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  • Honda Reveals Further Details for the 2017 Accord Hybrid. Check Them Out!

    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Honda will enrich the Accord lineup with the launch of the 2017 Accord Hybrid this spring. The sweetie is expected to deliver more powerful and more efficient (obviously) second-gen two-motor drivetrain system. This power unit is also expected to provide the highest EPA fuel economy rates in the whole midsize hybrid segment. Impressive and ambitious, right?

    Along with the drivetrain system, the 2017 Accord Hybrid will also deliver some upgrades and improvements. Only part of the standard equipment goodies include Display Audio with Apple Carplay, aluminum hood and wheels, blue highlighted LED headlights and taillights, “Hybrid” exterior badging and more compact hybrid battery pack.

    In terms of performance, Honda’s latest two-motor hybrid system will deliver about 212hp (155kW), which means additional 16hp, compared to the 2015 Accord Hybrid. Also, based on the latest requirements and technologies, vehicle’s EPA rates would be around 48/45/47.

    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

    And with the next-gen Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure and Honda Sensing technology, 2017 Accord meets even the toughest requirements in terms of safety and comfort. Something more, the vehicle has already received the highest crash ratings from the US government: the 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA and TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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    In terms of equipment and features the 2017 Accord will be available in Hybrid, Hybrid EX-L and Hybrid Touring trim levels. All of them feature wide angle rearview camera, remote engine start, Honda Sensing system, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning. And let’s not forget the 7-inch Display Audio Touch Screen, the heated rear seats and front and rear parking sensors.

    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid will make its first appearance at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, as part of the celebrations for Earth’s Day weekend on April 23-24.

    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
    2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

    Source: Honda 

  • 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