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The lap belts however, still required manual fastening. The process reversed to release them when opened.
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The shoulder belts automatically raced around each window frame encircling both the driver and front seat passenger whenever the front door closed. These semi-automatic restraints were a two component system a motorized shoulder belt along with a non-integrated and manually operated seatbelt.
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Some new dealer-installed accessories were now offered including a single-disc in-dash CD player or trunk mounted 6-disc CD changer, stereo equalizer, fog lights, security system, rear wing spoiler, trunk lip spoiler, luggage rack, full and half nose mask, center armrest, window visors, sunroof visor, car cover, and a cockpit cover.īecause of tightening auto safety regulations from the NHTSA, all 19 Accords sold in the United States came equipped with motorized shoulder belts for front passengers to comply with passive restraint mandates. A redesigned manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch was standard equipment in all trims while an all-new electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission was optional for all models.
Some models though rare were special ordered with an anti-lock braking system (at that time abbreviated as ALB, now all automakers refer to it as ABS). 15-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels, sunroof, upgraded upholstery, rear stabilizer bar and a high-power 4-speaker stereo cassette were standard on all EX models. The 90-91 EX added 5 horsepower due to a different exhaust manifold design, slightly larger exhaust piping and a twin outlet muffler. The LX kept the same features as the previous generation including air conditioning, power windows, door locks, and mirrors. Cruise control was dropped from the DX sedan, with air conditioning remaining a dealer-installed option. Accord Sedan (LX, EX and EX-R in Canada).Ī 125 horsepower (93 kW) 4-cylinder engine was offered in the DX and LX models (F22A1), while the 19 EX received a 130 hp (97 kW) version (F22A4). Accord Coupes were available in the same DX, LX and EX trims as the U.S. The four-wheel steering system was also available on the Accord's Japanese platform mate, called the Honda Ascot FTBi. Honda Prelude, but was not included on the New Zealand-assembled versions. Fourth generation Japanese-assembled EXi Accords sold in Australia offered the same 4-wheel steering technology as was available optionally on the U.S. models with LX, EX and EX-R roughly corresponding to the American DX, LX, and EX, respectively.
The Canadian Accord trim levels varied slightly from the U.S. In the U.S., the LX-i and SE-i designations were dropped, being replaced with the DX, LX, and EX trim levels. Above 850 rpm, fluid is routed around the valve making the engine mount stiffer. At low engine speeds, fluid is routed through the valve damping vibration. The mount contained 2 fluid filled chambers separated by a computer controlled valve. Also noteworthy, all Accords equipped with automatic transmissions used an electronically controlled rear engine mount to reduce low frequency noise and vibration. All Accords sold in North America came with a completely new all aluminium 2.2-liter 16-valve electronic fuel-injected engine standard, replacing the previous 2.0-liter 12-valve model from the past generation. Widgetsįor this fourth generation Accord, Honda made significant engineering design improvements. The growing popularity of the Accord internationally was evident in the ever increasing dimensions, which now matched almost exactly with the first generation Legend introduced in 1986. The styling reflected influences from the flagship Honda Legend, as Japanese Accords were now sold at Honda Clio dealerships, where the Legend, and the Honda Inspire, were sold. Unlike most manufacturers moving away from traditional sealed beam lighting, Honda chose to transition to a multi-reflector headlight style while maintaining the use of a glass lens instead of plastic. production cars to feature optic reflectors with completely clear lenses on the headlamps replacing the more conventional lens diffused lighting. Pre-facelift Honda Accord sedan (North America)įacelift Honda Accord wagon (North America) For the first time a 3-door hatchback was no longer available internationally. Although much larger than its predecessor the sedan's styling was evolutionary, featuring the same low slung design and wraparound rear window as the 3rd generation Accord. The 4th generation Honda Accord, introduced on the "CB" chassis, was unveiled in 1989.