According to edmunds for the 2003 Honda Accord.
The Honda Accord -- one of America's favorite vehicles -- has been substantially changed for 2003. Continuing as a sedan and a coupe, the 2003 Honda Accord features more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, increased safety and higher levels of interior comfort. A voice-activated GPS navigation system is optional, and a sporty EX coupe debuts in early 2003.
Introduction: For the 2003 model year, an all-new Accord will be rolling into Honda dealerships across the country. Unlike many automakers that launch a new car and leave it to molder for nearly a decade, Honda prefers to keep its vehicles fresh and competitive; thus, a new Accord arrives even though the old one is still plenty better than most of the competition on the market. The 2002 car was a favorite of family sedan buyers nationwide. It had a proper size, a low price, high fuel economy, plenty of occupant comfort and high safety scores. Oh, and don't forget its renowned dependability and strong resale value.
This time around, Honda wanted to introduce some excitement to the Accord lineup. People are expected to consider the Accord for emotional -- as well as practical -- reasons. Performance was quickly identified as one area where improvement was necessary, and to this end Honda has boosted engine power, improved the suspension and reworked the transmissions. The company also created a new V6 sport coupe with big tires and a six-speed manual transmission.
Two advanced engines are available in the 2003 Accord: a new 2.4-liter four-cylinder and an extensively revised 3.0-liter V6. Both have more peak power and torque than their predecessors, as well as improved midrange and bottom-end performance. Along with these power gains come lower emissions and improved fuel economy. Like the CR-V and Acura RSX, these engines feature Honda's latest variable valve timing system, called i-VTEC. The four-cylinder makes 160 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque, while the V6 makes 240 hp and 212 lb-ft of torque.
Wisely, Honda decided to stick with the previous-generation Accord's double wishbone suspension front and rear. Modifications in front amount to revised geometry to suppress body roll, dive and squat. In back, similar changes are employed, along with increased rear subframe stiffness. The result is a tighter ride with less thump and thrum from the underpinnings.
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