2020 Honda Accord Hybrid

History/Overview

The Honda Accord Hybrid is exactly as it sounds: it's a version of the brand's popular mid-size sedan with a gas-electric hybrid powertrain. This third-generation hybrid model arrived in 2018, and is based on the 10th generation of gasoline-powered Accord that arrived the same year. There are no changes to the Honda Accord Hybrid for 2020.

Available Trims

Honda sells the Accord Hybrid in base and Touring trim levels, both of which are powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine and electric motors, whose power outputs are combined and managed by a continuously variable automatic transmission.

Standard Features

Accord Hybrid's interior comes fitted with a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster display, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, and a 10-speaker stereo with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

On the outside, the base car gets passive keyless entry, remote engine start, 17-inch tires on alloy wheels, and all-LED lighting with auto on/off headlights.

All Accord Hybrid models also come with the LaneWatch blind spot display, forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane departure warning with lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beams and tire pressure monitoring.

Touring trim adds adaptive suspension dampers, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, navigation, an integrated garage door opener, a head-up driver display, front and rear parking sensors, wireless smartphone charging, a four-way power front driver's seat, heated rear seats and heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, satellite radio, a sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Fuel Economy

Honda's fuel consumption estimate for the Accord Hybrid is 5.0 L/100 km for both the city and highway test cycles.

Competition

Accord Hybrid's key competition is from the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Kia's Optima Hybrid, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the Fusion Hybrid from Ford.