In a press release from this past Thursday, Honda announced the arrival of the latest generation of the Accord Hybrid. Featuring a more powerful and efficient second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid delivers more power while maintaining its impressive fuel economy. Combined with a 2.0-liter i-VTEC Atkinson Cycle engine, the hybrid powertrain achieves a peak output of 212 horsepower, the highest of any mid-size hybrid sedan.
In addition to a new powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid offers an available display audio system with in-cabin support for both major smartphone connectivity systems. Furthermore, Honda is including the Sensing suite of safety and driver-assistance technologies as standard equipment. These include Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW).
"The new Honda Accord Hybrid is the ultimate Accord – the most refined, technologically sophisticated and, of course, most fuel efficient in the lineup," said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "With Accord already America's most popular car three years running and the best-selling midsize car to younger buyers, we think this new hybrid model will add considerable momentum for the Honda brand."
The 2017 Accord Hybrid launches later this spring.
