Whats New for the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid?
The 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid rides in on a wave of success generated by its siblings, the Insight and Civic Hybrid, and hype about competing models from Ford and Toyota. Power comes from a 240-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6 that’s mated to an electric Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. Coupled with Honda’s new Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology, up to three of the engine’s cylinders may be deactivated during cruising or deceleration to optimize fuel efficiency. Like the rest of the Honda hybrid family, the IMA captures electrical energy while cruising, decelerating and braking to charge the 2005 Accord Hybrid’s 120 Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Exclusive features to the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid include a unique front grille, different tail lamps, and an exclusive alloy wheel design. A trunk lid spoiler and hybrid badging also signify that this as not your average Honda Accord.Advantages of the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid: Power of a V6 with the economy of a four-cylinderRegenera
