's arrival, the time was nigh that the midsize sedan segment's most visible rivals face off—and in this brave new world, that the two are judged not by their everyday utility so much as their entertainment value.Honda's 2023 Accord is, by and large, a heavy reskin of the previous-generation model. Its biggest step forward after its tamer, more upscale styling and slick new interior is Honda's conversion of more than half the lineup to hybrid power.
. But you wouldn't know it by looking at this four-door. The extroverted styling remains fresh, especially in the XSE guise we put up against the Accord Sport-L. To keep things fair, we're comparing a 2023 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid, which starts at $35,715 and came optioned to $40,055 for this test thanks to a $925 two-tone paint treatment, a full suite of driver assistance tech, built-in navigation, and more.
The highway-heavy commuting test is not kind to the Honda, where it posts consistently lower fuel economy figures than the Toyota—as predicted by the EPA figures—and also louder cabin volumes. The din comes on like someone flipped a light switch right around 55 mph—the highway speed limit in many places. At slower paces, the Honda seems hushed inside, a sensation backed up by its well-damped suspension, which absorbs bumps with a muffled composure.
Rear-seat passengers in both sedans are treated to plenty of space, though the Honda's hind quarters are roomier, with better legroom and a higher lower cushion. Taller occupants will need to duck their heads slightly when entering or exiting, a concession to these four-doors' faster rooflines.More striking than literal head-banging events, though, is how bare the rear-seat space is in both.
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