The 2023 Honda Accord hones its edge:
In the bargain, peak rpm for horsepower and torque waft slightly upward. EPA estimated fuel economy, on the other hand, slumps by 1 mpg to 32 mpg combined owing to some 90 pounds of added weight. Still, that's a decent showing for what is an increasingly large sedan. This lightly massaged turbo engine is less gruff than in the CR-V, and its CVT transmission has been retuned to better simulate upshifts and reduce belt noise.
Three invisible drive modes work behind the scenes. From rest, a small 1.1-kWh battery enables electric drive until about 20 mph by deploying previously harvested braking energy. As speed increases, series-hybrid mode pairs the engine and generator to feed the electric motor in real time, giving the Accord the smooth, effortless torque of an EV. At cruising speed, the engine is seamlessly clutched in to directly power the wheels, with vehicle speed and engine rpm in lockstep.
Like all hybrids, the Accord uses its main drive motor to convert deceleration energy into battery electricity. There are six driver-selectable regeneration levels that range from normal to nearly one-pedal driving. Oddly, although we prefer high regen in EVs, here, applying the brakes the usual way seems more natural. It's a satisfying way to go too, because Honda's engineers did a masterful job of blending the regenerative and friction braking systems to deliver consistent brake feel.
Hybrids also get another desirable standard upgrade in the form of a 12.3-inch touchscreen that supports wireless phone mirroring . It's a thoughtful implementation, with a broad finger rest that makes selections easy and a welcome volume knob . Honda expects people to mirror their phones and use familiar apps, so factory navigation and satellite radio are absent. The Touring adds Google Built-In, which offers Google Assistant and a full integration of Google Maps.
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