| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996 – present |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | none |
| Class | Mid-size MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Related | Honda Civic |
The Honda Stepwgn is a mid-sized MPV produced by Honda since 1996. It is designed with a higher cabin, in contrast to the Odyssey and later also the Stream. Additionally, it can accommodate 8 people, instead of 7 in Odyssey and Stream. In standard form the car has one door on the driver's side but two doors on the pavement / sidewalk side.
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996 - 2001 |
| Class | Mid-size MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Engine | 2.0L L4 |
| Wheelbase | 2.855 m |
| Length | 4.705 m |
| Width | 1.695 m |
| Height | 1.815 m |
The Honda Stepwgn appeared in the Tokyo Motor Show as the "F-MX" in 1995, and in 1996 May 8 the Stepwgn emerged. At that time, Japan's commercial delivery vehicles was based on the engine being under the driver's seat, or a cabover type like the Stepwgn was based on the Civic FF layout of the floor, a low-price strategy. The English name "STEPWGN", a grade name "W", "G", "N" and "pleasure. Only the passenger side has an sliding door. To improve profitability, cost reduction measures were used to reduce the cost of the engines and transmission to one type at a time Aperture, and the vehicle design reduced the use of steel, panels and parts in the division's efforts to reduce the price.
On 1997, August 25, the driver's seat and passenger's seat had airbags and ABS as standard. Simutaneously, "Armas", a vehicle care service, launched.
On August 27 1998, G-only seats based on skin type, such as collard bumper-equipped "DERAKUSHI".
The vehicle received a facelift on 1999 May 20. The appearance of the headlight and the rear license plate position was moved down.
On April 6, the "Speedy" part of thr equipment was based on a simplified "Krafty".
On November 30 2000, a G-type of privacy glass was used as well as a remote controlled car key eas used in a special "Goodie" model, which was the first and last special Stepwgn car.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001 - 2005 |
| Class | Mid-size MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Engine | 2.0L L4 2.4L L4 |
| Transmission | 4 speed automatic (2.0L) 5 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2.855 m |
| Length | 4.705 m |
| Width | 1.695 m |
| Height | 1.815 m |
The second generation Honda Stepwgn debuted in 2001. However, its design was very much alike the 1st generation's design, despite the addition of a 2.4L petrol engine.
The second generation Stepwgn used a design that was geared towards families with children. The Stepwgn retains its sliding doors located on one side of the vehicle, which is largely attributed to lower costs and also to prevent children from causing accidents. The vehicle's seating allows 4 different seating arrangements, including "Play mode" (sitting opposite each other), "food mode", and "sleep mode". "Cargo mode" is when the 2nd row seats are folded flat. The fuel tank was moved from the left side to the right side of the vehicle. A 2.0L K20 DOHC i-VTEC engine powers the second generation Stepwgn, providing 158 hp, improving both driving performance and fuel economy. Some parts were stiffened in order to further enhance driving performance.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005 – 2009 |
| Class | Mid-size MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Engine | 2.0L L4 2.4L L4 |
| Transmission | 4 speed automatic (2.0L) CVT transmission (2.4L) |
| Wheelbase | 2.855 m |
| Length | 4.63 m |
| Width | 1.695 m |
| Height | 1.77 m |
The 3rd generation Honda Stepwgn is an entire makeover of the series. For mechanical changes, the 2.0L model received a 4 speed automatic transmission while the 2.4L model received a CVT transmission.
The 3rd generation is popular among Asian sales points like Japan and Hong Kong.
Honda announced the third generation Stepwgn on May 26, 2005. Unlike previous generations which only featured sliding doors on one side, the third generation featured sliding doors on both sides, in order to compete with other vans such as the Nissan Serena and Toyota Estima. Thanks to the new low-platform chassis, though the size of the car was shrunk, interior accommodation space remains unchanged. This also improved the handling of the vehicle. The overall length had also been shortened, although the platform retains the Civic-based design and employs a thin plastic fuel tank in order to provide a low floor. The Stepwgn was available with a double wishbone-type suspension with an FF axle or a de-Dion style suspension (4WD models).
The third generation Stepwgn is powered by either a 2.0L K20A engine providing 153HP, and was also available with a 2.4L K24A engine, providing 160 HP. The 2.0L engine, which was geared towards fuel economy, saw a decrease by 5 HP, while a CVT was adopted in the 2.4L FF models.
While the previous generation was criticized for its uncomfortable interior and second row seats, Honda improved the comfort in the third generation as well as the driving performance. Honda has also added large triangular windows to the front cabin in order to reduce blind spots.
Options available in the Stepwgn include a rare bright woodgrain "wood floor," which was available to the 2.4L model, as well as translucent glass to allow light through its "skylight roof". Since the third row seating is heavy, Honda incorporated a mechanism for flip-up storage.
In 2008, there was a minor change to the stepwgn, featuring a new front grill, a new front bumper, new rear lights and rims. Also, a parking camera was included in all models.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009 – present |
| Class | Mid-size MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Engine | 2.0L L4 |
| Transmission | 5 speed automatic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2.855 m (112.4 in) |
| Length | 4.690 m (184.6 in) |
| Width | 1.695 m (71.5 in) |
| Height | 1.815 m (66.7 in) |
The fourth generation Honda Stepwgn is a full redesign of the model, and was launched on October 9, 2009. The model grew in size, increasing in height and length, but remained the same width. The Stepwgn Spada model returned, keeping its unique grille and headlamp design, giving it an imposing, more upmarket and sporty look. The Stepwgn is available in seven trim levels: G, G L Package, L, Li, Spada S, Spada Z and Spada Zi. The 2.4 litre engine has been dropped from the lineup, with only a 2.0 litre petrol option currently available. The Stepwgn is available with either front- or four-wheel-drive across the range. Step WGN Spada and Step WGN Spada special-needs vehicle to debut in Japan on Friday, October 23.[1]
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