On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 20:06:11 +0000 (UTC), dold@92.usenet.us.com wrote:

>Art <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote:
>> http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/06/05/...rid/index.html
>
>Good riddance. An overly complex V-6 with 3 cylinder technology that
>didn't work, and IMA as a power boost, instead of an economy improvement.
>
>As if an Accord needs 250 horsepower. My 1996 Mustang GT didn't have that
>much horsepower.
>
>Honda Accord Hybrid: 1.4% of Accord sales.
>Toyota Camry Hybrid: 14% of Camry sales.
>
>Maybe Honda can put the leftover hybrid parts into a Fit or a CR-V, where
>it might be appreciated.

I think it was an ill-conceived idea. The Accord appeals to practical
need and excellent fuel economy could have been a real selling point.
The hybrid biased toward performance could have a place but it is in a
car like a Civic Si which is more of a performance package rather than
a family car with high horsepower.

I hope Honda isn't soured on either concept (accord hybrid or
performance hybrid) and will recognize that they just got the formula
wrong this time.