2022 Honda Accord

It's really quite a shame that most family car shoppers these days are turning to SUVs, because they're really missing out on something special with the 2022 Honda Accord. It basically does everything expected of a family sedan well, while even bettering the practicality of some of those SUVs. Seriously, its back seat and trunk are gigantic by any standard.  The Accord also stands out with superior handling and a well-balanced ride, a well-made and highly functional cabin, and an extra-efficient powertrain lineup. In particular, the Accord Hybrid is our choice as it boasts 47-mpg fuel economy and more-than-sufficient performance. You can even get it as the popular Sport trim for 2022, proving that "sporty" and "hybrid" are no longer oxymoronic terms. We're obviously big fans of the Accord, and it's our choice as the best midsize sedan. We suggest taking a long look at it, but still keep an open mind about the Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry, plus the all-new Civic. Yes, it's smaller, but the Accord is so big now and the Civic's grown so much, that it could actually be a just-right size.  Interior & technology   |   Passenger & cargo space   |   Performance & fuel economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & features   |   Crash ratings & safety features What's new for 2022? Clearly, the Accord Sport trim level and its distinctive appearance are a popular choice among buyers because Honda has not only made it available on the Accord Hybrid for the first time, but discontinued the Hybrid EX trim level in favor of it. What are the Accord interior and in-car technology like? The Accord's cabin offers excellent fit and finish, plus materials that are among the best in the segment. The climate control knobs even click like an Audi's. The design won't wow you, but it's tidy and, in upper trim levels, sufficiently elevated in appearance (although the "wood" trim isn't going to fool anyone). More important, the interior is arguably the most functional of any midsize family sedan. The under-armrest storage bin is gigantic, and the large square-ish cupholders can fit vessels of all shapes and sizes (good news for boxed water enthusiasts), while the bin forward of the shifter features two USB ports, the wireless charger (upper trims) and is large enough to fit any number of phone sizes. We're not a fan of Honda's silly button transmission shifter included with 2.0-liter and hybrid powertrains as it takes up just as much space as the 1.5-liter's traditional shifter. It's different for different's sake. Standard on every Accord is an 8-inch touchscreen with crisp graphics, a sensible menu structure and physical menu buttons alongside it (including volume and tuning knobs). The latter make it much easier to use than the otherwise similar systems found in Honda's Pilot, Passport and CR-V. We also like that it's mounted quite high on the dash, making it easy to see at a glance. Every trim level comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but …
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