The Honda Acty is a series of microvans and kei trucks sold by Japanese carmaker Honda since 1977, designed for the Japanese domestic market (JDM). "Acty" stands for "Activity".
The Acty's main competitors are Subaru Sambar, Suzuki Carry/Every, Daihatsu Hijet, Mazda Scrum, Nissan NT100/NV100 Clipper and Mitsubishi Minicab.
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History
The Acty Range is designed to be an economical, agile work vehicle, and generally has no fancy options, although air conditioning and power steering are available along with a wide selection of trim, decoration and customization. The first generation was produced from 1977 to 1988 (TA, TB, TC, VD, VH), the second generation was 1988-1999 (HA1, HA2, HH1, HH2 with E05A; HA3, HA4, HA5, HH3, HH4 with EN07A engine - Road continued in production until 2011) and third generation 1999-2009 (HA6, HA7, HH5, HH6 with E07Z) with van still in production. The fourth generation was introduced, as a truck course, at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 on December 17th, showing the HA8 series and continuing to use the E07Z engine. Since the merger of Subaru Sambar and Daihatsu Hijet, the Acty truck has become the only remaining Kei truck that lacks a front-engine layout, rear wheel.
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First generation
The first Acty truck was introduced July 27, 1977, and replaced some of the previous Toyota Officers offered, such as Honda TN360 (last sold as TN7) and Honda T360 . On September 1, 1975, the Government of Japan revised the Law on Road Traffic Vehicle Regulations governing the dimensions and size of vehicle engines in this class. As a result, the first Acty trucks and vans are available with "midship" installed 545 cc water-cooled SOHC 2 cylinder engine, known as the EH engine, which produces 28 PS (20.6 kW) at 5500 rpm and 4.2 kg? m (41Ã, N? m; 30Ã, lb? ft) at 4000Ã, rpm. This is about 50% larger than the engine used in TN7 before. The export model, with fewer emissions equipment, claims 30.6 hp (22.8 kW, 31.0 PS) on the same engine revolutions.
The van was introduced in November 1979, although the truck-based van panel with rear box was available from scratch (TB). To save money, the van uses the same taillights as the truck and also has a side door with a center mounted handle, which means that the same emphasis can be used for both sides of the car. The Acty is exported to a number of markets, including the United Kingdom, where it is thought to have created a whole new category. Suzuki Carry/Bedford Rascal is GM's response to Acty in the UK market.
The top trim level of the van Acty intended primarily for passenger use went on sale February 1, 1981 and is called Honda Street (in Japanese) ; this is produced for two generations of Acty vans. Available to a new high roof or design standard, high roof is also available for Acty vans (SDX only). The name was discontinued in 2001 after the name Honda Vamos has been reintroduced as a replacement trim level for Street, on a platform with van Acty. In March 1983, a four-wheeled Acty/Street car was added. This model receives 12-inch wheels to improve ground clearance and has an engine with an improved cylinder head, increasing power to 29 PS (21.3 kW) at 5300 rpm and torque to 4.5 kg (44 mB, 33 lb)? ft) at 3500 rpm. It's also the first Acty/Street to receive a five-speed manual gearbox, initially available only on the 4WD model. The larger, 35A (9.2 US gal) is also part of the 4WD equipment.
In June 1982, the series received a facelift, with a curved signal cover. While Acty has rounded headlamps, Street accepts square units after a facelift. Starting with the 1985 model, Acty/Street is exclusive to the Japanese Honda dealer chain established for small and commercial vehicles, called Honda Primo.
Export version
The Acty is also sold in some export markets, such as UK and Australia. The next models are marketed almost entirely in the Japanese domestic market only. As a bit of an oddity, Acty was sold during 1982 in Australia, but was made unavailable inside Sydney due to concerns by Honda that the vehicle was less powerful for hilly terrain.
Second Second generation
The second generation Acty was launched in March 1988 with the introduction of the Honda E05 engine, with additional cylinders added, making it a 547 cc 3-cylinder with SOHC. This machine weighs 34 PS (25 kW) at 5500 rpm and 4.5 kg (44 m? 33 m?) At 5000 rpm. The first model is an Acty truck and a van, with a commercial-grade Acty van emerging a month later. The 4WD model (HA-4) is no longer available with automatic transmission. There is also an "Acty Attack" version of the truck, aimed at farmers, in particular this model has a differential lock on the back and features an advanced Ultra-Low and reverse gear (UL/UR). Other models of STD, SDX, SDX2 and TOWN have slight variations with TOWN and SDX2 that add color-coded bumpers (white) and tachometers. TOWN has chairs with brown interior (as opposed to "vinyl" like seats on the STD model). The only other important option is the light for the work area and rear radio.
The original Actys have different headlamps while Street has a large rectangular headlights. Trucks and vans initially share the same rear lights. After a facelift in March 1990, Acty got the same headlamp as Street, while all models grew 10 cm (3.9 inches) in length as a result of regulatory changes to the car. At this time, the Road also receives taillights from contemporary Honda Today (which is also used for third generation Acty vans). The 1990 changes also meant that the 547 cc engine was replaced with a larger 656 cc E07A engine (with fuel injection added in 1996). The carburetor version of this engine produces 38 PS (28 kW) at 5300 rpm and 5.5 kg (54 m? 40? Lb? Ft) at 4500 rpm. The Street can reach a top speed of 115 km/h (71 mph), while the four-wheel drive version can only reach 105 km/h (65 mph).
In October 1993, the front design of Honda Street was changed again, receiving a larger square headlamp unit. The PGM-FI version at the "Fox" and "Xi" equipment levels is also introduced to the current Street. This version produces 44 PS (32 kW). The front end changes were also applied to Acty, beginning in January 1994. Acty and the Street was further modified in January 1996 when the turn signal changed from amber to clear. At this time, the fuel injected Acty SDX-Hi was also introduced - with only two-wheel drive and five-speed manual - with the same engine as Street Xi (Fox dropped, replaced by Street V carburetor). Acty production continued until the arrival of the third generation in 1999, although Honda Street continued to be built until 2001 because it was only partially replaced by expensive Honda Vamos.
Third generation
The third generation Acty truck was introduced on May 27, 1999. The van was sold a month later. On September 30, 1996, the Government of Japan amended the Vehicle Law Enforcement Regulation, Ministerial Regulation no. 53, which addresses safety requirements for front passengers, but does not allow for larger overall dimensions. Honda pushed the driving position back while keeping the engine in its traditional location under the vehicle. The new design retains the rear wheel center layout, though it is now a semi-bonneted design. Addressing increased safety requirements is a key focus during development. The base price of the pickup model is  777,000 ¥ (about $ 7,920 USD), with vans starting at  ¥ 1,060,500 (about $ 10,810 USD) as of December 2008. Four wheel drive is available as an option on all vans, and all but one model truck pickup, making Acty as one of the few mid-engine engines, AWD vehicles that are not designed as a supercar.
The 656 cc engine is a LEV design, with low emissions and high gas mileage. fuel economy is further enhanced by the use of electric power steering. Maximum power in 1999 was 46 PS (34 kW) at 5000 rpm. The machine has since been upgraded to an inline-three E07Z 660-cc 12-valve engine currently making 53Ã,® PS (39 kW) at 7000 rpm and 6.2 kg (61 Âμm; 45 Âμbb) at 4000 rpm (4WD Model ). Currently, the maximum charge is 200 kg (440 pounds). The truck is available as a basic standard model, SDX (Super Deluxe) and a more convenient City version. There is also Acty Attack, a four-wheel drive version equipped with a differential lock, primarily intended for farmers. The van is available as a two-seater Pro-B (by division) or as a rather more comfortable Pro-A. There are also versions of SDX and Town four seats. The name "Street" was stopped to support Honda Vamos, based on the Acty van. In December 2009, the Acty truck was replaced by a new fourth-generation model, but the still-produced van acty continues to be produced with a third-generation bodywork.
Fourth generation (truck)
On December 17, 2009, the fourth generation Acty truck was introduced. As for competitors Daihatsu Hijet and Suzuki Carry, this model has become disconnected from the van as a result of differences in safety requirements for commercial vehicles and passenger-type vans. It continues to use its predecessor E07Z engine and van, though now with 45 PS (33 kW). The chassis code is HA8 (2WD) or HA9 (4WD). Wheelbase is dramatically shortened, returning to 1.9 m (6.2 ft) as used on second-generation Acty, to increase cabin space and to shrink circles of circles. In June 2012, Acty undergoes some minor modifications to meet the upcoming new lighting standards.
References
External links
- Honda Acty Truck web page
- Honda Acty Van web page
- ThisOldHonda.org Acty
- Honda Acty Talk and Information
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