2011 Honda Accord: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The biggest change for the 2011 Honda Accord is a mild mid-cycle refresh that updates its styling and improves fuel economy across the sedan and coupe lineups.

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About the 2011 Honda Accord

8th generation Accord (2008-2012), mid-cycle refresh year.

Honda marketed the Accord as a balanced midsize car for people who wanted to be practical without giving up driving enjoyment. The sedan was the roomy, family-friendly core model, while the coupe added a sleeker look and more personality. Across the range, Honda leaned on the Accord’s reputation for space, safety, efficiency, and easy everyday use, with a choice of simple four-cylinder trims or stronger V6 versions for shoppers who wanted more performance.

The 2011 Accord ranges from the straightforward LX sedan to the sportier LX-S coupe and the comfort-focused EX-L, which has leather seats, heated front seats, Bluetooth, and upgraded audio. The new SE sedan brings leather and heated front seats to a simpler four-cylinder model, while EX models add a moonroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a USB audio connection.

What changed, by category

Styling

The sedan and coupe received revised grille and front-bumper details, along with updated wheel designs. The sedan also received revised rear styling.

Powertrain

Aerodynamic improvements, reduced engine friction, and transmission revisions improved fuel economy on four-cylinder and V6 models. For example, the LX sedan’s ratings rose from 21 city/31 highway mpg to 23 city/34 highway mpg.

Tech

A USB audio connection became standard on EX, EX-L, and LX-S models.

Trim lineup

The SE sedan joined the range above LX-P, combining the 177-hp four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission with leather seats, heated front seats, and a power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment.

2011 Honda Accord specs and features by trim

Feature	2011 Honda AccordEX0 in stock	2011 Honda AccordLX2 in stock	2011 Honda AccordSE1 in stock	2011 Honda AccordEX-L6 in stock	2011 Honda AccordLX-P1 in stock	2011 Honda AccordLX-S0 in stock
Engine	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter / V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter / V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter
Transmission	Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive	Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive	Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive	Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive	Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive	Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
MPG City	20–23 mpg	23 mpg	23 mpg	19–23 mpg	23 mpg	22 mpg
MPG Highway	30–34 mpg	34 mpg	34 mpg	29–34 mpg	34 mpg	33 mpg
Horsepower	190–271 hp	177 hp	177 hp	190–271 hp	177 hp	190 hp
Torque	162–254 lb-ft	161 lb-ft	161 lb-ft	162–254 lb-ft	161 lb-ft	162 lb-ft
Max Towing	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb
Trunk/Cargo	11.9–14.7 cu-ft	14.7 cu-ft	14.7 cu-ft	11.9–14.7 cu-ft	14.7 cu-ft	11.9 cu-ft
Rear Legroom	33.1–37.2 in	37.2 in	37.2 in	33.1–37.2 in	37.2 in	33.1 in
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5
Doors	2–4	4	4	2–4	4	2
Safety & Security
Alarm System
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Heated Mirrors
Power Moonroof
Rear Spoiler
Entertainment & Electronics
Bluetooth
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Subwoofer
Comfort & Convenience
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Dual Power Front Seats
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Leather Seats
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Power Driver Seat

How the 2012 Honda Accord compares

The main change for the 2012 Honda Accord is that USB audio becomes standard across the full lineup. Otherwise, this is a quiet final year for the eighth-generation Accord, with no major redesign before the all-new 2013 model.

See the full 2012 changes

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2011 Honda Accord fully redesigned?

No. The 2011 Accord is a mid-cycle update of the eighth-generation model introduced for 2008. Its basic design carries over, but Honda revised the exterior details and improved fuel economy.

What changed on the 2011 Honda Accord compared with the 2010 model?

The 2011 Accord received refreshed exterior styling, revised wheel designs, better fuel economy, and broader USB audio availability. Honda also added the SE sedan trim with leather seats and heated front seats.

What is the 2011 Honda Accord SE?

The SE is a sedan trim added for 2011. It pairs the 177-hp four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission with leather seats, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment.

Did the 2011 Honda Accord get better fuel economy?

Yes. Mechanical and aerodynamic revisions improved fuel economy across four-cylinder and V6 versions. The LX sedan, for example, increased from 21 city/31 highway mpg in 2010 to 23 city/34 highway mpg in 2011.

Did the 2011 Honda Accord coupe receive the refresh too?

Yes. The 2011 Accord coupe received revised front-end details and wheel designs, along with fuel-economy improvements. The sedan alone received the additional rear-styling update.