluminum front subframe supports the engine and transmission assembly, as well as the lower front suspension and Electric Power Steering (EPS) components, optimizing weight distribution and handling.
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension for Agile Handling
A MacPherson strut front suspension system is designed to provide inspired handling performance and a responsive feel for the driver of the 2023 Accord Hybrid. L-shaped aluminum lower suspension arms connect to the cast-aluminum subframe via hydraulic compliance bushings. These bushings are engineered to absorb both longitudinal and lateral forces, providing an ideal balance of handling stability, ride comfort, and refinement, while effectively isolating the cabin from road noise and vibration. A new damper mount bearing and ball joint reduce system friction by 33%, further enhancing suspension smoothness and responsiveness.
The lightweight lower suspension arms are made of aluminum to reduce suspension inertia. The front hub carriers are constructed from steel, and all 2023 Accord Hybrid trims utilize a tubular front stabilizer bar with bonded mounts for smoother functionality. Specially calibrated geometry ensures a high degree of quickness and precision, smoothness, and stability in handling.
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension for Enhanced Ride Comfort
The 2023 Accord Hybrid features a multi-link rear suspension that includes stamped-steel arms, cast-aluminum hub carriers, and a stabilizer bar. Mounted on a floating-type steel subframe, the rear suspension provides agile handling during both normal driving and emergency maneuvers, combined with a stable and comfortable ride. The rear track has been widened by 0.4 inches to improve overall stability.
The trailing arms are located on the unibody with 10% larger compliance bushings, enhancing ride smoothness and refinement while maintaining precise handling characteristics. All 2023 Accord Hybrid trims use a solid rear stabilizer bar for crisp turn-in and effective body roll control, further enhancing the vehicle’s dynamic performance.
Dual Pinion Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPS) for Precision
Electric Power Steering (EPS) in the 2023 Accord Hybrid incorporates dual pinion gears, delivering steering feel, performance, and comfort that are exceptional in its class. Compared to a traditional single-pinion steering system, the dual pinion EPS utilizes both the physical steering input from the driver and assistance from a supplemental electric motor. A non-contact torque sensor measures the driver’s steering effort, and an ECU determines the appropriate level of electric motor assist to apply. This system results in smooth, natural, and precise steering feel across various driving conditions.
A new steering column bearing improves steering smoothness, enabling confident and precise steering control and easy maneuverability at low speeds, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Straight Driving Assist for Reduced Steering Effort
The 2023 Accord Hybrid includes a Straight Driving Assist function, designed to reduce the steering effort required when driving on sloped or crowned roads. When the system detects that steering effort is being applied to maintain a straight path on a slope, the Electric Power Steering system provides motor assist. This reduces the muscle effort needed to maintain the desired direction on sloped roads to a level comparable to driving on a flat surface, enhancing driver comfort on varied terrains.
New Motion Management System for Enhanced Cornering
Standard on 2023 Accord Hybrid trims is the first application of Honda’s new Motion Management System. This system improves handling and driver confidence through integrated control of the powertrain and braking system, responding in coordination with the driver’s steering inputs.
The new Motion Management System enhances corner traceability, overall cornering ability, and promotes a confident handling feel. By reducing powertrain output and applying braking force in specific cornering situations, the system increases front axle load. This action generates more turning force and reduces understeer, allowing the vehicle to more accurately follow the driver’s steering inputs, especially in wet or snowy conditions and tight corners.
Large Four-Wheel Disc Brakes for Confident Stopping Power
Brake controllability in the 2023 Accord Hybrid is improved through optimized software that manages deceleration relative to tread force and pedal stroke.
All 2023 Accord Hybrid models are equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes featuring a 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist for reliable and confident stopping power. The ventilated front brake disc diameter is 12.3 inches on hybrid models, while the rear brake disc diameter is 11.1 inches on all models.
The braking system utilizes a large-diameter master cylinder to achieve a short-travel, firm pedal feel. An Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) uses an electronic servomotor to assist braking performance, improving brake feel and pedal modulation in virtually all driving conditions. This results in a comfortable and refined braking feel at low speeds, predictable and easy operation on highways, a sporty feel on winding roads, and reassuring high-performance stopping in emergency situations.
Safety & Driver-Assistive Technology: Leading-Edge Protection
Key Safety & Driver-Assistive Technology Features of the 2023 Accord Hybrid:
- Standard Honda Sensing® system, upgraded with a new front sensor camera and radar for enhanced detection capabilities.
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) added to Honda Sensing®, providing lane-keeping assistance in congested traffic.
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) integrated into Honda Sensing®, displaying speed limit information to the driver.
- Low Speed Braking Control added to Honda Sensing® (Touring trim), mitigating low-speed collision risks.
- Updated Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) for more natural and effective operation.
- New blind spot information system (BSI) with extended detection range for safer lane changes.
- Next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, optimized for oblique collisions and enhanced occupant protection.
- Next-gen driver and passenger airbags designed to cradle the head and help control rotation in collisions.
- New standard front knee airbags and rear seat side impact airbags, expanding occupant protection in various collision scenarios.
Improved Honda Sensing® for Enhanced Safety
The 11th-generation 2023 Accord Hybrid is designed to be a leader in midsize sedan safety, featuring advanced active and passive safety technologies as standard equipment across all trims. This includes an expanded and enhanced Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive systems, which integrates a new front sensor camera and millimeter-wave radar.
The new camera features a 90-degree field of view, significantly wider than the 50-degree field of view in the previous generation. The radar is now mounted directly behind the Honda logo on the grille, increasing its field of view to 120 degrees from the previous 50 degrees.
These wider angles significantly improve collision prevention performance, enabling the system to better recognize the attributes of objects such as vehicles and pedestrians, as well as lane markings and road boundaries like curbs and road signs.
The camera is designed to detect feature points of targets and recognize object attributes such as vehicles or pedestrians with greater precision. Utilizing an exceptionally fast processor, the system measures distance and lateral position of objects based on changes in target object size, the duration of these changes, and the vehicle’s speed, providing a comprehensive and accurate assessment of the driving environment.
EX-L and higher trims of the 2023 Accord Hybrid are equipped with four sonar sensors on the front and four on the rear of the vehicle. These sensors significantly improve the detection of non-metallic objects such as glass and exterior walls, enhancing parking and low-speed maneuvering safety.
Honda Sensing® functions include:
- New: Traffic Jam Assist (TJA): TJA works in conjunction with ACC and LKAS to provide lane-keeping functions at speeds below approximately 45 mph down to a standstill, particularly useful in congested traffic conditions, reducing driver fatigue and enhancing safety in stop-and-go traffic.
- Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR): The 2023 Accord Hybrid’s front sensor camera automatically recognizes traffic speed limit signs, displaying the information on the digital meter immediately after the sign is passed. This feature helps drivers maintain awareness of posted speed limits, improving safety and compliance.
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™): The enhanced front sensor camera and radar in the 2023 Accord Hybrid enable CMBS™ to operate in a wider range of situations, including improved detection of pedestrians and bicyclists. If no corrective action is taken after FCW signals an alert, CMBS™ can apply varying levels of autonomous braking to reduce vehicle speed and mitigate collision forces, helping to reduce the severity of potential impacts.
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW, integrated with CMBS™): When the FCW system determines a potential collision with a detected vehicle, it provides visual and audible alerts to prompt the driver to take corrective actions, enhancing preventative safety measures.
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow (ACC): The new front sensor camera and radar improve Adaptive Cruise Control in the 2023 Accord Hybrid, providing more natural brake feel and quicker reactions to changes in traffic flow. It also responds more promptly when changing lanes from behind a slower vehicle and better maintains a consistent vehicle speed in downhill situations. The system adapts acceleration characteristics based on the selected drive mode, optimizing performance and responsiveness.
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS): LKAS reduces the need for steering correction movements and driving effort, helping to keep the vehicle centered in its lane. For the 2023 Accord Hybrid, LKAS has been refined with more linear and natural steering assist, improved lane tracing in corners, and enhanced resistance to crosswinds, providing a more confident and less strenuous driving experience.
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM): RDM identifies solid or dashed painted lane lines, Botts’ dots, and cat’s-eye markers to detect the edge of the road. It uses steering force to prevent the vehicle from departing the lane or roadway. The detection range is expanded to include road shoulders and curbs, thanks to the wide-angle detection sensor, providing a more comprehensive safety net.
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW): Integrated with RDM, LDW operates at speeds from approximately 45 to 90 mph. It is designed to alert the driver if the vehicle begins to leave a detected lane without the turn signal being activated, helping to prevent unintentional lane departures and potential accidents.
- Blind Spot Information (BSI) system: BSI uses millimeter-wave radar installed on the rear corners of the vehicle to detect vehicles approaching from the rear. It signals the driver with visual and audible warnings when vehicles are in the blind spot, enhancing safety during lane changes and merges. For the 2023 Accord Hybrid, the warning distance has been increased to improve detection of overtaking vehicles, providing earlier and more effective alerts.
- Low Speed Braking Control: Standard on the 2023 Accord Hybrid Touring trim, this system uses four sonar sensors on the front and four on the rear of the vehicle. It enables assistive braking and driving power to reduce the likelihood of low-speed collisions, such as in parking scenarios, minimizing risks of minor impacts.
Additional Safety and Driver Assistive Technologies
The 2023 Accord Hybrid includes a Driver Attention Monitor, which continuously tracks and assesses driver behavior to determine if the driver is becoming inattentive. If fatigue is detected, the driver is alerted by a coffee cup icon and a 4-level bar graph on the instrument meter. As the driver’s attention level decreases, fewer bars are illuminated. When it drops to two bars, the system displays a message suggesting a break. If driving continues and the graph reduces to the lowest level of one bar, a beeper sounds, and the steering wheel vibrates, prompting the driver to pay closer attention or take a rest break.
Rear Seatbelt Reminder and Rear Seat Reminder are standard features. Upon exiting the vehicle, Rear Seat Reminder alerts drivers with a graphic on the driver information interface and an audible alert to check the rear seating area for children, pets, or other valuable items, enhancing safety and preventing items from being left behind. Expanded standard security features now include a stolen vehicle locator, remote immobilizer, and a Find-My-Vehicle function, adding layers of security and convenience.
ACE™ Body Structure and Collision Protection
Designed to meet current and anticipated future collision standards while minimizing added weight, the 2023 Accord Hybrid features the latest version of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE, introduced nearly two decades ago, has been continuously advanced to protect vehicle occupants and improve crash compatibility between vehicles of different sizes, such as SUVs and smaller cars.
Targeting top safety ratings, including today’s Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS and NHTSA 5-star ratings, the 11th-generation 2023 Accord Hybrid is engineered to meet the new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Side Impact Crashworthiness Evaluation (SICE) 2.0, as well as anticipated future safety standards.
The latest version of the ACE structure in the new Accord incorporates many features introduced on the 11th-generation Civic and 2023 HR-V and CR-V. This includes a robust upper member constructed of high-strength steel, along with A-pillar structure, side frame, and lower firewall structures all designed to effectively route crash energy around the cabin, particularly in oblique impacts, enhancing occupant safety.
Side impact protection has been significantly enhanced to meet newer, more stringent side-impact standards. The 2023 Accord Hybrid utilizes a new, stiffer B-pillar and side sills, along with stronger door stiffening beams and a more robust rear wheelhouse. The body structure is also designed to route energy into the floor in the event of a rear collision, providing comprehensive protection from impacts from all directions.
Advanced Airbag and Seatbelt Technologies
The 2023 Accord Hybrid utilizes next-generation Honda front driver and passenger airbags, first introduced in the 11th-generation Civic. These airbags are specifically designed to reduce head rotation in a collision, especially in oblique impacts. The driver’s side airbag employs an innovative tuck sewing structure to reduce airbag tension, cradling and holding the head to mitigate rotation and reduce the likelihood of brain injury.
The passenger-side front airbag features a three-chamber design, with the two outer chambers designed to cradle the head and minimize rotation. The three chambers inflate separately, with the outer chambers extending above the main chamber to cradle the head and help control rotation, providing enhanced protection for front occupants.
The 2023 Accord Hybrid further benefits from additional standard airbag technology. Along with side curtain airbags, side impact airbags, and front knee airbags for both driver and front passenger, the Accord features standard rear-passenger side impact airbags for the first time, expanding safety provisions to rear occupants.
Seatbelt technology has also been updated. Outer lap belt pretensioners with load limiters are used on front seatbelts to prevent chest injuries. In the rear, the 2023 Accord Hybrid now features pretensioners in both outboard positions, along with load limiters and a rear seatbelt reminder system, which informs the driver if a rear seat occupant is not properly buckled up, ensuring all occupants benefit from advanced safety features.
Manufacturing: American-Made Quality
Honda marked 40 years of automobile production* in Ohio on November 1, 2022. This milestone also represents 40 years of producing the Accord in America, with the 1983 model Accord Sedan being the first vehicle Honda produced at the Marysville Auto Plant. The new 11th-generation 2023 Accord Hybrid continues to be manufactured there, underscoring Honda’s commitment to building products close to its customers. Honda has produced more than 12.5 million Accords in Ohio since U.S. production began in 1982, highlighting its long-standing dedication to American manufacturing and quality.
* Using domestic and globally sourced parts
Trims and Features of the 2023 Accord Hybrid
| Accord Sport Hybrid (Key Features) |
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| 2.0-liter DI Atkinson four-cylinder engine, idle stop, and 204-horsepower (ISO net total system output) |
| Two-motor hybrid system for enhanced fuel efficiency and performance |
| 19-inch Machined Berlina Black alloy wheels with 235/40R19 all-season tires for a sporty stance |
| Rear spoiler, enhancing the vehicle’s dynamic appearance |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control for personalized comfort |
| 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar control for optimal driving position |
| 12.3-inch color touchscreen infotainment system with advanced connectivity |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility for seamless smartphone integration |
| One-touch power moonroof, adding to the open and airy cabin feel |
| 8-speaker audio system for immersive sound |
| Aluminum sport pedals and leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob for a sporty interior touch |
| Black headliner, contributing to the sporty and sophisticated cabin ambiance |
| Accord EX-L Hybrid (Adds or Replaces Features from Accord EX) |
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| 17-inch Pewter Grey alloy wheels with 225/50R17 all-season tires for a refined look |
| Black leather seats, offering a premium interior feel |
| Memory driver’s seat, storing preferred seating positions |
| 4-way power passenger seat for enhanced passenger comfort |
| Two rear seat 3.0A USB-C charging ports, catering to rear passenger device charging needs |
| Automatic-dimming rearview mirror, reducing nighttime glare for improved visibility |
| Accord Sport-L Hybrid (Adds or Replaces Features from Accord Sport) |
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| 19-inch Matte Berlina Black alloy wheels with 235/40R19 all-season tires for a distinctive sporty appearance |
| Black leather seats, combining sportiness with luxury |
| Memory driver’s seat, enhancing driver convenience |
| 4-way power passenger seat, improving front passenger comfort |
| Heated front seats, providing added comfort in colder conditions |
| Rear diffuser, further accentuating the sporty rear styling |
| Black styling accents, giving the vehicle a cohesive sporty aesthetic |
| Accord Touring Hybrid (Adds, Replaces, or Removes Features from Accord EX-L) |
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| Low-Speed Braking Control, enhancing safety in parking and low-speed maneuvers |
| Parking sensors – front and rear, assisting in parking and preventing minor collisions |
| 19-inch Berlina Black with machined face alloy wheels, with 235/40R19 all-season tires, offering a premium wheel design |
| Google built-in integration (includes Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play), providing advanced connectivity features |
| Qi-compatible wireless phone charging for convenient device charging |
| HD Radio™ for enhanced audio entertainment options |
| Heated and ventilated front seats, offering ultimate comfort in varying weather conditions |
| Heated outboard rear seats, extending comfort to rear passengers in colder climates |
| Bose premium 12-speaker audio system with subwoofer, delivering a high-fidelity audio experience |
| 6-inch head-up display, projecting key driving information directly in the driver’s line of sight |
| Rain-sensing wipers, automatically adjusting wiper speed based on rainfall intensity |
| Auto-tilting side mirrors, improving visibility during reverse maneuvers |
