2021 Honda Accord Sport

Description

2021 Honda Accord Sport

The 2021 Honda Accord Sport is a midsize sedan that combines sporty styling, strong performance, everyday practicality, and a well-equipped cabin. For 2021, Honda refreshed the Accord with updated front-end styling, while the Sport trim received LED headlights and other visual upgrades. It seats five passengers and retains the Accord’s reputation for providing a comfortable ride while offering more engaging handling than many conventional family sedans.

Engine & Performance

The standard Sport uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which includes Sport mode and paddle shifters on the Sport trim. EPA-rated fuel economy for the 1.5T Sport is 29 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 32 mpg combined.

For buyers seeking substantially more power, the Sport 2.0T uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters. The 2.0T is rated at 22 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined.

Exterior Styling

The Accord Sport has a more aggressive appearance than the standard LX. Key exterior features include 19-inch alloy wheels, 235/40 R19 tires, LED headlights, LED fog lights, a gloss-black decklid spoiler, chrome exhaust finishers, and Sport-specific styling details. These additions give the sedan a distinctly sportier appearance without sacrificing its practical four-door design.

Interior & Comfort

Inside, the Sport features a 12-way power driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar adjustment, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Sport pedals, and a 60/40 split-folding rear seatback. Dual-zone automatic climate control and push-button start are also included. The spacious cabin provides useful passenger and cargo versatility for daily driving, commuting, and longer journeys.

Technology & Connectivity

Technology includes an 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and audio streaming, and HondaLink. The Sport upgrades the audio system to 180 watts with eight speakers and adds two 2.5-amp USB charging ports for rear passengers.

Safety Features

Honda equips the 2021 Accord Sport with Honda Sensing driver-assistance technology. Features include Collision Mitigation Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mit