Key highlights:
- 2027 Honda Accord e:HEV RS now costs $65,900 drive-away; $1000 more
- Honda Connect’s complimentary subscription drops from 5 years to 3
- Hybrid powertrain remains the same, with fuel consumption of 4.3L/100km
Honda has updated its flagship Accord e:HEV RS sedan for 2027, but don’t expect a major mechanical overhaul as the hybrid sedan gets minor exterior styling changes, red interior stitching and a $1,000 price increase, taking its drive-away price to $65,900.
Honda has also cut the complimentary Honda Connect subscription from five years to three, while capped-price servicing has become more expensive. Despite slow sales, Honda says it has no plans to drop the long-running nameplate from Australia.
Exterior: Subtle styling changes
Honda has revised several exterior details on the Accord e:HEV RS:
- Black inserts replace the previous silver front bumper trim
- The lower exterior trim changes from gloss black to body-coloured
- Headlight surrounds now match the body colour
- Amber reflectors inside the headlights have been removed
- Blue accents have been removed from the Honda badges, which previously identified the hybrid powertrain
Inside, Honda has left the cabin unchanged apart from red stitching on the gear selector.
Honda Connect: Shorter complimentary subscription
Honda has reduced the included Honda Connect subscription from five years to three. Honda Connect is the brand’s connected-car service in which owners can use a smartphone app to remotely lock the doors, operate the air-conditioning and check vehicle information.
An active subscription also supplies the internet connection for the Accord’s Google Built-in features. The service supports several other functions:
- Over-the-air (OTA) software updates
- Vehicle information through the smartphone app
- Remote door locking
- Remote air-conditioning operation
- Service reminders
The shorter complimentary period means owners will need to consider subscription arrangements after the initial three years.
Also read: Honda offers up to $3000 in fuel cards with new cars
Hybrid powertrain and fuel consumption
Honda has made no changes to the Accord’s hybrid system, and it continues to combine a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors and sends power to the front wheels through an electronic continuously variable automatic transmission (e-CVT).
| Specification | 2027 Honda Accord e:HEV RS |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol |
| Hybrid system | Petrol engine and two electric motors |
| System output | 135kW / 335Nm |
| Transmission | Electronic CVT (e-CVT) |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Combined fuel consumption | 4.3L/100km |
| Recommended fuel | Regular 91-octane petrol |
The Accord also retains its standard 18-inch alloy wheels, leather-appointed seat trim, 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, Bose audio system and panoramic sunroof.
2027 Honda Accord pricing
The 2027 Honda Accord remains available in a single, high-spec hybrid grade: the e:HEV RS.
| Item | Previous model | 2027 model |
|---|---|---|
| Drive-away price | $64,900 | $65,900 |
| Price increase | — | $1,000 |
| Complimentary Honda Connect subscription | 5 years | 3 years |
| Powertrain | 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid | Unchanged |
Honda Australia has recently increased capped-price servicing costs across almost its entire lineup, including the Accord. The price of each scheduled service has risen from $199 to $279.
The recently launched Super-One electric micro-hatch is the exception, retaining its $199 servicing price. For the Accord, the first five scheduled services now cost $1,395 in total.
| Servicing item | Previous price | New price |
|---|---|---|
| Each scheduled service | $199 | $279 |
| First 5 scheduled services | $995 | $1,395 |
| Increase across 5 services | — | $400 |
The previous $995 total applied when Honda launched the current 11th-generation Accord in Australia in 2024.
How does the Accord compare with its rivals?
The Accord competes with mid-size hybrid sedans, including the Toyota Camry, while the Lexus ES300h offers a more expensive alternative. These prices use different pricing bases: the Honda figure includes drive-away costs, while the Toyota and Lexus figures exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord e:HEV RS | $65,900 drive-away |
| Toyota Camry | $39,990 before on-road costs |
| Lexus ES300h | $75,000 before on-road costs |
The Accord remains Honda Australia’s slowest-selling model. The company sold just 59 examples in the first nine months of 2026, down 24.4% compared with the same period in 2025. Only the new Super-One recorded fewer sales this year, with 33 finding homes in September before its official launch on October 1.
Despite the Accord’s slow sales, Honda Australia said earlier this year that it had no plans to remove the nameplate from its local lineup. The Accord remains one of Honda’s longest-running model names.
The next-generation Accord could be several years away. Reports indicate Honda has delayed the next-generation model as it works to recover from a US$15.8billion (A$22.6 billion) financial hit following the cancellation of several planned electric vehicles.
Production of the next-generation Accord in North America is reportedly scheduled to begin in early 2030, rather than 2028. Honda has not confirmed Australian release timing.
There is also reportedly an Accord-based SUV under consideration as a potential rival to the Subaru Outback, and it could enter production alongside the 12th-generation Accord sedan. Honda also celebrated its 50th global anniversary in Australia back in May 2026.
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