I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if the camera is on the left mirror of the car in the European versions where the driver is on the right?

If talking about cost you must look also at depreciation. You typically don't lose 100% of the hybrid premium after few years. According to KBB 5 year total cost for Hybrid EX-L is 35,930 while regular Accord EX-L it's 37,478. That's at 15K miles but some people may drive lot more.

Lucien E Very good points, Lucien. And then there's the satisfaction of denying more than a few bucks to oil companies and limiting the impact on climate change. Of course, the latter benefits don't apply to Republicans. :)

So, what a lot of people don't mention is that if you get the touring, the price gap between V6 and Hybrid is WAY smaller and you can recoup the price difference in 2 years. I think it's worth it.

This comment aged very well. THose who bought this car are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the savings they have incurred through ownership

It has a secondary keyring loop that is available for use when the key is removed from the fob

@@RideAlongside Ha, right. As if anyone keeps it seperate. Give me a break.

@@danger450 Alright here is your break. I hate to break it to you, but those valet drivers have strings and tags and split rings just for the purpose of attaching to a fob with no keyring. Any that don't wouldn't get to drive my car. Being prepared and professional separates those who get the job from those who aren't ready to do the work.

The battery itself has an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty and yes, Touring model only for nav.

Agree. Acura is bit behind I think: no lane watch and the Acura nav/infotainment system is almost 100% identical to top RLX model. Hopefully TLX will be able to widen gap again.

I have about 25k on my accord now. I average about 100 mpg. my best was 120mpg average. lowest was 45. Road trips will net high 40's. The car does tricks.... such as charge itself on command while driving. This charge mode comes in handy if you are going to be picking up people who want to drive EV to experience it. I guess if you were going to a Drive in and you were coming from work with a dead battery hold down the HV button and the charge mode will start. I like to use it at the end of road trips so when I get to my destination I can run silent. I also have a Ford Cmax energi. The Honda is a cruise ship compared to the ford. Download the app and use it. In hot weather the car is more efficient of course. On a hot day when I go to lunch with co workers when we are done eating I open the app and Preconditioning begins. Its super trick to get in your car and have it cool already. BIG TIP.. If you live somewhere cold use preconditioning to warm the car while plugged in. Also set the charge time to end near your departure time. This will use the heat from charging which is vented into the cabin to warm the car and boost the power of the pre conditioner. I hardly ever use the heater. The seat heaters are awesome and its trick to have them in the back seat. The head lights are so good. They are the same as the 911. If you get a flat tire make sure to tow the car to the dealer. Firestone does not carry the tires and the wheels have three sensors imbedded into the rim. The wheels are forged. They are super light and strong. Do not change the wheels. The ACC is my commuting pleasure. Its very reliable and you will not like driving other non ACC cars. Perks may be a bit better in So-Cal I get free Toll Road pass, free parking meters in some areas and of course HOV access. Some junky things are all related to Hondas Nav, radio etc. These have always been a weakness in Hondas and this car is unfortunately not immune to this Achilles Heel. Your Car will get looks. Regular people will stare. Its a handsome car. It launches from red lights like a rocket. The off the line torque is so thick and rich. You do not need a charging station at your house. this car will charge faster than your cel phone with a charging station and three hours at home. The CHARGE CORD IS NEARLY $600. So find a way to lock it I carry a lock and cable. I posted a video of me locking it. over 62 mph the battery goes to sleep and the earth dreams engine sips fuel when you slow the engine turned off. OOH when the battery is depleted the Earth dreams turns on then warms up. The Pollution control systems needs to be warm to work properly and you will probably get slightly annoyed that the engine runs for so long to warm the system. Welcome to the highest MPG in the USA. Keep in touch. Steve

@@plagick thank you

Hi Josh thanks for the comment but this is exactly why we are always worried about the comments section. The new Accord Hybrid does not have a CVT or anything else that might be considered a transmission. Thanks for the nice words, but please stop spreading false information.

I'm not looking to have a comment war with you. I enjoy watching your videos and reviews. I was just surprised when you said the car doesn't have a transmission when it says clear as day on Honda's Web site it has a eCVT transmission. On a side note you should care about what people say in your comment areas. I think you may care a little or you wouldn't have responded to my comment.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Has No Transmission: How It Works www.greencarreports.com/news/1087518_2014-honda-accord-hybrid-has-no-transmission-how-it-works

My apologies to Roman. If that article is correct then the 2014 Accord is nearly setup exactly like the Chevy Volt. BUT why does Honda's Web site say it has a eCVT? Does Honda find it easier to call it a eCVT/hybrid setup rather than explain what it is and how it works?

Joshua C Exactly! Calling it (the electric traction motor) an eCVT mimics the nomenclature of what's commonly used in the industry. To be correct, there is a gear set which transfers power to the drive wheels but it's just that. In this design Honda has the electric motor providing all of the go power from stop to about 45 mph at which time the gas engine can be coupled in and out by means of an integrated clutch. It's brilliant and in practice works very seamlessly. Even at freeway speeds the car will alternate between full electric drive to clutching the gas engine in and out as needed. If I didn't have to drive up to 500' from sea level and back again on my daily voyages It's pretty easy to see substantially better mileage than I already do. I'm quite thrilled with the car and feel fortunate that my dealer was able to get one built to order for us when they still are quite scarce.

Thanks for the reply

to save gas while going up a hill

With full battery it could last up to 2-3 miles (and you keep very light foot on gas). Not quite as useful here unless you have more range like the PHEV (and you can recharge it using external charger). EV makes most sense in slow stop & go traffic where EV is most efficient. Or you want to drive 'silent' for short time:-).

It's perfect for moving the car in/out of the garage, or moving your car so someone you've blocked can leave. You don't need to turn on the engine, saving gas and wear. Also, it's great for creeping through drive thru restaurant lines, or if you get stuck in gridlock on the highway when there's an accident. It's useful for basically any time you need the car to move, but not be truly driven.

35K is fully loaded (adapt. cruise control, LED lights, Nav, LDW, BSM,...). A base Acura TL is 7K more and base ES is 7-8K more. But TLX will get hybrid option as well next year.

Lucien E That would mean they're overpriced just like this Accord hybrid model.

im1greatman A fully loaded Camry Hybrid cost same and loaded Prius is 30K+. I guess everything is overpriced then...

Like Lucien E said, $35K is a fully loaded Accord. A $35K lexus is pretty sparse.

Aeremis81 The Lexus is a re-badged Toyota with no real difference to justify the price. I hope people will soon get tired of being played as fools by these multi-national multi-brand car corporations.

I cross-shopped the Altima with the Accord back in '08 and bought the Accord as it was perceptively better in quality even after just a short test drive. Nissan will have had to really up their game to be competitive with Honda.

I would definitely take that over the mpg I get during the winter: 21-22 city mpg

Quite normal for a hybrid actually. Stop and go driving in the city allows the regenerative braking to recharge the battery more, boosting mpg. Less braking on the highway means less battery recharging and thus less mpg.

If they did that the car would have like a 60+/40 split weight and would not be weighted evenly. You would def notice.

That being said, one could argue that you pay $5000 more to upgrade to a higher trim level for leather, nav, etc, which you never end up getting back. It's about the driving experience.

The battery itself has an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty. If you are one of the people to get the touring model, you'll recover the price difference in 2 years.

Batteries rarely go out in hybrids. I have over 300,000 on my Prius, never a problem. Look up battery failures on hybrids and what you find is people theorizing about it because they never go bad, and there are so few cars that have run over 300,000 miles. I would never get a hybrid unless I drove for a living, which I do. The maintenance costs are minimal, have never had to have breaks replaced. I did have to replace a computer control chip at 289,000 for $1,200. The only people I have seen having to replace those are cabbies and they are always at around 300,000.

Yeah really! You guys should call up Storm and have her provide meteorological assistance and control the weather for you! o_O