2006 Honda Hybrid costs more, gets worse mileage

Perian · 02-05-2006, 10:43 AM

Link: edmunds.com

TORRANCE, Calif. — The redesigned 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid gets a face-lift and an increase in price on both models, the company has announced.

Pricing starts at $31,540, including a $550 destination charge, for the base Accord Hybrid; models equipped with a navigation system start at $33,540, including destination — a price increase of $850 each.

Honda added a standard moonroof and a temporary spare tire to the Accord Hybrid, which added 88 pounds to the vehicle and shifted it into a new EPA weight category, said Honda spokesman Chuck Schifsky. As a result, Honda revised the Accord Hybrid's EPA rating from 29 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway for the 2005 model to 25 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway for the 2006 model.

Article continues at link.

Perian · 02-05-2006, 10:44 AM

I'm pretty good with stats - and I can tell you that the addition of 88 pounds is not going to give you a 14% reduction in reported MPG.

I smell the corporate lawyers at work here heading off a possible class action suit on hybrid mpg figures.

BobLikesBunnies · 02-05-2006, 10:48 AM

might as well just go buy a Mini 28 city and 36 hwy and a lot cooler car IMO

asim · 02-05-2006, 10:52 AM

These numbers are still so far off...

plane · 02-05-2006, 11:00 AM

Wow! That's Awesome! 25/34! Incredible economy!
GM will never keep up with that kind of efficiency.
I couldn't even get that by buying a Saturn Ion.
Oh wait, I can. www.fueleconomy.gov
26/35
Nevermind.

Quickening · 02-05-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plane

Wow! That's Awesome! 25/34! Incredible economy!
GM will never keep up with that kind of efficiency.
I couldn't even get that by buying a Saturn Ion.
Oh wait, I can. www.fueleconomy.gov
26/35
Nevermind.

They make the moon roof standard? Thats annoying.

GapingOrifice · 02-05-2006, 01:43 PM

Well, Honda's Accord Hybrid (25/34) is more powerful and faster than their top of the line Accord V6 EX (20/29) or Chevrolet Malibu SS (19/26). The Chevrolet Impala SS (18/28) is more powerful, larger, and faster, but gets worse mileage. The price premium can be debated, but the Accord is a midsize car that's fairly powerful, so lets compare apples to apples please. "Haha, this Vespa with 80mpg beats those darned hybrids!"

SSrevolution · 02-05-2006, 02:17 PM

I'd take the power of the SS over that Accord anyday.

I cant wait to see what happens with the Prius.

CarShark · 02-05-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickening

They make the moon roof standard? Thats annoying.

Nearly everything is standard. Leather, power everything, premium stereo. The only option you have is whether to get the navigation or not. That's why it's so darn expensive!

SSrevolution · 02-05-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarShark

Nearly everything is standard. Leather, power everything, premium stereo. The only option you have is whether to get the navigation or not. That's why it's so darn expensive!

Yeah except ABS on some GM vehicles.

DuSpinnst · 02-05-2006, 02:24 PM

My 2004 Malbu LS get near that mileage....

Quickening · 02-05-2006, 02:26 PM

Honda, are you sure you are building a hybrid?

cincygoblue · 02-05-2006, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perian

Honda revised the Accord Hybrid's EPA rating to 25 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway for the 2006 model.

FOR A HYBRID!?!?!?!?! You can get a G6 that gets 23 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway! Of course, the Honda Hybrid may have a little more power, but the G6 is better looking, and you won't have the potential of a hybrid motor failing.
Plus $31,540 for the Accord or a top of the line Pontiac G6 GTP fully loaded with OnStar, Power Adjustable Pedals, Sunroof, Heated Seats, and Remote Starter! for $26,665!!!!!

01cavalier · 02-05-2006, 07:53 PM

Im surprised to see the drop, though Honda really hasn't promoted the mileage,they mroe went after the performance. So for this car it doesnt seem to be that big of a deal.

Wheels66 · 02-05-2006, 09:12 PM

Wow, a Honda hybrid that gets the same miles per gallon as our 02 Saturn L200.

02-05-2006, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,048	Honda Lowers MPG Figures 14% On Hybrid Link: edmunds.com TORRANCE, Calif. — The redesigned 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid gets a face-lift and an increase in price on both models, the company has announced. Pricing starts at $31,540, including a $550 destination charge, for the base Accord Hybrid; models equipped with a navigation system start at $33,540, including destination — a price increase of $850 each. Honda added a standard moonroof and a temporary spare tire to the Accord Hybrid, which added 88 pounds to the vehicle and shifted it into a new EPA weight category, said Honda spokesman Chuck Schifsky. As a result, Honda revised the Accord Hybrid's EPA rating from 29 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway for the 2005 model to 25 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway for the 2006 model. Article continues at link.

02-05-2006, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,048	Re: Honda Lowers MPG Figures 14% On Hybrid I'm pretty good with stats - and I can tell you that the addition of 88 pounds is not going to give you a 14% reduction in reported MPG. I smell the corporate lawyers at work here heading off a possible class action suit on hybrid mpg figures.

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GapingOrifice 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 394	Re: Honda Lowers MPG Figures 14% On Hybrid Well, Honda's Accord Hybrid (25/34) is more powerful and faster than their top of the line Accord V6 EX (20/29) or Chevrolet Malibu SS (19/26). The Chevrolet Impala SS (18/28) is more powerful, larger, and faster, but gets worse mileage. The price premium can be debated, but the Accord is a midsize car that's fairly powerful, so lets compare apples to apples please. "Haha, this Vespa with 80mpg beats those darned hybrids!"

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SSrevolution 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Westerville Ohio Drives: 02 Camaro SS 94 Caprice 9C1 Posts: 3,030	Re: Honda Lowers MPG Figures 14% On Hybrid I'd take the power of the SS over that Accord anyday. I cant wait to see what happens with the Prius.

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Quickening 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 5,103	Re: Honda Lowers MPG Figures 14% On Hybrid Honda, are you sure you are building a hybrid? __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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01cavalier 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Drives: 2007 Cobalt Posts: 4,818	Re: Honda Lowers MPG Figures 14% On Hybrid Im surprised to see the drop, though Honda really hasn't promoted the mileage,they mroe went after the performance. So for this car it doesnt seem to be that big of a deal.

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