Hoovey689

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Honda releases info and images of revised 2011 Accord

Honda has unveiled updates to its new Accord Coupe and Sedan for the 2011 model year. Chief among the changes are improvements to the car's aerodynamics, reduced engine friction and revised transmission gearing that all add up to increased fuel efficiency. According to the automaker, four-cylinder sedans equipped with an automatic transmission now achieve 23 miles per gallon in the city (a two mpg improvement) and 34 mpg on the highway (a three mpg improvement).

Styling updates are mostly limited to the front fascias, which now appear to be more in line with the blocky look of the Accord Crosstour... for better or for worse. Brake lights and bumpers also get slight revisions, and new wheels are optional on V6 models. The Coupe gets optional steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and a USB Audio Interface, while all models with navigation get a rear view camera system.

Sadly, most models are still equipped with five-speed transmissions, both automatic and manual – save for the EX-L V6 Coupe, which gets a six-speed stick. There are a slew of additional detail and package updates, and you'll find them all in the press release pasted after the break. We've also created a high-res image gallery of each model that you can browse through below. Enjoy!

Coupe gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-honda-accord-coupe/

Sedan gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-honda-accord-sedan/

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/24/h...d-2011-accord/

(Cj)

OMG!!!!

How did they make it uglier!!!!!!!!

Anyway the specs are impressive. Looks like they're trying to match the Sonatas excellent fuel efficiency. Not bad upgrades for a refresh model...

pbm317

no 6 speed autos yet???

I8ABMR

Wow!!!!! Big change ............

(Cj)

Still gotta admit that 34mpg aint bad from a 5 speed.

The next gen should be getting high 30s once they put their new 6 speed tranny in it...

lexmenow

peepee and bobo

GSteg

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Yea that's a pretty good improvement on a 5 spd auto. That's 1mpg better than the Camry I4 6spd manual, and 1-2mpg better than the 6spd auto.

Still the car looks like a transformer sort of thing...

(Cj)

Oh God did anyone see how cheep and gaudy and ugly and words really can't describe, but this...



Seriously, what happened to Honda?

whoster

the coupe has a new growth on the back they call a tail-light.

bagwell

still no LED tail lights????!??!?!!?

bagwell

HORRIBLE ---

rdgdawg

Wow... that's... just... HUGE!!!

Way to go Honda!!!

MPLexus301

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Is that back end a joke? Or serious?

Joeb427

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I like the exterior and interior of the Accord much more than the Camry but ride quality is nothing near the Camry if you like smooth and quiet.

pvmike1

You're right. Eww. Old vs. new: