The Accord Type-R featured 209 bhp 212ps, 155. Gray was added as a color option. Quicker on its feet, quicker straight ahead, quicker to provoke smiles at the helm. In Malaysia, the Accord is locally assembled. The interior design of the 600 was very similar to the Accord's however, while the dashboard design was identical. The four-door sedan and the sporty coupe are nearly identical from an engineering standpoint, though the Accord Coupe features some performance tweaks designed to make it more fun to drive. In spite of all this, we feel the 2002 Honda Accord is the best mid-size sedan available today.
The air conditioning system, designed to quickly cool the car down after getting in on a hot day, uses an air filtration system to keep pollen out and reduce diesel fumes from buses and trucks. Model Lineup Accord buyers choose among four trim levels, sedan and coupe body styles, and V6 and four-cylinder engines. It is available as both a sedan and a station wagon. At its introduction in 1985, it won the Award. Side-impact airbags are optional, however.
For the first time a 3-door hatchback was no longer available internationally. European and Japanese vehicles had options not available within the U. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including , , , and a. V-6 versions were available only with automatics. A HomeLink remote control system can be programmed to open garage doors, turn on house lights and turn off security systems.
It is remarkably easy to drive and every aspect of it is user friendly. Links Visit for more information on the Honda Accord Coupe. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. In 1995, the Accord underwent the usual mid-generation facelift for 1996. The compact sedan role the Accord previously filled was now relegated to the Honda Rafaga and Ascot. While the V6 provides lots of gusto, most people order the 2.
In addition, speed-sensitive power steering is included, which gives the car easy turning assistance at speeds below 40 kilometres per hour 25 mph during operation, such as parallel parking. It was also released in Canada on October 27, 2017. The coupe and wagon taillamps though still resembled those from the 1990—1991 Accord. Not quite, although they're closing quickly. The Aero Deck was only available in Japan at dealerships as a variation of the Accord. You'd think by now this car would be an also-ran.
All Accords sold in North America came with a completely new all aluminum 2. Two colors were available: Solaris Silver Metallic with Graphite Black interior and Brittany Blue Metallic with Ivory interior. Base model Accords rode on 13-inch steel wheels with hubcaps with more expensive models having the option of 14-inch alloy wheels. Commander Data running a routine systems check on the bridge of the Enterprise. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. The Honda Accord is entering the fifth year of its current model cycle. The proof is in the pudding with a marked increase in sales despite the tough state of the economy.
We feel the Accord offers a bit more driving excitement than the Camry or the Taurus and a higher quality interior than the Altima. An optional extra on the 1981 Accord was an , the world's first automatic in-car navigation system. Accords in all other bodies hatchback, Aerodeck, coupe had only retractable headlamps worldwide. Available options differed from market to market. Dark brown was discontinued, as was the bronze metallic.
All station wagons sold outside the United States were affixed with a small badge on the denoting the vehicle was built at the Ohio facility. When open, the hatch rose above the roof at a right angle, providing additional overhead clearance when the hatch was open. A lightened and more sports focused variant of the Japanese car the Accord Euro R was powered by the K20A 2. Y-39 was replaced by Oslo Ivory No. This option was not offered until 1985 in the United States market. The shifter was redesigned to have a stronger spring to prevent unintentional engagement of reverse, replacing the spring-loaded shift knob of the 1976 to 1980 model year cars. In 1989, the Accord was the first vehicle sold under an import brand to become the best-selling vehicle in the United States.
The lower part of the hatch was not like one used on a station wagon that went all the way down to the rear bumper, so loading cargo into the back wasn't as convenient as a conventional station wagon with a one piece hatchback. The appearance was more popular in the United Kingdom. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. It was last completely redesigned for 1998. In Hong Kong, this car is made in Japan and sold as the Accord, and in , the Accord is locally assembled. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. In February 2013, the Accord was scheduled to enter the Russian market.