I've had the 2018 Accord Base Hybrid from new and now have 58,000 miles. I have only replaced the tires at 50K. otherwise, NOTHING has been done except oil changes every 6-10K. Still has original brakes and battery.
One last thing about the new Accord that I rented. It was a sports version, and I was extremely disappointed it did not have blind side monitoring as a standard feature.
Tried it. Bought a 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid instead. ALL the new Hybrid mid sized Sedans deliver impressive mileage. The big difference is on the Highway where Hybrids generally achieve lower economy than in the city. That is NOT true in the Sonata which actually delivers amazing highway economy, probably due to it's "Tesla like" 0.24 drag coefficient. Styling is subjective so I won't bother going there. Interior and tech wise, I also preferred the Hyundai over the Accord or Camry, and it's "Lane Following Assist" has been noted as one of the best, and most natural feeling/acting, in the industry. I'd have to agree. It's a VERY relaxing vehicle to drive. The Solar Roof on the Sonata is an interesting conversation piece but adds only a little to overall fuel economy, and of course, it does preclude getting an opening Moon Roof. That was of no concern for me. I've owned 3 different vehicles with Sun/Moon Roofs (not by choice) and can probably count on my fingers the number of times they've ever been opened. I prefer silence and air conditioning. Whenever I want fresh air, I hop on my Motorcycle. One thing is for certain: It's VERY hard to make an economic argument for splurging on a pure EV, regardless of their "Supposed Less Maintenance and Repairs". With the Stellar fuel economy of these modern hybrids AND low gasoline prices, it would take many, many years for ANY payback to materialize.
Thanks for your input. I picked the Camry Hybrid for a its relaxed ride and roomier interior. But I would say that the Sonata looks to me the prettiest of them all.
The 19" wheels on the hybrid drops the fuel economy to low 40s at best. I noticed that these '21 reviews are coming out all at once to all reviewers and it's tested in Winter. The mileage at best will be in the 30 mpg range. I bought my '19 Accord Touring Hybrid at the end of the model year as the '20s were just showing up on lots. I track my fuel economy on the Fuelly site for about 10k miles and I average about 47.4 MPG. I drove to Orlando from Houston this past October and with the lower gas prices of about $2.19 average I did the 2000 mile round trip for under $100 in gas. I drive economically anyway and the droning of the engine is a non issue. I only have one complaint about the whole car and the lumbar even with the controls hurts my lower back. I had to buy a lumbar pillow so I can deal with it.
The low profile tires are a HUGE error on Honda's part! Not only do they reduce fuel economy (as the excellent review here pointed out), the 19" wheels are very prone to being damaged during normal day-to-day operation and wheel repair/replacement is very costly. Honda is aware of this issue. Eighteen inch wheels (combined with tires that have a taller sidewall--i.e., offering a greater cushion between the wheel and the road) would have been much better. That said, the EX or EX-L would be the more practical choice since these versions (of the Accord) do not have the 19" wheels.
Thank you for a thorough review of the 2021 Accord Hybrid. Two points: I wish Honda took this opportunity to change the styling of the rear lights which represent a major turn off to many people. Secondly, two years ago I chose the Camry Hybrid for its stellar ride. I gather Honda hasn't touched this aspect in the 2021 Accord since sportiness is paramount for Honda.
DO NOT BUY THIS FUCKING LEMON!!!!! I purchased the 2022 Insight Touring package three weeks ago. I purchased it for a daily driver and for road trips around Oregon, specifically to Mt Hood where my family has a tiny ski cabin. With guests in the vehicle, it is unable to achieve and maintain highway speeds without the engine redlining with any more than one person in the car. It can barely make it up the 2-3% graded area, and I was terrified to try the 6% graded area. It felt INCREDIBLY unsafe and underpowered. My brother and I both thought something was slipping. The engine revs dramatically and almost no power is sent to the wheels. I have no idea how I can use it to carpool. If you know the Portland area, it struggles to get up the west hills of through the tunnel up to Skyline on the way to Beaverton with just me (155 lbs). If I had two people or more in the car, I would feel horribly unsafe. I took it to the shop and they said it was working as designed. This is completely unacceptable! If you live in a completely flat area or only drive on city streets, yeah it will probably be fine. If you have any hills whatsoever, you are fucked.
@@chickengh0st You commented on the wrong car. But I'm curious - is the Insight treating you any better now? Is there a sport mode to help with extra power?
Normally I am not a fan of hybrid cars. However, I was recently surprised when I rented a Toyota Corolla. The Avis app gave me the choice of trying something else. That's something else was a brand new, Honda Accord hybrid, with 3 miles on it. I quite frankly, because it was a hybrid, thought I would not enjoy the car. But after a 3-day rental putting approximately 565 mi on the car. Well, I was blown away and ready to buy one. First thing, when I put it on the highway for the first time, the acceleration knocked me off my feet. I did not expect a hybrid to accelerate so quickly. Secondly I immediately upon getting the car set the trip odometer to zero. For the two times that I added gas, I calculated an average of 44 miles per gallon. This included high-speed driving where on Florida highways I was up to 80 miles an hour just trying to keep up with those crazy drivers. The ride quality was a good balance between the firmer ride I get in my Mazda 6, and the little bit too cushy ride I get in my Hyundai sonata. It tracked very well and with where I pointed it, all though the steering was a little bit light for my touch. There were two things I did not like about the car. One, was the push button gear selector. You have to look down at it every single time you want to change gears. The few times that I did not look, I accidentally put the car in reverse just missing a car behind me. It will never be instinctive like the PRNDL feel that you get with a regular shifter. The other thing, is what the reviewer mentioned, when you really hit the acceleration hard, and you get this kind of droning sound. But I will give it credit in that the CVT type transmission, did not irritate me as much as the rubber band sounding version, that I've experienced when driving Nissan products. There was still no feeling of individual shifts, but the rubber band droning sound was not there. Last thing, get rid of the paddle shifters. They just get in the way. They serve no purpose other than constantly hitting me in the fingers when I would suddenly have to make a quick maneuver. Bottom line, I've been looking for a replacement for the Hyundai for a while. My only thought was the Audi A4, although I didn't want to spend Audi A4 money. I have to driving this new Honda Accord for the first time. Whether just combustion engine or hybrid, I think I found my replacement. Enjoy the car immensely.
I don't understand why Honda push button shifter is seen as bad. I never had a problem adjusting to it, it goes to Park automatically when the engine is turned off. So essentially, you only ever have to use D or R and they can't be confused with one another.
@Frugal Family Living there is no indication that electronic “shifters” are less reliable than sticks. Whether you move a stick back and forth or push a button, you are controlling an electronic unit anyway. So a stick merely gives perception of a mechanical control really...
@@pierre4246 of course not these are new. There wouldn’t be any indication then would there be? You aren’t a car person are you Pierre ? You aren’t a person who understands mechanics or engineering. What an unthought comment.
@@2004cyrus before judging others, you should actually read and try to understand. My point was that I find the Honda shifter convenient and easy to use. There is no underlying engineering comment about that, it is just my experience. Someone brought up reliability, and I don’t think there is a real difference. Now if you think you know more than me, enlighten me instead of making a useless comment about my knowledge or thoughtfulness.
@@pierre4246 I stand by my comment. Yours was useless and speculative. Your brief experience doesn’t give you the certainty that you portrayed about future reliability. Just admit that your comment was a waste of time. Put your pride aside. No big deal. Do you understand? There is no history to support your comment.
@Frugal Family Living not sure if you own one of the Hondas with push button shifters, once you get used to it, it is good. we have had this since we bought 2018 Odyssey, now I actually prefer this type of shifter. don't know about failed gearshift selection.
Thanks for the review. Is it really worth spending the extra $6K to get the Accord Hybrid EX over the Insight EX? I know the Accord is peppier, but the Insight gets better mpg. They both seem to have similar flaws as well, like road noise and a poor passenger seat. A head-to-head comparison would be interesting.
The front passenger seat cushion, or lack thereof, makes it very uncomfortable to sit on. I only went along for a ride but did not test drive the car so I can't speak about the comfort of the driver's seat. The wireless carplay is a great feature but the stereo system is mediocre. Finally, on ruts and bumps, the big 19 inch wheels are supposed to have a specially designed shock absorber system but man, you can feel just about every bump and rut. This is NOT a car I'd be happy to buy.
The engine is “geared” for 6th only. at about 40 to 43 miles an hour it is where the engine clutch closes and the engine directly drives the car. Prior to this, at speeds below 42 miles an hour, the engine just charges a battery. The battery is used to power the electric motor. That is how the car drives below 42 miles an hour. No engine until 42 mph. At highway speeds, the economy can get less. This is because the car is in the equivalent of six gear all the time.
I believe the 22 accords will be announced sometime in October. There are videos about them now but it's all speculation and most of the info is just assuming it's a minor change over the 21 version. The one thing I do believe will change is the 19" wheels on the touring trim. There have been so many complaints about them, and they have done away with them on the other 22 touring models that have been released already. The 19s are heavy and reduce fuel efficiency, but even worse, they make the ride quality lower and need to be replaced often as they can't handle pot holes or heavy usage very well. The 22 accord will probably see either 17s or 18s on the touring.
Good thing the spare tire well is still there and you can put one in yourself. With some hybrids that space is filled up with electronics or batteries (e.g. CR-V).
QUESTION... what are some thoughts on the 2021 Accord Hybrid Touring? I have 2 dealerships that I have at my lowest OTD price @ $37.500.00.. Good deal? And what are your impressions of the Hybrid Touring? Thank you Joe
If it doesnt break the bank get the touring trim. The subtle exterior differences makes a pretty big impact in how nice the car looks. In addition, the HUD display is pretty sweet. But dont take my word for it. Test drive the touring trim and ask them to show you projected HUD display. I just bought one and I'm thoroughly pleased.
I have the same model and year as you and commute 84 miles a day mostly highway and have not found the cabin to be noisy. Coming from a 2008 Accord Coupe V6 which was very noisy this car is far quieter.
As with any non-plug-in hybrids, it's minimal. The battery capacity for most hybrids is only ~1.5 kWh (for reference, batteries in PHEV's are about ten times that). Also, it doesn't really matter because even if you were to fit a bigger battery the energy still came from burning gas in the first place; you're just running the engine in advance for that short distance of EV mode.
I have a '19 Accord Hybrid Touring and with a half charged battery you MAY be able to get up to a mile, but some of that my rely on keeping the power meter close to the charge line. The power meter is like a hybrid's tachometer where it displays how much power or charge you're getting based on how you treat the pedal. (in case it needed explaining)
"Omg, the built in navigation system couldn't even direct me to a nearby hospital with the voice command prompt!! Unacceptable!!😭😭😭" God forbid this guy ever need to drive a car with crank windows or a manual transmission.
In the last 5 years, I've owned 3 Accords. 2 of them (Sport trim 2015 and 2017 models) got their wheels stolen and Honda just turns the blind side. Have they fixed that yet? Prevent the opportunity for theft??
Too bad no improvement to the passenger seat, even on the Touring. Passenger in a $30k car shouldn’t have to be uncomfortable. Compared to the driver’s seat, the passenger side is dreadful and lacks any lumbar support. Non-starter for me and my spouse.
Why do you say that? The Accord is faster 0-60 than the Camry. The only benefit I can think of is maybe it would be quieter under acceleration as the engine doesn't have to rev as much, but I rather they achieve this with a bigger battery (more energy buffer).
Not really. A turbo is going to get better fuel efficiency and get better acceleration. I had a VW Jetta with a 2.5L 5 cylinder engine and a Passat with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and the latter had better performance and fuel efficiency despite it being in a larger vehicle. When you have a hybrid with an electric motor, the electric motor engages at low speeds and pretty much eliminates any turbo lag. If you need a larger engine, then are you really going to be looking in the non-luxury sedan daily-driver market?
DO NOT BUY THIS FUCKING LEMON!!!!! I purchased the 2022 Insight Touring package three weeks ago. I purchased it for a daily driver and for road trips around Oregon, specifically to Mt Hood where my family has a tiny ski cabin. With guests in the vehicle, it is unable to achieve and maintain highway speeds without the engine redlining with any more than one person in the car. It can barely make it up the 2-3% graded area, and I was terrified to try the 6% graded area. It felt INCREDIBLY unsafe and underpowered. My brother and I both thought something was slipping. The engine revs dramatically and almost no power is sent to the wheels. I have no idea how I can use it to carpool. If you know the Portland area, it struggles to get up the west hills of through the tunnel up to Skyline on the way to Beaverton with just me (155 lbs). If I had two people or more in the car, I would feel horribly unsafe. I took it to the shop and they said it was working as designed. This is completely unacceptable! If you live in a completely flat area or only drive on city streets, yeah it will probably be fine. If you have any hills whatsoever, you are fucked.
Automatic highbeam operation? Um...no thanks. Not unless it’s a feature I can turn off. I have managed to turn on and off my own high beam lights my entire driving life, I don’t need the car to do it for me. Also this car is way too expensive.
I've had the 2018 Accord Base Hybrid from new and now have 58,000 miles. I have only replaced the tires at 50K. otherwise, NOTHING has been done except oil changes every 6-10K. Still has original brakes and battery.
Thanks for the share! Hope it continues providing that comfort and reliability. L
One last thing about the new Accord that I rented. It was a sports version, and I was extremely disappointed it did not have blind side monitoring as a standard feature.
Tried it. Bought a 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid instead.
ALL the new Hybrid mid sized Sedans deliver impressive mileage. The big difference is on the Highway where Hybrids generally achieve lower economy than in the city. That is NOT true in the Sonata which actually delivers amazing highway economy, probably due to it's "Tesla like" 0.24 drag coefficient. Styling is subjective so I won't bother going there. Interior and tech wise, I also preferred the Hyundai over the Accord or Camry, and it's "Lane Following Assist" has been noted as one of the best, and most natural feeling/acting, in the industry. I'd have to agree. It's a VERY relaxing vehicle to drive. The Solar Roof on the Sonata is an interesting conversation piece but adds only a little to overall fuel economy, and of course, it does preclude getting an opening Moon Roof. That was of no concern for me. I've owned 3 different vehicles with Sun/Moon Roofs (not by choice) and can probably count on my fingers the number of times they've ever been opened. I prefer silence and air conditioning. Whenever I want fresh air, I hop on my Motorcycle.
One thing is for certain: It's VERY hard to make an economic argument for splurging on a pure EV, regardless of their "Supposed Less Maintenance and Repairs". With the Stellar fuel economy of these modern hybrids AND low gasoline prices, it would take many, many years for ANY payback to materialize.
Thanks for your input. I picked the Camry Hybrid for a its relaxed ride and roomier interior. But I would say that the Sonata looks to me the prettiest of them all.
Imagine buying a Hyundai.
Low gasoline prices. Boy oh boy this comment didn't age well.
Nevertheless I agree with most you said
We really like our 19 hybrid touring so far. Great all rounder. Wish it was RWD, but you can’t have everything 😊
The 19" wheels on the hybrid drops the fuel economy to low 40s at best. I noticed that these '21 reviews are coming out all at once to all reviewers and it's tested in Winter. The mileage at best will be in the 30 mpg range. I bought my '19 Accord Touring Hybrid at the end of the model year as the '20s were just showing up on lots. I track my fuel economy on the Fuelly site for about 10k miles and I average about 47.4 MPG. I drove to Orlando from Houston this past October and with the lower gas prices of about $2.19 average I did the 2000 mile round trip for under $100 in gas. I drive economically anyway and the droning of the engine is a non issue. I only have one complaint about the whole car and the lumbar even with the controls hurts my lower back. I had to buy a lumbar pillow so I can deal with it.
Best quality car among it's competition! Feels so solid
What's the difference between Sport 2.0t and Hybrid?
You and Driven do the best reviews on RUclips! Well done.
The low profile tires are a HUGE error on Honda's part! Not only do they reduce fuel economy (as the excellent review here pointed out), the 19" wheels are very prone to being damaged during normal day-to-day operation and wheel repair/replacement is very costly. Honda is aware of this issue. Eighteen inch wheels (combined with tires that have a taller sidewall--i.e., offering a greater cushion between the wheel and the road) would have been much better. That said, the EX or EX-L would be the more practical choice since these versions (of the Accord) do not have the 19" wheels.
said like a true non enthusiast.
Thank you for a thorough review of the 2021 Accord Hybrid.
Two points:
I wish Honda took this opportunity to change the styling of the rear lights which represent a major turn off to many people.
Secondly, two years ago I chose the Camry Hybrid for its stellar ride. I gather Honda hasn't touched this aspect in the 2021 Accord since sportiness is paramount for Honda.
you want a better ride get the Touring..adaptive dampers.
Those lobster tail lights are the only thing holding me back..
instablaster
DO NOT BUY THIS FUCKING LEMON!!!!!
I purchased the 2022 Insight Touring package three weeks ago. I purchased it for a daily driver and for road trips around Oregon, specifically to Mt Hood where my family has a tiny ski cabin.
With guests in the vehicle, it is unable to achieve and maintain highway speeds without the engine redlining with any more than one person in the car. It can barely make it up the 2-3% graded area, and I was terrified to try the 6% graded area. It felt INCREDIBLY unsafe and underpowered. My brother and I both thought something was slipping. The engine revs dramatically and almost no power is sent to the wheels.
I have no idea how I can use it to carpool. If you know the Portland area, it struggles to get up the west hills of through the tunnel up to Skyline on the way to Beaverton with just me (155 lbs). If I had two people or more in the car, I would feel horribly unsafe.
I took it to the shop and they said it was working as designed. This is completely unacceptable!
If you live in a completely flat area or only drive on city streets, yeah it will probably be fine. If you have any hills whatsoever, you are fucked.
@@chickengh0st You commented on the wrong car. But I'm curious - is the Insight treating you any better now? Is there a sport mode to help with extra power?
The car everyone should be buying. And yet people get SUVs. I’m one of them for towing purposes (as long as we only have one vehicle)
Normally I am not a fan of hybrid cars. However, I was recently surprised when I rented a Toyota Corolla. The Avis app gave me the choice of trying something else. That's something else was a brand new, Honda Accord hybrid, with 3 miles on it. I quite frankly, because it was a hybrid, thought I would not enjoy the car. But after a 3-day rental putting approximately 565 mi on the car. Well, I was blown away and ready to buy one. First thing, when I put it on the highway for the first time, the acceleration knocked me off my feet. I did not expect a hybrid to accelerate so quickly. Secondly I immediately upon getting the car set the trip odometer to zero. For the two times that I added gas, I calculated an average of 44 miles per gallon. This included high-speed driving where on Florida highways I was up to 80 miles an hour just trying to keep up with those crazy drivers.
The ride quality was a good balance between the firmer ride I get in my Mazda 6, and the little bit too cushy ride I get in my Hyundai sonata. It tracked very well and with where I pointed it, all though the steering was a little bit light for my touch.
There were two things I did not like about the car. One, was the push button gear selector. You have to look down at it every single time you want to change gears. The few times that I did not look, I accidentally put the car in reverse just missing a car behind me. It will never be instinctive like the PRNDL feel that you get with a regular shifter. The other thing, is what the reviewer mentioned, when you really hit the acceleration hard, and you get this kind of droning sound. But I will give it credit in that the CVT type transmission, did not irritate me as much as the rubber band sounding version, that I've experienced when driving Nissan products. There was still no feeling of individual shifts, but the rubber band droning sound was not there. Last thing, get rid of the paddle shifters. They just get in the way. They serve no purpose other than constantly hitting me in the fingers when I would suddenly have to make a quick maneuver.
Bottom line, I've been looking for a replacement for the Hyundai for a while. My only thought was the Audi A4, although I didn't want to spend Audi A4 money. I have to driving this new Honda Accord for the first time. Whether just combustion engine or hybrid, I think I found my replacement. Enjoy the car immensely.
The Paddle shifters are actually for re-gen for the battery on hills and when slowing down, etc.
I hope in the future they bring the acura hybrid tech to add performance with a dual clutch or automatic
Excellent video. Addressed all my questions!
It also makes sense for people who want to effortlessly reduce their environmental footprint.
Need a review of the maintenance cost.
I’m glad Honda is trying to clean up there line ups design
How so?
their*
This is tops on my list along with the Camry XSE Hybrid. Is it me or are these cars getting larger? This one almost looks as big as an Impala.
I don't understand why Honda push button shifter is seen as bad. I never had a problem adjusting to it, it goes to Park automatically when the engine is turned off. So essentially, you only ever have to use D or R and they can't be confused with one another.
@Frugal Family Living there is no indication that electronic “shifters” are less reliable than sticks. Whether you move a stick back and forth or push a button, you are controlling an electronic unit anyway. So a stick merely gives perception of a mechanical control really...
@@pierre4246 of course not these are new. There wouldn’t be any indication then would there be? You aren’t a car person are you Pierre ? You aren’t a person who understands mechanics or engineering. What an unthought comment.
@@2004cyrus before judging others, you should actually read and try to understand. My point was that I find the Honda shifter convenient and easy to use. There is no underlying engineering comment about that, it is just my experience. Someone brought up reliability, and I don’t think there is a real difference. Now if you think you know more than me, enlighten me instead of making a useless comment about my knowledge or thoughtfulness.
@@pierre4246 I stand by my comment. Yours was useless and speculative. Your brief experience doesn’t give you the certainty that you portrayed about future reliability. Just admit that your comment was a waste of time. Put your pride aside. No big deal. Do you understand? There is no history to support your comment.
@Frugal Family Living not sure if you own one of the Hondas with push button shifters, once you get used to it, it is good. we have had this since we bought 2018 Odyssey, now I actually prefer this type of shifter. don't know about failed gearshift selection.
Thanks for the review. Is it really worth spending the extra $6K to get the Accord Hybrid EX over the Insight EX? I know the Accord is peppier, but the Insight gets better mpg. They both seem to have similar flaws as well, like road noise and a poor passenger seat. A head-to-head comparison would be interesting.
The insight is a bit smaller and lacks a lot of tech features
The accord is much bigger than the insigh… the accords back seats are nice and spacious
@@ciello___8307 I just heard they're axing the Insight. Looks like a civic hybrid is on the way...
hybrid will be the best option rather than having all electric
Mechanically it's the best midsized sedan. I just cannot get past the awkward looks.
Great review Chris as always but you are right the safety systems are just average but there a little too touchy for my taste
The front passenger seat cushion, or lack thereof, makes it very uncomfortable to sit on. I only went along for a ride but did not test drive the car so I can't speak about the comfort of the driver's seat. The wireless carplay is a great feature but the stereo system is mediocre. Finally, on ruts and bumps, the big 19 inch wheels are supposed to have a specially designed shock absorber system but man, you can feel just about every bump and rut. This is NOT a car I'd be happy to buy.
The engine is “geared” for 6th only. at about 40 to 43 miles an hour it is where the engine clutch closes and the engine directly drives the car. Prior to this, at speeds below 42 miles an hour, the engine just charges a battery. The battery is used to power the electric motor. That is how the car drives below 42 miles an hour. No engine until 42 mph. At highway speeds, the economy can get less. This is because the car is in the equivalent of six gear all the time.
Thanks for the video. Do you think Honda will make an Accord Hybrid Touring AWD?
Thanks for an honest and very helpful review!
Any word on 22 hybrid? When it’s coming out with what changes? Good video 🙏
I believe the 22 accords will be announced sometime in October. There are videos about them now but it's all speculation and most of the info is just assuming it's a minor change over the 21 version. The one thing I do believe will change is the 19" wheels on the touring trim. There have been so many complaints about them, and they have done away with them on the other 22 touring models that have been released already. The 19s are heavy and reduce fuel efficiency, but even worse, they make the ride quality lower and need to be replaced often as they can't handle pot holes or heavy usage very well. The 22 accord will probably see either 17s or 18s on the touring.
All it is missing is a spare tire like what a Camry Hybrid has.
Also, a 360 camera.
Big deal above spare tire ,unless you plan on driving over a lot of nails
Good thing the spare tire well is still there and you can put one in yourself. With some hybrids that space is filled up with electronics or batteries (e.g. CR-V).
QUESTION... what are some thoughts on the 2021 Accord Hybrid Touring? I have 2 dealerships that I have at my lowest OTD price @ $37.500.00.. Good deal?
And what are your impressions of the Hybrid Touring?
Thank you
Joe
If it doesnt break the bank get the touring trim. The subtle exterior differences makes a pretty big impact in how nice the car looks. In addition, the HUD display is pretty sweet. But dont take my word for it. Test drive the touring trim and ask them to show you projected HUD display. I just bought one and I'm thoroughly pleased.
@@stateniland Congrats!!! 👍🏿👍🏿 Just for the sake of curiosity, how do you like it???
Sharp Car! Great Review. 🤘
Road noise on freeway? I have 2019 accord hybrid. Cabin noise is bad on freeway, ok on city streets.
I have the same model and year as you and commute 84 miles a day mostly highway and have not found the cabin to be noisy. Coming from a 2008 Accord Coupe V6 which was very noisy this car is far quieter.
Nice review
Sinve can’t buy Audi RS7 sportback i think accord is a look alike car i have to get. Love botj brands
Thank you for the review! Question; do you know how many miles you can go strictly in EV mode assuming your driving 40-45 miles/hr?
As with any non-plug-in hybrids, it's minimal. The battery capacity for most hybrids is only ~1.5 kWh (for reference, batteries in PHEV's are about ten times that). Also, it doesn't really matter because even if you were to fit a bigger battery the energy still came from burning gas in the first place; you're just running the engine in advance for that short distance of EV mode.
I have a '19 Accord Hybrid Touring and with a half charged battery you MAY be able to get up to a mile, but some of that my rely on keeping the power meter close to the charge line. The power meter is like a hybrid's tachometer where it displays how much power or charge you're getting based on how you treat the pedal. (in case it needed explaining)
"Omg, the built in navigation system couldn't even direct me to a nearby hospital with the voice command prompt!! Unacceptable!!😭😭😭"
God forbid this guy ever need to drive a car with crank windows or a manual transmission.
The accord is great!!!
In the last 5 years, I've owned 3 Accords. 2 of them (Sport trim 2015 and 2017 models) got their wheels stolen and Honda just turns the blind side. Have they fixed that yet? Prevent the opportunity for theft??
Great car, great brand...
Too bad no improvement to the passenger seat, even on the Touring. Passenger in a $30k car shouldn’t have to be uncomfortable. Compared to the driver’s seat, the passenger side is dreadful and lacks any lumbar support. Non-starter for me and my spouse.
Could I fit an iPhone pro max in that charger if I tried?
I personally think engine size needs to be 2.5L as a minimum. Look at the Camry hybrid.
Why do you say that? The Accord is faster 0-60 than the Camry. The only benefit I can think of is maybe it would be quieter under acceleration as the engine doesn't have to rev as much, but I rather they achieve this with a bigger battery (more energy buffer).
Not really. A turbo is going to get better fuel efficiency and get better acceleration. I had a VW Jetta with a 2.5L 5 cylinder engine and a Passat with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and the latter had better performance and fuel efficiency despite it being in a larger vehicle. When you have a hybrid with an electric motor, the electric motor engages at low speeds and pretty much eliminates any turbo lag. If you need a larger engine, then are you really going to be looking in the non-luxury sedan daily-driver market?
Too bad its not AWD what a bummer
R.I.P. sedans 💀
You talk too fast... No visual numbers.... No pauses...
Tail lights suck the big lobster claw.
36k for hybrid sedan? Is Honda joking?
Hyundayi Santa Fe hybrid, and the next phev, is a much better car to get.
Too bad they didn't fix those stapler taillights...
Mpg?
He said, 42
Did you watch the video? It’s all in there.
My 2021 Accord Hybrid EX-L is getting 49.5mpg. Touring models are listed at 42.
Watch the video or Google it.
hybrid drive mode hehehe
DO NOT BUY THIS FUCKING LEMON!!!!!
I purchased the 2022 Insight Touring package three weeks ago. I purchased it for a daily driver and for road trips around Oregon, specifically to Mt Hood where my family has a tiny ski cabin.
With guests in the vehicle, it is unable to achieve and maintain highway speeds without the engine redlining with any more than one person in the car. It can barely make it up the 2-3% graded area, and I was terrified to try the 6% graded area. It felt INCREDIBLY unsafe and underpowered. My brother and I both thought something was slipping. The engine revs dramatically and almost no power is sent to the wheels.
I have no idea how I can use it to carpool. If you know the Portland area, it struggles to get up the west hills of through the tunnel up to Skyline on the way to Beaverton with just me (155 lbs). If I had two people or more in the car, I would feel horribly unsafe.
I took it to the shop and they said it was working as designed. This is completely unacceptable!
If you live in a completely flat area or only drive on city streets, yeah it will probably be fine. If you have any hills whatsoever, you are fucked.
The insight is a different car…
Automatic highbeam operation? Um...no thanks. Not unless it’s a feature I can turn off. I have managed to turn on and off my own high beam lights my entire driving life, I don’t need the car to do it for me. Also this car is way too expensive.