- Honda Stream
Infobox Automobile
name = Honda Stream
manufacturer =Honda
production = 2000 – present
class =Compact MPV
body_style = 5-doorminivan
predecessor = none
successor = none
related =Honda Civic
similar =Mazda 5 Mitsubishi Chariot
Peugeot 307 SWToyota Corolla Verso The Honda Stream is a
compact MPV manufactured by theJapan ese automakerHonda since 2000. ForJapan it getsgasoline direct injection 1.7 L and 2.0 L engines with improvedfuel efficiency . It was facelifted in January 2004.Its shape is a mix of a
compact MPV and astation wagon ; its height (1.55 m) makes it hard to classify it precisely. Handling characteristics are more like a "hot"-hatchback than any other comparable compact MPV.A second generation 2007 model has been officially presented on the 13th July 2006.
First generation (2000-2007)
Infobox Automobile
name = Honda Stream 1st generation
manufacturer =Honda
production = 2000 - 2007
class =Compact MPV
body_style = 5-doorminivan
length = 4.55 m (179.1 in)
height = 1.59 m (62.6 in)
width = 1.695 m (66.7 in)
wheelbase = 2.72 m (107.1 in)
related =Honda Civic
similar =Mazda Premacy Mitsubishi Dion
Peugeot 307 SWToyota Corolla Verso Toyota Ipsum Nissan Prairie The 1st generation Honda Stream was a response to the sale success of the contemporaries likeMazda Premacy which released earlier. It was largely based on the Civic, with the same flat chassis but added 100mm in length to accommodate the third row of seats. Honda described it as a sporty 7-seater.The 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. A manual version was also offered in the UK.
Second generation (2007-2009)
Infobox Automobile
name = Honda Stream 2nd generation
manufacturer =Honda
production = 2007 – 2009
class =Compact MPV
body_style = 5-doorminivan
length = 4.575 m (179.1 in)
height = 1.57 m (62.6 in)
width = 1.695 m (66.7 in)
wheelbase = 2.74 m (107.1 in)
related =Honda Civic
similar =Mazda 5 Mitsubishi Chariot
Peugeot 307 SWToyota Corolla Verso Toyota Ipsum The new Honda Stream (body codes: RN6/RN8) is offered internationally in two specification levels. The lower-end spec will feature 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 called the Stream RS-Z will feature the R20A 2.0 liter DOHC i-VTEC (3-stage) engine equipped with a CVT transmission and 7 speeds paddle shift function (tiptronic ).Third generation (2009- )
Infobox Automobile
name = Honda Stream 3rd generation
manufacturer =Honda
production = 2009 –
class =Compact MPV
body_style = 5-doorminivan
length = 4.575 m (179.1 in)
height = 1.57 m (62.6 in)
width = 1.695 m (66.7 in)
wheelbase = 2.74 m (107.1 in)
related =Honda Civic
similar =Mazda 5 Mitsubishi Chariot
Peugeot 307 SWToyota Corolla Verso Toyota Ipsum Honda has announced that three hybrid cars will be available in 2009. There is speculation that one of these will be the third generation Stream, available as a hybrid in late 2009. There are rumors that Honda will introduce the next-generation Stream in the U.S.External links
* [http://world.honda.com/news/2006/4060713Stream/photo/index.html#3 Photos - Honda Stream 2007 - Honda World official website]
* [http://paultan.org/archives/2006/06/18/2007-honda-stream-photos/ Second generation 2007 Honda Stream photos]
* [http://world.honda.com/news/2000/4001026_2.html Official News from Honda World website]
* [http://www.ihonda.info/honda-stream/ Honda Stream Model Breakdowns]
* [http://www.vrlperformance.com/ecu.html Honda Stream 2007 ECU Tuning]
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