The announcement of the return of the Honda Accord Hybrid was great news for Greenville drivers who love fuel efficiency and the styling, features, and value of the Accord. The 2017 Accord Hybrid has been out for a few months already, and everyone agrees that it is a top vehicle that deserves rave reviews.
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Powertrain
If you ask industry experts, they will tell you that the 2017 Accord Hybrid sets the new standard for gas mileage thanks to its updated powertrain and other features. This powertrain is an improvement over the previous hybrids. It is the next-generation version, more efficient, and smaller. It combines a 2-liter gas engine with two electric motors, a conventional transmission, and plenty of computing power. This combination gives you 212 net horsepower, an increase of 16 horses from the 2015 version. You can also drive it as a parallel or series hybrid or as an electric vehicle for shorter distances. Even with the stricter testing from the EPA, the 2017 Accord Hybrid achieves 49 city/47 highway/48 combined*. By comparison, Honda estimates that the 2015 Accord Hybrid would have received ratings of 48/45/47* if it were a 2017 model year. Thanks to these new figures, the Accord Hybrid is the leader for efficiency in its class.
Behind the Wheel
When you are actually driving the Accord Hybrid, you may forget you have the hybrid version. In fact, it mostly behaves just like its standard counterpart. It gives you a drive that is smooth with responsive steering. Honda re-engineered the electronically controlled regenerative brakes to improve the linear response and drive feel. The result is a hybrid that handles perfectly.
Accord Hybrid Amazing Styling Inside & Out
Nearly every review of the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid agrees that the styling of this vehicle is excellent. It is nearly identical to the updated regular Accord, and it gives the impression that it should cost more than it does. The Accord Hybrid doesn’t obviously announce its hybrid nature; instead, you have to look more closely to see the blue-accented badges and unique headlights. The hybrid version also has a more aerodynamic version of the aluminum hood and unique 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with enhanced aerodynamics. There are also four colors only available on the Accord Hybrid, including Blue Sky Metallic, which looks upscale but doesn’t cost extra.
Discover what all the reviewers see in the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid for yourself when you take it on a test drive around South Carolina. Visit Barbour Hendrick Honda in Greenville today to get behind the wheel.
*Based on EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
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