Honda Accord Hybrid

While Toyota Prius has generated a lot of publicity, Honda is also building up its Hybrid line up, but much more quitely. What I find interesting in the release of Honda Accord Hybrid is the following:

Utilizing a next-generation hybrid powertrain, the Accord V6 Hybrid will deliver power and performance above the current 240-horsepower Accord V6 with the fuel economy of a compact-class, four-cylinder Civic sedan.

So, the lack of power on highway will have to be met by having a bigger engine. If Accord were to be strictly a city vehicle, a standard four cylinder engine would have worked and done wonders for fuel economy.