Honda makes Accord hybrid

[kanthan]

Honda has created a hybrid version of its new Accord sedan that it says combines V6 power with the fuel consumption of a small car. The car will be on sale in the US this year and may come to Australia.

http://carsguide.news.com.au/news/story_page/0,8269,10863878%255E21822,00.html

[7th Gen]

hybrid accord makes more power than the regular internal combustion version due to the addition of the electric motor which provides fantastic torque from start-up

looks like they were aiming for power as well as Civic-like levels of fuel efficiency :D

[wynode]

ISn't the power just from the internal combustion engine only (or mainly)?

[7th Gen]

ISn't the power just from the internal combustion engine only (or mainly)?

i would say mainly

it also features what they call VCM - variable cylinder management. it will cut to 3 of the V6's cylinders while cruising or at low engine loads, displacement on demand if you will

has anyone ever driven a hybrid vehicle? i've had the pleasure (?) of driving a prius mk I, not much different from my 7th gen auto, only even more sluggish :D braking is just on or off, none of the progressive feel

a few more links for ya, good technical ones too:

http://www.hondacars.com/info/news/latestnews.asp?Category=Accord+Hybrid

http://www.theautochannel.com/N/F/news/2004/09/17/229317.html?%7BLF%7D&