2011 Accord Receives Numerous Improvements

July 06, 2010
Posted by Carguide Editorial

Set to go on sale in October, the 2011 Honda Accord sedan and coupe receive significant updates, including improved fuel economy, enhanced exterior and interior styling, and the addition of a new Special Edition (SE) trim level.
Available as either a sedan or a coupe in four-cylinder and V6 variations, the Accord is designed to offer a balance of performance, efficiency and value specific to each individual model.
Improvements to vehicle aerodynamics, engine friction and transmission gear ratios all contribute to fuel economy improvements.
The estimated fuel-economy ratings for Accord four-cylinder sedan models equipped with an automatic transmission improve to 8.8/5.8 city/highway L/100Km (seven per cent better city and 11 per cent better highway than the comparable 2010 model).
A special edition "SE" model replaces the current base "LX" model, and adds valuable standard features such as 8-way power driver seat and power lumbar support, alloy wheels, premium audio with a subwoofer and XM satellite radio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, automatic headlights, security system and more. These standard features carry through to all other models in the Accord lineup.
A 190 hp, 2.4-litre, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine is standard in the Accord EX and EX-L Sedans, and the 2.4-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine in the Accord SE Sedan produces 177 horsepower.
The available 3.5-litre, 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC V6 engine produces 271 hp and optimizes fuel economy with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology that can deactivate up to half of the cylinders while cruising to improve fuel economy.