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2021 Honda Accord: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Honda Accord gets a mid-cycle refresh, led by updated front-end styling and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim. Honda also revised the trim lineup and discontinued the manual transmission.
About the 2021 Honda Accord
10th generation (2018-2022), mid-cycle refresh year
Honda positions the Accord as a midsize sedan that blends family-car roominess with a more engaging drive than many mainstream rivals. The official feature highlights emphasize turbo or hybrid power, standard Honda Sensing safety tech, spacious seating for five, dual-zone climate control, and a cabin that feels more upscale than the class norm. In plain terms, the Accord is for shoppers who want Camry-size practicality but a cleaner design, sharper road manners, and the choice of strong hybrid efficiency or quicker turbo power.
The LX is the straightforward version, while the Sport adds 19-inch wheels and a sharper look; some Sport models use the stronger 2.0-liter turbo engine. Hybrid trims pair a 212-hp two-motor system with a roomy cabin, while EX-L and Touring focus on comfort and tech through features such as leather seating, premium audio, navigation, ventilated front seats, and a head-up display.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The manual-transmission option was discontinued. Hybrid models also received quieter, more polished tuning.
Styling
Honda refreshed the front-end styling across the lineup and revised some wheel designs.
Safety
Rear-seat and rear-passenger seat-belt reminders were added across the range. Touring also gained low-speed automatic braking.
Tech
An 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard on every trim. Upper trims gained wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus wireless phone charging, while several trims added rear USB charging ports.
2021 Honda Accord specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode / Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode / Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd / Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 48 mpg | 30 mpg | 48 mpg | 30–48 mpg | 22–29 mpg | 22–44 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 48 mpg | 38 mpg | 48 mpg | 38–48 mpg | 32–35 mpg | 32–41 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 192 hp | 212 hp | 192–212 hp | 192–252 hp | 212–252 hp | 192 hp |
| Torque | 232 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft | 232 lb-ft | 192–232 lb-ft | 192–273 lb-ft | 232–273 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | ||
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Side View Cameras | |||||||
| Top View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2021 Honda Accord compared with the 2020 model?
The 2021 Accord received a mid-cycle refresh with updated front-end styling, revised wheel designs, broader standard infotainment, new rear-seat reminders, and several trim-specific equipment updates. Honda also added the Sport Special Edition, dropped the gas EX, and discontinued the manual transmission.
Does every 2021 Honda Accord have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Every 2021 Accord has an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upper trims use wireless phone integration and also include wireless phone charging.
Does the 2021 Honda Accord still have a manual transmission?
No. Honda discontinued the Accord’s manual-transmission option for 2021. Sport models use either a CVT with the 1.5-liter turbo engine or a 10-speed automatic with the stronger 2.0-liter turbo engine.
What happened to the gas EX trim for 2021?
The gas-powered EX was dropped for 2021, and the new Sport Special Edition took its place in the lineup. The Sport Special Edition combines the Sport’s styling with leather-trimmed heated front seats, a power passenger seat, and smarter keyless access; the hybrid EX continued.
What did the 2021 Accord Touring gain?
The 2021 Accord Touring gained wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, low-speed automatic braking, refreshed front-end styling, and an updated wheel design. It retains its comfort-focused features, including navigation, a head-up display, ventilated front seats, and heated outer rear seats.
2021 Honda Accord Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Honda Accord.
4.3
2021 Honda Accord
(3,226 reviews)
“It was unfortunate at the price I paid a heated steering wheel was not included.”
“If you drive it correctly, the mpg is better than advertised. Have to turn on lane assist and brake hold every time you start car. Sound system is a little under powered.”