And frankly, those sorts of situations aren’t likely to happen for the sorts of folks that buy mid-size sedans. The 247 pound-feet from the twin electric motors arrives immediately and while the 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine only produces 146 hp and 134 lb-ft, there’s enough grunt so that the Accord maintains its pace even when the motors run out of steam. The reality is that the Civic Type R-sourced engine was an awkward in-betweener on the spec sheet and rather than push a disadvantaged position or invest in a 300-hp Accord (which would be awesome), Honda built a hybrid arrangement with less power and torque that’s much easier to deploy. But consider this: against the 290-horsepower Hyundai Sonata N-Line or 301-hp Toyota Camry TRD, the old turbocharged 2.0-liter and its 252 was also less powerful. The new Accord and its new optional powertrain are less powerful than last year. Engine: 2.0-liter I4 w/Two Electric Motors.The one positive in the Accord’s cabin is the material quality: It’s exquisite. Give us a splash of red or a black-and-tan job, because if what you produce is duller than the Toyota Camry (and this is), there’s a big problem. I’m not suggesting Honda needs to offer purple Alcantara with neon-green contrast stitching, but guys, it’s a mid-size family sedan. Available in only black or gray, it’s relentlessly monotone – only the Civic-inspired three-inch-thick honeycomb, which runs door to door across the dash, provides any visual flair. The Accord’s cabin is as visually stimulating as a sensory-deprivation tank. Still, the Accord is the looker of the current Honda range. Not to reference the Pug again, but it hits similar design points as the Accord, but with more panache throughout, especially in the grille and lighting. The front end isn’t quite as impactful, though, and the profile is downright underwhelming. The rear end, with the vehicle spanning taillight and a small and flowing decklid that terminates in a vaguely kammback design reminds me of the Audi A7 or Peugeot 508. But where it’s anonymous on the Civic and CR-V, there’s some low-key elegance to the Accord. I’ve been fairly vocal about my dislike of Honda’s current design language.
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