- 2017 ACCORD HYBRID DRIVING IMPRESSION GENERATOR
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- 2017 ACCORD HYBRID DRIVING IMPRESSION SERIES
Lastly, in the Engine Drive mode it’s the petrol motor that does most of the work by engaging the lock-up clutch which connects the generator motor and the electric drive motor, effectively sending the power directly from the engine to the front wheels.
2017 ACCORD HYBRID DRIVING IMPRESSION SERIES
This rather complicated type of propulsion system can be found in most series hybrid models. This allows the petrol motor-generator combo to supplement the battery by offering more electrical power to the propulsion motor.
2017 ACCORD HYBRID DRIVING IMPRESSION FULL
In full EV mode, one of the two electric motors alone powers the front wheels as the petrol motor (decoupled from the drivetrain) powers the electric generator which in turn charges up the battery pack. All this while, the petrol is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction. However, the car can run on pure electric mode in stop-start traffic, slow speed cruising or when braking. Under regular conditions, the Accord runs in Hybrid Drive mode, in which the petrol engine operates as a generator to charge up the batteries. Now this system works in three different modes - EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive. Honda calls its hybrid system as the Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD). All combine to deliver a peak power output of 215bhp and 315Nm of torque right from the word go. One is the 2-litre,i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine and the other one is a dual electric motor set-up. The Accord Hybrid features not one but two sources of propulsion.
What might be worrying though is the boot space at 424 litres it doesn’t do justice to the sheer size of the car although that’s down to the battery and the electric components eating into the boot volume. The rear seat itself is massive and set low and because of the fairly large interior, there is loads of legroom and headroom so much so that head and leg room won’t be a worry for even six footers. That said, it’s in the back where the Accord really shines. The front seats are snug and supportive and foot well is generous as well. When guys over at Honda say it’s spacious, they really mean it.
It comes as no surprise, then, that this new model leaves a mighty good impression when you set yourself into the seats. Let’s face it, majority of Accord buyers purely look for the levels of space and comfort the car has to offer. All in all, not only is the dashboard made up of far higher quality materials than before, it has also got a nice, simple layout of controls and buttons that’s easy on the eye. Beneath it you will find a 7-inch touchscreen audio system. The design highlights in here include the chunky four-spoke steering wheel and the instrument panel which has been integrated seamlessly into the 7.7-inch multi-information display (i-MID) positioned centrally on the dash. For starters, the button-laden and frankly old-school looking dashboard of the previous gen model has made way for this much more luxurious unit. The Accord Hybrid however begs to differ. Even the most high-end of Toyotas and Hondas tend to feel plasticky at places and lack that general sense of opulence. It’s an open secret that Japanese cars aren’t particularly high on cabin luxury and feel good factor. Overall, the Accord Hybrid is big, aesthetically well-rounded and there is no denying it looks sedately premium, even in the company of posh European rivals. The rear-end though looks rather tamed, despite the sharply sculpted bumper and the broad LED taillights. The 18-inch wheels, too, are brilliant to look at. Unarguably the best piece of design on the whole car are those sharply creased and beautifully detailed full LED headlights. We took it out for a quick spin to tell you if going green has helped its cause. For the Indian market, Honda decided to introduce its latest hybrid tech with the ninth-gen Accord. The latter in fact is part of Honda’s modern DNA and can be seen in several models globally. Now Honda, as we know, has bet a lot on hybrid technology. That being said, it mainly rivals the Toyota Camry Hybrid which has been bit of a lone ranger in the Indian market for quite some time. It is also the brand’s maiden attempt at giving an eco-friendly alternative to the diesel brigade from the Germans. The Accord Hybrid is Honda India’s first full-fat premium offering in years.
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