Both the exterior and interior have enjoyed a make-over. Upgrades from cloth upholstery to leather seats and a leather-bound steering wheel are now standard on the EX-L and the new Special Edition SE models. Enhanced safety features include six-standard airbags with front seat side-impact bags and side curtain airbags. Traction control, brake assist, stability assist and four wheel anti-lock brakes fill out the safety options. Most buyers want the established value of an Accord. The 2011 offers even more of the same. The cost remains low, and the stingy fuel mileage keeps the Accord atop its class. Even the base models get the benefits of Honda's high-technology and sleek, tweaked design. Never one to rest on its laurels, Honda gave the 2011 model a new profile, a new trim package, even better fuel economy and better aerodynamics. The new wheels, updated rear deck lid and modified front bumper and grill are some of the most visible changes. The 180 and 195 horsepower, four-cylinder engines come with a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. The 275 horsepower V6 Accord coupe packs a six-speed manual transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on all models. The Accord gets 23 mpg in town and 34 highway miles per gallon. The Accord jumps from zero to sixty miles per hour in 7.5 seconds.
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