Honda’s top-selling Accord lineup will boast updated powertrains as well as new safety and entertainment features when it goes on sale for the 2021 model year.

The tenth-generation Accord midsize sedan was fully overhauled in 2018 and debuted with six available trims: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, Sport 2.0T and Touring. This year a new Sport SE trim replaces the EX and adds several upscale features on top of the Sport, including leather upholstery with heated front seats, a power passenger’s seat, heated mirrors, a smart entry system and remote start. The other four trims remain unchanged.

The Accord Hybrid’s powertrain also has been tweaked to enhance driving dynamics and deliver more natural acceleration. The changes help eliminate any lag previously experienced after pressing on the pedal. The hybrid variant uses a specially tuned