Honda FR-V
The Honda FR-V, marketed as the Honda Edix in Japan, is a six-passenger compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that was manufactured and marketed by Honda from 2004-2011, over a single generation. The FR-V is noted for its 3+3 seating configuration, like the Fiat Multipla.
| Honda FR-V (BE1/2/3/4/8) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called | Honda Edix (Japan) |
| Production | 2004–2011 |
| Assembly | Suzuka, Japan[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.7 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L I4 (petrol) 2.0 L I4 (petrol) 2.2 L I4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm (105.7 in) |
| Length | 4,285 mm (168.7 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,610 mm (63.4 in) 1,625 mm (64.0 in) with roof rails |
| Curb weight | 1,520 kg (3,351 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda S-MX |
The FR-V was officially launched on 15 January 2005. On 1 June 2005, Honda presented the diesel variant of the FR-V. The Honda FR-V allows folding down the front middle seat to create a tray or arm rest. The compact MPV offers 32 different seating combinations, three ISOFIX points.
In the autumn of 2011, the FR-V ended production without a direct successor.
Engines
The FR-V was available with three petrol and one diesel powered engine.
- 1.7 VTEC – 125 hp (93 kW; 127 PS) at 6300 rpm and 154 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) 4800 rpm
- 1.8 i-VTEC – 138 hp (103 kW; 140 PS) at 6,300 rpm and 174 N⋅m (128 ft⋅lbf) at 4,300 rpm
- 2.0 i-VTEC – 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) at 6500 rpm and 192 N⋅m (142 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm
- 2.2 i-CTDi – 140 hp (104 kW; 142 PS) at 4000 rpm and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm
The 1.7 VTEC and 2.0 i-VTEC were replaced in the spring of 2007 by a new 1.8 i-VTEC from the eighth generation Honda Civic. At the same time, some minor cosmetic changes were made (carbon effect interior, light cluster, and darker front grill)
References
- "Honda Information Meeting 2009" (PDF). Honda. 12 February 2010. p. 48. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
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