2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

Name: 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Review
Brand: Honda

Price Range: $18,540 - $29,590

Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan Exterior Shown

The 2020 Accord Hybrid is nearly everything you like about the regular Accord, just with great gas mileage. The braking performance is less impressive, and there's some unpleasant powertrain noise during hard acceleration and normal operation. But otherwise this is a very appealing hybrid midsize sedan.

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What's new

New audible exterior alert chimes when vehicle is in EV mode
Part of the 10th Accord generation introduced for 2018

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$82/mo

$162/mo

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Honda Accord Hybrid Owner Reviews

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Stunning in Elegance and Efficiency

todd wagner, 03/30/2020

2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

After owning the 2020 hybrid Touring for 1,000 miles it is much better than I expected even after the test drive. It is eerily quiet in battery mode and if you work the system it can get amazingly good mpg. The response and dynamics are amazing compliant and smooth, the best of Honda. The only noise you hear are the muted road noise, which is only noticeable at high speeds or on rough …

Too many issues

Honda_Anxiety, 05/06/2022

2020 Honda Accord Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

I was excited when I received the car new 2 1/2 years ago, but that has come to an end with the endless recalls and other issues. Now I have anxiety every time I turn on the car what is wrong this time and do I have to pay for repairs. The recalls included new DC/DC module, new tank, software updates for safety functions like brakes, warranty extension for a pending issue with the A/C …

How to Gauge Your MPG in an Accord Hybrid

Tom Hockman, 11/20/2020

2020 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

The Accord Hybrid is one of the best cars you can buy, in my opinion. In fact I love the car so much I've bought three of them over the past few years and still own two currently, one 2018 EX and a 2020 EX-L. The car is well appointed at the EX-L level with a high-end stereo, leather, memory seats, Homelink system. From my point of view, the Touring doesn't offer anything compelling over … the EX-L that makes it worth $3000 more. Mileage The biggest controversy with Accord Hybrids is disputed mileage results for different drivers. The 2017 I owned for three years would average 53 in the summer and 45 mpg in the winter months. The 2017 was of slightly smaller dimensions that probably explains the better average mileage. The 2018 gets worse mileage at around 41-44 mpg while the 2020 is averaging 47 for the first 1000 miles. I am basing these on econ mode and results from the same driver (me). Different drivers tend to have very different driving habits and can affect mpg results widely. The fact that a 2018 and 2020 Accord Hybrid tend to have a swing of 5 mpg with the same driver is odd. They both have the same mechanics under the hood. No one in the online forums has been able to explain different mpg results from the stated 47 EPA average other than pointing to different drivers' habits that can affect mpg. Another major factor in mileage results is start/stop versus cruising mpg. If your drives tend to be short trips of 1-10 miles in a mostly urban environment with traffic stops you likely won't top 40 mpg. If you have 5-20 mile trips over roads with non-stop cruising between 35-60 mph with few stops, your mileage will top 45 or possibly 50 mpg. This car gets the best mpg at around 50 mph with few stops in temperate weather of 50-70 degrees. On the freeway, when you go between 60-80 your mileage will be 40-45 mpg tops due to the gas engine running continuously to generate enough power to keep at speed. During the winter, cold weather directly impacts mpg and the hybrid will get no better than 45 mpg and possibly less than 40 mpg. Hybrid engine noise Another common complaint is the engine grind when you accelerate from a stop to get up to speed quickly. While the grind is unpleasant, if you don't floor the engine it's not that noticeable. This car's drivetrain is very peppy and you likely will never need to floor it to reach desired speed in about 10 seconds. Technically the hybrid has 212 hp, but rarely are the conditions right for that much hp and torque to be available. I won't take time to explain it here, but many car reviews online can explain why the hybrid's 212 hp isn't like a gas engine only horsepower. You should go for the 2.0 liter engine on the Sport or Touring models if you need most power. Drive The drive of the Accord is fantastic. It feels very sporty and is a true "driver's car". I enjoy driving it every time I go out, even for short trips. The car hugs the road and feels very responsive for acceleration, turns, and braking. The brakes, however, are far from best in class. The brakes do regenerate the lithium battery during stops. The back seat is very roomy for a sedan. There is no USB connectivity in the 2020 model, so go for the 2021 if you have passengers in the back who need power charging for phones. Trunk The trunk is very spacious and there is no lost space due to the hybrid battery. the only sacrifice of the hybrid model is loss of a spare tire to reduce weight. Only a fix a flat kit is offered. Value While gas is under $3 a gallon you won't save a ton of money unless you drive 15,000 miles a year or more. I would still recommend it for the gas savings and longer driving range between fill-ups (500 miles on average). The EX-L is around 30-31K and seems like a great value for all the features and accessories included. If you don't need leather, a self-dimming mirror and Homelink features, the EX has all the essential features you're likely to want, like Apple Play/Android Auto and heated seats. Overall, this car is great and there are some very nice refresh features for 2021. The 2020, though, is still great without the cosmetic and feature updates. Highly recommended. Update: Traded in 2020 Accord in March 20243 for a 2023 Accord. Somewhat regretful at selling this car but I wanted to try the newest design. Love the 2023 design and have review of it on this site.

Major upgrades from Honda

Chris, 05/31/2020

2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

I gave up a 2013 Honda Accord EX-L Nav for this edition and have not been let down. I love the upgrades and improvements Honda has made over the last few years. From the Honda Sensing to safety features added I have really enjoyed the time driving and look forward to the miles on the road. Very smooth and comfortable ride. Would definitely recommend to anyone searching for a new car. I …

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2020 Accord Hybrid Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,470
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	48 MPG
Cost to Drive	$82/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Accord Hybrid models:

Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains a preset following distance on the freeway by monitoring the speed of the vehicle in front of you and keeping pace.
Lane Departure Mitigation: Warns the driver of lane departures when a turn signal isn't used. Can automatically steer to maintain lane position.
Collision Mitigation Braking System: Monitors forward traffic, alerting driver of obstacles or stopped cars ahead. Can automatically apply the brakes in emergencies.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.3%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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