2005 Honda Accord Hybrid

Horsepower: 240 @ 6250/255 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft): 212 @ 5000/232 @ 5000
Weight: 3501 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Mid-Size...
Engine type: Gas/Electric V6
Transmission type: 5 Automatic w/OD

MSRP: $27,115 - $30,140

Review
Features
Specifications
Safety
Options / Pricing

Features

While this new vehicle shares the same displacement as the regular seventh generation Accord V6 powerplant, the engine in the Hybrid is derived from the 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan and can shut off 3 of the 6 cylinders under certain conditions for better fuel economy (a technology that Honda calls Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)). The new engine features iVTEC technology and drives a new compact transmission. Power is up from 240 to 255 hp (179 to 190 kW) and torque rose from 212 to 232 ft·lbf (287 to 315 N·m). Fuel economy is around 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) city and 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) highway, equivalent to a 4 cylinder Honda Civic.

Honda puts the emphasis on the performance and targets the high-end buyers. Unlike traditional hybrid designs, the new Honda Accord Hybrid uses a more powerful engine than its non-hybrid counterpart. Together with the electric motor assist, the hybrid version is a much higher performance car than the regular Accord.

The 2005 Accord Hybrid Sedan is also 4 in (102 mm) longer than the 2005 Accord Sedan. The 2005 Accord Hybrid Sedan comes in four colors: Graphite Pearl, Desert Mist Metallic, Silver Frost Metallic, and Taffeta White.

American Honda Motor Company set the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid at $29,990, establishing a premium of about $3,000 for technology designed to conserve more fuel and boost performance, compared to a like-equipped non-hybrid Accord.

Mechanical

Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Midsize

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas/Electric V6
• Displacement : 3.0L/184
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 240 @ 6250/255 @ 6000
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 212 @ 5000/232 @ 5000

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.69
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.57
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.02
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.73
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.53
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 1.89
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.38
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 29
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 37

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : - TBD -

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 8.4

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3501

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Double Wishbone
• Suspension Type - Rear : Double Wishbone
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.00
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.55

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.1 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.2 x - TBD -
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : - TBD -
• Rear Tire Size : - TBD -
• Spare Tire Size : N/A

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x - TBD -
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x - TBD -
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : N/A
• Front Wheel Material : Alloy
• Rear Wheel Material : Alloy
• Spare Wheel Material : N/A

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.25
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.17
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 36.1
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 17.1

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 107.9
• Length, Overall (in) : 189.5
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 71.5
• Height, Overall (in) : 57.1
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 61.1
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 61.2
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 11.2

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 102.7
• Front Head Room (in) : 40.4
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.6
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 56.9
• Front Hip Room (in) : 54.6
• Second Head Room (in) : 38.5
• Second Leg Room (in) : 36.8
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 56.1
• Second Hip Room (in) : 53.5

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Accord Hybrid
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * * *

Side Driver: * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V097000

Mfg's Report Date: 03/13/2007

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number of Units Affected: 166561

Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.

Consequence: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q37 AND Q38. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Child Safety Locks
• Emergency Trunk Release
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season

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