Honda Stepwagon: review, technical specifications, maintenance tips

On November 17, 1906, the son of a poor Honda blacksmith, Soichiro, was born. His early attraction to technology provided a confident direction for his future. After graduating from school, he moved to Tokyo to work as a car mechanic. Over six years of practice, he gained a lot of experience and managed to save a small amount to open his own small workshop. A young mechanic well versed in technology not only repaired, but also improved the equipment. So in 1928 he received his first patent. Replacing the wooden spokes in the wheel with metal ones. In 1938, he patented his invention, thanks to which he became known to the world. This was the installation of a compression ring on the piston. This continued until its production was bombed during the war. He had to sell what was left and get another job. Experiencing financial difficulties, he did not have enough money for a car. To save money, he attached a motor to his bicycle. Having made several of the same ones at the request of friends, he begins production of mopeds. Founding Honda Motor Company in 1948. Today the concern Honda Motor Co. - the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles, covering all classes of motorcycles and is the undisputed leader.

In post-war times, getting from one place to another in Japan was difficult. For this reason, the first attempts to create a motorcycle began to appear at Honda. In 1946, the head of the company bought an abandoned building and created the Honda Research Institute there, which was later renamed the Honda Motor Company. This division produced the first full-fledged Honda motorcycle in 1949. Honda motorcycle technology in Russia began to gain popularity by 1961, when the Japanese manufacturer managed to produce at least 100,000 motorcycles per month.

Honda Shadow Motorcycle Series

The Honda Shadow line of motorcycle equipment has been produced since 1983. All motorcycles in this series are outstanding representatives of cruisers.

Technical characteristics of Honda Shadow

Honda shadow motorcycles have excellent characteristics for any motorcyclist who loves motorcycle travel. Almost all representatives of this line of motorcycles are equipped with only V-twin engines. They are liquid cooled. The volume ranges from 400 to 1000 cubic meters. cm.

Each Honda Shadow motorcycle has a cylinder arrangement at an angle of 52 degrees.

Shadow motorcycle range

Since 1989, the following motorcycle models began to appear in the line of motorcycles, including: Honda shadow 1100, shadow vt500, vt700, vt750. In 2011, a 750 cc cruiser remained in the lineup.

Honda Hornet Motorcycle Series

In 1998, the first representative of the Honda Hornet line of motorcycles first appeared on the market. The new CB600F has become a true classic.

Technical parameters of Honda Hornet

Honda Hornet motorcycles have quite acceptable characteristics for city riding. They have been the most influential in the middleweight division for a long time. The design contains sharp lines that are still relevant today.

Fuel consumption is optimal for a city motorcycle. Over time, the Honda Hornet motorcycle has undergone only minor changes, which affected the installation of 17-inch wheels. In 2003, the fuel tank capacity was also increased in the motorcycle line.

In 2007, the Honda Hornet motorcycle appeared before motorcycle fans in an improved guise.

Honda Steed motorcycle series

The Honda brand began producing its stylish cruisers in the Honda Steed lineup in 1993. These choppers were created in a unique American style, which attracted the attention of motorcyclists all over the world.

Parameters of motorcycles of the Honda Steed line

The motorcycles of this model range are distinguished by their sporty elegance. Honda Steed motorcycles have excellent characteristics for city riding. The true classics of the model range are the representatives of the 400 and 600 series. These retro motorcycles have a 31 horsepower engine. The engine type used was 4-stroke. Every Honda Steed motorcycle has a steel frame.

Today, only Steed 400 motorcycles are presented on the market in two trim levels. Gradually, in 1997, Honda stopped producing the Honda Steed 600 motorcycle.

Honda Magna motorcycle series

The iconic motorcycles of the Honda Magna line have been discontinued, but they are still in demand among motorcyclists. Their production began in 1982. Since 2003, production has been discontinued.

The Honda Magna line of motorcycles is one of the most popular cruisers. Each Honda magna motorcycle has characteristics suitable for moving around the city and for long trips. During production, a v-twin engine with a liquid cooling system was used. The engine displacement is 748 cc. Motorcycles of the Honda Magna series are equipped with a five-speed gearbox. Steel is used to make the frame.

Almost every Honda Magna motorcycle has numerous positive reviews. This is due to the fact that they are reliable.

How to read Honda engine markings

The first letter denotes the series. The next two numbers indicate the engine displacement in dm³; their value is rounded up (divide by 10 to get the value in liters). The last letter (A, B, C, Y, Z) denotes the next modification in the series. For older Honda engines, the name consists of two letters, but there is no information about what they mean.

Honda engine table with main characteristics

The table provides a list of Honda engine models by series manufactured from 1990 to the present. In this list, I present all series and models of engines created since the beginning of the history of engine manufacturing at the Honda plant, and only those that are relevant now are engines of the B, D, F, E, H, J, K, L, R, and ZC series . In addition, for each engine the main characteristics are indicated: volume, power, timing belt type and applicability on cars by year of production.

Motor model	Volume, cm³	Power indicators, hp	Timing options	Installed on cars	Years of production of the car
Serie B
B16A	1595	158	DOHC VTEC	CRX SiR, Integra RSi/XSi	89/92
		160		Civic SIR
		170		Civic SiR II
B16A1		150		Civic VT
		160		Civic SIR	89/91
B16A2				Civic	91/00
B16A3				Civic, Civic Del Sol	94/97
B16A4		170		Civic	96/00
B16B		185			97/01
B17A1	1678	160	SOHC	Integra	92/93
B18B	1797	140	DOHC	Domani, Orthia, Integra	92/97
B18C		178	DOHC VTEC	Civic, Integra	93/98
B18C		197		Integra Type-R	94/99
B18C1		170		Civic, Integra	94/00
B18C3				Integra Type-R	95/98
B18C4		169		Civic VTi	97/00
B18C5		195		Integra Type-R
B18C6		190			96+
B18C7		195
B18A1	1834	130	DOHC	Integra	90/91
B18A1		140			92/93
B18B1		142			94/00
B20A3	1958	104		Prelude	90/91
B20A4		114	SOHC 2Carb	Accord, Prelude	88/92
B20A5		135	DOHC	Prelude	88/91
B20A7		150			87/92
B20A8		133		Accord	88/92
B20A9		140		Prelude	90/92
B20B	1973	150		Orthia, CR-V, SM-X, Step Wagon	96/02
B20B3		128-135		CR-V	97/02
B20B4		128			97/98
B20Z		150		SM-X	96+
Series C
C20A	1996	145	V6 2xSOHC 24v	Legend	85/90
C20A-T		190	SOHC V6 TURBO		88/90
C27A	2675	180	V6 2xSOHC 24v	Accord, Legend	95/97
C27A1		169		Legend	87/91
C27A2		177			88/91
C27A4				Accord
C30A	2977	270	V6 VTEC, 2xDOHC 24v	NSX	91/96
C30A3		274			91/97
C30A4		256
C32B	3179	280	V6, 2xSOHC 24v	NSX	95/05
C32B2		290	V6 VTEC, 2xDOHC 24v		98/05
C32A	3206	210-235	V6 SOHC 24v	Acura TL, Legend, Inspire	90/98
C32A1		200	V6 2xSOHC 24v	Legend	91/95
C32A2		205
C32A5		230			93/95
C32A6		200		Legend, Acure TL	91/98
C35A	3474	215		Acura RL, Legend 96	96+
C35A2		225		Acura RL
Series D
D13B2	1343	75	SOHC	Civic	92/95
D13B4		95		City
D13B7		65		Logo	99/00
D14A1	1396	90	SOHC 2Carb	Civic, Concerto	88/97
D14A2			SOHC w/o CAT		88/95
D14A3		75	SOHC	Civic	96/98
D14A4		90
D14A5		75
D14A7					97/98
D14A8		90
D14Z1		75			99/00
D14Z2		90
D14Z3		75
D14Z4		90
D14Z5					01+
D14Z6
D15B	1493	105	SOHC 2Carb	Civic, Civic Shuttle, Capa	88/95
D15B		130	SOHC VTEC	Civic, Domani, CRX
D15B1		75	SOHC 8V	Civic	88/89
D15B2		90	SOHC	Civic, Concerto, Civic Shuttle, CRX	88/95
D15B3			SOHC Carb	Civic
D15B7		105	SOHC	Civic, Civic Del Sol	92/95
D15B8		70	SOHC 8V	Civic
D15Y2		108	SOHC		01+
D15Y3		110
D15Y4		90	SOHC VTEC-E
D15Y6			SOHC		01+
D15Z1			SOHC VTEC-E		92/95
D15Z2			SOHC		93/95
D15Z3			SOHC VTEC-E		95/96
D15Z4			SOHC	Civic, Ballade	96/00
D15Z5		115		Civic	00
D15Z6		114	SOHC VTEC		96/00
D15Z7		125
D15Z8		115			97/00
D15Z9			SOHC		00
D16A	1590			Civic, Domani, HR-V, CRX, Acura EL	90+
D16A2		130		Integra	91/95
D16A8		122	DOHC	Integra, Concerto, CRX, Rover 200/400
D16A9		131	DOHC w/o CAT	Civic, Concerto, CRX
D16B2		116	SOHC	Civic	97/98
D16B5		114			98/00
D16B6		115		Accord	99/02
D16B7		107
D16V1		110	SOHC VTEC	Civic	01/05
D16V2
D16V3
D16W1		105	SOHC	HR-V	99/02
D16W2
D16W3		115		Civic
D16W4		125	SOHC VTEC
D16W5				HR-V
D16W7		110		Civic	01/05
D16Y1		131		93/95
D16Y2		126		Civic	95/96
D16Y3		113	SOHC
D16Y4		115	SOHC VTEC-E		96/00
D16Y5		114
D16Y6		125
D16Y7		105	SOHC	Civic, Civic Del Sol
D16Y8		127	SOHC VTEC
D16Y9		106	SOHC	Ballade
D16Z1			SOHC 2Carb	concerto	90/92
D16Z2		112	SOHC	Concerto, Civic Shuttle, Rover 200/400	91/95
D16Z4		122	DOHC w/o CAT	Civic, Concerto	90/95
D16Z5		124	DOHC	CRX	89/91
D16Z6		125	SOHC VTEC	Civic, Civic Del Sol	92/96
D16Z7		123	SOHC		92/00
D16Z9		125	SOHC VTEC	Civic	94/95
D17A1	1668	115	SOHC	01+
D17A2		125	SOHC VTEC		Civic, Stream
D17A5		130			Civic
D17A6		115
D17A7		100	SOHC VTEC (NATURAL GAS)
D17A8		120	SOHC
D17A9		125	SOHC VTEC
D17Z1		102	SOHC
D18A1	1797	130	Integra	92/93
D18B1		142		94/98
D18C1		170	DOHC VTEC	Civic	94/99
D18C4					95/97
D18C5		190			97/99
Series E
E07A	656	38-64	SOHC	Acty, Acty Van, Street	90/97
E07Z		45-64		Acty, Acty Van, Beat, Life, Vamos, That's, Z	90+
ECA	995	70	SOHC VTEC-E	Insight	99+
Series F
F18A2	1797	99	SOHC 2Carb	Accord	90/91
F18A	1850	105	SOHC Carb	Accord, Ascot	89/93
F18A		115	SOHC	Accord	95
F18A3		116
F20A	1997		SOHC Carb	Accord	89/93
		SOHC	90/94
		110-150	DOHC	Ascot	89/95
F20A2		110	SOHC 2Carb	Accord	90/93
F20A3		106
F20A4		133	SOHC	Accord, Prelude
F20A5		135		Accord
F20A6		90	SOHC 2Carb
F20A7		133	SOHC		91/93
F20A8					92/93
F20B3		136			94/97
F20B5		147			99/02
F20B6
F20C		241	DOHC i-VTEC	S2000	99+
F20Z1		131	SOHC	Accord	93/96
F20Z2		116
F20Z3		133			93/97
F22A1	2156	135	SOHC	Accord, Prelude	90/96
F22A3		150		Accord	90/93
F22A6		130		Accord, Prelude	92/95
F22A7		150		Accord
F22A8		147
F22B1		145	SOHC VTEC	Accord, Acura CL	94/97
F22B2		130	SOHC	Accord
F22B5		150
F22Z2
F23A1	2254		SOHC VTEC	Accord, Acura CL	98/99
F23A4				Accord
F23A5		135	SOHC
Series G
G25	2451	176	Saber, Inspiration	95
G25A1			Vigor	94
G25A4			Acura TL	96
Series H
H22A	2157	200	DOHC VTEC	Prelude (Japan)	93/96
				Prelude SiR	97/01
		220		Prelude Type-S, (RedHead) Accord Euro-R, Prelude Type-S, Prelude SiR S-Spec
H22A1		190		Prelude	93/96
H22A2		185			94/96
H22A4		190			99/01
H22A5		185			97/01
H22A7		212		Accord Type-R/RedHead)	98/01
H22A8		200		Prelude (Euro)
H23A	2259		DOHC	Accord	92/96
H23A1		160		Prelude
H23A2
H23A3		158		Accord	93/96
Series J
J25	2495	200	V6 VTEC, 2xSOHC 24v	Saber, Inspire, Legend	95
J25A	2451			Saber, Inspiration
J30A1	2977	203		Acura CL	98/03
J30A2				Acura CL, Accord
J32A2	3179	260		Acura TL, CL	97+
J35A	3474	257		Pilot	96+
		300		Legend
J35A1		210		Acura RL, Odyssey	98+
J35A3		240		MDX, Saturn Vue
Series K
K20A	1998	155	DOHC i-VTEC	Integra	99
		220		Integra, Acura RS-x
K20A2		200		Acura RS-x
K20A4		150		CR-V	02+
K20A6		155		Accord, Stream	02/
K20Z		200		Civic Si	06/-
K24A	2354	190	DOHC i-VTEC	Accord, Element, CR-V	02+
K24A2		200		Acura TSX	03+
Series L
L12A	1246	78	SOHC	Jazz	02+
L13A	1339	86-115		City, Fit, Jazz, Mobilio
L15A	1496	90-110
Series R
R16A1	1595	125	SOHC i-VTEC	Civic	06/-
R18A1	1798	140
R20Z2	1998	155	DOHC i-VTEC	Civic VTi
ZC Series
ZC	1590	120	SOHC	Ballade, Civic, Integra	84/01
		130	SOHC 2Carb	Civic, Concerto, Integra	88/92
			SOHC VTEC	Civic, Domani	92/94
ZC1		125	SOHC	Integra	84/01

Honda Fireblade motorcycle series

The debut of the motorcycle line took place in 2004. The first representative was the CBR 1000. Throughout the world, this motorcycle was known as the Fireblade. The new product replaces the legendary Honda CBR 600 RR.

The new Honda fireblade motorcycle had the following differences from its predecessor:

• the location of the fuel tank has changed, which was moved to the central part,
• In the new product, the size of the wheelbase has increased by 5 millimeters.

The fireblade uses a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 998 cubic centimeters. The updated 2004 model features a six-speed manual transmission.

In 2006, the Honda Fiereblade motorcycle underwent some changes, which are presented:

• reducing the weight of the motorcycle,
• increasing engine power.

Fourth generation RK1, RK2, RK3, RK4, RK5, RK6, RK7, RK8 2009-2015

The fourth generation of Hondaq Stepwgn is a redesign of the previous one. The new car has increased in height and length, but remains the same width. Honda has brought back the Spada trim level for this generation, with a unique grille and headlights.

There was only one engine left, a 2-liter, but this is no longer a K20A, but a new R20. The unit is reliable, has an i-vtec variable valve timing system, if you compare it with the K20A, it has become more civilian, it has good traction at low and medium speeds, but at the same time it has lost its sporty character.

It comes with a classic automatic transmission with a torque converter and a CVT. Out of habit, the Stepwagon has both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. A car with a classic drive has the smallest appetite in this class, only 7 liters per 100 km.

The minivan has a low center of gravity, which affects interior space and handling.

The interior of the Honda Stepwagon is spacious and functional, there is a lot of space in the luggage compartment, and if you need more, you can fold the rear seats into a separate hole located in the floor.

The minibus turned out to be comfortable, the pre-sale slogan can confirm this, it sounds: “Comfort for everyone!” Honda has always been able to use useful space wisely, and in the Stepwagon every centimeter is thought out. The interior dimensions are the largest among competitors (length: 3095 mm, width: 1395).

In 2012, the Honda Stepwagon was changed in appearance, they began to install a new radiator grille, new bumper, different taillights and rims. A parking camera was included in all trim levels. The updated appearance helped improve the aerodynamics of the body, which reduced fuel consumption by 10%.

The seat belt for the second and third rows of the center seat has been changed from a two-point to a three-point type. The color range of the body has been expanded.

Technical characteristics of the Honda Stepwagon

• Manufacturer: Honda • Production: 2009 – 2015 • Drive: front-wheel drive and 4WD • Transmission: 5-speed automatic classic type, CVT with torque converter for front-wheel drive versions. • Engine: R20A, 150 hp 6200 rpm 193 Hm 4200 rpm, • Length: 4,690 • Width: 1,695 • Height: 1,815 • Ground clearance: 155 • Wheelbase: 2855 • Fuel consumption per 100 km: 7 l per 100 km/h for front-wheel drive versions, for 4WD 9 l per 100 km/h • Curb weight: 1580 kg (dimensions in mm)

Price

In Russia there is a large selection of Honda StepWGN, prices for the 4th generation start from 650 thousand rubles and can reach up to 1,200,000 rubles, but this will already be the Stepwagon Spada 4WD configuration, there is no analogue with left-hand drive, the car was not exported.

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Comparison with competitor Nissan Serena

Honda Gold Wing motorcycle series

The Honda Gold Wing motorcycle is the type of motorcycle that not every motorcycle enthusiast can afford to purchase. Its cost is very high and ranges from 25 thousand dollars. It should be noted that the Honda gold wing motorcycle can easily replace a car. Two people can easily go on a long journey on it.

The Honda gold wing motorcycle has the following characteristics:

• four-stroke engine with two valves per cylinder,
• engine displacement is 1832 cubic centimeters,
• engine power is 118 horsepower,
• The weight of the motorcycle is 413 kilograms.

The Honda Goldwing motorcycle belongs to the luxury category. No one will remain indifferent to its elegant design. Almost every motorcyclist in the world is attracted by the smoothness of its lines.

Honda Africa Twin motorcycle series

Enduro motorcycles attract motorcycle enthusiasts. The prototype of the modern Honda Africa Twin motorcycle is a heavy enduro, created in 1982. In 1988, Honda released a production version of this type of motorcycle technology. Initially, the company used an engine with a displacement of 750 cubic centimeters.

Almost all the time of its existence, Africa Twin had positive reviews. However, even despite this, 15 years after the start of production of motorcycles of this model range, the company decided to discontinue it. This decision was made because the Honda Africa motorcycle had become morally irrelevant for consumers and the brand.

So the Africa Twin motorcycle became a thing of the past for the reason that there was no place for it on the market. However, to replace it, the company began producing new enduros.

Fifth generation Honda Stepwagon RP1, RP2, RP3, RP4 2015-present

The fifth generation Honda Stepwagon began selling in April 2015, the model has changed both externally and technically.

Changes affected the power unit; the 2-liter engine gave way to a 1.5-liter L15B turbo engine.

The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine provides torque at low speeds as if it were 2.4 liters, and at high speeds the VTEC valve timing system still works. In addition, with this “heart”, the Honda Stepwagon consumes less fuel.

A new “heart” is combined with a variator and, as always, the buyer has a choice of all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive.

What is the most important thing in a passenger minibus? Spacious and functional interior! So the Honda StepWGN traditionally has the most spacious interior among its classmates, and probably the most functional.

As on the previous version, the third row of seats folds flat into the floor, there are many containers in the cabin, everything is done wisely and for the convenience of passengers.

The rear door has a convenient design; it can be opened upwards or halfway to the side. The photo below shows the mechanism. (available as an additional option)

The minivan is equipped with new technologies that help the driver while driving and, naturally, the list of options includes the “Honda Sensing” safety system, which includes a radar and a camera on the windshield.

The radar, which is installed in the car emblem, recognizes objects and pedestrians. And the camera on the windshield determines the parameters and height of a person at a distance of up to 60 meters!

For example, if you are driving a Honda StepWGN and a pedestrian enters the roadway, the security system automatically, in a matter of seconds, calculates the likelihood of a collision and begins to warn you of the danger with an audible signal and a visual image.

It can also automatically apply the brakes and operate the steering wheel. It also has collision avoidance and sign recognition functions.

All modifications have a lift assist function and a stabilization system.

Honda Stepwagon 2021 in a new body, photo, price, specifications

In 2021, the Spada equipment is being modernized beyond recognition, it feels like this is a new generation, but no, it’s just a restyling.

Previously, Spada was distinguished by different bumpers and radiator grille; in 2017, it received LED headlights and a new body design; now it has an aggressive “face.”

A hybrid version has also been added, which has a naturally-aspirated two-liter engine with 146 horsepower and an electric motor with 184 horsepower. Such a power plant is found on the Odyssey and Accord. The hybrid version consumes only 4 liters per 100 km.

The price of the hybrid version is 3, 350, 160 yen, if converted to rubles, it will be 1,774,000 rubles. For Russian buyers, you need to add costs for “customs clearance”.

For basic equipment, prices start at $20 thousand.

There is an interesting configuration, this is a model with a tent. Check out photos of this RV camping site:

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Honda • Production: 2015 – • Drive: front and full • Transmission: CVT with torque converter. • Engine: L15B, 150 hp 5500 rpm 203 Hm 5000 rpm, • Length: 4,760 • Width: 1,695 • Height: 1,825 • Ground clearance: 140 • Wheelbase: 2890 • Fuel consumption per 100 km: 6.5 l per 100 km/h • Curb weight: 1700 kg (dimensions in mm)

Price

The Honda Stepwagon is produced only for the domestic Japanese market; it has never been exported, which is why there is no analogue with left-hand drive. Prices for the new StepWGN start at $20 thousand, and the main competitor can be considered the Nissan Serena.

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Video about the updated Honda Stepwagon: Spada 2017

Honda Valkyrie motorcycle series

Honda Valkyrie motorcycles belong to the category of heavy cruisers. The first representative of this model range appeared in 1996. Honda Valkyrie motorcycles have become widespread thanks to the fashion for super-heavy motorcycles.

The Honda Valkyrie motorcycle that appeared on the market immediately attracted the attention of motorcyclists, because in it the manufacturer managed to successfully combine the classic chopper and the power of a power plant inherent in a cruiser. This motorcycle was very popular among motorcyclists all over the world until 2003, when the brand decided to stop its production.

However, the story of this line of motorcycles does not end there. After the cessation of production of the Honda Valkyrie Rune, the company presented its new project, the Honda F6C Valkyrie, at one of the Honda exhibitions in 2009.

Characteristics of Honda / Honda

Honda (Honda Motor Company, Honda Giken Kogyo KK), a Japanese company specializing in the production of passenger cars and motorcycles, various special equipment, as well as a variety of engines. It produces some of its products under the Daihatsu brand. The headquarters is located in Tokyo. Founded in 1946 by the enterprising engineer Soichiro Honda as the "Honda Technical Research Institute" and initially produced small engines and mopeds based on them. In 1948, the Institute was transformed into a company with a modern name, which initially focused on the production of motorcycles that quickly became famous. Since 1949, Takeo Fujisawa, rightfully considered the second founding father of the company, began his work as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Honda devoted himself entirely to production technology, and Fujisawa to corporate management.

In 1948, the company began producing motorcycles: in 1949, the Dream model was released with a two-stroke 98 cc engine, which embodied all the dreams of its creators. Simultaneously with the release of this model to the market, a new approach to organizing sales was developed: from now on, the company appointed distributors to sell certain products in a certain territory, who in turn developed a dealer network.

The next important step in the history of the company was the creation of a new four-stroke engine (1952) and a new motorcycle (1953) based on it. Already in 1955, it began to lead in annual production volume in the Japanese domestic market.

In 1959, a branch of the company called American Honda Motor Company was created in the USA, and in 1982 the company opened a car production plant in the USA, in Ohio.

Having created a name for itself in the production of motorcycles, in 1962 the company began producing cars. The first to appear was a cargo van, followed by a two-seater sports car.

In 1964, a plant designed for mass production was put into operation. In addition, in 1962, Honda created a plant for the production of equipment for its factories, which would later become the basis

In 1972, with the introduction of the Civic, Honda gained recognition as a manufacturer of compact, inexpensive cars of fairly high quality.

Based on the Civic, the CRX mini sports car was released in 1992. The new two-seater Honda CRX was released in 1994.

A special modification of the Civic station wagon with increased dimensions, Orthia, was first shown in the summer of 1999.

The Accord model is world famous. The first generation of this model was introduced in 1976, initially with a hatchback body. In 1977, production of the Honda Accord sedan began. In the fall of 1998, the sixth generation Honda Accord appeared.

The luxury modification of the Accord model Honda Inspire/Saber was first introduced in September 1989. A new modification appeared in 1995.

The PRELUDE model was first released in 1978. PRELUDE occupies a special place among Honda cars. This is a sports coupe equipped with a powerful engine.

In the 1980s, when almost every company tried to present its own supercar, the Honda NSX model confidently defeated many. Equipped with the latest technical and electronic innovations, this model confidently established the company in the gran turismo class car market. The car went into production in the summer of 1990. In November 1992, a lightweight NSX-R model was created, and in 1995, the NSX-T version with a removable roof was created.

The Honda Integra sedan and coupe were first introduced in February 1985. In the USA, the model is sold under the Acura Integra brand. In the fall of 1997, a higher-performance model was introduced - the Integra Type R - a sports coupe.

The compact car HONDA Life (Today) was released in September 1985. In January 1993, a new generation of Honda Life cars appeared. In April 1997, the Life microvan was launched into production.

In Chicago in February 1989, a prototype of the Honda HR-V, a universal car, was presented, which went into production in the summer of 1990. The modern modification was presented in Tokyo in 1998.

The Legend sedan was first introduced in October, the coupe in November 1990. In 1996, the third generation of the Honda Legend was presented in Geneva. In the USA it is sold under the Acura brand.

In October 1994, the Odyssey minivan (Shuttle in Europe) was introduced. The North American Odyssey, which appeared in late 1998, is noticeably larger in size than the Japanese one. Since the fall of 1999, this car has appeared in Japan, but under the name Lagreat.

In October 1995, the multi-purpose Honda CR-V station wagon was released. The all-wheel drive model has been sold in Europe since the spring of 1997.

At the Tokyo Motor Show in the fall of 1995, the HONDA S-MX minivan was presented. Goes on sale in November 1996. Produced only for the domestic market.

Hoping for good demand among Europeans, in October 1996, after a 12-year break, a new Honda model, the Logo, returned to Europe (previously it was the Honda Jazz).

The fifth generation of the Prelude family, currently in production, went on sale in Europe at the beginning of 1997. The external design of the model corresponds to coupes: long hood, low roof, strict lines.

In March 1999, at the international automobile exhibition in Geneva, the S2000 model was awarded the title “Convertible of the Year”. The release of this car was timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary, celebrated in the fall of 1998. The Honda S2000 is the successor to the first sports car, the Honda S800, released in 1965.

In 1999, the premiere of the two-seater sports coupe Insight took place at the Detroit Auto Show. The European premiere of the production model took place in the fall of the same year in Frankfurt am Main.

At the end of 1999, a new model of the 5-door luxury station wagon Avancier, similar in size to the Inspire/Saber, was introduced to Japanese buyers.

Today the company ranks first in the world in the production of motorcycles and is among the top ten global car manufacturers. In addition, the company's power products (generators, cultivators, lawn mowers, boat engines, etc.) are very popular in the world. Honda now has 119 production plants in 33 countries. In 2000, 2,540,000 cars, 5,160,000 motorcycles, and 4,080,000 units of power products bearing the Honda brand were sold worldwide.

Over the past year, Honda has introduced a new generation of i-series engines and a new "global compact platform" launched alongside the latest Civic.

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