[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Honda Korea announced on the 4th that it will begin pre-orders for the powerful hybrid "New Accord Hybrid" and "New CR-V Hybrid," which deliver outstanding fuel efficiency and strong driving performance with a 2-motor hybrid system.


The "New CR-V Hybrid and New Accord Hybrid," making their debut in Korea, are equipped with the "SPORT HYBRID i-MMD" system that completes the powerful hybrid. This system combines two electric motors delivering best-in-class output (maximum motor power of 184 horsepower) with a highly efficient 2.0ℓ DOHC i-VTEC Atkinson cycle engine to provide strong driving performance. Additionally, it optimally switches between three driving modes depending on the situation to maximize fuel efficiency and features a lithium-ion battery, completing Honda’s unique powertrain.


Honda New Accord Hybrid

Honda New Accord Hybrid

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The partially redesigned New Accord will be available in two trims: Hybrid Touring and gasoline Turbo. The exterior features sportier front bumpers and wheel designs. Especially, the Hybrid Touring trim is equipped with new 19-inch wheels, embodying the character of a powerful hybrid sedan.


Highly preferred convenience features such as first-row ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel have been added in large numbers. Honda Sensing, which is standard on all trims, has been upgraded with BSI (Blind Spot Information) and CTM (Cross Traffic Monitor) functions, enhancing safety. The sales prices for the New Accord are ▲Hybrid Touring 45.7 million KRW ▲New Accord Turbo 37.4 million KRW.


Honda New CR-V Hybrid

Honda New CR-V Hybrid

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The New CR-V Hybrid will be launched in two trims: 4WD EX-L and 4WD Touring. It features hybrid-exclusive design and emblems, and the 4WD Touring trim adopts the largest-in-class 19-inch wheels, enhancing the presence of this powerful hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV).


Honda Sensing is standard on all trims, and features such as a smartphone wireless charging system, heated seats for all seats, heated steering wheel, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and second-row full-flat seats are supported to maximize user convenience. The sales prices for the New CR-V Hybrid are ▲4WD EX-L 45.1 million KRW ▲4WD Touring 47.7 million KRW.



As a pre-order benefit for the two newly introduced models, Honda will cover automobile tax for two years, and when introducing a purchase, fuel expenses of 300,000 KRW for the buyer and 100,000 KRW for the introduced customer will be provided respectively. Furthermore, customers who pre-order while owning a hybrid vehicle from another brand will receive an additional fuel expense support of 500,000 KRW.


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