The 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid is one of the most advanced vehicles for sale in the U.S. market at any price point. Its drivetrain technology has set the bar for hybrids. Like all green cars, the Accord Hybrid is defined by its fuel-economy rating, and it earns an EPA estimated 50 mpg city, 45 highway, and 47 combined on regular unleaded fuel.
These are fantastic fuel economy numbers. Compared to its peers, the 2015 Accord Hybrid beats the combined fuel economy of the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid by 10 percent and the 2015 Camry Hybrid LE by 13 percent. That puts the Accord Hybrid at the top of the mountain in terms of liquid-fueled midsize family cars.
The Accord Hybrid uses two electric motors rather than one, like most first-generation hybrids had, and the way the car propels itself is also different from past hybrid designs. The vehicle has three drive modes. The only time the car is being propelled by the Earth Dreams Honda gasoline engine is when cruising on the highway. When starting off or driving around town, the car acts like an electric car, and the electric motors run off its battery pack. If you need maximum power, the Accord will use power from both the engine and battery pack to move the car forward. This mix of multiple drive modes is more efficient than older hybrid designs, and it’s the way the segment is headed.
The Accord Hybrid is also unique in that it has no transmission. It uses a clutch system to engage the gasoline engine when required, and the engine runs at the RPMs the computer says will match the power needed. Although Honda sometimes calls this an eCVT, it is not the same sort of continuously variable transmission other cars use. Reviews say it works well and that the transitions from mode to mode are very seamless.
Since this is a green car, we should dive a little deeper on the green-cred this vehicle brings to the table. The Accord Hybrid generates an amazingly low 188 grams per mile of CO2. It earns a perfect 10 on the EPA’s smog rating. Fueleconomy.gov calculates that the Accord Hybrid requires 7 barrels of crude to move you and your family around for a year and calculates your annual fuel costs to be about $1,000. Compare that to a 2015 Passat diesel, and you'll see that the diesel uses 63% more petroleum, generates 63% more CO2 per mile and will cost you about $1,600 in fuel per year. And let’s not forget torque—because the Accord Hybrid uses a high-torque electric drive, it feels very strong from a start.
The 2015 Accord Hybrid also compares favorably to electric cars in many ways. Although EVs have no tailpipe emissions, they do have a carbon footprint. Unless you always charge away from home, you will have to pay for electricity. How much better than $83 per month for energy will an EV be? No matter which EV you compare, it can only tie the Accord Hybrid in the EPA’s smog rating.
The 2015 Accord Hybrid starts at about $30,125. With all the goodies, it tops out at about $35,875. Honda adds its forward-collision prevention and other safety technology as the price goes up. At $36,000, the car is loaded and a good value for the class. The warranty is the same as Honda’s, except that for the battery pack and hybrid drive it is much longer and varies depending on the state in which you buy it. Check with your dealer.
The 2015 Accord Hybrid also has some features unique to it in the Accord line. It has blue-tinted trim in the front grill and headlights, a rear deck spoiler and its own 17-inch wheels. Inside, the dash is custom to the Hybrid and displays green driving information and tips, like all cars of its type do.
Introduced last year as a 2014 model, the Accord Hybrid has earned many industry awards. Importantly, the Accord Hybrid when equipped with forward collision prevention earns the IIHS's Top Safety Pick+ designation, the industry’s highest possible safety rating. The Accord Hybrid also won the 2014 MotorWeek Driver’s Choice award, and the 2-motor drive system earned a spot on Green Car Journal’s Top 10 Green Cars Technology List.
The Accord Hybrid is made in Ohio. Sales of this specific model are moderate, so before you head to a dealership to shop, it would be wise to call ahead or look online to make sure the dealership has some inventory to see. Since the car has a unique drivetrain, we suggest a thorough test-drive before making a decision.
Looking at 2015 Accord Hybrid Touring. Most are easily 17k and up. Found one 14,500 was 16,900 local one owner perfect maintenance etc. It has 100k miles..my question it's been on CarGurus 100 days price already dropped 2k. Am I in a position to negotiate due to length of time not sold and possibly mileage? Appreciate any and all feed back Thanks! Pam
Actually this is just a question. Not a repair issue for many years, hopefully. What is the cost to replace the lithium battery pack once it wears out?
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: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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: phone · 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: decklid · 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: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · 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 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 · 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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 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: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · 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: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · 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: decklid · 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: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
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: 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: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 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: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · 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: rear · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · 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: decklid · 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: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
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 dash
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: 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