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2017 Base 4dr Sedan
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Price:   -  From $29,605
2017 EX-L 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $32,905
2017 Touring 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $35,955

Overview

Like Toyota, its archrival, Honda was a pioneer in hybrid automobiles. Both companies issued battery/gasoline models just as the 21st century got underway. Unlike Toyota with its increasingly popular Prius, however, Honda’s hybrid path has been less steadfast and expansive.

Honda launched its first Accord Hybrid for 2005, joining the smaller Civic Hybrid and departing Insight; but the battery/electric midsize sedan disappeared after three seasons. Totally new hybrid and plug-in hybrid Accords debuted for 2014, but the plug-in faded away quickly and the regular hybrid missed the 2016 model year.

Now, the Accord Hybrid has returned for another stab at the battery/electric marketplace. The Accord Hybrid is part of Honda’s new Clarity lineup of alternative-fuel models: full-electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell.

What's New for 2017

Following a year out of Honda’s lineup, the Accord Hybrid is back, said to be restyled and re-engineered, with a revised hybrid propulsion system. For 2017, the front bumper is more sharply creased. The lower bumper tucks into large meshed areas that contain LED foglamps. A contoured aluminum hood sits above a brighter, more prominent grille. Visual differences from the gas-engine Accord are subtle, but noticeable. Honda claims sportier driving performance.

Honda Accord Hybrid

Choosing Your Honda Accord Hybrid

In the hybrid powertrain, a 2-liter, four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine works with twin electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack. Combined output totals 212 horsepower.

The hybrid system lets the vehicle accelerate from a stop using only battery power, though it won’t go far without the gas engine. Three drive modes are available: EV Drive, Hybrid Drive, and Engine Drive. EV lets the car run on electricity alone, for a short distance. In Hybrid Drive, the electric motor powers the car, with the gas engine serving as a generator to keep its charge level sufficiently high. Engine Drive allows the gas engine and electric motors to work together. Fuel economy is estimated at 49 mpg in city driving and 47 mpg on the highway, or 48 mpg combined.

Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability is offered in EX-L and Touring trim levels, with a 7-inch touchscreen. Making the battery pack more compact allowed an increase in cargo space, to 13.5 cubic feet.

Honda Accord Hybrid

Hybrid

Pricing of the base model begins at $29,605, plus destination charge. Hybrid-exclusive design features also include unique alloy 17-inch wheels, blue accents on the grille and LED headlights/taillights, and “Hybrid” badging. Foglamps, LED daytime running lights, and a rear deck spoiler are standard. Standard safety features include a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. All models get Honda Sensing technology, a suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive features, including collision mitigation braking, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, road-departure mitigation, and forward collision warning.

Honda Accord Hybrid

Hybrid EX-L

For $32,905, the midrange model adds leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability, moonroof, SiriusXM satellite radio, and HD radio.

Honda Accord Hybrid

Hybrid Touring

Stepping up to the top model brings a sticker price of $35,955, but adds a navigation system, front and rear parking sensors, and heated rear seats. Also standard are automatic high-beam LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and side sill garnishes.

CarsDirect Tip

Partly because of lower gasoline prices lately, hybrid sales have sagged somewhat as shoppers gravitate back to gas-guzzling SUVs and sizable sedans. Even apart from phenomenal gas-mileage estimates, though, the comfortably spacious Accord Hybrid delivers plenty of features—including a surprising amount of active-safety technology—for a reasonable cost. Plenty of vehicles don’t offer such a comprehensive safety suite at any price.

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Honda redesigned its popular Accord Hybrid earlier this year following a one-year break, bringing best-in-class fuel economy, making a modest bump in horsepower, and adding an impressive suite of active safety systems.

But while these features are great, it's the fact that Honda managed to retain the same versatility, comfort, and driving character that's led the Accord to success for decades.

Pricing and Equipment

Regardless of whether you select the base Hybrid, the volume EX-L, or the range-topping Touring, you're picking up a mid-size sedan that returns an EPA-estimated 49 miles per gallon city and 47 mpg on the highway, with a combined rating of 48 mpg. Those are genuinely impressive fuel economy stats, allowing the Accord Hybrid to cover just over 774 miles on a single tank of fuel.

Those numbers are possible thanks to a thrifty 212-horsepower powertrain that pairs a 2.4-liter gas engine with a pair of electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. The Accord Hybrid sends its power to the front wheels via a complicated ballet of electronics and mechanicals that mimics the behavior of a continuously variable transmission.

Despite coming in three trims – Hybrid, EX-L, and Touring – Honda covers a relatively narrow swath of prices with the Accord Hybrid, starting at $30,480 and topping out at $36,830 (including $875 in destination charges). Befitting of the high-ish price, even the base Accord Hybrid comes with a healthy roster of standard equipment, including:

  • Honda's advanced Sensing safety system
  • Rear-view camera
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Push-button start
  • 10-way power driver's seat
  • Bluetooth phone/audio connectivity
  • 17-inch alloy wheels

Performance Pros

Honda Accord Hybrid
  • Because electric motors produce their maximum amount of torque instantly, the Accord Hybrid is surprisingly quick off the line.
  • With the electric motors doing a lot of the leg work, the Accord Hybrid is impressively quiet, especially at freeway speeds.
  • Despite a weight penalty for the hybrid powertrain and a comfortable ride, this is still a fun sedan to tackle a twisty road with.

Performance Cons

  • There are numerous reports of the Accord Hybrid failing to hit its EPA-estimated numbers.
  • Dig too heavily into the gas pedal, and the unusually buzzy engine dominates the driving experience. It's noisy and very un-like Honda, a brand revered for its silky smooth engines.
  • The electronic CVT doesn't help the engine noise problem, keeping the engine speed in the noisy part of the tachometer.

Interior Pros

  • Interior fit and finish is exactly what we expect from Honda – the Accord Hybrid feels solid and well built.
  • Both front and back seats are comfortable over longer distances.

Interior Cons

  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are only available on EX-L and Touring models.
  • The Accord's interior is well built, but it's starting to feel stale, relative to the more expressive cabins on competitive models.
  • The Hybrid loses a few cubic feet of cargo space compared to the standard Sedan.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

Alongside the Mazda 6, the Accord has long been the most engaging mid-size family sedan. That Honda managed to retain that charming driving character while delivering segment-leading fuel economy is an impressive feat. This hybrid isn't boring.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

The EPA's promised fuel economy figures are notoriously difficult to achieve in most cars, but the reports of the Accord Hybrid's underachievement – one CarsDirect staffer reported meager fuel economy in the mid 30-mpg range – is startling.

The Bottom Line

The Accord Hybrid is a gamble. While fuel prices are affordable now, purchasing Honda's fuel-sipping mid-size sedan is a smart way to financially insulate yourself from wild pricing swings. But even if fuel prices stay the same, a $30,000 family car that promises well over 700 miles per tank – particularly one that drives as well as the Accord Hybrid – is still a smart buy. We'll take an EX-L in Modern Steel with a black interior, please.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 143 HP / 129 ft.lbs.
Transmission
1-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
49 / 47 / 48 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 143 HP / 129 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
49 / 47 / 48 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
15.8 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$60
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.7 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
96 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
194.1 "
Exterior Width
72.8 "
Exterior Height
57.5 "
Front Headroom
39.0 "
Rear Headroom
37.2 "
Front Legroom
42.2 "
Rear Legroom
33.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
58.9 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,483 Lbs.
Wheel Base
109 "
Turning Radius
19.1 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated, Convex Spotter Driver
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Chrome
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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