The 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid delivers great driving dynamics and impressive efficiency.

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You might need to squint to tell the difference between a 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid and the other models in the Accord lineup. The only visual cues that this version is the one rated to get 48 mpg in combined driving are the “Hybrid” badges on the fenders and trunk lid and the aerodynamic 17-inch aluminum wheel designs.

The Hybrid’s 2.0-liter 4-cylinder and two-motor hybrid powertrain supplies 212 combined horsepower and 232 lb-ft of instantaneous electric-motor torque. There is, however, a 200-ish-pound weight penalty with the Accord Hybrid, helping to erase any potential improvement in acceleration times.

Nevertheless, the Accord Hybrid is plenty speedy, scooting to 60 mph quickly enough to lead the typical pack of commuters away from a traffic light and down a freeway on-ramp. This is especially true if you engage the Sport driving mode, which makes the Accord Hybrid instantly more responsive to inputs. The downside to a heavy foot on the accelerator pedal is a loud and steady drone from the car’s electronic continuously variable transmission (eCVT). Still, given the gas mileage, this racket is easier to accept than it would be in a traditional car.

You won’t compromise passenger space or trunk room in order to benefit from the Accord Hybrid’s fuel-sipping nature. This electrified version of the car has the same full-size interior and trunk that make the standard Accord such an appealing family sedan.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with satellite radio, HD Radio, basic HondaLink services, and quick-charge USB ports. With EX-L trim, the system adds the previously mentioned premium sound system. Touring upgrades the setup with navigation, HD digital traffic data, a wireless smartphone charger, Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, a WiFi hotspot, and expanded HondaLink service plans.

Based on EPA ratings, if gas costs $2.50 per gallon and you drive 15,000 miles per year, you’ll save $355 annually (almost $500 in a high-cost state like California or Hawaii). That means it will take 4.5 years for the Accord Hybrid’s powertrain to pay for itself (3.2 years in Cali or the Aloha State). And if you choose Touring trim, you’ll actually save yourself $960 from the get-go and then $355 annually.

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Presenter: Chris Wardlaw
Cinematographer: Dan Sharp

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