Aug 10, 2015 — For nearly four decades, the Accord has set the benchmark for
vehicles in the midsize sedan class, historically the most popular class of vehicle with American car buyers.
-- A solid body structure as stiff as any
in the global
midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic
vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best -
in -
class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting
in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.
EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 (city / highway / combined) put the Accord Hybrid at the top of the
class under a more stringent EPA ratings system for 2017 model year
vehicles, making it the most powerful and fuel efficient
midsize hybrid
sedan in America.