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HONDA ACCORD HISTORY

1976
 1981 1985 1989 1993 1997 2002


1976 1st

1977 Honda Accord 1976 Honda Accord
[ Features ]
First released with a low-emissions, high-mileage spec, to respond to energy crises and emissions regulations,the original ACCORD fulfilled demands for ‘Space, Driving Comfort and Style’

Originally released as 1600 Hatchback version 4 door saloon added in 1977


[ Awards ]

  • Won Car of the Year award (organized by Motor Fan Magazine) in 1976.
  • Won Car of the Year award (under $5,000 class, organized by Road Test Magazine) in 1977
  • Won Australian Car of the Year (organized by Wheels Magazine) in 1977
  • Won US Car of the Year award (under $5,000class, organized by Car & Driver Magazine) in 1977
  • Wone ‘One of the Best 10 Cars’ award in the US, 1978, in the ‘Under$5,000 Sedan’ category (organized by Road & Truck Magazine)


[ Main Technologies ]

  • CVCCEngine
  • Hondamatic with overdrive
  • CVCC-II Engine
  • Speed-responsive power steering
  • Safety indicators

1981 2nd

1981 Honda Accord 1981 Honda Accord

[ Features ]
Aiming for the peak of quality for compact car, the mechanics, exterior, interior and finish all represent a concentration of quality

Sold as the ACCORD Vigour series


[ Overseas Rollout ]
In 1982, the ACCORD became the first Japanese car to be locally manufactured when production began in Ohio, USA.


[ Awards ]
  • The ACCORD became the best selling Japanese car by name in the US in 1982 (a record which was maintained for 15 years until 1996)
  • No. 1 Japanese Car in 1983 European Car of the Year.


[ Main Technologies ]
  • Cruise control
  • Auto leveling suspension
  • 4 speed full automatic
  • 12-valve cross-flow engine
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
  • Lockable Hondamatic 4 speed full automatic
  • Electronically controlled fuel injection system PGM-FI


1985 3rd

1988 Honda Accord 1985 Honda Accord 1985 Honda Accord

[ Features ]
Developed with a stylish aeroshape and a spacious interior, to give a sporty impression from any angle. Creates a new sense of value.

Introduction of aerodeck
CA Series added in 1987
Sales of imported US-made ACCORD Coupe began in 1988


[ Awards ]
Won Japan Car of the Year in 1985 & 1986 (organized by the Japan Car of the Year Organizing Committee)


[ Main Technologies ]
  • Retractable headlights
  • 2.0L DOHC and 1.8L DOHC engine
  • First 4-wheel double wishbone suspension in the FF Class
  • 3 channel digitally controlled 4 wheel anti-lock brakes
  • 4 wheel disc brakes


1989 4th

1990 Honda Accord 1989 Honda Accord 1991 Honda Accord

[ Features ]
Amid much discussion of the requirements for a small sedan during the 1990s, Honda takes a close look at the basic functions of a car and entirely redevelops the ACCORD into a sedan that prioritizes humans.

Introduced as the ACCORD Ascot Series Sales of imported US-made ACCORD Wagon began in 1991 Sales of imported, US-made ACCORD Sedans began in 1992, on a limited basis.


[ Awards ]
  • No. 1 selling passenger car by name in the USA during 1989 (record maintained through to 1991)
  • US Ten Best Cars award 1991 (organized by Car & Driver Magazine, award received continuously since 1982)


[ Main Technologies ]
  • 4WS
  • Internal secondary balancer fitted to engine
  • SRS drivers’ airbag system


1993 5th

1994 Honda Accord

1993 Honda Accord

[ Features ]
Proposes a new relationship between people and society incorporating everything that could be required of a next-generation sedan, from world-class safety standards, low emissions and environmental considerations, and driving enjoyment.


[ Awards ]
  • Won Japan Car of the Year in 1993 & 1994 (organized by the Japan Car of the Year Organizing Committee)
  • US Ten Best Cars award 1994 (organized by Car & Driver Magazine)
  • Won US Imported Car of the Year 1994 (organized by Motor Trend Magazine)
  • US Ten Best Cars award 1995 (organized by Car & Driver Magazine)


[ Main Technologies ]
  • 2.2L New VTEC engine
  • 2.2 LDOHC VTEC engine
  • Intelligent 4 speed automatic / prismatic (type II)
  • SRS driver & front passenger airbag systems
  • ABS / TCS / LSD


1997 6th

1997 Honda Accord 1997 Honda Accord

[ Features ]
Development of a flexible platform that can be used throughout the world as the basis of models meeting regional needs. Cutting edge sedan and wagon versions with improved driving, safety, and environmental performance.

Introduced as ACCORD Torneo / ACCORD Wagon
ACCORD Euro-R introduced 2000


[ Main Technologies ]
  • 2.0L DOHC VTEC engine
  • 2.0L VTEC engine
  • 2.0L VTEC LEV engine
  • 1.8L VTEC engine
  • Wagon type 2.3L VTEC engine
  • 5 link double wishbone rear suspension
  • New EPS (Electric Power Steering) + VGR(Variable Stearing Gear Ratio)
  • VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist System)
  • Manual mode 4 speed AT (S-matic)
  • First ever ‘Irregular Driving Detection’ function incorporated

2002 7th

1997 Honda Accord 2002 Honda Accord