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  • 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Goes On Sale On Halloween

    2014-Honda-Accord-Hybrid-THUMBTwo weeks ago Honda reported the beginning of production for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Now, the Japanese brand is revealing the pricing of the EPA-rated 50 mpg city vehicle as well as its debut in the dealerships in the United States on Halloween.

    The vehicle will be equipped with a host of standard equipment, which includes brand’s exclusive LaneWatch blind spot display system, rearview camera, LED daytime running lights (DRL), an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, USB/iPod integration, Pandora compatibility, SMS text message function, dual-zone automatic climate control, alloy wheels, a driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment, and a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system.

    On the other hand, the Accord Hybrid EX-L includes safety technologies such as Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). In addition, it is also equipped with leather-trimmed and heated front seats, HondaLink cloud-based media and connectivity system with Aha compatibility. Other exclusive standard features in this trim are the driver’s seat memory, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and one-touch moonroof.

    The top-of-the-line is the Touring trim which adds to the equipment Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and FM traffic data, LED headlights with blue tinted chrome bezels, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and hard disk drive (HDD) audio memory.

    More importantly the MY 2014 Accord Hybrid has a great fuel economy ratings which begin from 50 mpg city / 45 mpg highway / 47 mpg combined. The reason for these numbers is the highly efficient two-motor hybrid system from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology advanced powertrain series.

    2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Pricing:

    TRIM MSRP2 EPA Fuel Economy Ratings1(city/highway/combined)
    Hybrid $29,155 50/45/57
    Hybrid EX-L $31,905 50/45/47
    Hybrid Touring $34,905 50/45/47
    2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

    Source: Honda

  • Production Start For 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

    The first models of the new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid are currently rolling out from the factory and will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg in city driving. This will make them the new leader in gasoline fuel-economy ratings among 4-door sedans.

    The new Honda Hybrid model will go on sale later this year. Its calculated driving range is 673 miles which is more than 46 miles farther than any vehicle in its segment.

    To go further into details, the EPA fuel-economy ratings of the car are of 50 mpg city / 45 mpg highway / 47 mpg combined. The model will also offer to customers sophisticated exterior styling and spacious interior.

    The main advantage it has however is the highly efficient two-motor hybrid system from Honda’s Earth Dreams™ Technology advanced powertrain series. The 2.0-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine delivers a powerful 169 hp (124 kW) with a traction electric motor that also functions as an electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), while the electric motor adds 143hp (105 kW).

    In fact, the Accord Hybrid will join the already fuel-efficient Accord lineup which features the EPA-rated 36 mpg highway 4-cylinder Accord Sedan and the Accord Plug-in Hybrid. The latter is EPA-rated at 115 MPGe combined in electric-only mode.

    2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

    Source: Honda

  • 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

    Honda US is planning to invest $23 million and hire approximately 50 new associates at its Marysville, Ohio auto plant to add production of the new two-motor Accord Hybrid Sedan, scheduled to go on sale nationwide this fall.

    “With more than 30 years of continuously building eight generations of the Honda Accord close to our customers, our team now is using its experience and flexibility to add this sophisticated Accord Hybrid model,” commented Jeff Tomko, plant manager of the Marysville Auto Plant.

    “At the same time, we are continuing with our commitment to manufacture new models in Ohio, along with the resulting growth in jobs.”, he added.

    The new 2014 Accord Hybrid Sedan joins the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan in incorporating Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system. Both the Accord Plug-In and Accord Hybrid team a new Earth Dreams™ Technology 2.0-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine with a powerful 169HP (124 kW) traction electric motor that can function as an electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) and a 143HP (105 kW) electric motor for power generation.

    In the last three years, Honda has announced investments at its Ohio manufacturing facilities exceeding $800 million. They include projects to establish on-site parts consolidation centers, renovate auto assembly and painting operations, and major investments at the Anna Engine Plant, as well as its transmission plant in Russells Point, to manufacture continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).

    2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

    Standard Features:

    • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
    • USB/iPod® connectivity
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control
    • Pandora® internet radio compatibility
    • Smart Start and Smart Entry
    • Honda LaneWatch™
    • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition2
    • Multi-view rearview camera
    • HondaLink™ EV telematics system
    • Heated front seats
    • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Driver’s 10-way power seat with 2-position memory
    • HomeLink®
    • Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
    • Audio with touchscreen interface
    • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
    • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
    • Bio-Fabric seating surfaces
    • Expanded-view driver’s mirror
    • LED mirror-mounted turn signals
    • LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
    • LED headlights
    • Fog lights
    • Chrome-plated door handles
    • Decklid spoiler

    Source: Honda