2014 Honda Accord Hybrid On Sale in October With 47 MPG Combined
Honda is expanding its Accord lineup this fall with the addition of the 2014 Accord Hybrid that will boast class-leading fuel efficiency.
The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid will use the Japanese automaker’s new two-motor hybrid powertrain, much of which is found on the Accord Plug-in that went on sale earlier this year. Three different driving modes will be available on the Accord Hybrid, EV Drive, Hybrid Drive, and Engine Drive to help optimize fuel efficiency.
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In the EV Drive mode, the Accord Hybrid utilizes the lithium-ion battery for electric-only mode at lower speeds and in medium-to-high speed cruising. Engine Drive will send power directly to the front wheels while Hybrid Drive takes advantage of the 124-kilowatt electric motor and the 2.0-liter, DOHC i-VTEC Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine. Honda anticipates that the Accord Hybrid will receive an EPA rating of 49 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway.
Unique to the Accord Hybrid will be hybrid badging, blue-accented grille and light lenses, LED daytime running lights, special wheels, and a rear trunk spoiler.
The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid will be the first Honda hybrid vehicle assembled in Ohio and the second built in the U.S.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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