Honda Accord (sixth generation)
| Sixth generation series CF3/4/5 CL2/3 Japan |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Isuzu Aska |
| Production | 1997–2002 |
| Assembly | Sayama, Japan |
| Designer | Toshihiko Shimizu; Gen Tamura (1996) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Compact (sedan) Mid-size (wagon; Euro R) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door wagon |
| Layout | 4WD layout |
| Related | Honda Torneo |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1.8 L F18B I4 138 hp (103 kW) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm (105 in) |
| Length | 4,635 mm (182 in) sedan & wagon |
| Width | 1,695 mm (67 in) sedan 1,720 mm (68 in) wagon |
| Height | 1,420 mm (56 in) sedan 1,440 mm (57 in) wagon |
| Curb weight | 1,230 kg (2,712 lb) sedan 1,330 kg (2,932 lb) wagon |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation) |
| Sixth generation series CG1/2/3/4/5/6 North America and Asia Pacific |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1997–2002 |
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| Designer | Shinji Takashima; Toshihiko Shimizu (sedan: 1995) Don Herner; Eric Schumaker (coupe: 1995, 1996) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan (US body, chassis no. CG1/CG5/CG6) 2-door coupe (US body, chassis no. CG2/CG3/CG4) |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related |
Acura CL Acura MDX Acura TL Honda Inspire Honda Odyssey (North America) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L F20B5 I4 147 hp (110 kW) 2.3L F23A1 I4 150 hp (112 kW) 2.3L F23A4 I4 148 hp (110 kW) 2.3L F23A5 I4 135 hp (101 kW) 3.0L J30A1 V6 200 hp (150 kW) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Sedan: 2,715 mm (106.9 in) Coupe: 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
| Length | 1998–2000 Sedan: 4,796 mm (188.8 in) 2001–02 Sedan: 4,811 mm (189.4 in) 1998–2002 Coupe: 4,745 mm (186.8 in) |
| Width | 1,786 mm (70.3 in) |
| Height | 1998–2002 Sedan: 1,445 mm (56.9 in) 1998–2002 V6 Sedan: 1,455 mm (57.3 in) 1998–2000 Coupe: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) 2001–02 Coupe: 1,394 mm (54.9 in) 2001–02 V6 Coupe: 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,356 kg (2,990 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Honda Accord (North America seventh generation) |
| Sixth generation series CG7/8/9 CH5/6/7/8 Europe |
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| Production | 1998–2003 |
| Assembly | Swindon, England (HUKM) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact |
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| Layout | FF layout |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105 in) |
| Length | 4,595 mm (181 in) sedan |
| Width | 1,750 mm (69 in) sedan |
| Height | 1,405 mm (55 in) sedan |
| Curb weight | 1,235 kg (2,723 lb) sedan |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation) |
The sixth generation Honda Accord was available as a four door sedan or a two door coupe and was produced by Honda from 1997 to 2002.
For the sixth generation, Honda split the Accord into three separate models, designed for the Japanese, North American, and European markets. However, the wagon was discontinued in North America while the coupe was discontinued in Japan. This generation also spawned two distinctively branded performance versions for European and Japanese domestic markets, dubbed Type R and Euro R, respectively.
On the origin of these models, it is rumored that with the advent of the sixth generation Accord, "Honda England were let loose to build a car that would compete with Subaru and Mitsubishi's Evo. They came up with the Accord Type R, a lightened (around 1200 kg) track version with no sound deadening or luxuries". Honda Japan followed suit in 2000, "took the Accord Type R and developed the Accord Euro R (hence the 'Euro'pean tag)" which has a similar chassis, suspension that is interchangeable with European model, same engine (slightly detuned for European Type R), and nearly identical interior trim.
1.8 L F18B I4 138 hp (103 kW)
2.0 L F20B I4 SOHC 148 hp (110 kW)
2.0 L F20B I4 DOHC 197 hp (147 kW)
The Japanese models, introduced on 4 September 1997, became narrower than the previous generation, returning to the favorable compact car tax bracket, except for Euro R and wagon, which were classified as the larger mid-sized classification. A nearly identical sister car, the Honda Torneo, replaced the previous Honda Ascot and the Honda Rafaga in Japan, which was sold at both Honda Verno and Honda Primo Japanese dealerships, while the Accord remained at Honda Clio locations. This was the last generation that was badge engineered as the Isuzu Aska.
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