Honda FR-V
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), 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.
| Honda FR-V (BE1/2/3/4/8) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called | Honda Edix (Japan) |
| Production | 2004–2009 |
| Assembly | Suzuka, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door MPV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Related | Honda CR-V (Similar Platform) Honda Civic (Similar Platform) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm (105.7 in) |
| Length | 4,285 mm (168.7 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,610 mm (63.4 in) 1,625 mm (64.0 in) with roof rails |
| Curb weight | 1,520 kg (3,351 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda S-MX |
It has been claimed that FR-V stands for Flexible Recreation Vehicle, although Honda did not officially state this.
The FR-V was officially launched in Europe in Autumn 2004. 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. 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.
The front suspension is a MacPherson strut, with the rear being double wishbone suspension.
In 2007, the FR-V received its first and only facelift, where Honda changed the front bumper, headlights, tail lights and door handles. On the inside, the carbon-fibre look trim was removed, leaving only wood-trims (available pre-facelift). An aux-in port was added for the infotainment system. At a similar time, the 2.2 i-CTDi Diesel engine was added.
In August 2009, the FR-V ended production without a direct successor.
- Rear view
- Honda Edix (Japan; facelift)