Road Test: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring

• 2.0-liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder
• 204 hp
• 134 lb.-ft.
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• EPA: 46 metropolis/41 freeway/44 mixed

The hybrid engines propel the entrance wheels via an electronically-controlled constantly variable transmission (CVT). With controls on the middle console, the CVT has driver selectable drive modes of Regular, Econ, Sport and Particular person. All-wheel drive will not be provided.

In 215 miles driving via Southern California we averaged 44.8 mpg mixed. With a 110-mile all-freeway run, utilizing the adaptive cruise management set at 65 mph, the typical bumped as much as wholesome 46.5 mpg. Gas financial system numbers reported by Clear Fleet Report are non-scientific and characterize the reviewer’s driving expertise. Your numbers might differ.

Hitting the Highway

The Honda Accord Hybrid Touring carried out nicely, with zero-to-60 occasions round 6.6 seconds. The trip high quality is refined, dealing with assured with exact steering. The quickest corners didn’t produce physique roll or shifting as the three,532 kilos at all times felt nicely managed. The throttle response was linear (no turbo so no turbo lag!) and acceleration was peppy. The Accord Hybrid will not be rated to tow. For a household automotive not marketed as a sports activities sedan, it was enjoyable to drive.

Dealing with was greater than competent with electrical energy steering, MacPherson strut entrance and multi-link rear suspensions and the Michelin Green X vitality saver 235/40 all-season tires, mounted on 19-inch machined-faced with gloss black insert wheels. Stopping was strong with four-wheel ABS, digital brake distribution and car stability help.

Aerodynamically Environment friendly Exterior

Now in its eleventh era (first launched in 1976) the 2024 Accord went via a whole exterior re-imagination in 2023. With few sharp edges and easy corners, the aerodynamics have been improved to realize elevated effectivity, which is a key a part of the clear redesign. The LED head and driving lights are sleekly built-in on the far corners, separating a correctly sized grille.

The nostril, entrance bumpers and hood are designed to direct air move down the graceful sides and over the roof. The trunk lid top, the diminutive built-in lip spoiler, the LED tail lights and the rear bumper and fascia all are optimized with airflow in thoughts. It’s apparent Honda did appreciable wind tunnel testing with the Accord.

Our Accord, painted in Canyon River Blue Metallic, had physique color-keyed bumpers, door handles, shark fin antenna and heated, energy exterior mirrors. Chrome was stored to a tasteful minimal, solely discovered across the home windows and on the badging. Normal exterior pallet choices embody Photo voltaic Silver Metallic, Meteorite Grey Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl and Canyon River Blue Metallic. Premium colours for an extra $455 price are City Grey Pearl, Platinum White Pearl and Radiant Purple Metallic.

Inside Serenity

Clear easy inside surfaces with premium supplies greet you when sliding into the snug fabric, or as with our Touring trim, leather-based seats. Entrance visibility is great because of the rake of the hood, slim A-pillars, and hidden rain sensing windshield wipers. The sprint, with a novel and engaging honeycomb mesh panel disguising the air retailers, is roofed in smooth contact supplies with gloss black trim. The strong black inside had tasteful brushed aluminum touches on the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the door handles.

The heated and ventilated entrance seats have a number of inside constructions to supply improved assist throughout all the physique, with the driving force getting 10-way energy changes with reminiscence, and the passenger 4-way energy changes. The lean and telescoping steering column has good vary offering loads of choices to discover a snug driving place. Uniquely for a automotive on this class, the steering wheel will not be heated.

The rear heated, leather-trimmed seats comfortably accommodate two adults, however three for brief jaunts. The padded, fold-down armrest, with cup holders, is a part of the 60:40 rear seat that folds, offering a usable cargo house. The trunk opening is tall and huge, with a low sill, making for simple loading. General, the inside construct and materials high quality are at a excessive stage.

The cockpit design is driver pleasant with a customizable 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 12.3-inch high-resolution colour touchscreen that’s commonplace on the Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring trim traces. The LX and EX get a 7-inch colour touchscreen.

Our Touring mannequin had the 12-speaker Bose premium audio system with Centerpoint and Encompass Sound that stuffed the cabin with wonderful sound. The touchscreen dealt with the 3D navigation and rear view digicam, built-in Alexa and, for leisure, the AM/FM HD radio, wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and USB A and C ports, entrance and rear. Uniquely, once more, SiriusXM will not be accessible.

The Bluetooth with voice recognition labored very nicely, as did the steering wheel mounted audio controls and the Qi wi-fi cellphone charging. A want checklist for the audio system could be so as to add a channel choice knob, which might be a part of the quantity knob. Each of those would make the system extra person pleasant, handy, as would SiriusXM.

Security and Comfort

All Accord fashions come commonplace with lively and passive security options. The driving force and entrance passenger get entrance, knee, and aspect air baggage, whereas the rear passengers get aspect and curtain airbags, the latter having a rollover sensor. Honda Sensing, the corporate’s superior driver help programs (ADAS) embody ahead collision and street departure mitigation, lane hold help, blind spot with cross visitors monitoring, and entrance and rear parking sensors.

Extra security and comfort options are 6-inch head-up show, adaptive cruise management, idle cease and go, computerized brake maintain, one-touch energy moonroof, distant keyless entry, safety system, push button begin/cease, twin zone computerized local weather system, a tire strain monitoring system, distant engine begin, an computerized dimming rearview mirror geared up with Homelink and an electrical parking brake.

The Driver Attention Monitor is a useful driving support that detects an absence of driver consideration. Warnings start with a cup of espresso graphic, then visible flashes are adopted by an audio alert and the steering wheel vibrating. In case you are nodding off, this technique may save your life.

The 2024 Accord is a Prime Security Decide+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), however has not been rated by the US Authorities’s Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA).

Pricing

These 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid costs embody the necessary $1,095 vacation spot cost.

• Sport                     $33,990
• EX-L                      $35,635
• Sport-L                  $35,970
• Touring                 $39,995

Warranties

• Battery – Eight years/100,000 miles
• Powertrain – 5 years/60,000 mile
• New Car/Primary – Three years/36,000 mile
• Anti-perforation – 5 years/Limitless miles
• Roadside Help – Three years/36,000 miles

Observations: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring

The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid presents consolation for 5, with the big rear seat passenger room making attaching a rear-facing youngster automotive seat simple. The trunk is bigger than anticipated and can swallow-up gear for that lengthy, fuel-efficient street journey. The complete suite of superior driver security programs is powerful, however SiriusXM not being provided is a head scratcher.

Inbuilt Marysville, Ohio, with the engine coming from Japan, the Accord Hybrid carries with it the well-earned status of Honda high quality.

To really admire how good this automotive is, go into your Honda seller and request a prolonged take a look at drive that ought to embody a freeway run of no less than 25 miles so you may test the gas financial system for your self. You simply could also be driving dwelling in a single.

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Story and photographs by John Faulkner.