Honda Accord Hybrid Car to hit Dealerships December 3

The hybrid car market is about to get interesting, and the Toyota Prius will finally have some real competition.

Honda announced that the world’s first V-6 powered hybrid automobile will hit dealerships nationwide on Dec.3, 2004. A full hybrid, the Honda Accord will utilize the third-generation of Honda’s advanced Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) combined with a new Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology to deliver V-4 fuel efficiency with the power of a V-6.

The Honda Accord Hybrid Car will be “the first hybrid vehicle that combines superb fuel economy with truly exhilarating performance,” according to Tom Elliott, executive vice president of American Honda.

The Accord Hybrid will get about 30mpg in the city and 37mpg on the highway, while delivering 255 horsepower - producing superb power and driving performance.

Amenities, Amenities, Amenities

The Accord hybrid is state-of-the-art technology and performance inside and out that will include leather interior, dual zone automatic hybrid climate control, an 8-way power driver’s seat, SM Satellite radio and 6-disc CD changer. In addition, the Accord Hybrid will include driver and front passenger side airbags, first and second row side curtain airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes and a traction control system. Finally, the Accord Hybrid will include an exclusive rear deck lid spoiler and specially designed alloy wheels to improve the hybrid’s aerodynamic performance.

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