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05-18-2007, 05:33 AM
"We discovered that we valued an improvement in fuel economy more than the improvement in power." (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/LongTerm/articleId=104525)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/AH_Sales_Production_Fall.jpgEdmunds Staff - Inside Line - May 2007
The Honda Accord Hybrid reminded us that Honda durability is a hit, even if the car misses. And this Accord missed with us :(
We decided that a standard 12-month test didn't do justice to the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. This Accord represented one of the first hybrid powertrains in our long-term test fleet. We had no intentions of selling it short, so we doubled the length of our test. After two years and 30,000 miles, we've reached our conclusions.
Why We Bought It
When the first hybrid vehicles went into production, it seemed only the patchouli lovers of the world showed interest. They released their grasp on tree trunks, climbed onto bicycles and pedaled to the nearest car lot to support the hybrid cause. This stereotype held true until the Accord Hybrid forced us to rethink battery power.
Honda's unique hybrid power sets this Accord apart from the rest of the pack. The Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system attached to the Accord's 3.0-liter VTEC V6 helps achieve best-in-class power with 255 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque. Better yet, EPA estimates of 29 mpg around town and 37 mpg on the highway mean this 2005 Accord is also among the most fuel-efficient six-cylinder sedans on the market. In comparison, the 2006 Honda Accord EX V6 is rated at 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
With the Accord Hybrid, Honda is demonstrating that battery technology is not only capable of achieving 70 mpg as with the Honda Insight, but also can boost horsepower and low-end torque. We did not hesitate to purchase one from dealer stock and it was in our garage at the beginning of 2005. It also complemented our long-term Toyota Prius (http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/category/cat.2004ToyotaPrius) … http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/LongTerm/articleId=104525
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/AH_Sales_Production_Fall.jpgEdmunds Staff - Inside Line - May 2007
The Honda Accord Hybrid reminded us that Honda durability is a hit, even if the car misses. And this Accord missed with us :(
We decided that a standard 12-month test didn't do justice to the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. This Accord represented one of the first hybrid powertrains in our long-term test fleet. We had no intentions of selling it short, so we doubled the length of our test. After two years and 30,000 miles, we've reached our conclusions.
Why We Bought It
When the first hybrid vehicles went into production, it seemed only the patchouli lovers of the world showed interest. They released their grasp on tree trunks, climbed onto bicycles and pedaled to the nearest car lot to support the hybrid cause. This stereotype held true until the Accord Hybrid forced us to rethink battery power.
Honda's unique hybrid power sets this Accord apart from the rest of the pack. The Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system attached to the Accord's 3.0-liter VTEC V6 helps achieve best-in-class power with 255 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque. Better yet, EPA estimates of 29 mpg around town and 37 mpg on the highway mean this 2005 Accord is also among the most fuel-efficient six-cylinder sedans on the market. In comparison, the 2006 Honda Accord EX V6 is rated at 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
With the Accord Hybrid, Honda is demonstrating that battery technology is not only capable of achieving 70 mpg as with the Honda Insight, but also can boost horsepower and low-end torque. We did not hesitate to purchase one from dealer stock and it was in our garage at the beginning of 2005. It also complemented our long-term Toyota Prius (http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/category/cat.2004ToyotaPrius) … http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/LongTerm/articleId=104525