Wrapping Up the Honda Accord Hybrid

I also appreciate the great feedback... on all of your long-term fleet. Most of your cars are kept for a one-year term. How long was this one kept since it was a 2005?

The Honda IMA system used in the Accord is used mainly for "extra" power when you need it and still offer good fuel economy. The Honda IMA compared to Toyotas Synergy Drive is MUCH less complex, easier to manufacture, and its cheaper to produce. I will give it to Toyota that their system is a little more refined in operation but Honda has a few tricks up its sleeve.

IMA diesel sounds good lol.
Could be used like this:
When the diesel cant muster up any more horsepower on the PCH, IMA assists it to get the last boost. Or it lowers revs that the diesel engine makes to keep the fuel economy in the low 40s(think that in an Rl, tsx/ Accord/ tl).
 
Sounds GREAT!
-Cj

re autoboy
 
Without any hybrid system the Euro Accord (US TSX) already obtains 40 mpg plus. And it needs no "assist" as it already has plenty of TORQUE.
The Accord Hybrid really does not accomplish anything that can not be obtained from an EX V6 or EX depending on your desire for power or mileage.

moparbad, the US TSX does not get 40 mpg. In Europe, gas prices are like $6 a gallon, so cars there have to get 40 mpg to please costumers. Also, some countries have petrol, which works differently from a gas engine. There, an S2000 is supposed to get 28-29 mpg.

civicguy3, moparbad was likely refering to the Accord Euro-R with honda/acura's CTD-i diesel engine. I'm hoping we get a diesel engine in every honda and acura as they all could use the added MPG and allmost all NEED the extra Torque provided by just being a diesel.
"HONDA, HURRY UP WITH YOUR DIESELS ALREADY!" Then again, take your time as everything you make and we wait for is usually (75% of the time) worth the wait in the end.
 -Cj

oh, that makes a lot more sense. According to the Honda website, with a a 2.2 liter engine, the diesel gets 51.3 mpg, and 0-60 is 9.3

The UK uses imperial gallons. One imperial gallon is 1.25 US gallons. Keep that in mind when reading their numbers.

Autoboy, the diesel OPTION will most likely appear in the Odyssey, Ridgeline, Accord, MDX, and the Pilot. The 2.2 CDT-i will see duty in the next generation Accord (thats why the Accord turbo rumour is floating around) and the all new V6 turbo diesel will be in the rest of the vehicles I mentioned above.
 
Hondas do have torque they just produce it differently. Usually in the upper ranges of the powerband is where the peak number is produced but they produce 85-90% or better right off idle and it stays pretty much flat throughout the WHOLE REV RANGE while the majority of engines make good torque at low RPM and the curve takes a HUGH dive around 5000 or so (example is Nissans VQ35).

Oh, the CRV should get the CDT-i option also since its already available overseas. Honda PLEASE dont forget to offer the 6 speed manual with the diesel.

zach101 - The Accord Hybrid was purchased on December 29, 2004, so it was a two-year test. We used to do some tests for longer than 12 months, but have since standardized our long-term process.

The US TSX can easily get 40 mpg (32 mpg US gallons). Also petrol is the same thing as gasoline. It's like say lift instead of elevator or boot instead of trunk.