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The [[Honda Accord]] Hybrid retains it's unique exterior styling elements, even after the 2006 model year freshening. The decklid spoiler, whip antenna, aerodynamically styled alloy wheels remain. Gone are the unique tailights. The Accord Hybrid also receives a dual exhaust with finishing tips. | |||
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Revision as of 23:18, 2 July 2006
The Honda Accord Hybrid was launched in 2005. The 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid is optimized for performance with 253HP. EPA estimates are 25/34 mpg for city/highway driving. A real time mileage survey of more than 75 drivers on greenhybrid.com confirms a blended average of 30 mpg.
The Accord Hybrid competes with the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The New York Times compared the two in an April 2006 review entitled "Hybrids for Ozzie and Harriet". The Camry has 147HP and the EPA estimates mpg of 38/40.
The Accord Hybrid engine is derived from the 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan and can shut off 3 of the 6 cylinders under certain conditions for better fuel economy (a technology that Honda calls Variable Cylinder Management (VCM).
See WikiCars' comprehensive Honda Accord Review.
Recent Changes
Honda has made minor styling revisions to the rear of the car. New taillights and exhaust system.
Styles and Major Options
The Honda Accord Hybrid has one four-door body style and offers front wheel or all-wheel drive variants.
Standard Equipment
- Air Conditioning
- Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)™
- Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)™
- Anti-Lock Braking System ABS
- Daytime Running Lights DRL
- Power moonroof
- Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- HomeLink® remote system
- Leather-trimmed interior
- Heated front seats
- 120-watt 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/6-disc in-dash CD changer
- XM® Satellite Radio**
Optional Equipment
- Honda Satellite-Linked Hybrid Navigation System - $2,000
Pricing
2006 Base MSRP of $30,990 (excludes delivery charge of $550). The U.S. Federal Income Tax Credit is $1,300 for models purchased prior to December 31, 2010.
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Gas Mileage
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Reliability
Safety
- 5 Star National Highway Traffic Safety Agency NHTSA crash test rating
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Colors
Exterior
- Desert Mist Metallic
- Graphite Pearl
- Premium White Pearl
- Redondo Red Pearl
- Silver Frost Metallic
Interior
- Ivory
- Grey
Unique Attributes
The Honda Accord Hybrid retains it's unique exterior styling elements, even after the 2006 model year freshening. The decklid spoiler, whip antenna, aerodynamically styled alloy wheels remain. Gone are the unique tailights. The Accord Hybrid also receives a dual exhaust with finishing tips.
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Criticisms
Fuel economy gains? What fuel economy gains?
Design quirks and oddities
The Accord Hybrid wears an exclusive front chin spoiler, rear diffuser, rear decklid spoiler and taillights. The V-6 engine with Integrated Motor Assist IMA, operates similarly to the Honda Insight.
