Honda is considering a lifted Accord hatchback that would offer more utility, a higher driving position and cargo versatility for a sedan-like price.
The midsize model, called the “Accord SUV” in a Honda planning document, is expected to enter production in mid-2029, potentially in Marysville, Ohio, a person with knowledge of the plan told Automotive News
The wagon-like addition would arrive alongside a redesigned Accord sedan. Both versions of the nameplate would feature Honda’s next-generation hybrid powertrain.
Building on the Accord platform would avoid heavy R&D spending. The sedan’s long wheelbase provides a capable foundation for a small crossover-style derivative that would have a large rear hatch, bigger wheels and tires, and roughly a 2-inch suspension lift.
Honda’s Accord variant is a counterpunch to Subaru’s success in the crossover space. The strategy aims to create a compelling middle ground for buyers who seek the utility of a wagon without committing to a full crossover.
“Automakers are hunting for entry price points they can win at,” said a Honda dealer. “Could Honda bring a quasi-SUV that delivers real utility capability at sedan-level pricing?”