2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Well, Honda’s done it again. With the introduction of the new and improved 2014 Accord Hybrid sedan, they’ve gotten the folks at Toyota’s Prius division tearing their hair out at this well-wrought hybrid’s performance attributes and class-topping gas mileage. Unlike the previous Accord Hybrid, which ran from the 2005 to the 2007 model years and sported a hefty pricetag but virtually no improvement in mileage over the non-hybrid Accord, the present iteration touts up to 50 mpg city, with at least one test drive showing a truly impressive 55.4 mpg in downtown driving. This vastly improved 5-passenger gas-electric family and commuter car 4-door, though still pricy, is expected to quiet the grumbles of Honda dealers who were stuck with thousands of unsold first-gen Accord Hybrids. According to nearly all the major reviews, this next-generation Accord Hybrid has the power, the mileage numbers and the panache to give Ford’s Fusion Hybrid and Nissan’s Camry Hybrid, not to mention the industry-standard Prius, some capable competition.
Look for 3 trims, the Base, EX-L and Touring to comprise the Accord Hybrid lineup for 2014, with all versions sporting the stylish exteriors and premium interiors of their non-hybrid kinfolk. Be advised, however, that where the non-hybrid Accord boasts 15.8 cubic feet of trunk space, the state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery pack in the Accord Hybrid, though a bit less bulky than the old nickel-metal hydride batteries, still cuts trunk space to 12.7 cubic feet.
Anyhow, powering all Accord Hybrid trims is a variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.0-liter hybrid inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine that mates with a 124-kilowatt electric motor for a total of 195 hp and 226 lb-ft of torque. Unlike yesteryear’s Accord Hybrid, this present iteration carries a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to handle power management responsibilities, with EPA-estimated mileage running 50 mpg city/40 highway. Of course, this hybrid sports auto engine stop-start technology to save on gas, as well as the ability to accelerate from a stop on electric power alone. Finally, one test had the newest Accord Hybrid scooting from 0-60 in 7.4 seconds, which isn’t at all bad for a family-oriented hybrid commuter car.
Furthermore, standard features packed into the debuting 2014 Accord Hybrid Base include 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and heated power-adjustable mirrors outside, and cloth upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, full power accessories and simulated alloy cabin accents inside. Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering of course adorn this entry-level trim, as do a rear-view camera and dual-zone auto climate control. Bluetooth hands-free calling, meantime, is complemented by a 160-watt audio system boasting a single-CD player and 6 speakers.
The EX-L adds a power sunroof, leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats with driver's memory settings and a 360-watt stereo with 7 speakers and satellite radio. Additionally, this midlevel trim flaunts the Japanese automaker’s touted HondaLink smartphone apps.
Moving up to the top-shelf 2014 Accord Hybrid Touring gets you such standard extras as adaptive cruise control, a remote garage door opener, LED headlights and hard-drive-based navigation with real-time traffic.
Accessories for all trims, meanwhile, include underbody spoilers and upgraded exterior moldings.
Finally, the brand-new Accord Hybrid comes with standard 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control and, in a nod to modern trends, a standard blind-spot monitor. The standard front and rear head airbags, meantime, are complemented by front side-mounted airbags, while LED running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors and a remote antitheft alarm also come delivered on each trim.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.3 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 166 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 124 · Electric Motor Torque: 226 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 141 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 122 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3500
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 360 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.3 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 166 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 124 · Electric Motor Torque: 226 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 141 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 122 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3500
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 16GB hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 360 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.3 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 166 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 124 · Electric Motor Torque: 226 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 141 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 122 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3500
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
