After a brief break, the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid is back and more efficient than ever. This sedan makes its return with numerous improvements to the previous 2015 model year. It features a stylish body and all the features Bradenton drivers love about the Accord with an even more efficient engine.
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Drivetrain
The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid runs on an updated variation of its earlier powertrain. It is still a hybrid system with two motors, and it can get class-leading fuel economy. This second-generation hybrid system works with a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine on an Atkinson cycle to maximize output and efficiency. The total net output of the Accord Hybrid is 212 horsepower, a boost of 16 horses from the previous version. This should be the most powerful hybrid sedan within the segment, beating the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Kia Optima Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid, and Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
Accord Hybrid Efficiency
Keeping in mind that the EPA has stricter ratings for 2017 model year vehicles, the Accord Hybrid delivers 49 mpg* in the city, 47* on the highway, and 48* combined. For a better idea of what those figures actually mean, consider that the 2015 Accord Hybrid would have received a rating of 45 mpg* on the highway with the 2017 EPA ratings as opposed to 50 mpg*.
Saving Fuel with Drive Modes
To make it even easier to save fuel while driving the 2017 Accord Hybrid around Florida, there are three drive modes. You can maximize efficiency by switching the sedan into EV Drive for shorter distances. This will rely on electric propulsion of the front wheels and keep the gas engine off as long as your battery has enough charge. Hybrid Drive functions just as you would expect a hybrid to. The gas engine recharges the battery while one motor acts as a generator and the other uses electricity to power the vehicle. You can also put it in Engine Drive to lock your propulsion motor and engine together and the get the most power for higher speeds and heavier loads.
Check out the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid on a test drive around Bradenton, Florida. The team at Hendrick Honda Bradenton will be happy to answer any questions you have about this fun-to-drive hybrid that leads Honda in fuel economy.
*Based on EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
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