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Accord Hybrid MPG not what stated
JJ, 12/13/2018
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Accord Hybrid EX in September 2018, as of the last month my MPG’s have been dropping dramatically . The window sticker says 47 mpg , for about the first month or I was getting 43-44 consistently . Lately it has been between 35-37 . I am not heavy in the gas pedal and I always drive in eco mode . I took the car back to the dealership to be tested , they called Honda tech and were informed the reason that the miles per gallon dropped so far is due to California’s gas blend and it will be far worse while winter blend is in use . Apparently it affects hybrid cars more. I was told when summer blend comes back I should expect the 43-44 again . Very disappointed with this car since the reason I purchased was for the MPG, and I read reviews of people getting over 50 , but that must not have been on California gas . If you are planning to drive in CA , know your MPG will be much lower than the 47 stated on the window sticker . While it is getting better mixed mileage I am getting less highway MPG as the 2014 Camry (non hybrid) I had previously.
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Almost perfect
Roger of Orlando, 12/30/2018
updated 01/30/2025
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought a Honda Accord Touring Hybrid 2018. There are mostly likes and a few dislikes to explain. MY LIKES: My opinion is that it is a very nice looking car. The doors close with a solid sound. The interior materials are very nice and buttons are easy to use. The cruise control is excellent. BUT WHAT COULD MAKE THIS CAR GREAT: In order to reduce weight the designers did two things I don’t like. First, I paid for the top of the line touring model and expected it to be very quiet, but I was disappointed. On the highway you hear the road noise much louder than expected. They reduced weight by reducing sound proofing under the carpet or cabin generally. The second thing I don’t like is no spare tire. Again this was to reduce weight, but I would prefer a DONUT style one. Honda tries to appease owners by giving free three year road service, but I have that with my car insurance already. I would like to read a report on the ease and success of using the canister system. Third, I was disappointed in the driver one and two system. All it does is adjust the seat. The sales person thought it adjusted the mirrors (rear annd outside) and spent about twenty minutes trying to make it work and then went on line and found that the mirrors do not adjust with the driver. I was expecting the outside mirrors to adjust for the different drivers. So after the seat moves for the driver, then you have to adjust both outside mirrors and the rear mirror; this should be automatic. I just checked the Lexus Hybrid and the seat adjustment does automatically adjust the outside mirrors and the steering wheel does too. Another surprise was that only the driver’s seat goes up and down, forward and back. The passenger’s seat only goes forward and back, not up or down. Also, the seat height is set low and so the driver looks down on the passenger. Another odd thing is one of the operations of the "key fob". When walking up to the car you can push the open lock button and do it for a second time and it will lower all the windows and the sunroof; great idea for those who live in the south and southwest. But strangely the closing function does not do it. If the controls open the windows and sunroof then why not close all that; I admit this is an irritation because of my stupidity; I went inside a restaurant for lunch and a storm popped up and the rain poured into my open sunroof. Next, the four corners of the car have sensors for detecting objects. The rear sensors has a middle and side sensors that flashes as you get to close so you have 100% warning from side to side. However, the disappointment comes when you find out that the front only has side sensors and neglects the front center of the car. I thought there would be a sensor in the center front, similar to the wide coverage in the rear. Don't rely on the front sensors to detect objects in the center front. Let me again tell you another mistake of mine. I pulled into a dark parking garage and pulling forward and I ran into a 3-4 foot pole meant to protect the wall so I dented the front middle of my car. Next, In the side mirrors is a small, and I mean small, indicator if a car is on either side of your car (blind spot). That is a good thing, but my personal preference would be larger indicator of a car next to you. In the bright Florida sun and doing 70 mph it is not obvious too show the car next to you. The flashing should be twice or three times the size so you don’t have to focus your attention from looking forward. Also, it could show on the “heads up” and in the information center cars next to you. In other words, the more you know about vehicles around you the better. My final comment is a disappointment in the warranty of the hybrid battery. In ten states the warranty is 10 years and 150,000 miles but in most states Honda did not have confidence enough to do that and went with eight years and 100,000 miles. I would pay a couple of hundred dollars more to get the better warranty. SUMMARY: I really like the car. Yes, I would buy it again. I hope the future models IMPROVE the few things I have pointed out. Then it would be a GREAT CAR. FOLLOW UP: It has been seven months since I bought the car. I still think it is a very good car and do recommend its purchase. Again, the miles per gallon is 35-40; but never 47 as suggested. SECOND FOLLOW UP: Almost all of my driving is city. That means I have never gotten over 40 mpg. A month ago I went to Tampa and got 43 mpg. Don’t believe anyone that says they get 47 or above; the only way you could do that is to be a fanatic on coasting etc., but not normal driving. I believe in honesty and admitting when things are not correct, because then you can work to get it right. So why does Honda keep saying it gets 47. Finally, it could use a nice sounding beep when backing up or for those that don’t like that then an on / off switch; but I would like to warn people when I am backing up and may not see them.
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Traded my Challenger. No Regrets
Jaila, 06/11/2018
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle because my commute to work puts me at over 70 miles per day. The 19 mpg I was getting from my 2014 Challenger was costing me too much. I bought this car to save on gas, but I actually feel a little guilty saying I like it better than my Challenger. When it comes to style, the Challenger has that old school muscle car appeal that I have always been a big fan of, but the Honda has a style of it's own. It's a modern, aerodynamic design that helps the car fuel efficiency numbers in the upper 40s, and depending on how and where you drive you can even experience numbers in the 50's. I usually get mileage around 49 mpg, but high speed highway miles are going to be a bit worse than that. I took a trip from MD to CO, and experienced mileage around 36mpg while traveling at an average speed around 75mph. That's still great, but not quite the 47+mpg you'll experience at lower speeds. Around town, I've experienced mileage for 20-30 minute trips around 54mpg, but usually 49 is about the best I get. The trip from Baltimore to Denver cost me a little over $100 in fuel costs total. Moving on to the interior, we'll start with the trunk. Trunk space is equivalent to that of the standard Accord due to the batteries being under the back seat. The back seats fold down from inside the trunk, which is a neat security feature. There is a switch inside the glove box to disable the trunk release that essentially turns your trunk into a secure mobile safe. The back seat is comfortable for a 6' tall adult, and there are A/C vents in the back of the center console for the rear passengers. The batteries under the back seat have a vent that needs to remain unrestricted to prevent the batteries from overheating. The Driver seat is power adjustable with two driver settings that go along with numbered key-fobs. The passenger seat adjusts manually, but both are comfortable for long trips. The aesthetics of the cabin are very functional. The faux-wood is very well made and fitted, and adds a touch of class to to the cabin. The unorthodox infotainment system takes a few seconds to get used to, but once you get over the styling you'll love it's futuristic, functional design. The Honda Sense is awesome, and both the advanced Cruise Control and the Lane Keep Assist functions work great. You'll love how the car decreases the stress of driving in traffic as it speeds up, slows, stops and go's pretty much on it's own. The engine and motor are more than adequate to get you going, and I get people off the line all the time with the cruise control enabled, without really even trying. All in all, it's a great car, and I doubt you'll be disappointed.
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47 mpg is a joke
DJ, 01/14/2019
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
Our 2018 Camry Hybrid gets better gas mileage by far, and has had zero reliability issues. The Accord is supposedly rated at 47 mpg. After 3750 miles, my average is 36.9. In colder weather on an interstate highway trip last week, I got about 32mpg over 220 miles. My daily commute is 12 miles, about ten is 45-55 mph and the in town part is with well timed lights. If it's above 60 degrees, it will get well into the 40s for mpg, but the colder weather mileage is poorer than even the base gas version EPA rating. Reliability? After 4 weeks, the electronic control module failed completely. The car had to be towed ans it took them nine days to diagnosed, get the part, and fix it. The lumbar support has already failed too. Too bad; it's a nice car otherwise. The handling, performance, features and quiet are remarkable.
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Forget the 1.5 Turbo models
cc443, 06/23/2018
updated 07/06/2021
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
The combined power of the hybrid system offers more horse power and torque than the 1.5 Turbo models and only adds about $1,500 to a given Accord trim level. The 'sport mode' is very responsive when needed and the normal mode consistency gives me about 45mpg in high traffic commuting. I've driven about 30,000 miles in 36 months and have no complaints about the powertrain. I have to check the dashboard to tell if the engine is running sometimes. If you need higher performance or live in a hilly area, the 2.0T might be a better option, but I can't think of a reason to go with the 1.5 turbo model. The $1,500 premium for the hybrid includs remote start which is great in the winter.
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