2014 Accord Hybrid to get 49mpg city
09-09-13, 08:09 PM
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If you put a bunch of heavy batteries in the engine bay, it would be way too nose heavy, and handling would be crap.
As a start, I don't see why they can't move some battery cells elsewhere and make a pass-through.
As a start, I don't see why they can't move some battery cells elsewhere and make a pass-through.
09-09-13, 08:17 PM
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We're talking about practical FWD family sedans here anyway. Handling can take a back seat to trunk size.
09-09-13, 08:53 PM
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I wish they found a way to put the batteries below the car like Tesla does.
The only thing holding me back from buying a hybrid is the useless trunk, which was measured to be about 8 cubic feet, with no pass-through. The accord hybrid at $28000 would be a good deal considering the fuel savings over 15 years would put you way ahead by that time.
The only thing holding me back from buying a hybrid is the useless trunk, which was measured to be about 8 cubic feet, with no pass-through. The accord hybrid at $28000 would be a good deal considering the fuel savings over 15 years would put you way ahead by that time.
09-09-13, 09:07 PM
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Great numbers, but the determining factor in its success will ultimately be its price. It has to be competitive with the Camry, otherwise its 6mpg delta is going to be a moot point.
09-10-13, 12:26 AM
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http://www.autotrader.com/research/a...-announced.jsp
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
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09-10-13, 02:13 AM
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http://www.autotrader.com/research/a...-announced.jsp
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
09-10-13, 06:21 AM
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http://www.autotrader.com/research/a...-announced.jsp
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
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09-10-13, 08:12 AM
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http://www.autotrader.com/research/a...-announced.jsp
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
so this car is supposed to be a class above/bigger than a Prius?? LMAO !!!
The standard Prius has 21.6 cubic feet of cargo space!!!!
09-10-13, 09:35 AM
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http://www.autotrader.com/research/a...-announced.jsp
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
according to this, 8.6 cubic. Forget about family trips. The whole family will have to share one suitcase
09-10-13, 09:48 AM
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Right, but the article and the stats it mentions are about the Accord Hybrid not PHEV, so I'm now hoping the article is just being sloppy with the information.
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09-10-13, 02:35 PM
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it could be the reg. hybrid, wouldn't surprise me, and i expect an accord is a good bit smaller than a gs. hybrid versions of regular sedans have never made any sense for me unless it's really a city commuter (little need for space).