A major redesign will not be done on the Honda  Accord for about another two years. A few design and weight modifications is making the 2011 model will yield a one to three mile per gallon increase in its fuel-economy ratings, Honda says.

Changes in the 2011 Accord, which is on sale now at Diamond Honda of Puente Hills, City of Industry CA come off as fairly minor: new grille and taillights, different wheels, minor relocation of some instrument panel switches. The fuel mileage gains come through low rolling-resistance tires, better aerodynamics and drivetrain updates.

If you think Honda is going to become stale, fear not - it's still on the five-year remodeling cycle it considers normal: The automaker won't stretch the life of a car to six or even seven years to save money in these iffy times.

Honda's 2011 Accord lineup now includes an SE model - priced over the LX lower-market model and including upgrades such as leather upholstery. SE starts at $24,480 including $750 shipping.

Honda often uses the SE package as a way to draw fresh interest in the Accord partway through its life without the expense of splashy, profit-killing sales incentives.

The base motor is a 2.4-liter 190-horsepower four-cylinder with 16 valves and Honda's i-VTEC variable-valve technology. A 3.5-liter 268-horsepower V6 is also offered.

A Variable Cylinder Management, which shuts off three of the cylinders under light-load conditions, is standard on the EX-L automatic. At around 3,500 pounds, the V6 car is heavier than the four-cylinder but the added power makes up for it.

So how much is the mileage for 2011's Accord you may be wondering? According to the EPA  it will have 21mpg city and an amazing 31mpg highway.

Want to test drive the all new 2011 Honda Accord? Head on down to Diamond Honda of Puente Hills - 17525 E. Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748.