Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has launched its new Accord Hybrid and Accord Plug-in Hybrid sedans in Japan.
Both the vehicles are equipped with the new two-motor sport hybrid intelligent multi mode drive (i-MMD) powertrain that has an electric continuous variable timing (CVT) engine with two motors, a clutch directly connected to the gasoline engine and a lithium-ion battery.
The powertrain offers three different engine modes to power the vehicles including the EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive.
In the EV Drive mode, the Accord Hybrid uses the lithium-ion battery to run in electric-only mode at lower speeds, while in the Engine Drive mode the engine powers the front wheels to offer medium to high speeds.
Hybrid Drive of the vehicle uses both the engine and electric motor jointly to provide more acceleration.
The Accord Hybrid is claimed to offer fuel economy of 30.0km/L, whereas the Accord Plug-in Hybrid is said to provide a combined fuel economy of 70.4km/L.
Both the variants come with electric servo braking system that is a regenerative braking system and supports functions of the vehicle including hill start assist and adaptive cruise control (ACC).
Features of the vehicle include Honda's G-Force control technology (G-CON), pedestrian injury mitigation body, side airbags with a newly developed structure and collision mitigation brake system (CMBS).
