2001 Honda Accord Hatchback 2.2L Type-V 5MT (154 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Just three years after the introduction of the sixth generation of the Accord, the Japanese automaker refreshed it, and the updates affected both the sedan and the hatchback version.

The Accord was already an established nameplate on the market. Customers knew it and appreciated its reliability and rich standard features. At the same time, the design was not the strongest selling point for the vehicle. However, for the sixth generation of the Accord, the Japanese automaker found the Europeans’ hot spot and penned this mid-size sedan accordingly. But then, just a few years after the model’s launch, Honda facelifted it to keep its image fresh on a market craving for something new. As a result, in 2001, the car manufacturer restyled the Accord and continued selling it until late 2002, when its successor was launched. Furthermore,

At first glance, there were no visible changes on the 2001 Honda Accord Hatchback compared to its non-facelifted sibling. However, a keen eye for detail could notice the clear lenses for the headlights. Between them, the automaker placed a new grille with a pentagonal shape, sharper edges, and a chromed surrounding. Furthermore, the bumper received a new apron that sported a broader air intake in the middle flanked by a pair of aerodynamically profiled side scoops that could house the fog lamps.

From its profile, the rakish look of the 2001 Honda Accord Hatchback was identical to its Sedan sibling up to the B-posts. Furthermore, the rear doors were the same for both bodywork versions. However, the C-post was different. It was wider in its lower area than the one from the four-door version. Surprisingly, Honda didn’t consider installing body-colored flush door handles, a design trend already gaining some supporters. At the back, the automaker added a window wiper to help the driver get a better view behind them. The taillights, on the other hand, were carried over from the non-facelifted version. One of the tiny details that differentiated the refreshed versus the non-refreshed model was the aerial antenna. The 1999 model year had it installed on the rear quarter panel and powered, while the 2001 model year came with it attached at the back of the roof, above the tailgate.

Inside, the automaker made some minor changes after it discussed with its customers. Since some of them complained about having the controls for the stereo mounted below the HVAC control panel, Honda swapped their positions so the volume knob was more accessible to reach. Furthermore, those who had the option for the automatic climate control installed didn’t use the dials for ventilation too much. Honda also offered an option for a sat-nav system instead of the standard tape player and even a Bose audio. There were no changes to the velour upholstery or seats, which were still manually adjustable and not powered. At the back, the split-folding bench seat expanded the trunk space.

Under the hood, things remained the same, depending on the country. While in the UK, the car was available with either a 1.8- or a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, the rest of Europe also had it with a 1.6-liter powerplant and a turbodiesel. The five-speed manual transmission was standard across the range, while a four-speed automatic was available for selected engines.