The Honda Accord Hybrid is an even more efficient version of the beloved gas-powered sedan. It’s also one of the most affordable 2022 hybrids, starting at $27,720.

When an ICE car is converted into a hybrid or EV, there’s always the concern that it will lose some performance potential. Consumer Reports confirms that this isn’t the case: here’s everything that test drivers loved the most about the 2022 model.

1. Excellent fuel economy on the 2022 Honda Accord

2022 honda accord hybrid: 6 things consumer reports likes about the midsize sedan

Honda logo | Getty Images

According to Honda, the Accord Hybrid can earn up to 48 mpg in the city and 47 mpg on the highway if you’re driving the base or EX-L trim. The Touring and Sport trims earn 44 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway.

Every trim comes standard with a four-cylinder engine combined with two electric motors, generating 212 hp. It comes paired with a CVT, which Consumer Reports says will operate quietly unless the engine is revved too hard.

Test drivers said this sedan has responsive handling and its suspension keeps most hard bumps from compromising interior comfort. The Accord Hybrid also reaches high speeds quickly after tapping into its electric power as you accelerate from a dead stop.

2. An elegant and quiet cabin

CR appreciated the Honda Accord Hybrid’s upscale interior, which has many soft-touch components and intricate detailing on the upholstery and controls. The driver has an excellent road view thanks to the slim roof pillars, and the driver’s seat is roomy.

CR says that the seats offer only marginal levels of support. The Honda Accord Hybrid also sits low to the ground, sometimes making seat access difficult. Still, the second row is big enough to accommodate three adult passengers of average height.

The Honda Accord Hybrid’s interior remains quiet on the highway, partially because of the noise-canceling devices on the vehicle’s speakers. Exterior noises are pleasantly muted, and any engine noises are unobtrusive.

3. Spacious trunk area in the 2022 Honda Accord

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid First Drive | Still at the mountaintop: https://t.co/da5zbG5k2Z pic.twitter.com/dVYSrUYApO

— Autoblog (@therealautoblog) November 10, 2020

Consumer Reports was pleased to find that the Honda Accord doesn’t lose any cargo space with a hybrid battery added. The trunk is almost 17 cubic feet deep, and you can fold one of the second-row seats down if needed.

CR had no problem fitting four suitcases and one bulky duffel bag inside the Honda Accord Hybrid’s trunk. Test drivers also appreciated the hatch’s wide opening and its locking mechanism.

4. The Honda Sensing safety suite

This upgraded bundle of safety features comes standard on every Accord Hybrid trim. It includes collision-mitigation braking, a few lane-keeping assistance functions, forward-collision warning, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control with the low-speed following. The EX-L model adds a few extra features: blind-spot monitors, parking sensors, and windshield wipers with automatic rain detection.

The Honda Accord Hybrid even received a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS. Consumer Reports was also impressed with the number of standard infotainment features in this sedan. The interface has some more complicated quirks, but it’s easy for users to access the most basic functions.

5. Bright headlights on the 2022 Honda Accord

Consumer Reports was pleased with the Honda Accord Hybrid’s automatic high-beam headlights, which come with halogen bulbs. The standard low beams with LED bulbs illuminated the Accord Hybrid’s road test even better.

6. Good braking performance

CR says the Honda Accord Hybrid’s brake pedal is just as easy to use as the regular Accord’s. It posted reasonable stopping distances on dry and wet pavement, 135 ft and 142 ft, respectively.

The Accord Hybrid benefits from regenerative braking, which provides more efficiency and creates less stress for your rotors and brake pads. The Honda Accord Hybrid is also skilled at making quick avoidance maneuvers and keeps body roll contained.

Keyword: 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid: 6 Things Consumer Reports Likes About the Midsize Sedan

CAR'S NEWS RELATED

Honda announces Marini on two-year MotoGP deal

The Honda MotoGP outfit has finally announced that Luca Marini will join the marque on a two-year deal covering the 2024 and ’25 campaigns. The Italian’s impending switch to the Japanese manufacturer for his fourth season in the premier class has been an open secret for the past couple ...

View more: Honda announces Marini on two-year MotoGP deal

Valencia MotoGP: Luca Marini signs... Will Valentino Rossi finally get his 500cc Honda?

With younger brother Luca Marini now confirmed as joining HRC in place of Marc Marquez next season, perhaps a #46 NSR500 will finally be heading to Tavullia in the near future. Valentino Rossi dominated the 2002 and 2003 seasons as a Repsol Honda rider, before leaving under something of a ...

View more: Valencia MotoGP: Luca Marini signs... Will Valentino Rossi finally get his 500cc Honda?

Official: Luca Marini replaces Marc Marquez at Repsol Honda for MotoGP 2024

Repsol Honda has finally announced the signing of Luca Marini as Marc Marquez’s replacement for the 2024 MotoGP season. Marini, younger brother of former Repsol Honda world champion Valentino Rossi, joins the factory HRC team after spending three seasons in MotoGP at his brother’s VR46 Ducati squad. The Italian, ...

View more: Official: Luca Marini replaces Marc Marquez at Repsol Honda for MotoGP 2024

Owner's thoughts on his Elevate CVT's comfort, fuel efficiency & more

My family is also happy with the back seat comfort after bouncing in the Mahindra TUV300 for the last 6 years. BHPian dieselburner recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Got delivery of my ZX CVT lunar silver a week back. Initially, I got the Blue colour booked but the ...

View more: Owner's thoughts on his Elevate CVT's comfort, fuel efficiency & more

Before The Honda Prelude Returns, Here's A Classic Review Of The Fourth Gen

The Honda Prelude Concept has reignited interest in the historic nameplate. Let's see how the fourth-gen model stacks up against competitors in the early 1990s.

View more: Before The Honda Prelude Returns, Here's A Classic Review Of The Fourth Gen

Valencia MotoGP: Marc Marquez ‘is leaving his love, he gave a lot to Honda’

Giacomo Agostini says Marc Marquez leaving Honda ahead of the 2024 MotoGP season is like ‘leaving his love’. Marquez is in his last race weekend as a Repsol Honda rider, ahead of switching to Gresini Ducati in the hope of becoming a MotoGP title contender in 2024. The eight-time ...

View more: Valencia MotoGP: Marc Marquez ‘is leaving his love, he gave a lot to Honda’

Review: Test riding Honda’s Motocompacto electric scooter, aka the battery-powered suitcase

I recently got the chance to test ride Honda’s new Motocompacto, a battery-powered suitcase with wheels that comes complete with an underwhelming 15 mph top speed and an adorable bell, which I must say has to be my favorite feature by far. Overall, the Motocompacto’s strongest aspect is its ...

View more: Review: Test riding Honda’s Motocompacto electric scooter, aka the battery-powered suitcase

WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona calls new Honda ‘a big surprise, everything changed a lot’

Iker Lecuona is already waxing lyrical about the new Honda WorldSBK machine after just one test in Jerez. Lecuona, who just finished a very busy end to the season after continuing to replace Alex Rins in MotoGP, flew straight from Qatar to Jerez in order to test the 2024 ...

View more: WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona calls new Honda ‘a big surprise, everything changed a lot’

Davide Brivio tipped to replace Alberto Puig as Repsol Honda team boss

2024 Honda CR-V incoming - Honda's next-generation 'benchmark' SUV open for booking

Valencia MotoGP: Luca Marini: Repsol Honda? “News will come soon”

Marc Marquez unveils special Honda tribute helmet for Valencia MotoGP

834-HP Honda Civic Wagon Vs. Stock Audi RS5 Drag Proves Power Isn't Everything

UAW win helps nonunion workers too as VW, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda hike pay

Watch The Coolest Custom Ferrari On the Planet Grenade Its Honda Engine On Track

Valencia MotoGP: Alex Rins returns for LCR Honda farewell

‘Honda finalising Luca Marini contract clauses’ | “A bold move, see how it goes…”

Toprak Razgatlioglu drops unexpected Repsol Honda hint, ‘can talk MotoGP contract after 2025’

Honda Set to Introduce New ‘Sensing 360+’ Driver Assistance System Globally

Honda and Nissan slash rates to keep pace with BYD, EVs in overseas markets

OTHER CAR NEWS

; Top List in the World https://www.pinterest.com/newstopcar/pins/
Top Best Sushi Restaurants in SeoulTop Best Caribbean HoneymoonsTop Most Beautiful Islands in PeruTop Best Outdoor Grill BrandsTop Best Global Seafood RestaurantsTop Foods to Boost Your Immune SystemTop Best Foods to Fight HemorrhoidsTop Foods That Pack More Potassium Than a BananaTop Best Healthy Foods to Gain Weight FastTop Best Cosmetic Brands in the U.STop Best Destinations for Food Lovers in EuropeTop Best Foods High in Vitamin ATop Best Foods to Lower Your Blood SugarTop Best Things to Do in LouisianaTop Best Cities to Visit in New YorkTop Best Makeup Addresses In PennsylvaniaTop Reasons to Visit NorwayTop Most Beautiful Islands In The WorldTop Best Law Universities in the WorldTop Richest Sportsmen In The WorldTop Biggest Aquariums In The WorldTop Best Peruvian Restaurants In MiamiTop Best Road Trips From MiamiTop Best Places to Visit in MarylandTop Best Places to Visit in North CarolinaTop Best Electric Cars For KidsTop Best Swedish Brands in The USTop Best Skincare Brands in AmericaTop Best American Lipstick BrandsTop Michelin-starred Restaurants in MiamiTop Best Secluded Getaways From MiamiTop Best Things To Do On A Rainy Day In MiamiTop Most Instagrammable Places In MiamiTop Interesting Facts about FlorenceTop Facts About The First Roman Emperor - AugustusTop Best Japanese FoodsTop Most Beautiful Historical Sites in IsraelTop Best Places To Visit In Holy SeeTop Best Hawaiian IslandsTop Reasons to Visit PortugalTop Best Hotels In L.A. With Free Wi-FiTop Best Scenic Drives in MiamiTop Best Vegan Restaurants in BerlinTop Most Interesting Attractions In WalesTop Health Benefits of a Vegan DietTop Best Thai Restaurant in Las VegasTop Most Beautiful Forests in SwitzerlandTop Best Global Universities in GermanyTop Most Beautiful Lakes in GuyanaTop Best Things To Do in IdahoTop Things to Know Before Traveling to North MacedoniaTop Best German Sunglasses BrandsTop Highest Mountains In FranceTop Biggest Hydroelectric Plants in AmericaTop Best Spa Hotels in NYCTop The World's Scariest BridgeTop Largest Hotels In AmericaTop Most Famous Festivals in JordanTop Best European Restaurants in MunichTop Best Japanese Hiking Boot BrandsTop Best Universities in PolandTop Best Tips for Surfing the Web Safely and AnonymouslyTop Most Valuable Football Clubs in EuropeTop Highest Mountains In ColombiaTop Real-Life Characters of Texas RisingTop Best Beaches in GuatelamaTop Things About DR Congo You Should KnowTop Best Korean Reality & Variety ShowsTop Best RockstarsTop Most Beautiful Waterfalls in GermanyTop Best Fountain Pen Ink BrandsTop Best European Restaurants in ChicagoTop Best Fighter Jets in the WorldTop Best Three-Wheel MotorcyclesTop Most Beautiful Lakes in ManitobaTop Best Dive Sites in VenezuelaTop Best Websites For Art StudentsTop Best Japanese Instant Noodle BrandsTop Best Comedy Manhwa (Webtoons)Top Best Japanese Sunglasses BrandsTop Most Expensive Air Jordan SneakersTop Health Benefits of CucumberTop Famous Universities in SwedenTop Most Popular Films Starring Jo Jung-sukTop Interesting Facts about CougarsTop Best Hospitals for Hip Replacement in the USATop Most Expensive DefendersTop Health Benefits of GooseberriesTop Health Benefits of ParsnipsTop Best Foods and Drinks in LondonTop Health Benefits of Rosehip TeaTop Best Air Fryers for Low-fat CookingTop Most Asked Teacher Interview Questions with AnswersTop Best Shopping Malls in ZurichTop The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In L.A.Top Best Mexican Restaurants in Miami for Carb-loading rightTop Best Energy Companies in GermanyTop Best Garage HeatersTop Largest Banks in IrelandTop Leading Provider - Audit and Assurance In The USTop Best Jewelry Brands in IndiaTop Prettiest Streets in the UKTop Best Lakes to Visit in TunisiaTop Highest Mountains in Israel