Nine Things to Know About This New Hybrid on The Block

2016 Honda Accord Hybrid 

TA - 2016 Honda Accord, that was showcased at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo, is launched in the Indian market today. 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid in its latest ninth generation will be the second car in its segment to host a hybrid technology, the first being Toyota Camry. It will be the flagship model in company’s India line-up.

Here are all the details you need in order to know 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid better:

Back with a Bang
 

2016 Honda Accord - It must be noted that the company discontinued Accord in 2013 owing to weak demand. But this time the company has armed Accord with hybrid technology that makes it offer a very good fuel economy. The car is a serial hybrid and will have a two-motor hybrid system with lock-up clutch, the Power Control Unit and a Lithium-ion battery as the main components. It has three driving modes – Engine, Hybrid and EV Drive.
 

The Powertrain
 

2016 Honda Accord - Honda Accord 2016 is powered by a 2.0-litre Atkinson Cycle DOHC i-VTEC engine that is based on Honda’s “Earth Dream Technology”. This motor puts forward 145 bhp of maximum power in conjunction with the 184 bhp contributed by the electric motor. This takes the combined output to 215 bhp. An electronic CVT transmission sends power to the road. The car also comes with steering mounted paddle shifters. It will be able to achieve a decent mileage of 23.1 kmpl.

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