Engineering:Honda FR-V
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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 |
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| 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 |
| |uk|Kerb|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 carbon-fibre look trim was removed, leaving only wood-trims (available pre-facelift). 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]
Rear view
Honda Edix (Japan; facelift)
Engines
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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]
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. The Japanese-market version (known as the Honda Edix) kept the 2.0 i-VTEC engine, and a 2.4 i-VTEC engine was added. At the same time, some minor cosmetic changes were made (carbon effect interior, light cluster, and darker front grill). All-wheel drive was also offered for vehicles sold in Japan.
References
- ↑ "Honda Information Meeting 2009". Honda. 12 February 2010. p. 48. http://world.honda.com/investors/library/road_show/2009/Honda_Information_meeting_Nov_2009.pdf.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Honda Edix Review - Price, Specs And Fuel Consumption In MPG | SBT JAPAN". https://www.sbtjapan.com/kp-honda-edix-review.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Honda Edix (FR-V)". https://www.autozine.org/Archive/Honda/old/Edix.html.
- ↑ "HONDA FR-V / Edix specs & photos - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007" (in en). https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/honda-fr-v-edix-2004.html.
- ↑ "Honda announces new model, FR-V" (in en). https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/215/honda-announces-new-model-fr-v.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "FR-V Summary". European Media Newsroom. Honda Motor Europe Ltd.. 2004-07-07. https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/214/fr-v-summary.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Used Honda FR-V Hatchback (2004 - 2009) Review | Parkers". https://www.parkers.co.uk/honda/fr-v/review/.
- ↑ "HONDA FR-V / Edix specs & photos - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011" (in en). https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/honda-fr-v-edix-2007.html.
- ↑ "Honda FR-V axed" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/honda-fr-v-axed.
- ↑ "Honda Plans to Kill Six-Seater FR-V Minivan in the UK". https://www.carscoops.com/2009/07/honda-plans-to-kill-six-seater-fr-v/.
- ↑ Honda UK FR-V, Honda (UK) - Cars, February 2009, p. 38, http://media.honda.co.uk/brochures/car/fr-v.pdf
- ↑ "Honda Edix 6 Seater Review" (in en). 2013-11-15. https://greenwise.nz/uncategorized/honda-edix-6-seater-review/.
- ↑ "Honda Edix｜Price. Reviews. Specifications.｜TCV(former tradecarview)｜" (in en). https://www.tc-v.com/specifications/honda/edix/.
- ↑ "Honda FR-V Hatchback (from 2004) specs, dimensions, facts & figures | Parkers". https://www.parkers.co.uk/honda/fr-v/hatchback-2004/specs/.
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