2011 Honda Accord Review

Set to go on sale in mid-August of 2010, 2011 Honda Accord sedan and coupe get important updates, including fuel economy, improved exterior and interior design and adding a new skin-equipped Special Edition (SE) trim level . Available in sedan or coupe, 4-cylinder and V6 variations, the Honda Accord offers a unique balance of style, performance, efficiency and value of each model.

"By 2011, the Honda Accord is changing again with a sharp style inside and out, gains in fuel economy and wider application of the most popular," said Erik Berkman, vice president of planning and logistics for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The Honda Accord is designed to provide a property is always rewarding in the areas that matter most to drivers in sedan and coupe."

 

Improved vehicle aerodynamics, engine friction and gear ratios all contribute to improving fuel economy. EPA fuel economy rating for the Honda Accord sedan 4-cylinder models with automatic transmission to improve by 2 miles per gallon (mpg) in city and 3 mpg on the highway, for a rating of the city / 23/34 mpg highway.

2011 Honda Accord Sedan Exterior expresses a more upscale presence, powerful style with a new grille, front bumper and trunk lid, with a new wheel design.

Sedan based on the nature of the design of attitude only muscle Honda Accord Coupe has improved a bold design grid, a new form of the front bumper, third brake light look and a new improved design of the wheels on V6 models.

Finding a balance between value and luxury, the Honda Accord sedan offers the additional features of the popular Honda Accord LX-P with the luxury of leather seats, heated seats, driver lumbar support power, leather steering wheel and wrapped.

 

New features on some models have steering wheel mounted paddles on the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6, a USB audio interface on all Coupe and Honda Accord EX sedan and EX-L, and one great sedan equipped with the available Honda connected Satellite Navigation System ™. In addition, the Honda Accord EX-L V6 get a two-position memory for driver's seat. Other updates on all models include interior fabrics new headquarters on models with cloth seats, a dashboard update and focus more refined points in the cockpit.

Interior styling on all models offer affordable luxury with a generous standard equipment of world-class ergonomics and intuitive vehicle controls. The front seats are designed to provide generous lateral support to complement the sporty Honda Accord. The seat-folding rear back offers versatility and load lock includes a pass-through for long objects like skis.

New for 2011, the most commonly used climate buttons are now located on the left side of the control stack, closer to the driver for ease of use and less frequently used buttons are now on the right side. The recorder is also a vehicle to facilitate the control more visible lettering.

 

190-hp, 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder is standard on Honda Accord EX and EX-L sedans and Accord LX-S, EX and EX-L coupe. 2.4-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder Honda Accord LX, LX-P sedan and SE for the production of 177 horses.

The available 3.5-liter 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC ® V6 271 horsepower produced and takes advantage of Variable Cylinder Management ™ (VCM ®) technology that can shut down half the cylinders on the cruise to improve economy fuel. Preliminary EPA fuel economy for 2011 Accord V6 sedan is 19 mpg city/30 highway, an improvement of 1 mpg on the highway.

 

Performance-oriented Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6 6-speed manual transmission has a unique 3.5-liter V6 VTEC engine (no VCM) that provides a performance-tuned valve train, intake and exhaust to increase the torque curve low to mid rpm range for lovers of performance level.

A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on four-cylinder and a 5-speed automatic transmission is available. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on V6 models. A 6-speed manual transmission is available exclusively at Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6.

 

For security reasons, Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ®) is the only body which enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. ACE ™ edge design of network components connected to the impact force more evenly distributed across the front of the vehicle. This increased force of frontal impact management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the cabin.

The front double wishbone and multilink rear suspension inspired performance handling while providing a comfortable ride. For 2011 Honda Accord Sedan comes standard with steel wheels with covers 16-inch or 16 - or aluminum wheels 17-inch depending on model.

 

Three audio systems are available - all MP3/Windows Media ® Audio (WMA) playback and auxiliary input jack. Standard system provides a single-disc CD player, six speakers and 160 watts. Radio Data System (RDS) displays information broadcast by participating radio stations FM that often includes call letters, station type (usually searchable) and information programming. Steering wheel, audio controls standard on every Accord. Honda Accord Sedan EX Coupe LX-S and add in-dash 6-disc changer.

270-watt premium audio system is a standard Honda Accord EX Coupe and EX-L Accord sedan models, and even a six-CD changer and seven speakers including an 8-inch subwoofer. XM Radio ® is standard on all Honda Accord EX-L model.

 

Honda satellite-linked navigation system (available on the Accord EX-L) uses an 8-inch screen and an interface dial for user input. Features include Zagat Survey ® Guide to restaurants, nightlife, hotels and attractions. Honda Accord EX and EX-L Coupe and Sedan models Accord EX-L includes Bluetooth ® hands-free link ® as the standard for wireless connectivity with compatible mobile phones.

Honda Accord Coupe (4 cyl) is a 17-inch alloy wheels as standard, 18-inch alloy wheels as standard V6 Honda Accord Coupe. All contracts have four disc brakes.

 

Currently, over 95 percent of contracts sold in the U.S. are products of Plant Honda America Manufacturing Inc. 's Marysville Auto in Marysville, Ohio, and Honda's production in Alabama, LLC, Lincoln, Alabama. Marysville plant is the only global source of Honda Accord Coupe.