2022 Honda Accord EX-L

The 2022 Accord is a midsize sedan that competes with the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Hyundai Sonata. The Accord's steering is responsive and the chassis feels planted, making it genuinely enjoyable on a back road. The cabin is roomy for four adults, with a large trunk and easy-to-use controls, though some owners wish for more small-item storage. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, and higher trims add a digital gauge cluster and wireless phone charging. Honda's reputation for dependability carries over here, but a few owners report occasional electrical gremlins like a restarting infotainment screen. The EX-L sits above the Sport and below the Touring in the hybrid lineup, adding leather upholstery and a power driver's seat without the Touring's premium audio or nav. Its hybrid powertrain makes 212 horsepower and returns 47 mpg combined, so you get strong acceleration from a stop and rarely visit the pump. The EX-L rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and uses a multi-link rear suspension, which gives it a slightly more compliant feel than the firmer Sport models.