Honda Accord Hybrid

The Honda Accord Hybrid was launched in 2005. EPA estimates are 25/34 mpg for city/highway driving. A real time mileage survey of more than 100 drivers on greenhybrid.comconfirms a blended average of 29.5 mpg. The Accord Hybrid somewhat competes with the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The two vehicles are reflective of the differing objectives of each respective automaker. The Camry Hybrid is clearly made for economy rather than power and performance. It has just 147 HP but manages EPA estimates mpg of 38/40.

The Accord Hybrid makes 253 HP from a 3.0L V6 derived from the regular seventh-generation Accord and an electric motor with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)™. Performance bests that of the naturally aspirated V6 Accords. The Accord Hybrid 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 Hybrid Review.

Recent Changes

The Honda Accord Hybrid retains unique exterior styling elements, even after the 2006 model year freshening. The decklid spoiler, roof mounted whip antenna and aerodynamically styled alloy wheels remain. New is the revised dual exhaust with finished tips and another pair of Hybrid specific tailights.

Styles and Major Options

The Honda Accord Hybrid has one four-door sedan body style with front wheel drive.

Standard Equipment

Air Conditioning
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)™
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)™
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Power sunroof
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

Dealer Accessories

Auto day/night rearview mirror with compass
Cargo net
Trunk tray
Half nose mask
Full nose mask
Fenderwell trims
Door visors
Door edge guards
Tow-hitch receiver
Removable roof rack
Roof rack attachment – ski/snowboard
Roof rack attachment – bike
Wheel locks
Gold exhaust finisher
Car cover
Splash guards

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.

Trim
Accord Hybrid	Accord Hybrid w/Navigation
Price
MSRP
$30,990	$32,990
Invoice
$27,893.67	$29,690.94

Gas Mileage

Trim
FWD Automatic
Engine
3.0L V-6 w/IMA
MPG (City/Highway)
25/34

Reliability

Safety

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
4 wheel disc Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Front, dual stage airbags (SRS)
Front side-impact airbags
Side curtain airbags
Vehicle Stability Control (VSA®)
5 Star National Highway Traffic Safety Agency NHTSA crash test rating

Photos

Colors

Exterior

Desert Mist Metallic
Graphite Pearl
Premium White Pearl
Redondo Red Pearl
Silver Frost Metallic

Interior

Ivory
Grey

Unique Attributes

The Accord Hybrid has 253 HP, faster acceleration than the regular Accord V6 sedan from 0 to 60 miles per hour and better gas mileage figures. When coasting and cruising along at low speeds, the engine can operate on just three of six cylinders. The engine shuts off at stoplights, restarting instantly when the driver releases the brake pedal, much like the Honda Insight. A separate compressor keeps air conditioning blowing when the engine is in its temporary off mode.

Resale Values

January 5, 2008: Purchased a pre-owned 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid for $17,000 with 33,500 miles on the odometer and no navigation. This price is comparable to non hybrid V6 Leather Accord listings in the area (Long Island - Coram, NY)

Criticisms

Fuel economy gains? What fuel economy gains? You won't really notice any if you compare EPA values from 4 cylinder models.

Current Generation: (2005–present)

The Accord Hybrid debuted in 2005, priced at the top of the Accord lineup. It was restyled for 2006, to match the rest of the current generation Accord models. This generation dates back to 2003. Notable differences are revised tailights and a dual exhaust with finished tips.

Design quirks and oddities

The Accord Hybrid wears an exclusive front chin spoiler, rear diffuser, tailights and rear decklid lip spoiler. Hybrid gauges supplement the interior. The V-6 engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), operates somewhat similarly to the system used in the Honda Insight. In the Accord Hybrid, however, cylinder deactivation is utilized in low power conditions.

Awards

Edmunds.com "Top Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Cars" for 2005
Kiplinger's Best Fuel Economy 2006

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External Links

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see Honda Accord Hybrid, which includes these contributors.