Honda is set to launch its fully-remodeled Japanese version of the Accord Hybrid sedan domestically in June, according to the Nikkei. The Accord Plug-in Hybrid is also set to be introduced in Japan then, but will only be available for leasing by businesses and municipalities.
The Accord Hybrid, set to sell for slightly more than three million yen (RM104,300) in Japan, will be powered by a two-motor Sport Hybrid Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) and a 2.0 litre i-VTEC four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine, with EV operation possible up to 100 km/h.
The vehicle is to offer a best-in-class fuel economy of 29 km per litre, which puts it ahead of the 23.4 km per litre and 23.2 km per litre being offered by Toyota’s Camry and Crown hybrids. The fuel economy will also be the best among Hondas, beating the Insight hybrid’s 27.2km per liter.
The North American version of the plug-in, the 2014 Accord Plug-in, is scheduled to go on sale in the US soon.
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Impressive Fuel economy !!
I want one at Japanese’s price !
true….but bare in mind that the camry hybrid comes in a 2.5litre engine, the honda is a 2 litre… however i hv no doubt about honda’s capability in the hybrid race…
The 2013 Honda Accord, I have to say is an improvement over the old (unlike that Camry). It’s definitely better looking ,apart from the hybrid ver ,front and interior ,and it kept that athletic elegance of the old model…..
…. Sadly the rear is definitely a Genesis rip off, but better than the Camry
Wow…more fuel wconomy then a 1.3 little hybrid…y….
Toyota just literally blew themselves off the market after the release of ‘all new’ Camry. The latest accord is so much better looking!
will we be seeing this on our shores before the tax exemption expires? Will be good to partner my CRZ!
Please bring this to Malaysia…….
damn it.. just 104k???? pls bring in ASAP b4 the tax excemption expires.. even at 150k this will sell like hot cakes!
HP over weight ratio please?
impressive fuel consumption, but i doubt honda Msia will sell at japanese price else honda civic hybrid will eat shit
when Honda dumping their IMA for Atkinson cycle Hybrid…
Next thing you know, Toyota dumping Atkinson cycle for Miller cycle, aka Turbo.
Honda for life…
I will love to see Honda bring this new Accord Full Hybrid here at around RM130,000-140,000……….!!!
At least Honda cars have much better RV, unlike kimchis