Model Tested: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
Engine: 2.0-liter gas/electric hybrid I-4, 204 horsepower and 247-lb-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
EPA Rating: 46-mpg city, 41-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined
Base Price: $37,890
As Tested: $38,985
Performance:
New dual-motor hybrid powertrain
1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack
Drive modes: econ, normal, sport, individual (custom)
Impressive fuel economy–our best was 47.8-mpg highway
Smooth power application, strong acceleration
Improved performance over previous generation
Quiet comfortable highway ride
Traditional shift lever instead of typical Honda buttons
Excellent Honda Sensing intuitive safety/tech features
Confident handling
Responsive steering
Comfort:
Stretch-out front row legroom
Heated and vented leather front seats
Heated steering wheel
Upscale interior materials/execution
Excellent attention to small details
Heated rear seats in Touring trim
Excellent sound system
Rain-sensing wipers
Utility:
Great head up display
Good gauge panel information
12.3-inch touch-screen infotainment system
Strong graphics and intuitive menu
Large trunk with flat floor
16.7 cubic feet of trunk space
Folding rear seats
Wireless smart phone charger
WOW Factors:
Impressive fuel economy
Smooth comfortable highway ride
Nice head up display
Built in Ohio
Google virtual assistant
Fun to drive for a family car
Whines:
Brake feel could be better
Bottom Line:
The redesigned 2023 Honda Accord is the eleventh generation model of this highly successful car and it’s longer
than the previous iteration so there is increased backseat room. The new two-motor hybrid powertrain is also an improvement over earlier versions with both better economy and better performance. The styling is handsome and contemporary and the interior is spacious and comfortable along with an excellent suite of safety features. The new 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid has garnered excellent reviews from both magazines, review sites, and customers.
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