Manufacturer Honda Body style Station wagon | Class Compact MPV Related | |
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Production 2000 – 2014 (Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries) Assembly Sayama Plant, Sayama, Saitama, Japan
Karawang, Indonesia (Honda Karawang Plant)(2000-2006) | ||
The Honda Stream is a compact MPV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since October 2000.
Contents
- First generation 20002006
- Second generation 2006 2014
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Stream RST 2009 2012 TS 2010 2012
- Stream ZS 2009 2012
- References
Its exterior design is a mix of compact MPV and SUV; and its height (less than 1.6 m) makes it hard to classify it precisely. Handling characteristics are more like a smaller hatchback than any other comparable compact MPV. Also the Honda Stream has a top speed of 127 miles per hour.
A second generation was officially presented on 13 July 2006.
Although it was partially exported in LHD markets, especially in Europe, Honda Stream is more successful in Japan and Singapore. It was never available in North America.
First generation (2000–2006)
The first generation Honda Stream (Body codes: RN1/2/3/4/5) went on sale in Japan on October 27, 2000. It was largely based on the Civic, with the same flat chassis but added 100mm in length to accommodate the third row of seats. In advertising and promotional brochures Honda describes it as a sporty 7-seater.
The first generation Honda Stream was available with a 1.7L D17 engine and a 2.0L K20A, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission with sequential mode respectively. For some export markets, a manual version was also offered.
In December 2003, Honda Stream Absolute debuted with DI 2.0 L K20B engines with improved fuel efficiency equipped with CVT. The K20B was first ultra-lean gasoline engine using direct injection technology which was only offered in Japan. No other Honda vehicles were equipped direct injection technology until the Earth Dream engines were produced in 2011 be marketed in the United States.
It was facelifted in September 2003.
Second generation (2006-2014)
The second generation Honda Stream (body codes: RN6/7/8/9) is offered internationally in two specification levels. The lower-end spec features 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 features the R20A 2.0 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine with variable length intake manifold, a CVT transmission and optional 7 speeds paddle shift function for FWD models; or a 5-speed automatic transmission that comes with AWD models. The RSZ model also comes with firmer damping shock absorbers with anti-roll/sway bar for the rear setup.
From April 2012, only the RSZ model is available.
Honda stopped production of the Honda Stream in 2014 for the Japanese and Singaporean markets. It was still on sale in Malaysia until it was discontinued in that country in 2015. In Japan and Singapore, it was replaced by Honda Jade.
Malaysia
The Honda Stream was launched in November 2007, powered by a 1.8 L engine producing 140 PS (103 kW) at 6300 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4300 rpm and is mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox, with fourth and fifth being overdrive gears for better highway fuel economy. In February 2009, Honda launched the RSZ variant joining the normal Stream.
Singapore
In Singapore, the Honda Stream is available through the authorised distributor and parallel import. The parallel import Stream was launched slightly earlier than from the authorised distributor. It was available in the standard 1.8 model and also the higher spec RSZ model. Only 1 RST model was ever registered back in 2010.
Stream RST (2009-2012) & TS (2010-2012)
This variant of the Stream has only 2 rows of seats (6 seats). For the RST model, a combination of the removal of the third row seat and adoption of light weight 17" alloy wheels reduces weight and improves handling and acceleration; the handling is further enhanced by suspension tuning and a tailgate spoiler is also added.
Stream ZS (2009-2012)
A ZS model available only in FWD was added in Sept 2009.