Honda Accord Reviews

2011 Infiniti G25x Sedan, an AutoWeek Drivers Log Car Review

DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: I'm not sure what Infiniti is aiming for with this 2011 G25x sedan. It's a perfectly adequate small sedan, but it's lost most of its sporting character with the transition to the small V6--to the point where it isn't in the same league as the Audi A4 or BMW 3-series.

It's not well-equipped enough to play in the near-luxury space, with a somewhat dated interior appearance and no noteworthy features to set it apart from the competition. And it's not big enough to aim for the family-sedan market, where it's outpriced and outsized by the likes of the Toyota Avalon and the Ford Taurus. This little Infiniti is even outshone by more mundane sheetmetal such as the Honda Accord V6.

The 2.5-liter V6 is a nice engine, free-revving and surprisingly torquey for its specs, but it has the life sucked out of it by the seven-speed slushbox. I'm sure it's a programming issue, but this wretched excuse for a transmission was slow to downshift, way too quick to upshift, clunky and recalcitrant. One would assume a sport mode would have helped things a bit, but Infiniti didn't see fit to add such a button at this price point. The brakes transmitted a tremendous amount of "noise" through the pedal, and the car was remarkably loud, with wind and road noise drowning out the nice mechanical character of the six.

Knock $7,000 off the as-tested price and put it up against the Ford Fusion V6 AWD and the Honda Accord. The Infiniti will still lose, but at least you'd have a fair fight.

ART DIRECTOR TARA KLEIN: After spending my Fourth of July weekend with this Infiniti, I can see how the G25x would be a nice introduction into the land of luxury-brand vehicles. It has less power than the G37, sure, but the look, feel and quality are still there.

The exterior has dynamic curves and chrome touches that provide a sleek and finished look. Following suit, the interior, while kept simple, has high-end materials accented by aluminum and chrome, giving it an upscale flare. The seats were also very comfortable and supportive. While this car isn't one in which a "wow" was muttered under my breath, it was very well composed, with easy-to-read and locate gauges and controls. If I were entering the luxury market, I find the clean, minimal driving environment to be much more inviting instead of jumping haphazardly into one that is bombarded with gadgets that a) might rarely be utilized with everyday use and/or b) take an hour to learn how to master. For some, it could be slightly intimidating.

A Honda Accord Hybrid Review | Car Insurance

The Honda Accord Hybrid is said to have created its own category when it was first launched. It is a hybrid car with the size and amenities of an almost luxury vehicle. It is among the biggest hybrid cars in the market today and among those with the most powerful engines to match its big body.

It uses what Honda calls the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology. What it does is that this system can shut off 3 of the engine’s 6 cylinders when needed. For example, if you are on a long stretch of the road with a constant speed and no traffic, this technique will make your fuel consumption much better because of the reduced number of cylinders at work. This does not have much effect on the engine’s power output.

A V6 engine powers the Honda Accord Hybrid making it at par in terms of power with its more commercially available variant. This is where Honda got it right when it tried to position the Accord for the more power conscious buyers who are in the market for both better fuel economy without much sacrifice in the car’s performance.

This engine that powers the Accord is among the biggest of its class, making it a great match for other gas engines. It also makes it possible for the driver to feel like he is still driving a regular car and not a hybrid at all.

The Honda Accord Hybrid is the perfect car for those who still want great power under the hood while being more environmentally aware of the effects of typical gas engines. It is almost a luxury vehicle by itself and may not feel like you are driving a hybrid until you check your engine and your gas consumption.

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