Honda FR-V

Honda FR-V (BE1/2/3/4/8)
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledHonda Edix (Japan)
Production2004–2009
AssemblySuzuka, Japan[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Body style5-door MPV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
RelatedHonda CR-V (Similar Platform) Honda Civic (Similar Platform)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Length4,285 mm (168.7 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,610 mm (63.4 in)
1,625 mm (64.0 in) with roof rails
Curb weight1,520 kg (3,351 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda S-MX
Honda FR-V 3+3 seating- Front seats

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]

  1. ^ "Honda Information Meeting 2009" (PDF). Honda. 12 February 2010. p. 48. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Honda Edix Review - Price, Specs And Fuel Consumption In MPG | SBT JAPAN". www.sbtjapan.com. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  3. ^ a b "Honda Edix (FR-V)". www.autozine.org. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  4. ^ "HONDA FR-V / Edix specs & photos - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007". autoevolution. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  5. ^ "Honda announces new model, FR-V". hondanews.eu. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ a b "Used Honda FR-V Hatchback (2004 - 2009) Review | Parkers". www.parkers.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  8. ^ "HONDA FR-V / Edix specs & photos - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011". autoevolution. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  9. ^ "Honda FR-V axed". Autocar. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
  10. ^ "Honda Plans to Kill Six-Seater FR-V Minivan in the UK". www.carscoops.com. Retrieved 2021-01-19.