Honda Accord. 1997–2002 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/F, F/A, 2254 cm³ (I4 OHC). Honda divided Accord nameplate for these years: one car for the domestic market at the 1,700 mm width (within the size 5 tax bracket), a wider one for export to US and Australasia related to the Honda Inspire, and one for Europe. Domestic market had 2·3-litre 4AT engine with variable valve timing, and four-wheel-drive option. Narrow and dull in appearance though sporty design for wagon has merit. Spun off a Honda Torneo line these years, with smaller engines. Badge-engineered, with slightly different grille, as Isuzu Aska.

Manufacturing location: Sayama, Japan

Marque: Honda | Model: Honda Accord | Predecessor: Honda Accord (1993–7) | Successor: Honda Accord (2002–8)

q.v. Honda Accord (1998–2002), Honda Accord (1998–2003)