REVscene Automotive Forum - 2011 Honda Accord

NEW FOR 2011:

- Sedan features new grille, front bumper, rear deck lid and wheel design; coupe has new grille, front bumper, brake lights and new wheel design on V6 models; all models include new seat cloth fabric and updated instrument panel design with frequently-used climate-control buttons moved to left side
- Standard alloy wheels, eight-way power driver’s seat, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic headlamps and security system on all models
- Standard six-CD stereo and USB audio interface on all EX models and above
- Improved fuel economy on four-cylinder
- SE model replaces base LX model; leather-equipped SE trim line available
- Four-cylinder EX-L models add power passenger seat; models with navigation add two-position driver’s side memory
- EX-L V6 Coupe adds steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Sedans equipped with optional navigation system add rearview camera

For 2011, the Honda Accord sedan and coupe models undergo a mild facelift, with new front-end styling, improved interiors, and new standard or optional features. The four-cylinder model gains improved fuel efficiency due to engine improvements and transmission gear ratios, up to seven per cent better in the city and 11 per cent on the highway when compared to the 2010 model. The new SE trim line replaces the previous base LX trim, adding standard eight-way power driver’s seat, alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic headlamps and security system; these are now found on all Accord models.

Available as a four-door sedan or two-door coupe, the Accord comes with a choice of four engines overall. A 2.4-litre four-cylinder in the base SE sedan produces 177 horsepower, while the 2.4-litre in the EX and EX-L sedan and coupe models makes 190 horsepower. Both come with a five-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed automatic. An optional 3.5-litre V6 with five-speed automatic uses Variable Cylinder Management, which shuts off either two or three cylinders under light load for improved fuel economy. The V6 coupe can also be ordered with a six-speed manual transmission, and uses variable valve timing and intake system for sportier performance, without the cylinder management.

Features on the SE sedan include 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, tire pressure monitoring system, heated mirrors, speed-sensing variable intermittent wipers, front splash guards, power locks with keyless entry, auto up/down driver’s window, cruise control, auto-off headlamps, illuminated vanity mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, eight-way power driver’s seat, floor mats, fold-down rear seat, CD/MP3/WMA stereo with subwoofer, auxiliary input, Bluetooth connectivity, XM satellite radio, security system and automatic headlamps.

The EX sedan adds 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, premium six-CD/MP3 stereo, power sunroof, chrome exhaust finisher, auto up/down front windows, Active Noise Cancellation, ambient console lighting, and rear cupholders.

The EX-L sedan adds exterior temperature display, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated leather seats, and power passenger seat. When further equipped with navigation, the model also includes a two-position driver’s side memory.

The EX V6 sedan is equipped similarly to the EX, but adds chrome door handles.

The EX-L V6 sedan is equipped similarly to the EX-L, but adds chrome door handles, fog lights, four-way power passenger seat, and garage door opener.

Features on the EX coupe include 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, active front head restraints, security system, tire pressure monitoring system, heated mirrors, front splash guards, power sunroof, speed-sensing variable intermittent wipers, rear cupholders, automatic headlamps, power locks with keyless entry, front auto up/down windows, cruise control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, eight-way power driver’s seat, floor mats, fold-down rear seatback, Bluetooth connectivity, XM satellite radio, and six-CD/MP3/WMA stereo with auxiliary input, and security alarm.

The EX-L coupe adds dual-zone automatic climate control, exterior temperature display, automatic headlamps, heated leather seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The EX-L V6 coupe and EX-L V6 MT coupe add 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome door handles, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and rear spoiler.

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Type 2-door, 5-passenger midsize coupe
4-door, 5-passenger midsize sedan

Layout Front engine/front-wheel drive
Engine 2.4-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves / 3.5-litre V6, SOHC, 24 valves

Horsepower
177 @ 6500 rpm (LX sedan)
190 @ 7000 rpm
271 @ 6200 rpm
271 @ 6200 rpm (V6 coupe)
Torque (lb-ft)

161 @ 4300 rpm (LX sedan)
162 @ 4400 rpm
254 @ 5000 rpm
251 @ 5000 rpm (V6 coupe)

Transmission
5-speed manual (standard I4) / 5-speed automatic (optional I4)
5-speed automatic (standard V6) / 6-speed manual (optional V6)

Tires SE P215/60R16 all-season
Tires EX, EX-L P225/50R17 all-season
Tires EX-L V6 P235/45R18 all-season

Curb weight SE sedan 1468 kg (3236 lbs)(M/T) / 1496 kg (3298 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight EX sedan 1523 kg (3357 lbs)(M/T) / 1550 kg (3417 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight EX-L sedan 1533 kg (3380 lbs)(M/T) / 1560 kg (3439 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight EX V6 sedan 1621 kg (3573 lbs)
Curb weight EX-L V6 sedan 1637 kg (3609 lbs)
Curb weight EX coupe 1491 kg (3287 lbs)(M/T) / 1518 kg (3346 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight EX-L coupe 1504 kg (3315 lbs)(M/T) / 1531 kg (3375 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight EX-L V6 coupe 1566 kg (3452 lbs)(M/T) / 1623 kg (3578 lbs)(A/T)

Wheelbase Sedan 2800 mm (110.2 in)
Wheelbase Coupe 2740 mm (107.8 in)
Length I4 sedan 4930 mm (194.0 in)
Length V6 sedan 4935 mm (194.2 in)
Length Coupe 4849 mm (190.9 in)
Width Sedan 1846 mm (72.6 in)
Width Coupe 1848 mm (72.7 in)
Height Sedan 1476 mm (58.1 in)
Height Coupe 1432 mm (56.3 in)

Ground clearance sedan 146 mm (5.7 in)
Cargo capacity sedan 397 litres (14.0 cu. ft.)
Cargo capacity coupe 338 litres (11.9 cu. ft.)

Fuel consumption 2.4 A/T City: 8.8 L/100 km (32 mpg Imp) / Hwy: 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 3.5 City: 11.0 L/100 km (26 mpg Imp) / Hwy: 6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 3.5 M/T City: 12.6 L/100 km (22 mpg Imp) / Hwy: 7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg Imp)
Fuel type Regular

Warranty 3 yrs/ 60,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/100,000 km

Side airbags Standard
Curtain airbags Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Traction control Standard
Stability control Standard
Assembly location Marysville, Ohio