Coming: Honda Accord hybrid, Plug-in Toyota Prius, more

Coming: Honda Accord hybrid, Plug-in Toyota Prius, more

09:30 AM

CAPTIONBy Mike Ditz, AP

Honda will take another shot at making a hybrid out of the Accord, and will add a hybrid version of the Pilot family crossover as well.

That's just one interesting tidbit from the product plans of Japan's Big 3, as laid out today by Automotive News.

It goes like this:

Honda. A redesigned Civic and CR-V crossover is on the way next year. A new Accord comes in summer of 2012. Honda had an Accord hybrid for a few years, but discontinued it because buyers didn't think a V-6 hybrid delivered enough gas mileage.

Nissan. Besides the electric Leaf in December, Infiniti will launch the hybrid version of its M Class sedan next year and an electric four-seater in 2013. The Juke crossover, shown in the photo above, is about go on sale along with a new Quest minivan next year.

Toyota. Toyota is going to go on an electric binge with two electrics, including a plug-in Prius, and six hybrids models to market in the next two years. Also on the way is a new Camry, RAV4 crossover and Tacoma pickup.

link:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/09/coming-honda-accord-hybrid-plug-in-toyota-prius-more/1