Honda sold the same sixth-generation Accord twice at once: as the Accord at Clio dealers, and with different lights and grille as the Torneo at Verno and Primo stores.
Lead trim: 1.8 F18B VTEC · up to 220 hp
Honda Torneo1997–2002
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FactHonda sold the same sixth-generation Accord twice at once: as the Accord at Clio dealers, and with different lights and grille as the Torneo at Verno and Primo stores.
The Honda Torneo is a mid-size sedan introduced by Honda in 1997 exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, derived from the sixth-generation Accord. While the Accord was sold exclusively at Honda Clio dealerships, the Torneo was available at Honda Verno and Honda Primo as the successor to the Honda Ascot and Honda Rafaga respectively, with a different front grille, headlights and tail lights and exclusive trim packages, continuing the approach Honda used in 1982 with the introduction of the Vigor. It could be had with HID headlights, uncommon at the time, and four engines were available, all with VTEC. Sport packages included the "Euro R", the "SiR-T" and the "SiR Euro". The nameplate was discontinued in 2002 when Honda released the seventh-generation Accord.
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Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 F18B VTEC | 1997–2002 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 138 hp | 124 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 F20A SOHC VTEC | 1997–2002 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 148 hp | 137 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 F20B DOHC VTEC | 1997–2002 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 197 hp | 145 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 2.2 H22A DOHC VTEC | 1997–2002 | 2.2 L Inline-4 | 220 hp | 163 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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