Honda axes its Civic Hybrid, Natural Gas, and Accord Plug-In, plans efficient ... - Digital Trends
Honda is planning some changes to its more frugal model range, including the discontinuation of some alternative power classics. John Mendel, executive VP of American Honda, announced that the CNG (compressed natural gas) and hybrid civic versions would be axed to, “allow greater focus on [the] Civic’s sporty new character. Another model that will be led out to pasture is the Accord plug-in hybrid. Honda says it needs to clear the path for the redesigned Accord Hybrid and an all-new, fully electric model. The 2016 Accord hybrid will adopt a new twin-motor drivetrain to make it more economical. Related: 2016 Honda Civic Previewed By Concept in New York. While Honda appears to be pairing down its environmentally-friendly models, the Japanese automaker promises these moves will lead to more efficient vehicles down the road. And, while we don’t know yet how fuel efficient it will be, the 10th generation Civic that was previewed via a concept at this year’s New York Auto Show will look to inject fun-to-drive characteristics that have been missing from the brand in... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
