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Hybrid Cars

2006-06-23T15:38:49Z

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Wikicars is your one-stop resource for hybrid cars and other gasoline alternative vehicles. In this section, you’ll find in-depth information on each high mileage vehicle, as well as general articles on the topic. Whether you are a shopper, an enthusiast, or a newcomer to the technology, feel to edit or add to the section.

* Use the following starter templates to build your pages:[[Model Template]], [[Review Template]]

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|'''Available Now:'''||align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ Real MPG]
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| valign="top"|[[Honda Insight]]
|valign="top" align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-insightcvt.html 55]
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||[[Toyota Prius ]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-priushsd.html 48]
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||[[Honda Civic Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-civicii.html 47]
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||[[Toyota Camry Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-camryhybrid.html 38]
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||[[Honda Accord Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-accord.html 29]
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||[[Lexus GS 450h]]
|align=center|N/A
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<div style="float:right;margin-left:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em">
[[Image:Example.jpg|none|175px|Toyota Camry Hybrid]]
<small>Toyota Camry Hybrid</small>
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||[[Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid]]
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|'''Available Now:'''||align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ Real MPG]
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|valign="top"|[[Ford Escape Hybrid]]
|valign="top" align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ford-escape2wd.html 32]
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||[[Mercury Mariner Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/mercury-mariner.html 29]
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||[[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-highlander2wd.html 26]
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||[[Lexus RX 400h]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/lexus-rx.html 25]
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||[[Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid |Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid ]]
|align=center|N/A
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||[[Saturn VUE Green Line]]
|align=center|N/A
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<div style="float:right;margin-left:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em">
[[Image:Lexus_rxh.jpg|none|175px|Lexus RXH]]
<small>Lexus RX 400h</small>
</div>
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||'''In the Works:'''
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||[[Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid]]
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||[[GMC Yukon Hybrid]]
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<div style="float:right;margin-right:5em;margin-top:0.5em">
[[Image:Gas_Prices_Short_Term.png|none|300px|Gas Prices]]<br />
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'''[[High Mileage Topics]]'''
*[[Tips for Buying a Hybrid Car]]
*[[Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car]]
* [[Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid Car (yet)]]
* [[MPG estimates controversies]]
* [[Considering Alternatives to Hybrids]]
*[[Alternative Fuels]]
** [[Flexible Fuel Vehicles]]
** [[Natural Gas Vehicles]]
* [[Plug-In Hybrids]]
* [[Diesel]]
* [[Electric Vehicles]]

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<div style="float:right;margin-right:5em;margin-top:0.5em">
[[Image:ToyotaHybridEnergyGraph.gif|Toyota Hybrid Technology]]<br />
<small>Hybrid Energy Usage Graph</small><br />
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'''Types of Hybrids'''
* [[Full Hybrid]]
* [[Mild Hybrid]]
** [[Stop-Start Hybrid]]
** [[Flywheel Alternator Starter]]
** [[Belt Alternator Starter (BAS)]]
** [[Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)]]
* [[Plug-in Hybrids]]
* [[Diesel-Electric Hybrid]]

'''Hybrid Terms & Technologies'''
* [[Battery Technology]]
* [[Continuously Variable Transmission]]
* [[Generator]]
* [[Global Hybrid Cooperation]]
* [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]]
* [[Regenerative Braking]]
* [[Low Rolling Resistance Tires]]
* [[Hybrid Crash Safety]]

<h2 style="margin:0;background:#bae8bc;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:120%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #779979;text-align:left;color:#000;padding-left:0.4em;padding-top: 0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">Hybrids In The News</h2>

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{{newsitem|Hybrids roll into mainstream|15 June 2006|Last month in Toronto, Toyota unveiled its 2007 Camry Hybrid sedan to Canadian media. On the face of it, there’s nothing particularly newsworthy about that. After all, Camry is one of the best-selling models in North America}}

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{{newsitem|Workers Who Drive Clean Get Extra Green|8 June 2006|LOS ANGELES — In an effort to be more ecological, Bank of America announced Wednesday that it will offer $3,000 rebates to employees who buy hybrid vehicles.}}
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Hybrid Cars

2006-06-23T15:38:22Z

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Wikicars is your one-stop resource for [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid cars]] and other gasoline alternative vehicles. In this section, you’ll find in-depth information on each high mileage vehicle, as well as general articles on the topic. Whether you are a shopper, an enthusiast, or a newcomer to the technology, feel to edit or add to the section.

* Use the following starter templates to build your pages:[[Model Template]], [[Review Template]]

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|'''Available Now:'''||align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ Real MPG]
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| valign="top"|[[Honda Insight]]
|valign="top" align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-insightcvt.html 55]
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||[[Toyota Prius ]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-priushsd.html 48]
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||[[Honda Civic Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-civicii.html 47]
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||[[Toyota Camry Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-camryhybrid.html 38]
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||[[Honda Accord Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-accord.html 29]
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||[[Lexus GS 450h]]
|align=center|N/A
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<div style="float:right;margin-left:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em">
[[Image:Example.jpg|none|175px|Toyota Camry Hybrid]]
<small>Toyota Camry Hybrid</small>
</div>
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||'''In the Works:'''
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||[[Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid]]
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||[[Honda Fit Hybrid]]
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||[[Hyundai Hybrid]]
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||[[Lexus LS 600h]]
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||[[Nissan Altima Hybrid]]
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||[[Saturn Aura Green Line]]
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{|width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="vertical-align:top;"
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|'''Available Now:'''||align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ Real MPG]
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|valign="top"|[[Ford Escape Hybrid]]
|valign="top" align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ford-escape2wd.html 32]
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||[[Mercury Mariner Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/mercury-mariner.html 29]
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||[[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-highlander2wd.html 26]
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||[[Lexus RX 400h]]
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/lexus-rx.html 25]
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||[[Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid |Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid ]]
|align=center|N/A
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||[[Saturn VUE Green Line]]
|align=center|N/A
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<div style="float:right;margin-left:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em">
[[Image:Lexus_rxh.jpg|none|175px|Lexus RXH]]
<small>Lexus RX 400h</small>
</div>
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||'''In the Works:'''
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||[[Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid]]
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||[[Dodge Durango Hybrid]]
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||[[Ford Edge Hybrid]]
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||[[GMC Yukon Hybrid]]
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||[[Porsche Cayenne Hybrid]]
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||[[Toyota Sienna Hybrid]]
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<div style="float:right;margin-right:5em;margin-top:0.5em">
[[Image:Gas_Prices_Short_Term.png|none|300px|Gas Prices]]<br />
</div>
'''[[High Mileage Topics]]'''
*[[Tips for Buying a Hybrid Car]]
*[[Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car]]
* [[Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid Car (yet)]]
* [[MPG estimates controversies]]
* [[Considering Alternatives to Hybrids]]
*[[Alternative Fuels]]
** [[Flexible Fuel Vehicles]]
** [[Natural Gas Vehicles]]
* [[Plug-In Hybrids]]
* [[Diesel]]
* [[Electric Vehicles]]

<h2 style="margin:0;background:#bae8bc;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:120%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #779979;text-align:left;color:#000;padding-left:0.4em;padding-top: 0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">Hybrid Types & Technologies</h2>
<div style="float:right;margin-right:5em;margin-top:0.5em">
[[Image:ToyotaHybridEnergyGraph.gif|Toyota Hybrid Technology]]<br />
<small>Hybrid Energy Usage Graph</small><br />
</div>
'''Types of Hybrids'''
* [[Full Hybrid]]
* [[Mild Hybrid]]
** [[Stop-Start Hybrid]]
** [[Flywheel Alternator Starter]]
** [[Belt Alternator Starter (BAS)]]
** [[Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)]]
* [[Plug-in Hybrids]]
* [[Diesel-Electric Hybrid]]

'''Hybrid Terms & Technologies'''
* [[Battery Technology]]
* [[Continuously Variable Transmission]]
* [[Generator]]
* [[Global Hybrid Cooperation]]
* [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]]
* [[Regenerative Braking]]
* [[Low Rolling Resistance Tires]]
* [[Hybrid Crash Safety]]

<h2 style="margin:0;background:#bae8bc;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:120%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #779979;text-align:left;color:#000;padding-left:0.4em;padding-top: 0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">Hybrids In The News</h2>

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{{newsitem|Hybrids roll into mainstream|15 June 2006|Last month in Toronto, Toyota unveiled its 2007 Camry Hybrid sedan to Canadian media. On the face of it, there’s nothing particularly newsworthy about that. After all, Camry is one of the best-selling models in North America}}

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{{newsitem|Workers Who Drive Clean Get Extra Green|8 June 2006|LOS ANGELES — In an effort to be more ecological, Bank of America announced Wednesday that it will offer $3,000 rebates to employees who buy hybrid vehicles.}}
|}

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[[Image:Example.jpg|none|175px|2007 [[Toyota]] [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]]]
'''New Arrival:''' [[Toyota Camry Hybrid]]<br>
'''Top Seller:''' [[Toyota Prius]]
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Driven by rising gas prices and growing social awareness, [[Hybrid Cars | '''hybrid cars''']] are becoming attractive options for many buyers.
* [[Hybrid Cars|See All Hybrid Models]]
* [[Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car]]
* [[Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid Car (yet)]]
* [[Tips for Buying a Hybrid Car]]

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[[Image:Gasoline tanker.jpg|none|120px]]</div>

Don't want to wait for the latest hybrid model? Here are the Top 12 [[High Mileage Vehicles|'''high mileage vehicles''']] that get over 30 miles per gallon (highway).
* [[Considering Alternatives to Hybrids]]
* [[Flexible Fuel Vehicles]]
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[[Image:RX350.jpg|none|200px|'''2007 Lexus RX 350''']]
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The '''[[Lexus RX 350]]''' is a crossover SUV manufactured by the [[Toyota|Toyota Motor Corporation]]. It is based heavily on the [[Toyota Camry]] platform which it shares with the [[Toyota Highlander]]. The RX 350 was introduced in 1997 as the '''Toyota Harrier''' in Japan and as the '''RX 300''' at the North American International Auto Show. It quickly gained popularity and became Lexus's best-selling model, as it was amongst the first in the crossover SUV market <small>([[Lexus RX 350|more...]])</small>
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[[Image:2006Accord.jpg|none|200px|'''2006 Honda Accord Sedan''']]
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Chosen by some reviewers as the #1 midsized sedan, the '''[[Honda Accord Review | 2006 Honda Accord]]''' is consistently rated one of the very best. The four cylinder Accord is considered a great value.

A summary of all reviewers on Autos.com rates the 2006 Accord 3rd best of 20 mid-sized cars [http://www.autos.com/autos/passenger_cars/midsize_cars/reviews]. The only siginificant critique mentioned by some reviewers is that the Accord lacks a bit of excitement and crispness in handling. <small>([[Honda Accord Review|more...]])</small>
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A '''continuously variable transmission (CVT)''' is a type of [[automatic transmission]] that can change the "[[gear ratio]]" (gears are not generally involved) to any arbitrary setting within the limits. The CVT is not constrained to a small number of gear ratios, such as the 4 to 6 forward ratios in typical automotive transmissions.
CVT control computers often emulate the traditional abrupt gear changes, especially at low speeds, because most drivers expect the sudden jerks and will reject a perfectly smooth transmission as lacking in apparent power.

An extension to CVT design, sometimes known as the '''Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)''', allows the transmission to drive a vehicle backwards as well as forwards. Transmission input is connected to the engine, then it is split into 2 shafts with one connected to an [[epicyclic gearing|epicyclic gear]] set. The output from the CVT shaft is connected to another shaft that connects to a different set of gear in the epicyclic. The gear that does not draw power from engine or CVT transfers torque to the transmission output. The gear set acts as a mechanical adding machine to subtract one speed from the other, allowing the car to go forwards, backwards, or neutral.

CVT transmissions have been refined over the years and are much improved from their origins.

== Types ==
===Variable-diameter pulley (VDP)===
This type of CVT uses [[pulley]]s, typically connected by a rubber-covered metal [[belt (mechanical)|belt]].
A [[roller chain|chain]] may also be used.
A large pulley connected to a smaller pulley with a [[belt (mechanical)|belt]] or [[roller chain|chain]] will operate in the same manner as a large [[gear]] meshing with a smaller gear. Typical CVTs have pulleys formed as pairs of opposing cones. Moving the cones in and out has the effect of changing the pulley diameter since the belt or chain must take a large-diameter path when the conical pulley halves are close together. This motion of the cones can be computer-controlled and driven, for example by a [[servo]] motor. However, in the light-weight VDP transmissions used in automatic motorscooters and light motorcycles, the change in pulley diameter is accomplished by a [[variator]], an all-mechanical system that uses weights and springs to change the pulley diameters as a function of belt speed.
In higher power types, for example that produced by [[ZF-Sachs]] of [[Germany]], an oil-cooled laminated steel belt is used.

In the case of a chain the links bear on the pulleys via tapered sides on the links. Some such transmissions have been designed to transmit the forces between pulleys using compressive (pushing) rather than traction (pulling) forces. Some chain driven transmissions have used a special lubricant which under extreme pressure undergoes a phase change to a glassy solid.

===Roller-based CVT===
''(marketed as the Traction CVT, Extroid CVT, or IVT)''

Consider two almost-conical parts, point to point, with the sides dished in such that the two parts could fill the central hole of a [[torus]]. One part is the input, and the other part is the output (they do not quite touch). Power is transferred from one side to the other by one or more rollers. When the roller's axis is perpendicular to the axis of the almost-conical parts, it contacts the almost-conical parts at same-diameter locations and thus gives a 1:1 gear ratio. The roller can be moved along the axis of the almost-conical parts, changing angle as needed to maintain contact. This will cause the roller to contact the almost-conical parts at varying and distinct diameters, giving a gear ratio of something other than 1:1. . Systems may be partial or full toroidal. Full toroidal systems are the most efficient design while partial toroidals may still require a torque converter (e.g. JATCO) and hence lose efficiency.

Diagrams:
* [http://www.idemitsu.co.jp/lube/english/topics/tdf/t_2.html JATCO Extroid CVT]
* [http://www.torotrak.com/IVT/works/ Torotrak IVT]

===Hydrostatic CVT===
Hydrostatic transmissions use a [[variable displacement pump]] and a hydraulic motor. All power is transmitted by fluid. These types can generally transmit more torque, but are very sensitive to contamination. And some designs are very expensive. However, they have the advantage that the hydraulic motor can be mounted directly to the wheel hub, allowing a more flexible suspension system and eliminating efficiency losses from friction in the drive shaft and [[differential (automotive)|differential]] components. This type of transmission has been effectively applied to expensive versions of light duty ridden [[lawn mower]]s, [[garden tractor]]s and some [[Hydraulic machinery|heavy equipment]].

===Electronically-controlled CVT===
The E-CVT saw first commercial automotive use in [[Toyota]]'s [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] system. This system is not a true CVT, having a fixed gear ratio, but behaves very similar to a true CVT. In this system, the transmission is an integral part of the hybrid powertrain and is actually a torque combiner. The gear train is a permanently-engaged, fixed-ratio, 3-way [[planetary gear]]. The engine is attached to one input, the driveshaft and the main [[electric motor]] to another, and then a smaller motor-generator controls the differential's third input to create a continuously-variable ratio between engine speed and wheel speed, with the variation taken by the electric motor and generator. At the extremes, the vehicle can move under electric power without the engine turning, or it can run the engine while stationary during engine warm-up or if needed to prevent discharge of the batteries.

The advantage of the system is its mechanical simplicity - no [[clutch]]es, [[torque converter]]s or shifting gears. A disadvantage is that continuous electrical power transmission between the two motor-generators is needed even during cruise, with resulting conversion losses, but the total effect is to increase the net efficiency through four methods:
*The ICE engine may be completely shut down, rather than idle.
*The electric motor operates during high torque demands required to put the vehicle in motion.
*The ICE engine operates mostly at higher power demands, where it is more efficient.
*Energy may be recovered through the generation function when the vehicle is slowing or coasting downhill, with the energy (stored in the battery) applied to the initial acceleration of the vehicle and when high power demands require a that both the ICE engine and the electric motor operate.

The design of the system may be optimized for efficiency or for performance, as appropriate for the marketing segment for which the vehicle is targeted.

===Anderson A+CVT===
It is a technology invented by [[Larry Anderson]], under US [[patent]] 6,575,856. Two parallel cones have "floating sprocket bars" mounted in longitudinal grooves around each cone. A specially-designed chain meshes with the floating sprocket bars, and is free to slide along the length of cones, changing the gear ratio at each point. The technology however, is flawed due to noise and smoothness. It is unlikely this technology will ever be implemented in a real vehicle. [http://www.andersoncvt.com www.andersoncvt.com].

==Advantages and drawbacks==
Compared to hydraulic [[automatic transmission]]s:
* CVTs can smoothly compensate for changing vehicle speeds, allowing the [[Rpm|engine speed]] to remain at its level of peak [[Mechanical efficiency|efficiency]]. They may also avoid [[torque converter]] losses. This improves both [[fuel economy]] and [[exhaust]] [[Automobile emissions control|emission]]s. However, some units (eg. Jetco Extroid) also employ a torque converter. Fuel efficiency advantages as high as 20% over 4 speed automatics can be obtained.
* CVTs have much smoother operation. This can give a perception of low [[Power (physics)|power]], because many drivers expect a [[jerk]] when they begin to move the vehicle. The satisfying [[jerk]] of a non-CVT transmission can be emulated by CVT control [[software]] though, eliminating this marketing problem.
* Since the CVT keeps the engine turning at constant [[RPM]]s over a wide range of vehicle speeds, pressing on the accelerator pedal will make the car move faster but doesn't change the sound coming from the engine as much as a conventional automatic transmission gear-shift. This confuses some drivers and again, leads to a mistaken impression of a lack of power.
* CVTs are simpler to build and repair.
* CVT [[torque]] handling capability is limited by the [[tensile strength|strength]] of their belt or chain, and by their ability to withstand [[friction]] wear between torque source and transmission medium for friction-driven CVTs. CVTs in production prior to 2005 are predominantly belt or chain driven and therefore typically limited to low [[Power (physics)|power]]ed [[automobile|car]]s and other light duty applications. More advanced IVT units using advanced lubricants, however, have been proven to support any amount of torque in production vehicles, including that used for buses, heavy trucks, and earth moving equipment.

==History==
According to [http://www.torotrak.com/history.html TOROTRAK], the first [[patent]] for a toroidal CVT was filed at the end of the [[19th century]].

From the 1950's, CVTs have been applied to aircraft electrical power generating systems.

The first workable CVT, called [[Variomatic]], was designed and built by the [[Netherlands|Dutchman]] [[Huub van Doorne]], co-founder of [[DAF Trucks|Van Doorne's Automobiel Fabriek]] (DAF), in the late [[1950s]], specifically to produce an automatic transmission for a small, affordable car. The first DAF car using van Doorne's CVT was produced in [[1958]]. Van Doorne's patents were later sold to [[Volvo Cars|Volvo]] along with DAF's car business and CVT was used in [[Volvo 340]].

In the 1980s and 1990s, the [[Subaru Justy]] was offered with a CVT. While the Justy saw only limited success, Subaru continues to use CVT in its [[keicars]] to this day, while also supplying it to other manufacturers.

Nissan first introduced CVT in the 1992 [[Nissan March]] with a unit sourced from Subaru. In the late 1990s, Nissan designed its own CVT that allowed for higher torque, and includes a [[torque converter]]. This gearbox was used in a number of Japanese market models. Nissan is also the only car maker to bring roller-based CVT to the market in recent years. Their toroidal CVT, named the X-troid, was available in the Japanese market Y34 [[Nissan Cedric|Nissan Gloria]] and V35 [[Nissan Skyline|Skyline GT-8]]. However, the gearbox was not carried over when the Cedric/Gloria was replaced by the [[Nissan Fuga]] in 2004.

After studying pulley-based CVT for years, Honda also introduced their own version on the 1995 [[Honda Civic]] VTi. Dubbed Honda Multi Matic, this CVT gearbox accepted higher torque than traditional pulley CVTs, and also includes a torque converter for "creep" action.

[[Toyota]] introduced the E-CVT in the 1997 [[Toyota Prius|Prius]], and all subsequent [[Toyota]] and [[Lexus]] hybrids sold internationally continue to use the system (marketed under the [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] name). Although sold as a CVT it is in fact not such a device as the gear ratios are fixed and the transmission is actually a torque blending device, allowing either
the electric motor or the ICE engine or both to propel the vehicle. The response of the complete system (under computer control) is similar in feel to a CVT in that the ICE engine speed is relatively low and constant under low power or high and constant under high power.

[[BMW]] used a belt-drive CVT as an option for the low and middle range [[BMW MINI|MINI]] in [[2001]], forsaking it
only on the supercharged version of the car where the increased torque levels demanded a conventional automatic gearbox. The CVT could also be manually 'shifted' if desired with software simulated shift points.

[[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] designed a CVT for use in small cars, which was first offered in [[2002]]. After just three years, however, this transmission will be phased out in favor of conventional [[epicyclic gearing|planetary]] [[automatic transmission]]s.

[[Audi]] has, since [[2000]], offered a [[Roller chain|chain]]-type CVT as an option on some of its larger-engine models, for example the [[Audi A4|A4]] 3.0 L [[V6]].

The 2005 Ford Freestyle and Five-hundred use a new chain-driven CVT allowing engine torque to go up to 300 N•m. The transmission was designed in cooperation with the German Company Sachs - ZF and is currently produced in [[Batavia, Ohio]]. The CVT is computer controlled and combines fuel efficiency and smooth riding.

Sachs - ZF supplied its belt drive CVT unit to many car manufacturers including BMW and MG Rover.

Contract agreements were established in 2006 for the first full toroidal system to be manufactured for outdoor power equipment such as jetskis, ski-mobiles and ride on mowers.

==Examples==
Many small [[tractor]]s for home and garden use have simple hydrostatic or rubber belt CVTs, as do most [[snowmobile]]s. Most new [[motorscooter]]s today are equipped with CVT. Virtually all snowmobile and motor scooter CVTs are rubber belt/variable pulley CVTs.

Possibly the largest vehicle currently sold with a CVT is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.


Some [[combine harvester]]s have CVTs. The machinery of a combine is adjusted to operate best at a particular engine speed. The CVT allows the forward speed of the combine to be adjusted independently of the machine speed. This allows the operator to slow down and speed up as needed to accommodate variations in thickness of the crop.

CVTs have been used in [[SCCA]] [[Formula 500]] race cars since the early 1970s.

More recently CVT systems have been developed for karts, and have proved to increase performance, and engine life expectancy.

==New automobiles equipped with CVT==
*[[Audi A4]] 2.0/1.8T/2.4/3.0/2.5 TDI
*[[Audi A6]] 2.0/1.8T/2.4/3.0/2.5 TDI
*[[Dodge Caliber]]
*[[Fiat Punto]] 1.2
*[[Ford Escape Hybrid]] 2.3 4 cyl
*[[Ford Five Hundred]] 3.0 L 6 cyl
*[[Ford Focus C-Max|Ford Focus C-MAX]] 1.6 TDCi 110 [[horsepower|PS]]
*[[Ford Freestyle]] 3.0 L 6 cyl
*[http://www.internetautoguide.com/reviews/45-int/compact-cars/honda/civic/1996/ Honda Civic HX] 1.7 4 cyl
*[[Honda Civic Hybrid]] 1.3 4 cyl
*[[Honda City]] 1.5
*[[Honda HR-V]] 1.6
*[[Honda Insight]] 1.0 3 cyl
*[[Honda Jazz]] 1.4 / [[Honda Fit]] 1.3/1.5
*[[Lexus RX400h]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz A-Class]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz B-Class]]
*[[Mercury Montego AWD]] 3.0 L 6 cyl
*[[Mitsubishi Colt]] 1.5 [[MIVEC]] 4 cyl with [[INVECS]]-III CVT (Asian-Oceanian version only, 72 kW)
*[[Mitsubishi Lancer]] 1.6/1.8 [[MIVEC]] 4 cyl with [[INVECS]]-III CVT (Asian version only)
*[[MG - TF]]
*[[BMW MINI]] One and Cooper.
*[[Nissan Altima]] (2007-)
*[[Nissan Cube]]
*[[Nissan Micra]] 1.0/1.3
*[[Nissan Murano]] 3.5
*[[Nissan Primera]] 2.0
*[[Nissan Sentra]] (2007-)
*[[Nissan Serena]] 2.0
*[[Nissan Skyline]] GT-8
*[[Nissan Tiida]] / [[Nissan Versa|Versa]]
*[[Opel Vectra]] 1.8
*[[Rover 25]]
*[[Rover 45]]
*[[Rover Streetwise]]
*[[Saturn ION]] Quad Coupe (2003-2004)
*[[Saturn VUE]] 2.2 AWD (2002-2005), 2.2 FWD (2002-2004)
*[[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]]
*[[Toyota Camry Hybrid]] 2.4L 4 cyl
*[[Toyota Prius]] 1.5 4 cyl

==Old automobiles equipped with CVT==
*[[DAF 600]]
*[[DAF 750]]
*[[DAF 30]] (Daffodil)
*[[DAF 31]]
*[[DAF 32]] (DAF 33)
*[[DAF 44]]
*[[DAF 46]]
*[[DAF 66]]
*[[Fiat Uno]]
*[[Ford Fiesta]]
*[[Honda Civic ESi]]
*[[Nissan Micra]]
*[[Subaru Justy]] 1.2 3 cyl with ECVT (49/55 kW)
*[[Volvo 66]]
*[[Volvo 340]]
*[[Daewoo (currently GM Daewoo) Matiz II]] with E3CVT

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* Video of a Real [http://www.karting1.co.uk/continuously-variable-transmission-for-karts-test.htm CVT in Operation on a Racing Kart]
* [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/cvt.htm How CVTs Work] on [[HowStuffWorks]]
* [http://cvt.com.sapo.pt/ CVT - Continuously Variable Transmission homepage]
* [http://www.andersoncvt.com/ Anderson A+CVT homepage]
* [http://www.torotrak.com/ Torotrak IVT homepage]
* [http://www.fallbrooktech.com/ Fallbrook Technologies homepage]
* [http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/ecars/A.hints/CVT.html eCars.com.au page about CVT]
* [http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/gearbox/tech_gear_cvt.htm AutoZine Technical School - CVT]
* [http://www.fpcvt.com/files/FPCVT_v3.pdf Fixed Pitch Continuously Variable Transmission (FPCVT)]
* [http://www.fabc.info/gyrogear/ Gyroscopic gear]
* [http://www.gyroenergy.co.nz/what-is-a.html GyroTorque]
* [http://www.veritraninc.com/technology-1_0.html InfiniTran Controlled Epicyclic Gear Train]
* [http://www.barloworld-cvt.com/icvt.html Incremental CVT based on variable sprocket]

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[[Honda|Honda's]] flagship in the U.S., the Accord is one of the best selling, best reviewed mid-sized sedans ever sold. Introduced in 1976, the Accord celebrated its 30th anniversary with a restyled 2006 model. In 1982, the Accord became the first Japanese car to be produced in the U.S., when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio. All Accord coupes and most of the sedans are assembled in Marysville, Ohio. Some sedans are assembled in Japan and Mexico.
The [[Honda Accord Hybrid|'''Honda Accord Hybrid''']] was launched in 2005.

See WikiCars' comprehensive [[Honda Accord Review|'''Honda Accord Review''']].
[[Image:2006Accord.jpg|frame|'''2006 Honda Accord Sedan''']]
==2007 Honda Accord==

The 2007 Accord will be on sale late in the summer of 2006. The 2007 model is considered a minor facelift from the prior year; the major changes are cosmetic to the rear end of the car. Spy shot link here when available.

==2006 Honda Accord==
===Changes for 2006===
* Motivated by the Accord's 30th anniversary, Honda made major enhancements for the 2006 Accord and some enthusiasts argue that the 2006 model year should be called generation 7.5. The exterior was revised with new rear end styling (most noticeably for the sedan), [[LED]] taillights, [[daytime running lights]] (DRLs) and heated side mirrors for US EX models. The 2006 model year also featured new wheel designs. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), also known as [[Electronic Stability Control]], and [[Brake assist]] became available on the V6 models for the first time. 17" wheels also became standard on the V6 models. New interior styling freshens the cabin, with a new instrument panel, new steering wheel, new fabrics for the seats, and new satin chrome accents. The GPS Navigation system was updated (4th generation) with a faster processor, more memory, and several new features, such as restaurant information from [[Zagat]]. A revised maintenance minder system was also added which gave owners reminders for scheduled maintenance such as [[oil change]]s based on operating conditions.

* The 2006 model year is also the first year in which the [[V6]] sedan was offered with a 6-speed [[manual transmission]] as an option.

* The 2006 Accord Hybrid got the same revisions as the other Accords except for a 3.0 L V6 now making 253 hp and a larger battery pack. The things that differentiate the Hybrid from other Accords are the different rear light clusters, the antenna, the wheels, the mirror turn signals and the lack of a folding rear seat. In addition, the Hybrid version does not have the 4-way passenger seat.

===Styles and Major Options===

* The Accord comes in a 2 door coupe and 4 door sedan. Both styles are available 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder engines.

* In 2006, the trim levels were revised, with the DX trim being eliminated, instead being replaced by the VP (Value Package) trim which included [[air conditioning]], keyless entry, [[power locks]], and [[cruise control]] as standard features.

===Pricing===

[[MSRP|MSRPs]] for the 2006 Honda Accord:

[[Dealer Invoice]] for the 2006 Honda Accord:

Today's actual prices by city can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/buildyourcar/zipcode?make=HO&modelid=108 CarsDirect].

===Gas Mileage===
EPA estimates [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2006_Honda_Accord.shtml].
* 4 Cylinder: 24/34
* 6 Cylinder: 20/29
* Hybrid: 25/34

===Reliability===
Consummer Reports and others rate reliability 5 stars (out of 5).

===Safety===
Safety is enhanced on all Accords by side-impact and curtain airbags, in addition to the required dual front airbags. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) come standard. All V6 models come with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Brake Assist. EX V6 models are also equipped with traction control.
[[Image:Accordcrash.jpg|frame|NHTSA Crash Test]]
Honda Accord NHSTA crash test results[http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/3654.html].

===Photos===
Exterior and interior photos of the 2006 Accord.[http://www.carsdirect.com/research/factsheet_photos?make=HO&modelid=108&acode=USB60HOC011A0&image=60HOGIG1]

===Colors===
[http://www.carsdirect.com/research/honda/accord/2006/24_vp/colors Colors] available vary by trim.
===Main Competitors===
* [[Toyota Camry]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compare/honda/accord/toyota/camry side-by-side comparison]

* [[Nissan Altima]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC011A0,USB60NIC041A0, side-by-side comparison]

* [[Mazda 6]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC011A0,USB60MAC141A0, side-by-side comparison]

* [[Volkswagen Passat]] [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC011A0,USB60VWC041B0, side-by-side comparison]

==Unique Attributes==
===Sports Sedan and Mods===
Despite its "family sedan" heritage (and name), the Accord Coupe has attracted a sports sedan following. Older generations of Accords are often purchased by youthful import tuners who perform modifications, install parts from Japanese Market Accords and sometimes engine swaps from the sporty [[Honda Prelude]] to create the likeness of a sports sedan. Several web-sites are dedicated to different generations of the Accord (see external links).

===Resale Values===
The Accord has always been a competively priced model and has always benefitted from some of the best resale vales in its class. This is especially true of more scarce models such as the 1993 SE, 1989 SE-i, and 1990-1997 DX trims.

==Criticisms==
Criticisms of the 2006 Accord are relatively minor:
* Handling: Compared to some competitors who have made major improvements, the 2006 Accord has been criticized for having less repsonsive handling.
* Trunk Space: As with many of the midsized imports, trunk space is relatively small (as it has always been).
* Hybrid: Honda bas been criticized for building the [[Honda Accord Hybrid]] to optimize speed over fuel economy. Although the Accord Hybrid gets no better gas mileage than the 4 cylinder Accord, it does produce a remarkable 253[[HP]].

==Current Generation: 7th (2003–present)==

* The 2006 and 2007 Honda Accords are both part of the seventh generation.

* The seventh generstion was intorduced in 2003. Larger than previous models, the Accord was given a new level of refinement with chrome interior accents and higher grade materials. The lineup still includes the seemingly de-facto LX, EX, LX-V6 and EX-V6. Mechanically, the 4-cylinder engine was the new [[Honda K engine|K-series]], and the 6-cylinder was the same [[Honda J engine|J-series]] [[V6]] as the sixth generation's, but its intake runners, exhaust, and headers contributed to a 40 hp (30 kW) increase. A 5-speed automatic transmission was also new for 2003. A vastly different car to the worldwide Accord, the North Ameican model grew larger still, gaining more interior room and weight then its international counterpart. Honda sold the North American Accord in a few other markets including Asian (now made in [[Thailand]]), [[Middle Eastern]], [[Caribbean]], [[Australian]] and [[New Zealand]] markets with mixed results. For the first time, Honda offered an "enthusiast" version of the Accord in the US, mating the 6-speed manual transmission from the Acura CL to the V6 Honda Accord Coupe. A specific 4-cylinder model is the first production car in the world to meet [[SULEV|California's Super Ultra Low Emission standards]]. The 2003 model year also debuted Honda's [[GPS]] assisted Navigation system as an option for the Accord. Prior to 2003, it was only available on the higher end [[Acura]] line as well as the [[Honda Odyssey]].

* In [[2004]] Honda announced that they would release a [[hybrid car|hybrid]] version of the USDM Accord called the [[Honda Accord Hybrid]] featuring Honda's [[Integrated Motor Assist|IMA]] technology. In 2004 Honda also first offered [[XM Satellite Radio]] as a factory installed option.

* For [[2005]], the Accord received minor updates such as revised taillights (all red) and new wheel designs.

==Previous Generations==
===Sixth generation (1998–2002)===
* 1998 saw a major redesign. The larger Accord reverts to a more conservative style. The wagon has been discontinued in the US and Canada but remains in other parts of the world including Europe and Japan. Internationally, the Accord split into three distinct versions, one for European markets, one for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) and one for the US and Canadian Domestic Markets (USDM). These are commonly referred to as the [[Honda Accord (European)|European Honda Accord]], [[Honda Accord (JDM)|JDM Honda Accord]] and [[Honda Accord (USDM)|USDM Honda Accord]]. The [[Honda Accord (USDM)|USDM Honda Accord]] is based on the [[JDM]] [[Honda Inspire]] while the [[JDM]] and European versions are sold in the US as the [[Acura TSX]]. In the US, quite a few changes have taken place for the Accord including a distinctive differentiation of the sedan and coupe models. Since the coupe was released in 1988, it had borrowed all exterior parts including lights and body panels from the sedan. Some minor differences were hardly noticeable and coupe sales were lack-luster compared with sedan sales. The 1998 Accord coupe is now known as the "Accord Coupe" and has styling cues borrowed from the exotic [[Acura NSX]]. An exclusive front facia, rear tail lights, wheels and many other body panels now set the Accord Coupe away from the more family-oriented sedan version. The sedan keeps the DX, LX, EX, LX-V6 and EX-V6 trims while The Accord Coupe is offered only in LX, EX, LX-V6 and EX-V6 trims. On the sedan, the DX model is fitted with a 2.2 litre, 130-HP 4 cylinder engine while the LX and EX trims include a more spirited 2.3 litre, 145 HP 4-cylinder VTEC engine. All 4-cylinder models come with a 5-speed manual transmission standard with an automatic optional. The DX remains the value-oriented trim with no audio system, manual windows, manual locks, no cruise control and 14" steel wheels. The DX Value-Package adds a radio-cassette player, air conditoning, and cruise control. The LX trim adds power windows, power locks, cruise control, door courtesy lights and 15" steel wheels. The EX trim adds a power sunroof, a single-disc radio/CD player, alloy wheels, keyless entry, ABS and upgraded cloth. Leather seating is a factory installed option for the EX. All V-6 sedan and coupe models receive the new 3.0 litre, 200 HP VTEC engine. The LX-V6 includes all features of the 4-cylinder LX except 16 inch steel wheels. The EX-V6 receives standard leather trim, ABS, automatic transmission, automatic headlights, and a fully automatic climate control. Some dealer-installed options include: Gold finish kit, gold finish exhaust tip(s), gold finish wheel center caps, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, tape deck, fog lights, wing spoiler, alarm system, sunroof visor, car cover and accessory chrome wheels.

*[[1999]] The accord was given foldable mirrors.

*In [[2001]], both the Accord sedan and coupe underwent a minor facelift. A new front facia, rear bumper, side skirt alteration, new taillights and wheel designs freshen the Accord's look. The interior sees little changes with the exception of some fabric and audio configuration changes. The LX and LX-V6 now include a standard CD player, and the EX and EX-V6 now include a 6-disc in-dash CD changer with cassette player and automatic climate control. The Special Edition returns to the coupe and sedan models. It includes all the features of the LX, but adds exclusive alloy wheels, keyless entry and a 6-disc in-dash CD changer with cassette. Honda makes the decision to continue this generation of Accord an extra year. The typical Accord generation cycle was a 2:4 trend. A new model would be released and run for years 1 and 2 unaltered. It would then receive a facelift for years 3 and 4 and be replaced by a re-design and repeat. This generation will run a total of 5 years until being replaced by the seventh generation (2003) Accord. The move proved interesting for Honda because Accord sales remained steady despite the additional year.

* In [[2001]], the Special Edition is dropped and the DX Value-Package is re-introduced.

* In [[2002]], the Special Edition returns for the last time on the Accord.

===Fifth generation (1994–1997)===
[[Image:94accord.jpg|frame| 1994 Honda Accord]]
* In [[1994]], the fifth generation Accord was released based on the "CD" chassis. With styling cues again borrowed from the Honda Prelude as in 1986, the Accord gains overall size and is now classified as a "mid-size" automobile. It was also a break from the previous generation's boxy, rectangular shape. This more contoured and rounded look broke the Accord away from its conservative past. The Accord becomes [[Car and Driver]] Import Car of the Year in 1994. Trim lines are back to DX, LX and EX while Canada retains the EX-R. The DX and LX receive a slightly more powerful 2.2 litre 130 HP engine while the 145 HP [[VTEC]] is standard on EX models. The 4-speed automatic transmission remains an $800 option on all trims but now includes a "Grade-Logic" shift program. The wagon is included in the lineup for 1994. A more streamlined rear facia and lights give it a sportier look. The wagon is available as an LX or EX trim only. All Accords receive a more ergonomic interior with standard safety features such as dual airbags and reinforced side-impact beams. The EX gets standard ABS (now an option for the LX.) Leather seating is offered on the EX as a factory option. Dealer accessories include: Fog lights, gold-finish kit, gold finish grille, cornering lamps, CD player, CD changer, security system, trunk wing spoiler, car cover, full nose mask, half-nose mask, and sunroof visor. In Australia, the fifth generation Accord proved an instant success. It set a new sales record in 1994, with 6,446 sales, or a 1% share of the Australian new vehicle market. This figure would remain unsurpassed until 2004. This generation was also the first where Honda produced the Accord in its [[Swindon]] plant in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] for [[European]] markets. This [[Honda Accord (European)|European Accord]] was based on the JDM [[Honda Ascot Innova]], which in turn was based on the fourth-generation Accord. [[Europe]] is a market where Honda did not conquer, as Japanese cars then were deemed plain and characterless. This marketing strategy sowed the seeds for future Accords, as Honda tried to accommodate customer requirements of different markets.

* In [[1995]], the Accord debuted a [[V6]] engine, the 2.7 L ''[[Honda C engine#C27|C27]]'' from the [[Acura Legend]] in the [[United States|U.S.]] market to compete with other V6-powered mid-size cars such as the [[Ford Taurus]], [[Mazda 626]], and [[Toyota Camry]]. The V6 is only offered in LX and EX versions of the sedan. Both versions of the V6 received dual exhaust, a 4-speed automatic transmission, 15" wheels and a slightly updated front grille. The Accord saw very little other changes in 1995 with the exception of a few different color combinations.

* In [[1996]], the Accord underwent the usual mid-generation facelift. More rounded bumpers, front facia and rear taillights give the Accord a softer look. All Hondas now comply with the Federal Government's requirement of OBD II engine diagnostics though all three engine choices remain the same. In order to increase the Accord's competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets, Honda CEO [[Nobuhiko Kawamoto]] decided on one basic platform for the sixth-generation Accord, but with different bodies and proportions for local markets.

* In [[1997]], Honda releases the "Special Edition" version of the Accord (not to be confused with the SE). It is offered in two colors: Heather Mist Metallic and Dark Currant Pearl. The Special Edition receives a factory installed security system with keyless entry, single-disc CD player, body colored side molding, distinctive alloy wheels and a sunroof. It is only offered in an automatic and is fitted with the same engine as the LX.

===Fourth generation (1990–1993)===
* In [[1990]] the Accord underwent a major re-design based on a larger "CB" chassis. The more conservative Accord now bears resemblance to the Acura Legend. All Accords sold in North America now come with a 2.2 litre fuel injected engine standard. The Accord has matured into a larger car now approaching the likes of the [[Ford Taurus]] but still given "compact" status. The LX-i and SE-i trims are dropped. Available trims in the US were DX, LX, and EX. The Canadian Accord trims varied slightly from the US models with LX, EX and EX-R. (In some countries, EX stands for 'Extra') A 125 HP engine is offered with the DX and LX trims. Cruise control was dropped for the DX and air conditioning remains a dealer-installed option. The LX keeps the same features as the previous generation including air conditioning, power windows, locks, and mirrors. The EX adds 15" machined aluminum-alloy wheels, sunroof, upgraded upholstery, dual exhaust, rear stabilizer bar, and a 135 HP engine. A redesigned manual transmission with hydraulic clutch remains standard equipment while an all-new electronic controlled 4-speed automatic transmission is optional on all trims. Some new dealer-installed accessories are now offered. They include a single-disc CD player or 6-disc CD changer, fog lights, security system, trunk wing spoiler, trunk lip spoiler, luggage rack, full and half nose mask, center armrest, equalizer, window visors, sunroof visor, car cover, and cockpit cover.

* In [[1991]] Honda unveils the Accord Wagon to the US. The wagon includes a driver's side airbag and is available only in LX and EX trims. The SE returns and includes leather seating, a 140 HP engine, automatic transmission and Anti-Lock Brakes. The SE is only offered with an automatic and as a sedan. It is available in two colors: Solaris Silver Metallic with Graphite Black interior and Brittany Blue Metallic with Silky Ivory interior.

* In [[1992]] the Accord underwent a minor facelift. The SE is dropped again and the SE 140 HP engine moves down to the EX model. To the cheers of many, the Accord loses the automatic shoulder belts used in 1990-1991. All models now include a standard driver's side airbag. Anti-Lock Brakes are now standard on the EX. The front and rear [[facia]]s receive a more rounded and updated look. Coupe and sedan models receive a new grille, new headlights, new taillights, slightly thinner body side moulding and updated wheel designs. The EX includes an anti-theft function to deter car stereo theft. A driver's side armrest is now standard on LX and EX models. Some dealer-installed accessories are dropped including the luggage rack, trunk-lip spoiler and cockpit cover. The gold finish kit is added.

* In [[1993]] Honda releases the ''10th Anniversay Edition'' sedan marking the 10th year for the Accord's US production. It is basically an LX trim but includes ABS, 15" alloy wheels, and body colored side moldings and is available in an automatic transmission only. Only three colors are offered on the 10th Anniversary Edition: Frost White, Granada Black Pearl, and Arcadia Green Pearl. The SE returns for 1993 in both the sedan and coupe. Dual airbags are included on the sedan, but not the coupe. A Honda-Bose music system, automatic transmission, leather trim and body colored side moldings are standard. The SE coupe gets a factory wing spoiler. In Canada, the SE comes with heated front seats and heated sideview mirrors. Both the sedan and coupe receive distinctive 15" alloy wheels as well. All SE sedans are manufactured in Japan, while all SE coupes in the US. The sedan is available in two colors: Cashmere Silver Metallic and Geneva Green Pearl both with Silky Ivory interior. The coupe is offered with two colors as well: Cashmere Silver Metallic and Atlantis Blue Pearl with Silky Ivory interior. This will be the last year for the high-level SE trim package.

===Third generation (1986–1989)===
[[Image:86accord.jpg|frame|1986 Honda Accord]]
* In [[1986]], the third-generation Accord was introduced. Pop-up headlights and a sporty hoodline were borrowed from the Honda Prelude. Three versions were available in the US. The low-end DX featured standard items such as cruise-control, rear window defogger and digital clock. The mid-grade LX was loaded with standard features such as air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, high-power AM/FM cassette, body colored bumpers and rear seat armrest. Both the DX and LX models featured a 98 bhp carbureted engine. The top of the line LX-i featured in addition, a 122 BHP. fuel injected engine, sunroof, 14" alloy wheels, and full-logic cassette player. Manual transmissions are standard on all 1986-1989 Accord models. A 4-speed automatic transmission is optional on all trims.

* In [[1988]], the Accord coupe was introduced. Built in Marysville, Ohio, this was the first car to be produced in a factory located in the United States and exported back to Japan.

* In [[1989]] Honda brought back the SE-i trim which included leather seats, a Honda-Bose music system, bronze-tinted glass, machined 14" alloy wheels, dual exhaust and 4-wheel disc brakes. The SE-i was available in both coupe and sedan versions. Only two colors were offered in the sedan and coupe.

===Second generation (1982–1985)===
* In [[1982]], the Accord became the best-selling Japanese car by name in the US, holding that position for 15 years. Since [[1997]], its main rival, the [[Toyota Camry]], has held the title of the best-selling car in America, with the exception of the year 2001.

===First Generation/Origins===
[[Image:74accord.jpg|frame| 1974 Honda Accord]]
Original plans for the Accord were to make it a midsize car, along the lines of the [[Ford Mustang]]. The Accord was originally planned to be a V6-powered car with a long hood and sporty pretensions. Honda chose the name Accord, reflecting "Honda's desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile."<ref>{{cite press release
| publisher = Honda
| date = September 4, 1997
| title = Accord--Accord, Torneo, Accord Wagon
| url = http://world.honda.com/news/1997/t970904.html
}}</ref>

The initial design was changed to a [[fuel efficient]], low emission vehicle since it was introduced during the [[fuel crisis|fuel crises of the 1970s]]. In the [[United States]] and [[Japan]], a version was produced using Honda's [[CVCC]] technology, meeting emission standards of the [[1970s]] and [[1980s]] without a [[catalytic converter]].

Like the smaller [[Honda Civic]], the Accord uses [[front wheel drive]] and a [[transverse engine|transverse]] (sometimes called "East/West") engine layout.

==Worldwide==
Accords sold worldwide such as in Japan vary greatly from the US models. In Japan, more feature-rich Accords are offered because of a lack of competition with Honda's upscale brand, [[Acura]]. Until 1997, the Accord bi-yearly facelift or four-year redesign was always released a year prior in Japan. Older generations of Accords such as the US 1990-1993 (4th Generation) was actually offered in years 1989-1992 in Japan, and 5th Generation from 1993-1996. Other differences were in features. The 1989-1992 (4th generation) offered in other countries received unheard of equipment for an Accord (until recently) such as a Navigation System, TV, mini-disc player, digital automatic climate control, traction control, Anti-Lock brakes, side-marker lights, heated mirrors, outside temperature gauge, an in-cabin air refiner, map lights, seat heaters, standard fog lamps, headlight washers, rear fog light, full-power seats, telescoping bumper pole, half-mast antenna switch. Trims also vary widely in other countries. An Accord Si and Si-T model can also be found in some countries including Japan along with a "Euro R" trim in Europe.

In 2003, the [[Honda Accord (USDM)|North American Accord]] grew even larger to satisfy [[United States|American]] demands, while the worldwide Accord (the [[Honda Accord (European)|European]] and [[Honda Accord (JDM)|Japenese]] models) were redesigned without as much of an increase in size. Comparing the two different Accords, it is clear that the North American version is distinct from the worldwode model, with worldwide model being sportier and the North American model being heftier and larger. The [[Honda F engine|F-series]] [[VTEC]] engines made its debut in the [[European]] and Japanese Accords, and the 90° [[Honda C engine|C-series]] V6 engine was replaced by a more-compact 60° [[Honda J engine|J-series]] unit for the US Accord. Honda offered the North American Accord in a number of [[Asian]] markets, with mixed sales. Both variants of the Accord are sold in [[Australia]] -- the North American model and the worldwide model. The worldwide model sold in Australia is called the "Accord Euro". The worldwide Accord is sold in North America as the [[Acura TSX]], where as the [[Honda Accord (USDM)|USDM Accord]] is sold in [[Japan]] as the [[Honda Inspire|Inspire]]. Each model had a number of minor differences. The worldwide model offered a number of hi-tech features not seen elsewhere in the North American range, and minor adjustments to body styling. The Japanese Accord and Inspire also feature Honda's Intelligent Driver System or HIDS which feature safety enhancements such as the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and [[adaptive cruise control]].

==Design quirks and oddities==
In the US only, the 1990 Accord included what ended up being an unpopular safety feature: automatic shoulder belts. These belts would automatically retract around the driver and passenger upon entry of the vehicle. They were sometimes referred to "suicide" belts because of their quick activation. The lap belt was still required to be worn requiring extra work by the driver and passenger. Honda discontinued the automatic belts in 1992 on all models in the US.

In 1993, there were a total of 11 different trims offered for the Accord. The DX, LX, 10th Anniversary Edition, EX, and SE. All trims included a driver-side airbag, however only the SE sedan received both a driver and passenger-side airbag. The passenger-side airbag became standard on all Accords in 1994. Opinions at the time were Honda attempting to lure customer's into purchasing the high-priced SE because of the safety benefit. Other reasons may relate to the SE Sedan being exclusively produced in Japan. This SE also lost some of the features previously seen on the 1989 SE-i such as bronze-tinted glass, steering wheel audio controls and luxury carpeting.

==Awards==

* Accord DX Sedan wins ''[[IntelliChoice®]]'' "Best Overall Value of the Year" in the midsize class
* The Accord has been voted Car of the Year in Japan on numerous occasions.
* The Accord set the [[FIA]] speed record of [[Diesel]] cars in 2004, using a [[Honda Accord (European)|European Accord]] fitted with a 2.204 liter I-CTDI engine, the first [[Diesel]] engine by Honda.
* The Accord has been on ''[[Car and Driver]]'' magazine's annual [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Ten Best]] list 20 times, in years 1983-1991, 1994-1995, and 1998-2005. In the 23-year history of the award it is the vehicle that has appeared the most times.
* The Accord was ''[[Wheels magazine|Wheels]]'' magazine's [[Car of the Year]] for 1977.
* The Accord was ''[[Motor Trend]]'''s [[Car of the Year|Import Car of the Year]] for 1994.
* The 1978 Honda Accord hatchback was placed on Forbes Magazine's list of the Worst Cars of All Time.

==See also==
* [[Honda Accord (European)]]
* [[Honda Accord (JDM)]]
* [[Honda Accord (USDM)]]
* [[Honda Accord Tourer]]
* [[Honda Accord Hybrid]]
* [[Isuzu Aska]] (rebadged) 1994-2002
* [[Cog (television commercial)|Cog (commercial for the Accord)]]

==External links==
WikiCars Contributor Favorites
*[http://www.driveaccord.net Drive Accord Honda Forums]

Honda Manufacturer Sites
*[http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Accord+Sedan Honda Accord Sedan - Official Site]
*[http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Accord+Coupe Honda Accord Coupe - Official Site]
*[http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Accord+Hybrid Honda Accord Hybrid - Official Site]
*[http://www.world.honda.com/ACCORD/ A full history of the Honda Accord]
Community Sites
*[http://www.steelcitysfinest.com/HondaAccordAd.htm Famous Honda Accord - The Cog - TV Advert]
*[http://www.carsdirect.com/research/honda/accord/2006/24_vp/reviews Honda Accord Review Summaries]
*[http://used-honda-accord.freeway.co.uk Used Honda Accord information]
*[http://www.3geez.com/ 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Generation Accord forum]
*[http://forums.gen7accord.com/ Gen7Accord.com forum]
*[http://www.honda-acura.net Top Honda and Acura web board]
*[http://www.cardomain.com/MakeModel/Honda/Accord Customized Honda Accord pics]
*[http://www.accordtuner.com/ One of the premiere Honda Accord Tuning forums]

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