1982- New body that is larger, but lighter. Fuel economy increased 15%. New wheels. Same 1981 engine and transmissions. Cruise control becomes standard on 4-doors and LX hatchback. Pewter Gray Metallic color replaces Hampstead green, and new light blue color replaces the deep blue metallic and is now available on the 4-door model. Brown and Nivorno Beige return. New Champagne Beige Metallic paint was available on hatchbacks.

1983- Four-speed automatic replaced three-speed. New starter on automatic equipped Accords. SE model returns with same features and gray color as the 1981 Accord SE plus power moonroof, automatic transmission, and pdifferent alloy wheels.

1984- slight restyle and lengthening. New 1.8 liter engine with 12-valves and 86 horsepower. New LX 4-door model with digital clock, AC, power windows, tape deck with four speakers is introduced. Wheel covers become standard on LX models. Frost white color is reintroduced. All 4-door models have body-color bumpers. New 120 mph speedo.

1985- New SE-i model comes out with the LX features plus, leather interior, power moonroof, power mirrors, fuel injection for 24 more horsepower, 14" alloy wheels with 195/60HR14 tires, and dark brown paint with beige leather. Power steering is standard on DX hatchback with automatic. Dual mirrors standard on Accord LX sedan.

Courtesy of Gregg's 1st Gen Accord Site