No more Honda Accord Hybrids

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Art, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. Art

    Art Guest

    http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/06/05/honda_dropping_hybrid/index.html
     
    Art, Jun 5, 2007
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    Richard Guest

    They should market a hybrid diesel. Too bad we can't afford one.

    Richard
     
    Richard, Jun 5, 2007
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  3. Art

    dold Guest

    Good riddance. An overly complex V-6 with 3 cylinder technology that
    didn't work, and IMA as a power boost, instead of an economy improvement.

    As if an Accord needs 250 horsepower. My 1996 Mustang GT didn't have that
    much horsepower.

    Honda Accord Hybrid: 1.4% of Accord sales.
    Toyota Camry Hybrid: 14% of Camry sales.

    Maybe Honda can put the leftover hybrid parts into a Fit or a CR-V, where
    it might be appreciated.
     
    dold, Jun 5, 2007
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  4. I think it was an ill-conceived idea. The Accord appeals to practical
    need and excellent fuel economy could have been a real selling point.
    The hybrid biased toward performance could have a place but it is in a
    car like a Civic Si which is more of a performance package rather than
    a family car with high horsepower.

    I hope Honda isn't soured on either concept (accord hybrid or
    performance hybrid) and will recognize that they just got the formula
    wrong this time.
     
    Gordon McGrew, Jun 6, 2007
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