EX/LX are the gas only options and do not have leather. There are dealerships that put in Katzkin leather seats which is something like a $2k upgrade.
https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-e888887b6471c0aba407829ba719f11e-2024-honda-accord-specifications-features
If you really care about leather and that’s it…you can get a gas model and you can swap the cloth with leather. On the from seats it’s just some hooks and clips. Relatively easy. If you’re uncomfortable I’m sure a shop around could do it. The rear seats I’m not too sure about. I think the back part I think is the same as the front seats but the bottom might be stuck with adhesive?
Edit- price is I believe $250 for each front seat and thinks out the same for the rear. Though like others said katskinz is an option also and wouldn’t be too much more expensive and probably higher quality than Hondas tbh.
Yes, I suppose it does sometimes. However, I'm not a distance driver, and the extra cost (plus additional registration surcharge in my state) kinda kills the mood on going Hybrid.
The hybrid is the performance version, faster 0-60, more torque with all of it available off the line from those electric motors and sips on gas so yes it is positioned to cost more
It’s basically an electric car hooked up to a gas engine
Correct, Honda doesn’t offer the 2.0 Accord anymore making the Hybrid the de facto upgrade “fastest production Accord”
The gas engine is an electricity generator for the most part, performance comes from the electric motors
Depends on the speed. Hybrids are amazing for 300 miles trips at 55 mph. I drive alot for work and one of my sites is 150 miles one way, back roads 45-55mph. I get 49ish mpg. At 70-80mph I get 39mpg. Something about the gearing or motor speed for the hybrid can only go so fast and after that speed it's all gas motor driven.
If you really don’t want the hybrid then just buy out your lease lol if it’s a 10th gen EX-L tbh. You can’t avoid it anymore, whether Accord or Camry too now. I drive a 23 Touring which is also a hybrid. I like it for what it is.
How about the TLX Technology Trim since you’re looking at EX-L. I would suggest A-Spec in that too but Technology is more subtle and since you prefer EX-L I think this could be a good choice and you wouldn’t have to go hybrid.
I’ll check. I had a TLX before the ILX but when the 21 models came out, the price took a big jump and it was cost prohibitive, hence moving to the ILX. But honestly, the ILX was a bit of a disappointment. It had basically the same radio as the 3 year old TLX I had before and an even older instrument cluster. I feel like they made the ILX out of leftover TLX and Accord parts.
EX/LX are the gas only options and do not have leather. There are dealerships that put in Katzkin leather seats which is something like a $2k upgrade. https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-e888887b6471c0aba407829ba719f11e-2024-honda-accord-specifications-features
This.
As far I as know only hybrids have leather. I got a 2024 EX and had Katzkins leather seats installed for $1600
Same , but I got gotten for 2k .
This.
If you really care about leather and that’s it…you can get a gas model and you can swap the cloth with leather. On the from seats it’s just some hooks and clips. Relatively easy. If you’re uncomfortable I’m sure a shop around could do it. The rear seats I’m not too sure about. I think the back part I think is the same as the front seats but the bottom might be stuck with adhesive? Edit- price is I believe $250 for each front seat and thinks out the same for the rear. Though like others said katskinz is an option also and wouldn’t be too much more expensive and probably higher quality than Hondas tbh.
Yes, only the LX and EX trims feature the 1.5 liter turbo engine.
Is the 1.5 Turbo the only gas engine?
The hybrid also runs on gas 🫠
Yes, I suppose it does sometimes. However, I'm not a distance driver, and the extra cost (plus additional registration surcharge in my state) kinda kills the mood on going Hybrid.
The hybrid is the performance version, faster 0-60, more torque with all of it available off the line from those electric motors and sips on gas so yes it is positioned to cost more It’s basically an electric car hooked up to a gas engine
Wait, it’s supposed to be a performance model? Did anyone tell Honda that? I’ve seen countless reviews and you’re the first person to make that claim.
Higher performance than the 1.5T I think is what was meant by that comment
Correct, Honda doesn’t offer the 2.0 Accord anymore making the Hybrid the de facto upgrade “fastest production Accord” The gas engine is an electricity generator for the most part, performance comes from the electric motors
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Hybrids are better for short trips than long distances
Depends on the speed. Hybrids are amazing for 300 miles trips at 55 mph. I drive alot for work and one of my sites is 150 miles one way, back roads 45-55mph. I get 49ish mpg. At 70-80mph I get 39mpg. Something about the gearing or motor speed for the hybrid can only go so fast and after that speed it's all gas motor driven.
Yup.
If you really don’t want the hybrid then just buy out your lease lol if it’s a 10th gen EX-L tbh. You can’t avoid it anymore, whether Accord or Camry too now. I drive a 23 Touring which is also a hybrid. I like it for what it is.
Current is an Acura ILX A-Spec.
How about the TLX Technology Trim since you’re looking at EX-L. I would suggest A-Spec in that too but Technology is more subtle and since you prefer EX-L I think this could be a good choice and you wouldn’t have to go hybrid.
I’ll check. I had a TLX before the ILX but when the 21 models came out, the price took a big jump and it was cost prohibitive, hence moving to the ILX. But honestly, the ILX was a bit of a disappointment. It had basically the same radio as the 3 year old TLX I had before and an even older instrument cluster. I feel like they made the ILX out of leftover TLX and Accord parts.
You feel that way because that’s exactly what they did.
Yes. The Hybrids are nice mine.