The 2005 AccordV-6 Hybrid will retail for $36,990 when it goes on the market across Canada
That's about a$3,390 premium on top of the most expensive regular V-6, an Accord EX-V6 at$33,600.
In terms ofstandard equipment, the Hybrid is based on the Accord Sedan EX V6 model, thoughwithout the sunroof, four-way power driver's seat, rear fold-down seats andrear pass through. The Hybrid does, however, get a rear spoiler, an antenna,a unique front grille, dual-zone air conditioning system and Active NoiseCancellation.
Many buyers willundoubtedly think the Accord Hybrid a bargain, since Honda Canada says thegasoline-electric hybrid will deliver more power and performance than thegas-powered V-6 and the ''fuel economy of a four-cylinder Honda Civic.''
On the powerfront, the Accord Hybrid is tuned to deliver 255 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque,versus the 240 hp and 212 lb-ft of torque from the traditional V-6.
When compared toan Accord EX-V6 sedan using TransportCanada
According toRichard Jacobs of Honda Canada, the Accord Hybrid ''features the advanced andsuper-efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system.''
IMA uses a high-outputelectric motor/generator to provide for more efficient engine operation bycapturing electrical energy during braking or deceleration, Jacobs explains,and uses that energy to help power the vehicle.
Furthermore, ''thesystem can also shut off the engine during vehicle stops for further efficiencygains.''
In addition toHonda's IMA system, Jacobs says, ''the innovative Variable Cylinder Managementtechnology further enhances the efficiency of the Accord Hybrid by deactivatingthree of the engine's six cylinders during cruising and deceleration with noimpact to vehicle performance or passenger comfort.''
This is HondaCanada's third hybrid model, joining the Insight and Civic Hybrid models. For 2005, the four-door Civic model is $28,500and the two-door, two-seat Insight is $26,000.
photo:Honda Canada
That's about a$3,390 premium on top of the most expensive regular V-6, an Accord EX-V6 at$33,600.
In terms ofstandard equipment, the Hybrid is based on the Accord Sedan EX V6 model, thoughwithout the sunroof, four-way power driver's seat, rear fold-down seats andrear pass through. The Hybrid does, however, get a rear spoiler, an antenna,a unique front grille, dual-zone air conditioning system and Active NoiseCancellation.
Many buyers willundoubtedly think the Accord Hybrid a bargain, since Honda Canada says thegasoline-electric hybrid will deliver more power and performance than thegas-powered V-6 and the ''fuel economy of a four-cylinder Honda Civic.''
On the powerfront, the Accord Hybrid is tuned to deliver 255 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque,versus the 240 hp and 212 lb-ft of torque from the traditional V-6.
When compared toan Accord EX-V6 sedan using Transport
According toRichard Jacobs of Honda Canada, the Accord Hybrid ''features the advanced andsuper-efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system.''
IMA uses a high-outputelectric motor/generator to provide for more efficient engine operation bycapturing electrical energy during braking or deceleration, Jacobs explains,and uses that energy to help power the vehicle.
Furthermore, ''thesystem can also shut off the engine during vehicle stops for further efficiencygains.''
In addition toHonda's IMA system, Jacobs says, ''the innovative Variable Cylinder Managementtechnology further enhances the efficiency of the Accord Hybrid by deactivatingthree of the engine's six cylinders during cruising and deceleration with noimpact to vehicle performance or passenger comfort.''
This is HondaCanada's third hybrid model, joining the Insight and Civic Hybrid models. For 2005, the four-door Civic model is $28,500and the two-door, two-seat Insight is $26,000.
photo:Honda Canada