Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
The Honda FR-V was a good six-seat vehicle refreshed at the wrong time on the market. But the Japanese carmaker couldn't predict that.
Due to the world financial crisis from 2008-2012, the car industry dropped, and some well-known brands disappeared or barely survived being taken-over by some other companies. Honda already had the FR-V on the market since 2004, and it was planned for a refresh in 2007. The wheels were turning, and there was nothing to stop it.
For the 2007 model year, Honda prepared a set of modifications to the vehicle. The front bumper featured a more aggressive design, with an aerodynamically profiled grille and side-scoops. Its headlights sported clear lenses. In the back, the carmaker installed new taillights with yellow turn-signals. Apart from these bumpers-lights changes, Honda installed new door handles as well.
Inside, there were minor changes to the trims. Honda changed the previously used carbon-fiber look trims to wood-trims. For the infotainment unit, the carmaker installed an aux-in port for external devices such as an MP3-player.
The real change came for the drivetrain, where the Japanese carmaker introduced the 1.8-liter engine from the Civic range. It replaced the previously used 1.7-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline units without losing too much power when. It was available with either a 6-speed manual or the robotized 5-speed i-Shift gearbox, with an automated clutch. But the sales were still low, and the range was ditched in 2011.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1799 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 174 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.5 in (4280 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/62.2 in (1,560/1,580 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3194 lbs (1449 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4453 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1799 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 174 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.5 in (4280 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/62.2 in (1,560/1,580 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3073.2 lbs (1394 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CDTi 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2204 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 340 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharge Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.5 in (4280 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/62.2 in (1,560/1,580 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3401.7 lbs (1543 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4695.8 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |