Honda Stream

Honda Stream
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2000 – present
Assembly	Karawang, Indonesia (Honda Karawang Plant)(2000-2006) Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door minivan
Related	Honda Civic
Chronology
Predecessor	Honda Shuttle

The Honda Stream is a compact MPV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since October 2000.

Its exterior design is a mix of compact MPV and SUV; and its height (less than 1.6 m) makes it hard to classify it precisely. Handling characteristics are more like a smaller hatchback than any other comparable compact MPV.

A second generation was officially presented on the 13th July 2006.

Although it was partially exported in LHD markets, especially in Europe, Honda Stream is more successful in Japan and Singapore. It was never available in North America.

First generation (2000–2006)

Honda Stream 1st generation (RN1/2/3/4/5)
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2000–2006
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door minivan
Layout	FWD AWD
Related	Honda Civic
Powertrain
Engine	1.7L D17 2.0L K20
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4550 mm (179.1 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1590 mm (62.6 in)

The first generation Honda Stream (Body codes: RN1/2/3/4/5) went on sale in Japan on October 27, 2000. It was largely based on the Civic, with the same flat chassis but added 100mm in length to accommodate the third row of seats. In advertising and promotional brochures Honda describes it as a sporty 7-seater.

The first generation Honda Stream was available with a 1.7L D17 engine and a 2.0L K20, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission with sequential mode respectively. For some export markets, a manual version was also offered.

In December 2003, Honda debuted a DI 2.0 L engines with improved fuel efficiency.

It was facelifted in January 2004.

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  October 2000 - September 2003 Honda Stream Pre-Facelift Model

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  September 2003-September 2006 Honda Stream Facelift Model

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Second generation (2006-present)

Honda Stream 2nd generation (RN6/7/8/9)
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2006 – present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door minivan
Layout	FWD AWD
Related	Honda Civic
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L R18A i-VTEC I4 2.0 L R20A i-VTEC I4 (RS-Z)
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual CVT (RS-Z)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2740 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4575 mm (179.1 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1570 mm (62.6 in)

Second generation Honda Stream (rear).

The second generation Honda Stream (body codes: RN6/7/8/9) is offered internationally in two specification levels. The lower-end spec features the R18A 1.8 liter SOHC i-VTEC (2-stage) engine with a 5-speed automatic gearbox (and a 5-speed manual transmission in some countries). The higher-end spec features the R20A 2.0 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine with variable length intake manifold, a CVT transmission and optional 7 speeds paddle shift function for FWD models; or a 5-speed automatic transmission that comes with AWD models. The RSZ model also comes with firmer damping shock absorbers with anti-roll/sway bar for the rear setup.

From April 2012, only the RSZ model is available.

Malaysia

The Honda Stream was launched in November 2007, powered by a 1.8 L engine producing 140 PS (103 kW) at 6300 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4300 rpm and is mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox, with fourth and fifth being overdrive gears for better highway fuel economy. In February 2009, Honda launched the RSZ variant joining the normal Stream.

Stream RST (2009-2012) & TS (2010-2012)

This variant of the Stream has only 2 rows of seats (5 seats). For the RST model, a combination of the removal of the third row seat and adoption of light weight 17" alloy wheels reduces weight and improves handling and acceleration; the handling is further enhanced by suspension tuning and a tailgate spoiler is also added.

Stream ZS (2009-2012)

A ZS model available only in FWD was added in Sept 2009.

Body Style

Engines

Transmissions

External links

• Honda Japan page
• Honda Announces an All-New Stream
• Official News from Honda World website

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