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#51 of 3591 hybrid yes by rfruth Mar 07, 2004 (4:35 pm)
According to Edmunds preview of the Accord Hybrid it will be similar in design to the system used in the Civic and Insight both of which are available with manuals but the bigger picture for me is how much might a V6 hybrid cost ? I could spend 35 K, it would hurt and to think I could have a tricked out Prius for 25 K, I better get used to the CVT idea cause my next motor vehicle will be a hybrid quite possibly with a CVT.
#52 of 3591 by maxhonda99 Mar 09, 2004 (11:27 am)
webster7,   "Like the Mexicans who drool over new cars for a spot in their lives in ten years,"   ARen't you making kind of a generalization about Mexicans? I know plenty of "Mexicans" who could buy one now.   You should watch your mouth.
#53 of 3591 by maxhonda99 Mar 09, 2004 (11:29 am)
rfruth,   I doubt a Accord Hybrid will cost $35K. I would guess it will be about a $2K to $3K premium over a Accord V6 EX. And of course it will probably be selling for full sticker.
#54 of 3591 by nw1997 Mar 09, 2004 (11:36 am)
Personally, anyone in there right mind should not purchase a first year model. Main reason, just read some of the posts here on Edmunds. There will be bugs, glitches, etc. I would not want to be a test rat for Honda or any other car maker. The Hybrid seems promising, look at what the V6's are getting now, over the 30 MPG, and I believe the Hybrid Accord will be around this amount. These Hybrids need to be able to function without the heavy batteries. I understand that Hydrogen vehicles may be the way to go in the future.
#55 of 3591 by john1701a Mar 09, 2004 (12:19 pm)
> heavy batteries   99 pounds is not heavy.     > Hydrogen vehicles   Hydrogen technology is significantly MORE expensive. The process to create the fuel results in HIGHER overall pollution. And the efficiency is quite a bit LOWER.   There simply is no benefit.   And there will NEVER be such a thing as a pure fuel-cell vehicle anyway. It will actually be a HYBRID, taking advantage of regenerative braking and storing electricity for use later the same way hybrids do now.   JOHN
#56 of 3591 Hybrid V6 by ateixeira Mar 09, 2004 (12:32 pm)
I'm excited to see these, try one even. Up until now it's all been about range and fuel economy, I'll enjoy seeing one built for a little extra performance boost.   270hp plus good efficiency sounds good. It's worth paying more for.   I drove and liked the Prius, but 0-60 is slower than the Chevy Aveo (per C&D).   Looks like the Accord won't suffer a similar fate.   -juice
#57 of 3591 What V-6 gets 30 MPG? by wco81 Mar 09, 2004 (1:09 pm)
Some get close to 30 on the highway but not 30 AFAIK.
#58 of 3591 Juice by alpha01 Mar 10, 2004 (7:57 am)
Your statement regarding Prius vs. Aveo acceleration as judged by Car and Driver represents a very on-the-surface evaluation that is only partly correct.   Typically, the best comparisons are made comparing Apples to Apples. The Prius uses a CVT automatic, whereas the Aveo tested was equipped with a manual transmission.   That said, a closer look of the Aveo 5sp's acceleration reveals that in real world driving, it is BARELY faster than the Prius, based on C&D info.   For their 0-60 figures, C&D uses racing techniques, I'm sure you are aware, to extract maximum potential from the vehicles. The rest of us just floor the accelerator from a stop, an event replicated in C&D's "Street Start, 5-60" test.   Using that measure, the times were: Aveo 5sp 11.0 seconds Prius CVT 11.3 seconds   It is only logical to conclude that the Aveo automatic would in fact be less sprightly than the Prius CVT in real world driving.   ~alpha
#59 of 3591 by ateixeira Mar 10, 2004 (8:26 am)
Fair enough, but Toyota does not offer a 5 speed manual so you're stuck with a relatively slow fuel miser.   I drove it and it feels adequate, actually, just not quick.   The potential for a fun/quick fuel miser is more enticing. That was my point.   -juice
#60 of 3591 Toyota Hybrid Technology Licensing by leearthurs Mar 11, 2004 (6:47 am)
In reference to the earlier post by rctennis3811, I believe that Toyota is licensing to Nissan, and some other manufacturers, their first generation hybrid technology, not their new second generation technology found in the new 2004 Prius. By doing this Toyota is helping to broaden hybrid market acceptance . . . while at the same time maintaining their leadership position in hybrid technology on the road. This is called smart marketing!

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