One of the most-loved cars in America got even better in 2005. The Honda Accord, long a traditional top-selling vehicle as both a new model and as a used car, launched a gasoline and electric-powered hybrid.
With more power and better fuel economy than its gasoline powered siblings, the V6 gasoline and electric-powered Hybrid offers luxurious features and impressive fuel economy ratings all wrapped up in one of America's favorite vehicles. The 3.0 liter VTEC V6 engine delivers 255 horsepower. The hybrid system places an electric motor between the engine and the five-speed automatic transmission and gives the car a power boost to help climbing hills or in passing lanes and serves the dual purpose as a battery charger during braking and when decelerating. The variable cylinder management system shuts down 3 of 6 cylinders when not needed to boost fuel economy. When all 6 cylinders are needed, all cylinders return to service with a transition barely noticed by passengers. Engineers modified the design of the Honda Accord strip weight from the vehicle and leverage the power delivered by the hybrid engine. New alloy wheels and elimination of the sunroof streamlined the car aerodynamically.
Honda Accords for sale used have traditionally held their value long after driving off the showroom floor, and the hybrid models are following this trend.
Standard equipment on recent model years includes full-power window and door lock accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a six-speaker stereo system, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and heated front seats. The Hybrid comes equipped with all of the standard features found in the top of the line V6 sedan -- leather seats, interior wood trim and the advanced climate control system.
The Accord Hybrid brings a new sensibility to the mid-sized car market—luxurious amenities and an ecological conscience. Whether you're saving our planet by making a more eco-friendly driving decision or merely spending less on fuel, searching here for your Honda Accord is the right decision.
