Browsing through Honda Japan website and noticed the new 2011 Accord is up.

Here are a few screen shots:

Base TL


Type S: (Noticed the new headlight treatment)

 

Saw this too. Mugen has the new Accord up on their web site too but they don't show a new body kit which I thought was odd.

 

Oh I also noticed that under the Accessories section, they show the '11 with the same aero bumber and sport grill as the 09-10 TSX So no new accessories or OEM kits. Very interesting.

 

Those headlights are smaller then ours? Or is it the grill that's smaller?

 

New headlights are HID for low and high beam and are auto-leveling. The part closest to the center of the car are turn signals. The part that's where our turn signals are side lights that turn on when you hit the turn signal. Their regular HID headlights that look like ours but are also auto-leveling. I also saw something in there about a smart key/proximity key. No push button start tho, they just have a pseudo key you still have to turn. They also get Collision Mitigation Braking, Adaptive Cruse Control, Water repellent windshield. Hopefully we'll see some of these things adopted over here.

If you guys do some digging around, there's some video and more detailed explanation of the stuff I mentioned.

 

I wanna import a Japanese CU2 now....LOL.

 

Looks like in the center console, there might be another 12v port with an interesting cover. Twist to open like a camera shutter.

One more thing I noticed is that they have auto high beams. I guess with the new headlight, the high beams are on all the time but if it senses taillights in front of you or headlights coming at you, they will automatically switch to the low beam.

I think the major hurdle to get this to the US is the CMBS. I'm not sure if its required outside the US, but since the US doesn't require it, they cut it out to cut costs. Also, they would probably want the technology on the higher end models especially the TL before bringing it to the entry level TSX. Since the TL is designed in the US for the US/Canada market, they probably didn't need to worry about CMBS and didnt design the TL with it.

Its the case of big brother and little brother, the little brother always gets the hand-me-downs.

 

Japaneses who drive their Accord laugh at us who driving our Accord

 

Looks like a 09' TSX...

 

headlights look cool.

i wouldnt be surprised if APC or some ebay dealer can make a copy of these

 

that grill is too generic.
but i do like the black fog light surrounds better than the plastic chrome stuff on the tsx

 

Is this car available with the V6?

Headlights are sweet.

 

those headlights are awesome I want them lol

 

No, in Japan the Accord is available in base TL 2.0L (R20A) (CU1) I4 with 154hp and Type S with the 201hp 2.4L (K24A) (CU2) I4 engine. V6 (CU4) is strictly for North America. Also, both cars are only available in 5AT, no manual transmission available in Japan Accord.

 

Another thing I noticed is the black roof liner in the interior.

 

R20. This is interesting. I would have thought K20.

And manual transmissions are not long for this world. It is going to be harder and harder for automakers to justify building them.

 

So does anyone know if the headlights will FIT?

 

Is this what you are talking about?

 

That Mugen stuff is just awful. It really makes honda products look too "fast and furious" ricer

 

That rear wing is just so lame.

Less is more!

 

The front underspoiler now consists of two spats on either side. Not as nice as the 09-10 one IMO.

 

thats interesting that they went the bi-xenon route. adaptive front head lights are interesting... when a small camera detects a car incoming from the opposite side itll automatically lower the light output on the corresponding side of your car so as not to blind the incoming driver

i doubt itd be as simple as a plug and play swap considering different electronics would be in place to control all this stuff too

 

I don't think its bi-xenon like the 3G TL. Its more like there's a shutter blocking part of the beam when its in low beam mode and then the shutter is taken off in high beam mode. 1 bulb, 2 shutter modes.

 

Isn't this the TSX ?.

 

I though bi-xenon WAS 1 bulb 2 shutter modes? Like a shutter is blocking half of the xenon in low beam mode and then moves away when you high beam

 

and to people asking about the TSX, yes, this is the TSX. In other parts of the world the TSX is an upscale Accord, it might carry the Honda name but it can be fitted with many high end features that arent even available for our TSX's

 

Is that a cornering light? It would be nice to have that.

 

My bad, you are correct. Its either a shutter or prism that is integrated with the auto-leveling system that makes it a bi-xenon system.

 

good find! honestly, i like the grille. lol looks good

front bumper, i still dont like it, i like the 09/10 more. a bit more aggressive!

but back fogs housing are nice

and nice headlights

mugen..a bit too much, especially the wing

mugen kit looks better for 09/10

 

Yeah, usually Mugen puts their new stuff out for the Accord right at the time of release. But it doesn't look like they changed much for the updated Accord. When the 1st gen was updated in 06 they came out with a whole new kit for it. I just found that odd.

 

Headlights look badass, and that Mugen reminds me of a WRX STI just cuz of that wing lol

 

Looks like the Mugen Accord is about to take off in 5...4...3...2...1...

 

the rear of the mugen looks kinda like a civic...

 

The New Accord will debut in Europe during the Geneva Auto Show in March. Here is what I found posted on the net:

Exterior Design

Both the sedan and Tourer have benefited from small but noticeable changes to the head lights and bumpers to complement the changes under the skin. The head lights have been given a cleaner, crisper appearance with the previously amber indicators now in a clear finish. On top grade cars the lights are now bi-xenon and feature Active Cornering Lights to improve night time visibility. The grille has been subtly remodeled with the two central spars finished in the same chrome material as the outer grille, for a sportier look. The cooling duct and fog light recesses on all models have been re-profiled with the taper of these areas given a more aggressive line, giving the car a more planted appearance.

The rear of the sedan model has been subtly enhanced with the rear lights having a light red finish for the reversing light and indicators to match that of the fog light, giving a balance to the rear styling. The exclusive styling of the sedan is rounded off with a light chrome garnish above the rear licence plate on most models and a dark chrome finish on Type S grade cars. The new exterior design cues are finished off with three new colours consisting of Alabaster Silver, Graphite Lustre and Celestial Blue Pearl added to the line up.


Interior Design

The exterior styling changes have been complemented by a number of subtle changes to the interior with most grades having new seat materials and door linings, changing the ambience of the cabin. Type S models have exclusive half leather, seats in a dark grey finish and a black head lining to further distinguish the top grade. The metal-look finish interior trim that covers the hand brake, gear lever surround, steering wheel garnish, door inlays, with a red background and sweeps up across the centre of the dash is now in a darker hue, to complement the new interior fabrics. The footwells of the majority of models are now illuminated blue if the headlights are on and red on Type S models.
Quieter Cabin.



The already impressive NVH performance of the current Accord has been further improved with the adoption of higher density foam in the under bonnet and dashboard areas. The underfloor noise insulation has also been revised and teamed with additional sound deadening shields on the DPF and exhaust manifold cover of the diesel engine. The suite of noise reductions techniques is completed with a small 0.9 mm increase in the thickness of the rear window glass, improving the rear passenger experience.


Chassis

Engineers from Japan worked with their counterparts in Germany and the UK to further refine the dampers of the Accord Tourer and sedan for the vast range of road conditions found in Europe. Detailed refinement of the dual mode dampers has given improvement in both high speed stability for highway driving and a significant improvement in ride quality, even over poor road surfaces.


Active Cornering Lights

One of the most visible changes to the top of the range Accords is the addition of Active Cornering Lights, which provide enhanced illumination when the vehicle is turning. Additional lights units have been subtly integrated into the existing lights units, casting all of their light to the side of the vehicle to help the driver in low visibility conditions. The light unit on the relevant side will be illuminated when the driver activates the indicators in that direction or turns the steering wheel more than 90 degrees. When the vehicle is in reverse, both lights will be activated to give a good view to either side of the driver.


High-Beam Support System

Another new lighting technology for Honda is the High Beam Support system, which is fitted on vehicles with the bi-xenon headlights. This system is controlled by a CMOS camera fitted to the windscreen in the area of the driver rear view mirror. The camera detects oncoming headlights or the taillights of a vehicle in front and automatically dips the headlights onto their normal setting if they are on high-beam. This allows the driver to fully concentrate on the road conditions, without having to manually control the high-beam setting.

The new Accord goes on sale across Europe from April this year.

 

thats awesome. it seems as though not all versions have the High Beam Support system, so it may be possible to get those headlights into our CU2's(if they physically fit) though maybe not cause of the cornering lights. the main part i really want is the amber gone. i really wanna take it out of my current headlights but its a lease and i don't wanna put too much money into the car. led's illuminating the floor panel is awesome though. i wanna do those in blue

 

The Base TL has cleared corners and looks very similar to our setup. Several members used the bake and remove method to remove the amber plate out. Do a search in this forum.

Something else, I look at the Modulo accessories site, looks like they are using the same front aero bumper as in the 09-10 version, the stipulation is that you will need to install the sports grille along with the front Modulo aero bumper in the 2011.

 

Thanks for that info 09TSXTech. Always on the ball!

 

thanks for the info tsxtech, definately not ballsy enough to bake it though. its a lease, and it doesn't bother me enough to undertake the risk of messing up, plus i'd probably have to put it back in at the end of the lease. also not worth paying someone to do it. thanks though =)

 

That's what I was thinking... Rice Rocket at 12 oclock!