The 2011 Honda Accord Coupe receives freshened styling and some new features. Honda’s midsize car comes as a 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan (see separate report). Trim levels include LX-S, EX, and EX-L. All are available with a 190-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EX and EX-L also offer a 271-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. The V6 includes Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation on models equipped with the automatic transmission.
A 5-speed automatic transmission is available on all; EX-L V6 models gain steering-wheel paddles for 2011. A 5-speed manual transmission is offered on 4-cylinder versions. The EX-L V6 can be equipped with a 6-speed manual. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Leather upholstery is standard on EX-L, and a wireless cell-phone link is standard on the EX and EX-L.