2026 Honda Accord

Even as midsize sedan sales continue to fall, the 2026 Honda Accord will still be around for those who remain uninterested in boarding the good ship SUV. Considering Honda's usual product cycle, we anticipate the 2026 Accord will receive a mild midlife update (it was last totally redesigned for 2023). This refreshing should include subtle styling updates (think reworked lighting or lower bumpers) and updates to the interior. It's also possible that some of the appealing tech features that are currently exclusive to the top trim level will trickle down to lower trims, and we wouldn't be surprised if the hybrid powertrain becomes more widely available. The Toyota Camry, for instance, now exclusively comes as a hybrid. Honda could certainly follow suit for 2026.

Edmunds spotlight: Google-based infotainment

One of the most noteworthy features of the current-generation Honda Accord is an available Google-based touchscreen infotainment system. Not only does it have the biggest screen available in the lineup at 12.3 inches, it has a unique, more user-friendly interface and various integrated Google functions including Google Maps, Google Assistant voice controls, and apps from the Google Play store. It's all good stuff, but it's restricted to the top Touring trim level. That just seems like unnecessary gatekeeping. We hope its availability changes with the 2026 Honda Accord.

Competitors to consider

This list sure used to be longer. Midsize sedans have been dropping like flies in the last decade — the Subaru Legacy was the latest to fall, bowing out after 2025 — leaving the trusty Accord competing against few others. The Accord's old nemesis, the Toyota Camry, is still kicking and boasts a compelling hybrid-only lineup available in different dynamic/style flavors for different tastes. It's our top-rated choice in the segment. The boldly styled Hyundai Sonata, like the Accord, is available in gas-only and hybrid powertrains, and it offers great value for the money, especially in terms of technology. The Kia K5 also offers a bold design and strong value but can't be had as a hybrid. Neither can the Nissan Altima, which is getting long in the tooth and is currently our lowest-rated family sedan.

The Honda Accord is one of the best options in the midsize sedan class, and expected updates for 2026 could tip the scales in its favor.