2016 Honda Accord Hybrid review, test drive

Should you buy one ?

The Accord Hybrid is a technical knockout from Honda. Capable of delivering an astounding 23.1kpl under the Indian Driving Cycle, a figure a that would embarrass Maruti Alto, it can seat five passengers in luxury and comfort and deliver enough performance to whisk you to your destination briskly and without drama.

It is also very well equipped. It gets features like remote control engine start, Honda's camera-based LaneWatch for blind spot management, Active Noise Cancellation in the cabin and Apple Car play and Android Auto, among others. It's attractive to look at, comes with a nameplate recognized by many and because it is so efficient, it comes with plenty of green credentials too. The Accord Hybrid, however, is an import and that will mean it is expensive. Very expensive. Honda has priced the Accord Hybrid at Rs 37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), and that means it is considerably more expensive than its most natural rival the Camry hybrid at 30.9 lakhs. Good as it is, the Accord Hybrid is priced out of the ball park and will only appeal to die-hard Accord fans who are willing to let their heart rule their head. And, there are a few of them – the first batch of 30 Accords is already sold out.