# Test Drive Results 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Electric Car

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/01/test-drive-results-2017-honda-accord-hybrid-electric-car/
- Published: 2018-01-19T01:52:31-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

While the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Electric Car is a bit more efficient 
than earlier models, it begs that question why they didn’t continue with the Honda
Accord plugin hybrid? Anyway, as I reported on Answers.com about the 2014 Accord
hybrid (meaning not that much changed) uses the same Eco Assist button to help drivers
improve fuel efficiency.

So let’s repeat:
 Pressing the green ECON button can enhance the efficiency of vehicle
systems such as: – throttle control – Continual Variable Transmission (CVT) operation–
idle-stop duration – air conditioning and – cruise-control

##### Yet, Honda still only uses their Earth Dreams Technology two-motor hybrid system. This has helped the 2017 Accord Hybrid to an EPA-rating of 53-55 mpg city. So while over 50 mpg was achievable the overall average was Still only about 45 mpg, In addition, the vehicle price tested was $36,790.00.

![Side view Honda Accord Touring Hybrid](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/01/C9DE4B0B-EAAC-409C-AEB4-92EB0E99074C.jpeg?resize=590%2C227&
quality=52&ssl=1)

Of course, The [Green Living](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/11/honda-civic-hybrid-test-drive-review-2026/)
Guy loves the instrumentation this hybrid.

**Instrumentation**
 The [Honda Accord Hybrid](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/03/6-smart-steps-to-an-eco-friendly-business/)
Touring Model has analog instrumentation with advanced and technical appearances.
As shown above, the speedometer is the largest feature in the instrument cluster.
The Multi-Information Display (MID) positioned in the center of the speedometer 
and provides a range of information and trip computer functions. The high-contrast
white-on-black display can give a range of information for the driver, including
exterior temperature, trip information and much more.

⌊Economy Burton Honda Accord Touring Hybrid⌉⌊Economy Burton Honda Accord Touring
Hybrid⌉Honda also allowed for *Honda Sensing* which has collision mitigation braking
system, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping help system, forward collision warning,
lane departure warning and road departure mitigation.

#### This makes it way easier to calculate:

Average fuel economy
 Digital trip meters Instant fuel economy Miles to empty and
Energy flow indicator

The “Illuminated Eco Assist” arcs on each side of the speedometer show when the 
vehicle operated efficiently. The speedometer flanked by an analog tachometer, coolant
temperature and fuel level gauge.
 Other Cool Green Features ECON Mode Every Accord
Hybrid has the infamous green ECON button to the left of the steering wheel. When
ECON mode goes live, expect enhanced fuel efficiency. The “drive-by-wire throttle
system” gives you more gradual response to save extra energy. Then to further save
on MPG, expect climate control’s fan speeds lowered and other climate control system
characteristics altered based on the conditions.

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**WEV Button**
 My favorite button on this [Honda Accord Hybrid Electric car](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/08/honda-cr-v-hybrid-sport-test-drive-insights-2025/).
Why? First off it’s more impressive than earlier models. This EV button is Immediately
behind the shifter and lets the driver go all-electric. In addition, when the battery
charge is sufficiently depleted, EV Mode goes to gasoline.  This starts and restarts
and recharges the battery in Hybrid Drive Mode.

**Needs More MPG**
 Now I hate being a bother but this is the same MPG since the
last time I tested. The difference is more technology added for a smarter car. That’s
cool but smart can also include another 1 inch row of batteries to the pack for 
more MPG. Just saying I’d love to see it go further without compromising on the 
car. Another 1 inch row of lithium-ion batteries should do the trick. If I’m wrong
then make it so Honda remains a great MPG car. You know : Be an MPG Leader.