2.3-Litre 4-Door Manual Sedan FEATURES BEST WORST Fuel economy Roomy cabin space Safety equipment level Engine power Seat shape & comfort Handling on loose surfaces Honda has sharpened its 2001 model Accord making it smoother, quieter and more refined by adding more equipment, extra safety features and upgrading its general aesthetics. The Honda Accord has been renowned for its finesse and refinement over many years. However, recent models have not quite reached their usual standard, particularly in the area of road and general operational noise. It is this area that Honda has sought to address in the 2001 model upgrade.

From the exterior, the Accord has been given a more aggressive stance with a higher bonnet line, a new chrome grille and minor changes to the front bumper. Although minor cosmetic changes have been adopted at the rear, these are only visible when comparing directly with the previous model. The most obvious change visible from the outside is the adoption of alloy wheels on the base model VTi-L