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The Accord hybrid is no longer produced by Honda, although an updated version of the Accord hybrid has been hinted at by Honda. Recently, Honda executives claimed that all Hondas would eventually come in hybrid versions.
At this point in time, however, there is no indication of when the Accord hybrid will make its second coming. Instead, the Honda CR-Z hybrid and the Fit hybrid will be Honda's next hybrids. Based on their timelines, it will probably be at least 2012 before a new Accord hybrid is even a possibility.
The 2006
and 2007 Accord hybrid is faster than a conventional V6 Accord, and significantly more fuel efficient. It was also awarded the 2005 Best
Family Sedan according to Consumer Reports.
Lately,
Honda has also offered dealers some special incentives
on the Accord hybrid, so buyers have some bargaining
power.
The world's first
V-6 powered hybrid car, the Honda Accord Hybrid, utilizes a third-generation
Integrated Motor Assist full hybrid system combined with
an all new Variable Cylinder Management cylinder
deactivation system. This combination produces
powerful 6 cylinder performance with the fuel-efficiency of a
4 cylinder vehicle in the Accord hybrid.
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The
Hybrid Accord goes
0 - 60
one second faster than the
standard Accord
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The VCM can shut off 3
of 6 cylinders, when performance isn't needed, such as
during highway cruising or going down hill.
The Accord hybrid also
achieves extra efficiency with 'idle stop', a feature
that causes the Accord to turn itself off when the car comes
to a stop from a speed above 10 mph, or when the car
slows below 10 mph. As soon as the brake is released;
however, the engine immediately restarts.
Delivering 255
horsepower, the Honda Accord Hybrid achieves an
EPA estimated 30 mpg
in the city, and 37 mpg on the highway - about a 43
percent increase over the standard V-6 vehicle.
The Accord Hybrid's 3.0
liter i-VTEC V-6 engine, based on the standard Accord's
V6, includes a number of new
features unique to the hybrid, such as a dual-stake
intake manifold, and a high-performance torque converter.
All of these unique
Honda hybrid features work seamlessly and synchronously.
The most unusual feature is silence - you might think your
car isn't running at times because the hybrid powertrain
is so quiet.
Additionally, the
Accord hybrid offers a new 5-speed automatic
transmission, which is thinner and lighter than the
standard Accord, providing quicker shift response during
acceleration.
Basically, the Accord
hybrid is faster and more powerful than the standard
Accord - all the while - reducing fuel consumption and
significantly reducing pollution emissions.
In fact the hybrid
Accord goes from 0-to-60 in about 6.7 seconds, almost a
second faster than the standard Accord.
The powerful Sedan is
loaded with premium comfort and safety features. In
addition to a leather Interior, the Honda Accord Hybrid
offers a dual zone climate control system, 8-way power
seats, XM Satellite radio, 6 cd disc player, plus a
special rear deck lid spoiler and specially designed
alloy wheels.
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