The Honda Stepwgn is a midsize MPV manufactured by Honda since 1996. It is designed with a higher cabin, at Unlike the Odyssey and then also the Stream. In addition, it can accommodate eight people instead of seven in Odyssey and Stream. In standard form the car has one door on the driver's side but two doors on the passenger side.
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First generation (1996-2001)
F-MX (1995)
First generation Stepwgn originally appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show as "F-MX" in 1995.
Initial release (1996 -)
Japanese sales began on May 8, 1996. At that time, most of the competing Japanese vehicles usually had engines mounted under the driver's seat, or cabover type. The Stepwgn uses the latter, and is based on the Civic, to keep prices low - from Ã, Â ¥ 1,548,000 and up to Ã,Â,¥ 2,368,000. Passenger side is equipped with sliding door, for easy access. To improve profitability, cost reduction measures are used, as there is only one machine option and transmission; an inline two-liter four and cvt (continuously variable automatic transmission), and the vehicle design reduces the use of panels and steel parts.
1997 update
Changes for 1997 include standardization of ABS and dual SRS airbags across the range and further addition of a number of convenience features.
The Japanese model went on sale in August 1997 in Honda's Primo, Verno, and Clio networks.
Deck Step field (1998 -)
Stepwgn version with pop-up observation tent, designed for outdoor recreation and made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP).
The Japanese model went on sale in January 1998, at Honda car dealerships.
update 1999
The vehicle received a facelift in May 1999. The appearance of the headlights was changed, and the rear plate position was moved. Second generation (2001-2005) Initial release
The second generation Honda Stepwgn made its debut in April 2001, largely based on the design of the first generation.
The second generation Stepwgn uses a design that is geared towards families with children. The Stepwgn maintains its sliding door on one side of the vehicle. Vehicle seating allows four different seating arrangements: "play mode" (sitting opposite), "food mode", "sleep mode" and "cargo mode" (second row seats folded flat). 2.0L Honda K Engine DOHC i-VTEC engine drives second-generation Stepwgn, provides 160 PS (117.7 kW), improves driving performance and fuel economy. Some parts are hardened to further improve driving performance.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show.
Stepwgn, Stepmg Almas (2001 -)
Stepwgn Almas includes a conventional side lift lift model or passenger seat lift mechanism
Early models include the i-Series 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine. Stepwgn Almas model went on sale on June 11, 2001.
2003 update
In June 2003, Honda changed the design significantly: the front and rear fascia were changed to fit the look of other Honda vehicles, and the "Spada" series was introduced, available with 2.4L K24A DOHC i-VTEC, producing 162Ã,® PS (119.2 kW), and unique fenders.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show 2003.
Production
During the first six months of 2004, sales of Stepwgn in Japan reached 24,389 units.
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The third generation (2005-2009)
The third generation of Honda Stepwgn saw a completely new design.
Honda announced the third-generation Stepwgn on May 26, 2005. Unlike the previous generation, which featured only sliding doors on one side, the third generation featured sliding doors on both sides, to compete with other minivans such as Nissan Serena and Toyota Estima. Thanks to the new low-platform chassis, although the size of the car is shrinking, the interior accommodation space remains unchanged. It also improves vehicle handling. The overall length has also been shortened, although the platform maintains Civil-based design and uses thin plastic fuel tanks to provide a low floor. Stepwgn is available with double wishbone-type suspension with FF axle or de-Dion style suspension (4WD model).
The Japanese model went on sale in May 2005 at Honda car dealerships.
2006 Tokyo Auto Salon concept (2006)
Modulo Stepwgn Concept is a concept vehicle based on Stepwgn, with sensors around the vehicle.
Stepwgn Modulo Concept X Final Room is a concept vehicle based on Stepwgn, with sensors around the vehicle.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Update 2006
Changes include:
- addition of G-lift car seat and passenger seat car seat seat
- G, G S-package, 24Z including power sliding door (back left side) as default
- G L-package, G LS-package includes power slide door as the default
- new settings for smart key system (with 2 buttons)
- hydrophilic/mirrored door glass front door eraser.
The Japanese model went on sale in May 2006.
Machine
The third generation Stepwgn is powered by a 2.0L K20A engine rated at 155 PS (114.0 kW), or a 2.4L K24A engine rated at 162 PS (119.2 kW).
Transmission
The 2.0L model maintains a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.4L FWD model is equipped with CVT transmission.
Production
In November 2005, sales of Stepwgn in Japan reached 7,093 units.
Fourth generation (2009-2015)
Honda Stepwgn fourth generation is a full redesign of the model. The new model increases in height and length, but remains the same width, when compared to previous generations. Model Stepwgn Spada back, keeping the grille and headlamp design unique. Stepwgn is available in seven trim levels: G, G L Package, L, Li, Spada S, Spada Z and Spada Zi. The 2.4-liter engine was dropped from the lineup, with only the 2.0-liter gasoline option available today. Stepwgn is available with front or four wheel drive across the range.
The Japanese model went on sale in October 2009. Early models include Step WGN, Step WGN special-needs vehicle. Step WGN Spada and Step WGN Spada special-needs vehicles added on October 23, 2009.
Facelift
In 2012, there are minor changes to Stepwgn, featuring a new front grille, a new front bumper, new rear lights, and a rim. Also, the parking camera is included in all models.
Modulo Stepwgn (2010 -)
It is a production vehicle based on Honda Stepwgn.
The vehicle was unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2010.
Stepwgn Modulo Style (2013)
This is a concept vehicle based on the Honda Stepwgn.
The vehicle was unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2013.
Production
For July 2013, sales of Stepwgn reached 6,715 units.
Fifth Generation (2015 -)
The fifth generation of the Honda Stepwgn was introduced in April 2015. With the new VTEC Turbo 1.5 liter direct engine, the fifth-generation Step WGN has a functional cabin space, as well as an innovative tailgate mechanism called Waku Waku Gate. "Waku Waku" which means "interesting" in Japanese). The Waku Waku gate is a unique propulsion because the rear door serves as a wide open door or a sub-door that opens to the side.
References
External links
- Honda Page: Hong Kong, Japan
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