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Honda FR-V (BE1/2/3/4/8) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Also called | Honda Edix (Japan) |
Production | 2004–2009 |
Assembly | Suzuka, Japan [1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact MPV |
Body style | 5-door MPV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
Related | Honda CR-V (Similar Platform) Honda Civic (Similar Platform) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic 4-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 Honda FR-V, marketed as the Honda Edix in Japan, is a six-passenger car that was manufactured by Honda from 2004 to 2009 (with marketing ending in 2011 in some regions [2] ), over a single generation. A five-door compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the FR-V was noted for its 3+3 seating configuration, along with the Fiat Multipla.
It has been claimed that FR-V stands for Flexible Recreation Vehicle, [3] [4] although Honda did not officially state this.
The FR-V was officially launched in Europe in Autumn 2004. [5] It shares a similar platform to the Honda CR-V (which in turn shares a similar platform to the Honda Civic), but with a longer wheelbase. [6] The FR-V allows folding down the front middle seat to create a tray or arm rest. The compact MPV offers 32 different seating combinations in addition to three ISOFIX points. [2]
The front suspension is a MacPherson strut, with the rear being double wishbone suspension. [3]
In 2007, the FR-V received its first and only facelift, where Honda changed the front bumper, headlights, tail lights [7] and door handles. On the inside, the wood-trim was removed, leaving only the carbon-fibre look trim. An aux-in port was added for the infotainment system. [8] At a similar time, the 2.2 i-CTDi Diesel engine was added. [7]
In August 2009, the FR-V ended production without a direct successor. [9] [10]
The FR-V was available with four petrol (both Japan and Europe used the K20, with slight differences) and one diesel powered engine, though this depended on the region.
Engine | Code | Type | Displacement | Power | Torque | Drive type | Gearbox | 0-60 mph | Top speed | Combined consumption | CO2 emissions | Production years | Region |
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Petrol Engines | |||||||||||||
1.7 VTEC | D17A2 | I4 | 1688 cc | 125 PS (92 kW) at 6300 rpm 130 PS (96 kW) in Japan | 154 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) at 4800 rpm 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) in Japan | FWD | Manual (5-speed) | 12.3s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | 35.5mpg (imperial) | 189g/km | 2004-2007 | Europe & Japan |
Automatic (4-speed) | ? | ? | ? | ? | Japan | ||||||||
AWD | ? | ? | ? | ? | 2004-2005 | ||||||||
1.8 i-VTEC | R18A1 | 1799 cc | 140 PS (103 kW) at 6300 rpm | 174 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) at 4300 rpm | FWD | Manual (6-speed) | 10.6s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 37.7mpg (imperial) | 177g/km | 2007-2009 | Europe | |
Automatic (5-speed) | 12.4s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | 34.9mpg (imperial) | 190g/km | |||||||||
2.0 i-VTEC | K20A9 | 1998 cc | 150 PS (110 kW) at 6500 rpm | 191 N⋅m (141 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | Manual (6-speed) | 10.5s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | 31.7mpg (imperial) | 212g/km | 2004-2007 | |||
K20A (Eco) | 156 PS (115 kW) at 6500 rpm | 188 N⋅m (139 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | Manual (5-speed) | ? | ? | ? | ? | 2004-2009 | Japan | ||||
Automatic (5-speed) | ? | ? | ? | ? | |||||||||
AWD | Automatic (4-speed) | ? | ? | ? | ? | ||||||||
2.4 i-VTEC | K24A | 2354 cc | 162 PS (119 kW) at 5700 rpm | 218 N⋅m (161 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | FWD | Automatic (5-speed) | ? | ? | ? | ? | 2007-2009 | ||
Diesel Engines | |||||||||||||
2.2 i-CTDi | N22A | I4 turbo | 2204 cc | 140 PS (103 kW) at 4000 rpm | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm | FWD | Manual (6-speed) | 10.1s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 44mpg (imperial) | 167g/km | 2005-2009 | Europe |
Information regarding 1.8 i-VTEC and 2.2 i-CTDi from Honda UK Brochure. [11] 1.7 VTEC, 2.0 i-VTEC (6-speed) and some 2.2 i-CTDi information sourced from Honda News Europe. [6] Information regarding Japan region and 2.0 i-VTEC (5-speed) from Autozine. [3] Further information regarding Japan region, 2.0 i-VTEC (5-speed auto) and 4-speed auto from Greenwise. [12] Extra information for all Japan models found from TCV. [13] Extra information for all European models found from Parkers. [14]
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