2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Review and Road Test - DETAILED in 4K UHD!! 

Just purchased a accord hybrid touring due to the info in this video i was able to go to the dealer with more info than the sales staff. Thanks for the very professional detailed non bias information. Great video, keep up the good work.

Got a 2014 Accord Hybrid, because of Alex. 60000miles and three years later and not a single issue. I'll never look back. This thing has tons of power as well.

Great review, Alex. I'm happy to say Alex on Autos has become my favorite automotive review channel on YT. Your reviews seem to be getting better and better each time I watch one. Keep up the great work! BTW I own a 2016 Accord Sport CVT sedan with the Sensing pkg - GREAT car; made me a Honda fan once again. Cheers!

By far the best car review I have ever watched. Great details, easy to compare trim levels or compare with other cars. I can see a lot of effort was put to make this video.

Alex, thank you for this review. I was looking at a Prius, and came across this review which completely changed my perspective on what owning a hybrid would be like. I actually bought a Certified 2014 Accord Hybrid Touring, based on this review, and two months later I'm still loving it. It's one of the daily drivers for my commute (50 miles round trip), and the fuel saving for me is extraordinary. As you said, it's all about the value: both of the car, and this review. I really appreciate the work that you do, thank you so much.

This is THE MOST comprehensive video I have seen on this car. Great job!!

Awesome review. Love the basic comparison at the end. Makes a clear picture and saves a lot of research time. Subscribed

omg .. your review on this is so so good.. amazing content, details, layout and process, plus your execution delivery of your speeaking and dynamics with details just blow me away.. keep up your great work.. your homework , background info and quick but not too quick speaking cadence just works for reviews.. Subed !!!

Alex, you really do give the BEST reviews. I can always count on you to thoroughly reviews cars, unbiased. Thank you so much for what you do.

The best explanation about the hybrid system ever. Now I understand how it works and why is unique in this segment.

This is the first video I've seen of yours and I'm amazed with the production, your knowledge, and general approach to reviewing cars. I subbed without even finishing the video. You cover things that I wish more reviewers would cover, like the glove box and does a port work for apple car play? Absolutely amazing. AND I love that your videos are in 4k. Looks great.

thanks alex. your review guided me a lot in my car buying decision. i'd been test driving and searching for almost a month but couldn't make up my mind until i watched your video. i purchased the 2017 accord hybrid touring and i love it.

Just discovered this channel. I'm really impressed with how thorough, clear, and well-spoken you are.

I bought an accord hybrid thanks to your reviews and have been happy with it for a while now. Thanks, Alex.

Thank you very much ,Your reviews seem to be getting better and better each time I watch one

Ahhh when Honda flexes their brain muscles something great happens. Heres to hoping that the next few years, we'll see great cars from Honda again.

Such a great, complete, detailed review. Bravo!

Great review as usual alex. i am watching your channel since i bought my honda accord 2014 touring. really happy with my purchase and excited to see how techonology unfolding every year gone by. however with so many changes under the hood, we need someone like you , who can explaing things in a way we can understand and related.

Been waiting for this review for a while. Thnx a million !

Fantastic review. Thank you for taking the time to inform.

Wow!! You just got a new subscriber!!! Awesome and very informative video, exactly what I was looking for!!

As always, an excellent review Alex!!

Best review I have ever seen or heard. Very impressed.

Incredible review!! This was super informative and helpful for someone in the market for a hybrid! +1 subscriber

another great review Alex, thank you

Dude. Your reviews are amazing!

Awesome Video! Best video on hybrid! across youtube! Great! great Job! Subscribed!

Alex knows his $%*!!! Love the details. Keep it up.

You are definitely my favorite reviewer, I'm looking for your take on the 18 Accord

I have had one of these (not the touring) for about a year (February 2017) and it’s a nice car. I average about 38/41 mpg. I do casework and I drive over 100 miles a day!!! I’ve had no issues with it thus far. I’m now at the 42,000 mile mark.

Freaking awesome I knew you would get it right how the Accord's Hybrid system actually works. Definitely an achievement for Honda. Keep up the great reviews.

Alex, I love your reviews. Keep up the good work :-)

That 4 angle view while driving. Its covers everything! Great idea there.

great video Alex!

This was a really good video. Thank you!

Can't wait for your review of the revised 2018 Accord!

Alex has the best reviews on RU-vid, hands down.

Excellent in-depth review, l therefore had to subscribe for more! All this in the Touring version yet they chose not to include their Blind Spot Monitoring System!

This is the greatest video I have ever seen thanks

very very good and complete review. thank you.

Great review my brother!

Honda needs to hybridize the CRV asap.

Great detailed review. I hope I could find someone that does reviews like this for european vehicles.

I just love the way.. you express every single details... for a customer's queries your video has everything.. @Alexonautos Can you suggest me which hybrid I should go for.? It's for uber & deliveries.. I am an International student in Canada

Great review Alex. You helped me decide to at least test drive a Hah. THAT cinched it. (I'd been looking at the racier looking Accord coupe). The switching between operating modes feels much like a smooth acting automatic x-mission does when changing gears, and I really like going 625 miles on a tank of gas. Measured at the trip odometer / pump I've averaged 51.1 mpg on the hilly winding 55mph hwy 71 here in Arkansas (My daily commute to work is 42 miles each way). I'm sure I could get another round trip, since my lo-fuel light has only come on once in the 3700 miles so far, and range typically shows another 100 miles or so. Yes, I do generally stay within a couple mph of the speed limit, preferring not to be in a big hurry (Ever hit a deer going 70?) - ie, generally 55 - 60. I'm impressed also with how aggressively I can brake without wasting anything in terms of energy. Takes some pretty hard braking from speed to peg out the lower left charge meter. Btw I like leaving the center powerflow display option up. Really satisfies the geek in me.

My next car! Thanks Alex!

Great work Alex, I'm surprised you didn't point out the vintage mechanical hand brake.

This will be my first hybrid car to buy Alex.

Excellent review...thanks!

Excellent video well done

Another great video

I greatly enjoy your review. Best that I have seen so far. Factual and good comparisons and data. The only thing I can think of that you might want to consider in the future is maintenance costs and/or comparative maintenance cost. Is ti expensive to maintain? Do you have to go to the dealer? Are parts excpense? Are the tires so "hybred" that you have to buy a specific brand, size, etc? Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work Ross M. Jamison

Great video! Thank you!

Great Review Alex, very informative, I'm currently in the search of a new vehicle so your videos are def helping and educating, if u can by chance can you review the 2017 ford fusion hybrid(platinum if u can) id love to hear your professional thoughts of this vehicle

great review

By far the best review in youtube. It shows how much time its taken for you to achieve that quality but its totally worth it.. Very well explained so thank you for sharing and keep up the awesome work sir I was meaning to ask because I can't find any information in their site, but is the leather in their interior used real leather or synthetic.? I really like this Hybrid model but I was considering a car with a leatherette like option if that makes sense... /:

Great review on a great car! If I ever need a sedan, I'll buy this one. 🙂

Great review.

Alex - love your reviews, you are now more relevant than Consumer Reports. I would love you to do a comprehensive report on all Lane Keeping systems (or at least the most affordable ones like the Honda Sensing). Assuming Tesla leads the way, how does Honda’s compare? - For example I’ve heard that some systems actually steer the vehicle almost perfectly, keeping you in the middle of the lane, with almost no steering effort on your part, while others only bounce you from one side to the other. I’d really like someone (you?) to test the Honda, Malibu, and other leading current offerings. My perfect semi-autonomous system would steer for me (sensing that I have a light feel of the wheel every 10 seconds or so), at any speed, along with radar cruise that would always be on and completely control my speed including all Start/Stop with only a speed target and follow-distance setting (until I touch the brake of course). Who comes closest to that behavior (Not counting Tesla)? Who offers the most for the least cost? (Honda?). Also of interest is how these systems work. I’ve heard some apply opposite rear brake to slightly correct the path (this seems a terrible idea), who’s got the best way to control Lane Keeping?

Great review, as usual, Alex. I also like your upgraded UI style of reviews' on-screen panels - looks very professional, which perfectly fits the professional-level content and delivery. My only suggestion would be to change the pitch black background to a dark grey or such to avoid too high of a contrast between the background area and foreground text. Hope this helps. I'm curious about some characteristics of this model's battery, such as its expected reliability, longevity and potential cost of replacement. I'm also curious about your opinion on whether it is worth considering upgrading from EX-L to the Touring version of the model just to get those LED headlamps (for comfort and, more importantly, safety). Thank you in advance for your comments/answers.

great review :D now i really want this car

Damn! This guy is such a geek. His reviews are so detailed.

Another excellent review. You're the best on the internet in my opinion. I have a 2017 Camry Hybrid. I've found the biggest impediment to fuel mileage is outside temperature. Hills don't bother it too much. As long as you make the return trip on the same route it tends to even out. My Camry does best when the outdoor temperature allows a minimal use of heating and air conditioning. AC hurts the mileage but extreme cold really kills it. During the recent cold snap I only averaged 32 mpg on a tank full. In mild weather I get around 38 or so overall. I think it's a combination of use of the blower motor and the fact that the engine burns a much richer mixture of fuel when warming up. And it has to cycle on more often to keep the heater core warm. I love the hybrid transmission in the Camry. I think it works better than manual, CVT, torque converter or dual clutch. The new Camry should compare more favorably to the newer hybrids. Can't wait till the next Rav4 hybrid comes out. Keep up the good work.

Such a helpful video. I need help with my salvage 2017 Hybrid accord. I need to see the colors that make up the socket that connects to the ac compressor kindly help me out. Thank you.

Didn't realize this vehicle existed. Definitely the likely car for me to get for my next hybrid. Thought the only ones out there were Prius (slow but sips gas), Volt (ok but not a fan of US cars), and really expensive luxury hybrids that aren't as efficient. Accord Hybrid eases my sadness that Volkswagen will never release the popular-in-Europe Golf GTE Hybrid in the states.

Thank you for a great review. Is it true that this model doesn't come with a spare tire? Where and how do you store a spare tire? I very much appreciate your help

this Accord Hyrbid is my next Honda

I pick up my 17 Accord Hybrid tomorrow, and I can’t wait! This is the most in depth video on this car! All the while I made my decision on this car before watching this, but this vid just solidifies my decision even more! Plus the reviews of the Accord are amazing!

can you review the 2016 75th anniversary jeep patriot?? big fan

thanks Honda and thank you Alex :)

Great review Alex as usual .....You forgot to mention in the comparison of sonata vs Accord that Sonata has one of the largest trunk pass through, making it much more practical luggage carrier. Infact the sonata with its large pass through and navigation for limited trim has more value than accord ex-l

Update: collision detection systems are faulty and will fully slam on the brakes due to opposing traffic in the other lane. Its happened a few times now, twice in an intersection. I've almost been rear ended twice. Filed NHTSA and safety complaints; system stays off now

Hope you can review the new Optima Hybrid. Your observations and comments on the KIA as compared to the Accord Hybrid would assist greatly in my decision of which one to buy.

Just bought my 2017 hybrid yesterday great review subbed!!!

Will you please review the all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental. Thank you

Good work Alex! This hybrid talk is making me hot!

This Accord hybrid is pretty damn sexy fully loaded. Would you recommend it for a straight highway commuter like myself? I drive 150 miles daily and am looking for a car to hold on to for the long term. Keep doing your thing Alex!

Alex please post video on 2018 Honda Clarity

This was sitting on the lot for a while. Maybe because it was on a Toyota lot lol. I was looking for a hybrid and this caught my eye. Yes 80,000 on the clock, doesn't bother me. This thing is amazing!

For hyoermiling (driving slow) the 1.5 liter in the Insight is better than the 2.0 liter in the Accord..... smaller engines have less Moving mass and smaller cylinders (therefore can run with less fuel) .

I own this accord hybrid, by far the best car I've ever own.

Just wondering if this car has the same two-valve dampers used in the previous car. As I understand, these had mixed reviews.

We are considering this car and the upcoming optima hybrid. Trunk space will be one deciding factor. From the numbers Accord and Sonata hybrids have very similar trunk space but I noticed the shape can be very different and the seats does not fold down on the Accord. Not sure if you can talk about the shape of the trunk when you get a chance to review the Optima hybrid. We have wider items like golf bags that we want to put in trunk (ideally without seats folded down) so we are wondering which trunk is more accomadating for wider items. We ruled out the Malibu Hybrid because the way Chevy place their batteries make the trunk too narrow.

Does the driver's seat go back further than the 2014 model? One thing I hated about the Accord was that it wasn't tall friendly despite there being more than enough room for further seat travel.

Alex, if you're in EV mode and you go above 45mph, does the engine come on? #2. If you're in EV mode and you run out of battery, does the clutch engage to make it a parallel hybrid or does it just keep charging the battery while keeping you in parallel hybrid?

how does the heat work in cold weather... does the engine start immediately?

Alex, now that you've had a chance to review some other hybrid models in the class--especially the 2017 Kia Optima EX Hybrid--how do you feel about the Accord Hybrid now compared to that and other hybrids? I like that it's bigger than the Camry Hybrid and almost as big as the Avalon but gets significantly better mileage. (BTW, tonight I had a chance to sit in a Certified 2014 Accord Touring Hybrid and was very impressed, but I'm starting to think about holding off buying until next spring when more 2017 Honda Certified models pop up on various car websites.)

I'm stuck between this and the prius. I currently own two prius 06 and 07 and love them never thought I would own a prius but I really do love it. It seems the prius has more features I may be wrong the prius also has a HUD. How are the safety features on the accord like the adaptive cruise control lane depature etc? Both of these cars can get over 600 to a tank. I don't like that the prius prime you lose seating in the rear but also has a lot more storage than the accord. Sorry to go for so long I'm really trying to decide between these two for a new car.

What does it cost to replace the batteries and how long can they be expected to last?

How and how well do you defrost the windshield on cold morning?

Nice looking car. Great power and economy balance. But for me cargo space, no spare, and no fold down rear seats are all killers.

I wonder how many mpgs the fit would get with a similar hybrid setup? The accord may have similar fuel consumption to a prius, but not if you have to make multiple trips! Of course, the accord hybrid is the obvious answer to people who want top of the line efficiency and reliability but don't wanna sacrifice the driving experience. The biggest benefit of the accord hybrid that NOBODY mentions is its 15.8 gallon tank, compared to the 11.3 of the toyota prius. assuming sticker combined mpg of 52 and 48, that's a 758 mile range compared to the prius' 587 miles! That doesn't sound like a big deal until you realize you would want to refuel long before you run empty, which is typically around 2 gallons reserve, which brings the effective range of prius down to 483 miles and accord hybrid down to 662 miles. This is a luxury, time saving feature that somehow nobody cares to talk about, and one of the biggest annoyances I have with my prius is that I have to fill up every 400 miles. WIth the accord hybrid I would be able to cut fill ups by 1/3rd - to every 600 miles - with full confidence that I won't run out of gas, and if you have a lead foot then the larger tank becomes even more important: imagine driving like crazy but still getting 500 miles per tank, only in an accord hybrid.

I test drove this car and nearly pulled the trigger. For me the big pros (besides the obvious fuel economy) were the impressive power from the hybrid engine, and the trunk space, which you barely mentioned. I'm a golfer and I had given up on the thought of getting a hybrid because even if I could fit clubs in other hybrids (barely), I couldn't fit clubs and my push cart and groceries, but with the Accord you can (thanks in part to the large storage area where the spare tire would normally go). in the end, I chose the 2016 Kia Optima SXL for the many safety and convenience features (brake hold, surround view camera, ventilated seats, and an epic stereo system among others) and because the Accord is surprisingly expensive to lease. Honda's legendary reliability does not translate to great residual value, apparently. even though the Accord Hybrid touring stickers for much less than the SXL, the monthly payment on a lease is much more expensive (especially since the Optima has great factory to dealer incentives right now while the Accord, being new and popular, does not). Your videos were an enormous help to me in making my decision, and I will definitely be donating to your GoPro fund so that you can keep helping consumers make informed decisions. I know time is an issue for your videos, but I would love it if you made mention of the general leasing information (money factor, residuals, lease terms) for the cars you review.

So basically the same tech as found in diesel-electric railway locomotives, except that they add in a clutch between the wheels and the engine so part of the time it can have direct access to engine torque, plus a large battery added in as well. Hey, I wonder if GE is now going to think about adding those same features to their locomotives too ?

The Sonata Plug In if you can score a deal on it is your best bet.

The Accord may be reaching up to the lofty levels of Prius MPG but they are cars in different classes. I would only consider the Accord Hybrid to be a Prius killer if the prices were much closer than they are. The Accord starts at a price near the top end of the Prius. I certainly wish the Accord was priced so I could afford it. On the other hand it doesn't have a spare tire so it's off my list anyway. I don't agree with reviews that say the trunk space is less due to the battery. The Prius has a traction battery but over 20 Cu Ft of cargo space. So for my money the only thing interesting about the Accord is the larger interior room and comfort. But it falls short in several other ways (price, cargo space, spare tire). Alex your reviews are top notch. Thank you.

What does it need a battery up front for? Can't it just use the big battery in the trunk?

Great details comparison between all the cars in this class. Interior video during the test drive was too shaky...

When it was tested was the eco button on?

Hi Alex, you mentioned this is not your favorite care of 2017 model year. Which car is your favorite? What would you buy personally? Honda Accord Hybrid or something with better handling and ride like Audi A4 or A3? Thanks!