New Accord Hybrid Coming to Canada
TORONTO - The all-new 2005 Accord V6 Hybrid, a gas-electric hybrid version of Honda's popular sedan is scheduled to go on sale at Honda dealerships nationwide later this year. Utilizing a next-generation hybrid powertrain, the Accord V6 Hybrid will deliver power and performance greater than the current 240-horsepower Accord V6 with the fuel economy of a four-cylinder Civic sedan.
"Putting hybrid technology into the Accord is a further indication of Honda's commitment to expanding our hybrid technology," said Kalim Ansari, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. "The Accord hybrid is a no compromise, fully featured sedan with both increased performance and higher fuel economy. It puts hybrid technology into the Accord package, which has always been a favorite among Canadians -the best selling intermediate car last year."
With class-leading performance and fuel efficiency provided by a highly advanced and super-efficient hybrid V6 powertrain, the Accord Hybrid will produce in excess of 240 horsepower with near-peak torque available across the engine's full operating range for increased performance, acceleration, passing power and cruising comfort.
The innovative new Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology further enhances the efficiency of the Accord Hybrid by deactivating three of the engine's six cylinders during cruising and deceleration with no impact to vehicle performance or passenger comfort.
Honda's advanced and super-efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system utilizes a high-output electric motor/generator to provide for more efficient engine operation by capturing electrical energy during braking or deceleration and using that energy to help power the vehicle. In addition, the system features the ability to shut off the engine during vehicle stops for further efficiency gains, as with the Honda Insight and Civic Hybrid. The resulting savings in fuel consumption, along with VCM cylinder deactivation, provides for fuel economy comparable to a Civic sedan powered by a four-cylinder engine.
The Accord Hybrid's exterior has a number of exclusive features including a unique front grille design, new taillight appearance and special hybrid badging, along with a rear trunk lid spoiler and exclusive alloy wheel design.
Honda introduced the Insight, Canada's first hybrid vehicle and still the fuel economy leader, in the spring of 2000. The new Accord Hybrid will join the Insight and Civic Hybrid as the third Honda in Canada that brings hybrid technology to the marketplace.
