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2001 honda accord review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It is a remarkably easy car to drive and every aspect of it is user friendly. Not surprisingly, accord has been one of america's best-selling cars for the past 10 years. but we suspect that most people buy accords for their legendary reliability. An entire generation has grown up with hondas, and 26 years of accords have proven the model to be a safe choice, a car that a family can buy and more or less forget, turning their attention back to the other concerns of a daily life. for 2001, all accords feature honda's patented dual-stage inflator airbag technology, which automatically adjusts the deployment of the front passenger airbag based on the severity of the crash and whether seatbelts are being worn. They are nearly identical from an engineering standpoint, though the coupe features some performance tweaks designed to make it more fun to drive trim levels and pricing for sedan and coupe are nearly identical. Each comes in lx 18,540) and ex 21,050) trim levels. Only the sedan is available as a dx base model 15,350). Dx comes with a 135-horsepower version (lower compression ratio and sans-vtec) of the same engine. Ex v-6 comes loaded with leather seating surfaces, woodgrain trim, automatic climate control and a programmable homelink universal remote control. For 2001, a 4-way power passenger seat joins the 8-way power driver's seat. walkaroundaccord was completely redesigned for 1998, and the 2001 sedan is significantly freshened, with a new engine hood and fascia up front and a new deck lid and tail lights in the rear. The overall effect is even more sharply chiseled than before. Accord still features an understated, refined appearance, but with an aggressive stance that gives it the air of a european sedan. The nose is short, and the hood and cowl are low, which complement the glassy cabin to provide excellent visibility from inside. honda designed the coupe to have its own identity, enhanced for 2001 by a more aggressive look to the bumpers, a body-colored front grille, and new alloy wheel designs. As before, only its headlights and door handles are shared with the sedan. The coupe is a handsome car, and a good choice for busy executives who want a car that is both sporty and practical. interiorhonda used airline business-class seating as a model for the accord interior, which is a marvel of space efficiency. The front seats are wide and comfortable and there's a surprising amount of room for rear seat passengers. While pre-1998 accords were considered big compacts, the current-generation accord is a true midsize sedan. Generous front and rear door openings make it easy to get in and out of the car. Features associated with luxury cars abound, particularly on the high-level models. Leather interiors are available in light tones that are warm and inviting. Sun visors offer sliding extensions. A homelink remote control system can be programmed to open garage doors, turn on house lights and turn off security systems. 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. driving impressionaccord is an easy car to drive. It corners well, with steering that's light and precise. Handling on bumpy roads is incredibly good; a series of big bumps in the middle of a turn hardly affects the accord's direction at all. The suspension damps out the bumps and keeps the tires planted on the road. This handling balance is a benefit of the accord's strong chassis and double-wishbone front and rear suspensions. At the handling limit, it tends toward understeer - the front tires lose grip before the rear tires. Blasting up and down a rough, twisting back road, we explored the limits of handling, power and braking. The camry offered superb damping over the rippled pavement and the malibu surprised us with its handling prowess. The accord provided the sharpest transient response - turning left, then right, then left again. The accord also had the best brakes. in cruise mode, the 3. 0-liter v6 engine just purrs along, barely audible. It's so smooth and so quiet that sometimes a glance at the tachometer is required to confirm that it's running. Stomp on the throttle and it growls with the authority of a free-breathing cylinder head. This engine delivers lots of power for merging into traffic or entertaining its driver. A single-overhead-cam v6 , it is equipped with honda's vtec (variable valve timing and valve lift electronic control) system, and tuned to deliver optimum torque over a broad rev range. It's smooth, powerful and efficient, generating 150 horsepower at 5700 rpm. An accord equipped with this engine is a great package that deserves consideration by anyone shopping for a roomy mid-size car that excels in quality, durability, reliability, smoothness, ride quality, practicality and fuel efficiency. all 2001 accords sold nationwide meet or exceed california's low emissions vehicle (lev) standard, regardless of engine. Honda also sells an accord ex 23,100) that meets california's demanding super ultra low emissions vehicle (sulev) standard, the most stringent in the world. It is a great family car, at or near the top of its class in every measure. Its handling inspires confidence and its vtec engines are smooth, powerful and efficient. To those ingredients are added honda's reputation for quality, durability and reliability. for these reasons, the accord is extremely popular. And don't expect bargain prices, because this vote of confidence puts dealers in the driver's seat. Even so, those who buy a honda accord should enjoy many years of pleasant, trouble-free motoring - an important quality for a great family sedan. model lineupdx 15,350); lx 18,540); ex 21,050); lx v-6 21,950); ex v-6 24,550). assembled inmarysville, ohio. model testedex v-6 24,550). Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Climate Control✔ Passenger Airbag✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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