Honda Capa

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Honda Capa (GA4/6)
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Overview
Manufacturer Honda
Production1998–2002
AssemblyJapan
Body and chassis
Class Mini MPV
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front engine, four-wheel-drive
Related Honda Logo
Powertrain
Engine 1493 cc D15B SOHC I4
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length3,775 mm (148.6 in)
Width1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Height1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Curb weight 1,110 kg (2,447.1 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Honda City (series GA1-GA2)
Successor Honda Mobilio/Mobilio Spike

The Honda Capa (short for "capacity") is a small car which was produced by Honda between 1998 and 2002 for the Japanese market. It is a tall five-door wagon with a front-mounted engine and either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. [1] It was introduced at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show as the concept car "J-MW." It went on sale on April 24, 1998, with Honda series codes GA4 and GA6. On September 16, 1999 a four-wheel drive version of the Capa was released, using Honda's Full-Time 4wd system. Brake Assist was offered as standard equipment. Due to disappointing sales, the Capa nameplate was discontinued in 2002. It was available in Japan through the Honda Primo and Honda Verno dealerships.

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General information

The Honda Capa was developed on the Honda Logo platform and is the first generation of the J Mover series. Its concept was based on a 'Small is Smart' way of thinking. Ease of use in everyday life, compactness, lightness and friendliness to the environment were some of the criteria built into the design. The proposal was that the Capa was to be 'joyful' however this translates better as 'fun'. It was one class larger than the kei-sized Honda Life, but smaller than the compact sized, Honda CR-V which based on the Honda Civic platform, and reflected the growing popularity of MPV/SUV/minivan vehicles.

The Honda Capa was designed to offer ample headroom and legroom, thanks to a 'dual deck package' chassis design. This uses a double floor, with all mechanical items occupying the space beneath a flat floor for the passenger area. The Honda Capa was equipped with a 1.5-litre, single-overhead-cam, four-valve inline four-cylinder D15B engine. It was initially offered only with Honda's Multimatic continuously variable transmission (CVT), but following an update, a regular four-speed automatic transmission option was introduced as a lower cost option on front-wheel-drive versions.

Interior

The interior design incorporated a grey colour scheme, with seat and door armrest upholstery available in blue or beige tones. The C grade featured jersey fabric, while the D grade used double russell fabric. [2] Climate control was standard, offering an automatic air conditioner for the D grade and a manual one for the C grade.

Engine

GA4/6 model updates

Origin of the name

Honda named the Capa based on the English word 'Capacity', referring to ability as well as spaciousness.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "ホンダ キャパの価格・新型情報・グレード諸元" [Honda Capa price, new model information, and grade specifications]. Kakaku.com.
  2. ↑ "新世代マルチワゴン「キャパ」を発売" [Launched the Capa, a new generation multi-wagon] (Press release). Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 23 April 1998.
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