By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National July 30, 2010Vehicle Overview
The Accord sedan and coupe receive their most extensive changes since they were redesigned for 2008, including fresh styling touches, higher fuel economy for some models and a new SE sedan trim level. The Accord competes with the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion.
New for 2011
Fuel economy on four-cylinder Accord sedans with the five-speed automatic transmission gets better because of improved aerodynamics, reduced engine friction and new transmission gear ratios. Honda says highway fuel economy on V-6 sedans will also increase.
The new SE sedan adds some features previously available only on the EX, including leather upholstery, heated front seats, power lumbar support for the driver and a leather-trimmed steering wheel. On all Accords, the climate control buttons have been moved closer to the driver, and models with the optional navigation system gain a backup camera.
Exterior
Offered in sedan and coupe forms, the two Accord body styles share no body panels. For 2011, the sedan gets a new grille, front bumper, trunklid and wheel designs. The coupe is highlighted by a new grille, new front bumper and new taillights. Exterior features include:
- 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers standard on sedan
- New 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels available on sedan
- New 17-inch alloy wheels standard on coupe
- New 18-inch alloy wheels available on coupe
Interior
The Accord's cabin treads closer to the domain of Honda's luxury brand, Acura, with its use of high-quality materials, good fit and finish, and an optional knob-based navigation system in place of the car's previous touch-screen setup. A USB audio interface is a new standard feature on coupes and EX sedans, and the EX-L coupe adds steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Interior features include:
- Seating for five
- Standard cloth seats
- Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather seats
- Standard features include air conditioning, cruise control, a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio buttons and lighted vanity mirrors
- Optional electronics include Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and a premium audio system with a subwoofer
Under the Hood
The front-wheel-drive Accord offers a choice of two 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines or a 3.5-liter V-6.
- Manual or automatic transmissions available
- Four-cylinder makes 177 horsepower in LX and SE sedans, 190 hp in LX-S coupe and EX sedans and coupes
- V-6 makes 271 hp, and when paired with the automatic transmission, it includes Honda's Variable Cylinder Management, a fuel-saving cylinder-deactivation system
- Performance-oriented V-6 coupe with the manual transmission doesn't get VCM
Safety
Safety features include:
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Electronic stability system
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Active front head restraints
Additional Reviews
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| Kelsey Mays | Cars.com National | December 22, 2010 |
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