HONDA Accord 5 Doors 1999-2001 Photos, engines & full specs

The sixth generation of the European Accord was the last one available with a five-door hatchback bodywork on the market.

Honda was on the verge of changing its models, trying to find better solutions for its customers. The Japanese carmaker introduced three generations in less than a decade, while other carmakers struggled to get a new facelift for their ten-years-old cars. But in those times, Honda didn't care too much about profit. It just tried to offer better vehicles.

The Japanese carmaker introduced the sixth Accord generation in 1997, and, just two years later, it came with an updated version where it fixed a few R&D mistakes and introduced new features. The car was available with four- or five-doors bodyworks. In the latter version, the carmaker installed a thicker C-pillar and a sloped rear window. On top of that, it installed a rear-window wiper, which was unusual for its segment.

The interior featured a similar design, with a standard four-dials instrument cluster featuring the speedometer and tachometer in the middle flanked on the sides by the fuel and temperature gauges. Honda understood the importance of a usable center console, but it didn't consider installing cupholders on it. The main advantage of the lift-back version was the rear split-folding seats that expanded the trunk area.

Under the hood, Honda installed a choice of three engines with the V-TEC variable valve timing technology. It paired them with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.