Honda Stepupagon: specifications, photos and reviews

Honda Stepwagon (Honda StepWGN) isA compact minivan, which stands out for its relatively small size and, surprisingly, a good spaciousness. Unlike its classmates (Odyssey and Stream), Stepgagon is able to accommodate 8 people and is an excellent means of transportation for family travel. The first time seeing the light in 1996, the minivan has already undergone 4 generations of generations. At the moment, the Honda plant produces the fifth generation of the car, which is very popular all over the world.

First generation

As mentioned above, the first generationHonda Steppagon, whose technical characteristics allowed it to compete with minivans produced by other automakers, was launched on the market in May 1996 and immediately became very popular among buyers. It was due to the fact that the price policy of the automaker at that time was flexible and competitive, so at a relatively low price it was possible to buy a car with a five- or eight-seat layout, a flat floor due to the front drive and excellent interior space.

In the salon led four doors, two of whichwere in the front, one was sliding and was intended to hit passengers in the salon, and the rear swung open like a gate. In an eight-seat layout, the middle row of seats could be rotatable, allowing passengers to face-to-face, or comfortable non-rotating seats could be used for comfortable rest. The engines of the Honda "Steppeagon" car of the first generation were equipped with a gas distribution system DOHC, and the transmission was a four-speed automatic. There were variants with all-wheel drive.

The second generation

After five years of production, Hondadecided to update the sensational minivan, and in 2001 the second generation "Stepvagon" was presented to the public. The main difference from the previous model was the changed appearance, which looked much more modern, but at the same time still square. Until 2003, only one type of engine was put on the Honda Steppe Car of the second generation, namely a two-liter in-line unit paired with automatic transmission and two types of drive.

It should be noted that he was more powerful than hispredecessors (160 hp against 135) and, accordingly, had better returns. But in the end, it was decided to equip the minivan with another engine, namely K24A with a capacity of 2.4 liters with power (162 hp), but with a significant increase in torque. Plus to all processing the transmission which has become five-step, has undergone, but still remained automatic.

Third Generation

In 2005, the outdated design was replaced by thethe third generation of the Honda Honda STEPVAGON, the characteristics of which have changed significantly in relation to the previous version. The design was generally reminiscent of what minivan was before, but became more elegant and impetuous. Among the innovations of appearance, it is possible to note a friendly "smiling" grille, a rising window line paired with a steep vyshtampovkoy on the belt and elegant door handles that have been combined.

The dimensions of the body were also changed, sincefor a more comfortable ride it was decided to shorten it and make a little lower. The interior of the car has become more spacious, and the interior decoration has been carefully processed. The main changes in the cabin of the Honda Honda Steppagon touched the dashboard and the center console. In the latter, depending on the configuration, could fit a radio with a touch screen or a full display of a multimedia system, allowing you to monitor the status of any car assembly and even watch DVD movies. In the most expensive versions behind these devices was hidden a special controller, which allowed to control any electronic option of the car.

The fourth generation

A little unusual way the automotive company behaved,creating the fourth generation of the Honda Honda STEPVAGON, a photo of which can be seen below, in the body of a taller and longer (it is noteworthy that previously these dimensions changed in the smaller direction). The fact is that the changes have touched the size of the cabin - it has become much more roomy and comfortable.

The main feature was the ability to foldrear (third) row of seats under the floor of the car. In this case, the advantages are more than obvious. Of the engines there was only one - a two-liter "rower" R20A, which in the front-drive version was arranged with a variator box, and in the all-wheel drive - a five-speed automatic transmission. Production and sales of the fourth generation of Honda Steppagon lasted 3 years (from 2012 to 2015), after which a new and last generation appeared.

Fifth generation

The last version of the minivan looks almostdiffers from its predecessor. The body slightly changed the exterior trim, becoming even more streamlined and elegant. In the cabin, almost no changes occurred. The only thing that the engineers' hand has touched thoroughly is the power unit. The large in-line "four" in volume of 2 liters was replaced by a more compact "one-and-a-half" with turbo-supercharging and i-VTEC system.

As the manufacturers say, engine outputThe smaller volume with the turbine is practically the same as that shown by K24A volume of 2.4 liters. In any case, the new L15B produces 150 liters. from. and is one of the most economical compact turbo engines. The drive capabilities have not changed - 2WD and 4WD respectively.

Honda Steppagon: repair

As for the maintenance of Honda vehicles,old models have always been practical, and the market to this day is full of spare parts of Japanese origin and substitutes. If you touch the first and second generations, then due to their mass character, all the disassembly in Russia and the near abroad are simply filled with spare parts of this model. But when the conversation is about newer variants, namely "Steppegon" 3-5 generations, then you will have to sweat the search for details, and the prices will not be the lowest. In any case, the mass nature of such cars is falling in the Russian Federation at the present time, since the import of a car with a right-hand drive is forbidden, and it is necessary to look for spare parts abroad.

The Japanese have always been famous for their beautiful cars,They meet all the requirements of safety, comfort and reliability. Yes, and the first generation of "Stepvagon" is still in large numbers can be found throughout the post-Soviet space. After all, there is no place where an all-wheel drive version of the beautiful, roomy and multifunctional family van is not useful.