Third Generation (2005-2009)
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005 – 2009 |
| Class | Mid-size MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | FF layout 4WD |
| Engine | 2.0 L (122.0 cu in) K20A 155 PS (114.0 kW) I4 2.4 L (146.5 cu in) 162 PS (119.2 kW) K24A I4 |
| Transmission | 4 speed automatic (2.0L) 5 speed automatic (2.4L 4WD) CVT transmission (2.4L FWD) |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm (112 in) |
| Length | 4,630 mm (182 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (67 in) |
| Height | 1,770 mm (70 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,540–1,660 kg (3,395–3,660 lb) |
The third generation Honda Stepwgn saw an completely new design. The 2.0L model retained a 4 speed automatic transmission, whilst the FWD 2.4L model was fitted with a CVT transmission.
Honda announced the third generation Stepwgn on the 26th of May, 2005. Unlike the previous generations, which only featured sliding doors on one side, the third generation featured sliding doors on both sides, in order to compete with other minivans such as the Nissan Serena and Toyota Estima. Thanks to the new low-platform chassis, though the size of the car was shrunk, interior accommodation space remains unchanged. This also improved the handling of the vehicle. The overall length had also been shortened, although the platform retains the Civic-based design and employs a thin plastic fuel tank in order to provide a low floor. The Stepwgn was available with a double wishbone-type suspension with an FF axle or a de-Dion style suspension (4WD models).
The third generation Stepwgn is powered by either a 2.0L K20A engine, providing 155 PS (114.0 kW), or a 2.4L K24A engine, providing 162 PS (119.2 kW).
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