Sub-$30k 2025 Honda Accord Is Sportier And More Capable

After almost five decades, it’s safe to say that Honda has a hit on its hands with the Accord family. What began way back in 1976 as a three-door hatchback econobox, later turned into one of the brand’s most successful sellers and continues to be a source of pride as it experiences its eleventh generation. For the 2025 model year, Honda has pulled the EX trim, a model that sat just above the entry-level LX, and replaced it with the SE trim. The automaker also announced a few new standard creature comfort and technology features that will accompany the entire six-trim lineup. Happily, the Accord still carries an MSRP below $30,000.

Back In Black

The newly announced SE builds on the LX model with some darker visual touches to help separate the two trims. The familiar chrome window trim that frames the front and rear windows is covered in black for the SE, with its B-pillars finished in gloss black. To match, its side mirrors and roof-mounted antenna are also blacked out, as are its 17-inch alloy wheels. Beyond the darkened exterior, the SE is equipped with heated front seats and the driver is treated to 10-way power adjustability with lumbar control, dual-zone automatic climate control, one-touch sliding moonroof, and an eight-speaker audio system.

Like the LX, the SE gets a 10.2-inch digital gauge display just behind the steering wheel and a seven-inch color touchscreen audio system that includes Apple and Android compatibility. Serving as the only two non-hybrid options, both the LX and SE are powered by Honda’s familiar turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four that’s good for 192 horsepower with a matching torque figure, and gear changes are handled by a CVT transmission that Honda equips with their Step-Shift programming to emulate the feel of actual gear changes under full throttle.

Charged Up And Cooler

Along with the announcement of the new SE model, Honda also unveiled that all Accord models will now (finally) include rear air conditioning vents, something many fans and owners have been clamoring for, along with a pair of more modern USB-C ports for the rear passengers. Right above the SE model is the Accord Sport hybrid, which, like all Accord hybrid models, uses a 2.0-liter inline-four backed by a drive motor along with a motor and generator, and a Li-Ion high-voltage battery pack to offer increased torque and 204 horsepower. It will also now include standard heated front seats and a wireless phone charger, adding a bit more tech to the entry-level hybrid offering. Honda notes that the hybrid-electric version of the Accord has tallied up to over 50% of total Accord sales this year as it goes head-to-head with fellow segment competitors like the Toyota Camry.

Pricing At A Glance

Pricing goes up for the entire Accord family for 2025 models, with each trim seeing at least a $400 increase as shown here. All pricing below includes the manufacturer’s $1,095 destination charge.