2024 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid Full Tour & Review
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- The 2024 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid is a carryover model from 2023, but there's a lot of good with this mid-size sedan, we just want to know if the price is justified.
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We last drove the Honda Accord Touring in 2018, back when the Hybrid was technically a separate model. With the 11th Generation Honda Accord, hybrid models and traditional ICE-only are all part of the same vehicle, with the hybrid power plant available on higher trims. This Accord Touring Hybrid comes with a 2.0L Atkinson cycle 4 cylinder engine and two electric drive motors, producing a combined 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque, with an e-CVT and FWD. The Touring is the fully loaded trim here in Canada and the United States.
We hit the road right away in our test vehicle, talking about the specs and pricing, and the equipment you get on this vehicle. Some notable features include Honda Sensing active safety tech which includes adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, lane tracing, and more. The 2024 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid has a HUD, 10.2" digital gauge cluster, 12.3" infotainment system running Android Automotive, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, a sunroof, 10-speaker Bose audio, backup camera, and keyless entry.
We discuss some of the improvements Honda has made with this generation Accord, including Body Stabilized front seats, better interior cabin noise control, added interior comfort, and more. We discuss the fuel economy we achieved with this vehicle and how our new 100km Test Loop will work moving forward.
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Do you remember when the Accord came with a naturally aspirated V6 with a 6-sp manual?
Pepperidge Farms remembers.
Peak Accord is still the wagon for me, I loved my fourth generation so much, and was so close to buying a 5spd manual wagon many many years ago.
I remember when the accord came as a sedan with the six-six setup. Holy Grail car, there.
@@cavalierliberty6838 2006 - 2007
I went from a 2.0 to this and I love it so much, GAS every 3 weeks or so, its so quiet and overall such a smooth ride, compare to the previous version.
Glad to hear it!
You're a great reviewer :) @@PRNTestDrive
What color did u get?
@@topranked5465 Grey, but y love for the car is kinda dying lol
@@Iridescentshard why is that?
finally found a good car review channel for canadian trims🤝
Welcome aboard! We've got a huge back catalogue of videos. I know how you feel though, I try to find Canadian RUclips Channels to watch also.
You should talk about the wheel theft problem with Hondas and Toyotas.
Here in the states it’s a huge problem and shows no signs of stopping.
Wheel locks don’t worK( even the aftermarket ones).
Unfortunately they say the only way to stop theft is to buy aftermarket wheels and tires, which the wheel thieves do not want.
Nice review
Thanks!
It's not a problem here in Canada, thieves are just stealing the entire car.
Beautiful. The best sedan in the world.
It was a nice ride for the week we had it, and it's priced in line with the Toyota Camry we just drove, just missing AWD. The Camry feels like the better buy.
@PRNTestDrive I like the Camry and Mazda 6 as well, but if I had to choose only one, I would choose the Accord, it's perfectly done on the inside and on the outside, it's totally me, it has no flaws and it is special, you can't compare it with any other sedan in the world.
I’ve owned several Accords over the past few decades and this is the first one I truly can’t handle. Accords have always been kind of bland but this one takes the award. That eye sore of a display sticking out like a smashed black thumb nail is just bad to me. This is why I am happily waiting on my new Camry in a few weeks to be delivered. The new Camry out classes the Accord..
We really enjoyed our time with the Camry, Nile recently drove it from Saskatoon to Edmonton.
Don't know the specifics of your fuel efficiency test loop, but I am glad I see much better numbers than you have. In 7.5 months and 4000 miles, I am averaging 46.3 mpg in a mix of city and highway with the Touring model. Yes, the numbers aren't that good if you only drive on the freeway at 75 mph +. I am expecting the mileage to drop by 15% to 20% in the dead of winter in WI. But I am fine with that. Certainly better than 22-24 mpg in a compact SUV!
Our test loop, like the one I ran in Québec, isn't meant to see how efficient a car is compared to advertised numbers or owners' personal scores, but rather to compare directly to the other cars I drive on the test loop. The 100 kms I test is 79 km highway (Ontario 401) 17 km regional road with an 80 kph speed limit, and the rest in-town. I managed to get 5L/100km or 47 US MPG by the end of my week as I drove a lot in town utilizing the hybrid system. So while your mileage will vary (literally), the test loop will allow me to see how efficient this car is next to everything else I take on the same route.
@@PRNTestDrive My intent was not to challenge your methodology. Just to give another real world example. Your method seems sound to me. Some people's commutes and trips may resemble your loop and others may be completely different. Best wishes.
@@PRNTestDrive That is a very good methodology. But what I find is that this car has such good torque, that many people will tank their mpg by jack-rabbiting without realizing it. For example, my wife likes my 2018 Accord Hybrid because "when I press the pedal it goes." And she will get about 5 to 10 mpg less than I do over the same routes. The other difference is that I am better at maintaining constant speed.
Great review
Glad you liked it, thanks!
I love my ‘21 Accord Touring 2.0T so much! I can’t fathom giving up the power it offers just for the sake of better fuel economy. Fortunately, most of my driving is on the highway, so I average over 30 miles per gallon. I just wish that Honda would have nixed the 1.5T engine, offered the hybrid engine in their core models and kept the 2.0T option for those of us who prefer more gusto. My car is so much fun to drive.
It's a strange approach for them, but I suppose the industry is slowly moving in that direction.
@@PRNTestDrive And there's really no need to do so. They can make hybrid vehicles that are better performing and still get good gas mileage.
Need to buy the Acura TLX to get the beautiful 2.0 turbo now.
I'm a bit of the opposite, LOL. I have an Acura TLX. I love the styling and the tech. But my commute is mostly stop and go for an hour. I get about 23.5 mph per tank. It's the same 2.0T with the DCT is a great engine though. The hardest thing to give up would be the styling. The 10G was much better looking - it was similar to the Acura. The Accord Touring is the only model that looks good..but almost has an Audi feel more than a Honda/Acura.
I do like the digital dash, wireless carplay, bigger screen, ventalated seats and HUD that aren't on my TLX.
Will probably keep the Acura...but part of me is thinking of making the switch.
@@edr4973 Your TLX doesn't have a DCT. It has the same 10-spd transmission that my Accord 2.0T does.
Great review and information ! I live here in Ontario and i looking for a mid-sized car absolutely noo crossovers , i am seriously thinking about a Toyota over the Honda because of budget . I am sad to see my pickup truck go but i got to look @ economics .
The Accord will always have a soft spot in my heart, my parents had a third generation when I was growing up, and I owned a mint-condition 4th gen for a while just before starting PRN_TestDrive. Considering the Toyota Camry is less money and can come AWD, I'd definitely go with that. The next-gen that just got announced looks pretty interesting, we'll have to see what the pricing looks like once it lands here.
They need to bring back the touring model with the turbo 4 and 10 speed auto
It seems like Honda is going all-in with hybrids, when we drove the Insight a few years ago I said the Civic should just be that, and POOF, Honda listened. Now the Accord Hybrid is all you get as you go up in trim. Fuel efficiency is key moving forward, so I don't see them returning to non-hybrid vehicles.
@@PRNTestDrive yeah the numbers speak for themselves. These cars sell like crazy and the average buyer only cares about fuel efficiency over performance/ride feel. I personally just can’t go back to a CVT.
Hybrid goes fast i love my baby
@@ishmaelmcduffey6676 as long as you’re happy man
Not too bright) turbo's).there is over a million vehicles in the shop because of turbo's ) no turbo's ) 4-cylender). An reliability)
First great review. Now….Insanely boring exterior. The last gen looked more premium and far more interesting.
It's definitely a different design. I think the Accord has gone through quite a few changes over the years that were either well received, or extremely poorly received. As someone who owned a 4th generation, and my family having a third gen when I was young, I can say that the 90s were certainly peak for Honda.
J35 V6 and a 6-speed auto (9th Gen sedan) is peak Honda for me
Those were pretty sharp.
Great review! Looks like a very nice car but was disappointed to hear that they dropped the XM radio. Also it’s a few thousand bucks cheaper than the CRV and defiantly has a much nicer infotainment and other tech though with the top CRV you get a backup camera washer which I like.
We had a chance to drive one of the lower trim CR-V models recently, and have a Sport Hybrid booked later this season. I see enough of these on the road that they seem to be selling well despite being expensive.
i don't see any value buying Toyotas and Honda anymore, first you have to pay higher prices compared to other brands, thier intrest rates are high and plus the insurance rates on their cars are higher compared to other brands so there is no savings. i'll rather buy SUV for same price and add extended warranty for peace of mind
I'm wondering if that's part of their strategy to wean us off sedans for good in favour of SUVs. Raise the price so the CR-V looks like a better buy.
What! Manufacturers have nothing to do with interest rates. Insurance cost on Toyotas and Hondas are actually cheaper them competitive brands. They do cost more to purchase. But generally return more on resale. With the state of the economy and the lack of interest we may see the return of smaller affordable transportation.
You will see the value when you go to trade in or sell the Toyota or Honda. You can get an extended warranty for peace of mind, but for the reliable brands, it is almost always not economically feasible.
@@PRNTestDrive sedans > suvs. Like with the exception of utility don't see reason to get SUV, wish they still had wagons, SUVs would be pointless, since Sedans drive soo much better.
What color would you recommend for this car?
Personally I'd go with the Canyon River Blue Metallic paint.
Can’t tell if the camera wide angle or what
I'm suspecting that your comment is vaguely offensive.
The Sonata does have a head up display. Maybe it was off when you tested it?
Yup you're right, not sure why that was in our notes when putting this together.
Nice review thanks
Thanks for watching!
I recently purchased the 2024 Civic Sport and it has no Sirius XM. I can live without. So, I just downloaded the sirius app on my phone. 🤷
I imagine a lot of people will live without it. I too have the app on my phone but I didn't bother streaming it, I find the app can be buggy and clunky so I just kept a terrestrial channel on low volume.
Liverpool? Never walk alone
Just a coincidence.
The lack of features for the highest trim here is disappointing. No wonder the CRV sells more in the US
Agreed. It's unfortunate since I (Nile) prefer driving sedans over SUVs, but it makes it hard to want one when they limit them like this.
I would pass on this Accord, I feel it's styling is very dull this generation, not trying to be exciting at all. Nearly 50 thousand for a 200hp front-wheel drive.
I love honda but new Camry will destroy this in sales i think.
Sorry from a die hard Honda fan.
This makes me sad and sleepy.
The new Camry looks really good, taking some of that Lexus design language and trickling it down. I agree that this Accord is pretty bland, truly looks like a generic car. Could slap any badge on it and it would look like it fits.
Hybrid mpg is comical. A reg 4 cylinder camry can get 38-40 on highway regularly
That's the trade-off, the hybrid is good if you spend a lot of time in town but doesn't do as much if you're on the highway. Our overall testing shows that since our 100km test loop is mostly highway based.
Only thing i wish my sport had was … BOSE system 😢
It's interesting to note how Honda was one of the first non-luxury brands to offer Bose audio in the Accord, my 4th generation had it as an option.
As someone who thought...hey these Hyundais look pretty nice and seem well built. Well, I won't be going down that path again. I expect problems when I had my old E34 M5, I don't expect problems from a modern new car. But problems galore from engine to window regulators in my Hyundai Elantra.
I'm sticking with Honda, Toyota , Mazda or maybe Subaru as I've had great luck with the Honda/Mazda and have heard only good things about Toyota and Subaru.
Fair enough!
Why do they have an electric mirror folding system in Saudi Arabia and not here? 😫
Cost I suppose, it's already way overpriced so Honda dropped some features to save some.
These pop-up displays are antiquated. It's baffling why manufacturers continue to utilize them; they appear unsightly. Mercedes was the first to introduce this way back in 2014/15. The Toyota Camry featured a sleek dash-integrated display until 2020, but the 2021 model introduced the most unattractive stick-on display imaginable, giving it a cheap look. Mazda has made pop-up displays part of their brand identity. Honda persists with round dials and pop-up displays (God knows why) Only Audi and BMW seem to have mastered the art of beautiful dash design.
I think it's just a cheaper way for brands to do it which is why everyone's going with that route.
How tall are you?
6 ft or 183 cm
@@PRNTestDrivedoes accord seats feel too low? And can they be adjusted to standard height?
So i gotta have someone in canada send me a junk yard heated steering wheel to get one?
No heated steering wheel in the US?
@@PRNTestDrive nope
Hmm... Low km 2019 Acura RLX Hybrid Sport definitely a better buy 🧐 335hp, AWD, respectable fuel economy and no CVT.
Can't disagree there. Don't see many of those on the road either.
The problems I find with the 2023 Honda Accord: 1. No All Wheel Drive is available 2. No heated steering Wheel is available 3. No spare tire is available 4. No XM Radio. If a 2023 or 2024 car missing all of these features is fine for you, then get one. Hopefully, by the time 2025 comes around these deficiencies will be resolved.
I don't see Honda offering AWD unfortunately, they seem content with the Accord the way it is, and I truly feel they're trying to push people away from it in favour of vehicles like the CR-V.
Then I will keep my current vehicle until the wheels fall off. Probably in another 10 years. The lack of the spare tire is absolutely fatal in my opinion due to prior experience with a car with no spare.
@@9546awExactly! I was stuck with my old KIA 2020 which had that punk ass tire repair kit rather than a spare tire. The blowout I had was beyond repair of the tire repair kit so I was stranded. Had to have Wifey come save me! I will NEVER get another car without a spare tire! Which is why I got the base model 2023 Honda Accord! I’m extremely happy with it! The 1st thing I checked was to see if there was a spare in there! 😂😂
Here he is repeating what he says on every review of this car. 9546 is a troll, and a sick dude
I very nearly bought a 2023 Accord Hybrid. When I found out the car did not come with a spare I asked the salesman if one could be purchased. the salesman said I would never in a million years need a spare tire, the exact same explanation the 2009 CTS salesman gave me. The salesman told me it was not possible to purchase a spare through Honda. Apparently Honda DOES read these comments and as of January 2024 have made available through the Honda parts department a Spare Tire KIt at a cost of $500.
With my CTS I had a flat. Due to the place the piece of metal hit the tire the can pf shaving cream Cadillac gave with the car was useless. I was at the side of Sunrise Highway in Bohemia NY for 8 hours waiting for help. When a tow truck arrived they hooked up the car and towed it to a tire store. In the process of towing the tar they did $3,000 in damage to the transmission. Don't tell me that I am a troll when an otherwise reputable car company takes out what i realize is a VERY CRITICAL feature. The reviewers are mostly silent about the spare, I guess they don't want the flow of cars to review to stop in case they say anything negative.
Way too expensive Honda Canada pricing is crazy.
Tell me about it! I understand if the Sonata is cheaper, Hyundai has improved their overall image and quality but they still tend to be priced lower than Japanese competitors, but the Toyota being nearly the same price as the Hyundai was a surprise. I'm seeing these on the road, so they're selling, but I wonder if it's part of Honda Canada's plan to phase out the Accord from the market in favour of their SUVs.
We need an aftermarket Honda Inspire front end Grill and front bumper in The US. It looks waaay better. Y'all hear me ebay?
Honda's always been that way unfortunately, the European/Japanese spec cars always look significantly better.
@Perpetualradio interesting I did n't know that. And can we get those parts imported?
@lionintu I’m sure there’s a way, eBay perhaps. It’s possible there’s a vendor in Europe or Japan who specifically exports these parts to North America since there’s a demand for it.
Gutless for a medium sedan.
The Camry does it so much better.
Me gusta honda Accord. Para Marcos
Can't go wrong with it.
Fully loaded with no sirius radio or heated wheel. Comical
I was surprised, I'm not sure what's going on with this generation. SXM might get added as a over the air update down the road, but typically car buyers expect the new model to improve and add features, not take them away.
I love my 2021 sport this body style is so ugly in my opinion
Fair enough! This seems to be a controversial generation for a lot of people.
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Thanks!
Looks like the seats are sitting in a hole
They do feel that way a bit, yes.
@@PRNTestDrive. And no prob getting in or out?
The civic makes this irrelevant. Civic is almost as roomy and power is similar. Pass.
Not true at all
I was under the impression Honda made the Civic hybrid for our market, I guess it hasn't launched yet. The Accord is spacious, more so than a Civic, although a new civic is physically larger than my 1990 Accord ever was.
The design is becoming a joke 🤢🤮
All the brands seem to be melting their designs into one boring look. The Accord just takes what every other car is/has done and does it the same way. The previous generation looked sharp, this one looks soft.
@@PRNTestDriveSoft? I say smoothed out! 👍