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Honda Introduces New "3x2" Edix Minivan: JDM Edix and Euro FR-V
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Date: July 07, 2004 09:32
Submitted by:
RyanDL
Source:
Honda Press Release
Credibility Rating:
N/A
July 7, 2004--Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced "Edix," a distinctive new minivan featuring six independent seats in two rows of three ('3x2' layout), creating a variety of communication-enhancing seating arrangements in an easy-handling vehicle with a short, wide body. The Edix goes on sale July 8th at Honda automobile dealers throughout Japan.
The 3x2 minivan design of the Edix delivers new value, offering a versatile communication space that enables vehicle occupants to share the fun of mobility as never before. Six independent seats are arranged in two rows of three, with the front and rear center seats mounted on long slides that allow for a V-pattern seat layout. This provides three-person, side-by-side seating without excessive vehicle width. What's more, the long slide mechanism on the front center seat makes it possible to position the seat well back of the instrument panel and any deploying airbags, permitting the safer installation of a child seat1. This 3x2 layout enables passengers to flexibly position their seats based on the number and relationship of the occupants, creating a new type of communication space that allows occupants of the front and rear rows to share the same view and conversation.
Edix's 3x2 minivan style offers numerous other advantages as well, such as a short, wide stance that helps create a dynamic, wedge-style exterior and a spacious, modern interior with a high quality feel. Further, despite the modest overall length, the Edix's wide tread ensures stable handling and a smooth ride, combined with versatile seating that provides ample cargo space, even with six passengers on board.
* The name 'Edix' combines the words 'edit' and 'six', expressing the concept of a 'six'-passenger minivan that allows occupants to freely 'edit' their interior environment for maximum enjoyment.
1 Except infant seat. Accommodates a child or junior seat up to 460mm in width. A child seat can only be installed with the rear center seat slid back and the front center seat in the rear-most position.
Edix 20X (option-equipped vehicle)
3x2 package concept (20X option-equipped vehicle)
Key Features
< Packaging and Utility >
< Design >
Exterior Design
- Based on a theme of 'sporty & dynamic', the 3x2 minivan style takes full advantage of the short-yet-spacious design made possible by the 3x2 package.
- The short body adds emphasis to the wedge shape of the Edix, which creates a dynamic, powerful, crouching-style side profile.
- The front bumper angle has been lowered to create a solid look, with an aggressive front view that emphasizes the presence of the protruding nose.
- The molded roof-end with an angled cut-off combines with the lateral-keynote design that emphasizes the vehicle's low center-of-gravity and wide stance, to create a dynamic rear view that suggests both nimbleness and stability.
- The body design positions the wheels at the four corners to highlight the vehicle's wide stance.
- The design of the front headlights and rear combination lights employs edges to impart a sharpness of detail that brings together the body's solid feel.
Interior Design
- The 3x2 package embraces occupants in a high-quality interior that promotes pleasant communication and relaxation.
- The instrument panel employs a spacious, lateral-keynote design to emphasize the breadth of the cabin interior. The entire lower portion of the instrument panel has been cut back to open up a spacious foot well, while the center panel employs a minimum of uneven surfaces to maximize front center-seat passenger safety. These and other design features create a more comfortable interior space.
- Decorative paneling on the instrument panel that responds to ambient light with a deep lustrous sheen is just one example of quality that extends to every detail.
- The six independent seats are designed in the image of modern chairs placed around a living room.
- Three interior colors, orange-tone Espresso (with center seats shaded slightly lighter to emphasize the independence of the six seats), Warm Gray, and Black, are available. Interior colors can be freely mixed and matched with the seven body colors.
< Engine & Transmission >
< Chassis & Body >
< Safety Performance >
< Environmental Performance >
Technical Specifications for EURO FR-V (JDM Specs Differ)
ENGINE |
1.7 SOHC VTEC |
2.0 DOHC i-VTEC |
2.2i-CDTi |
Bore x stroke (mm)
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75 x 94.4 |
86 x 86 |
85 x 97.1 |
Capacity (cc) |
1668 |
1998 |
2204 |
Compression ratio
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9.9:1 |
9.8:1 |
16.7:1 |
Max. power kW/PS
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92/125 |
110/150 |
103/140 |
@ rpm |
6,300 |
6,500 |
4,000 |
Max. torque Nm
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154 |
191 |
340 |
@ rpm |
4,800 |
4,000 |
2,000 |
Fuel system |
Honda PGM-F1 |
Honda PGM-F1 |
Common rail |
Fuel rating |
Unleaded 95 Ron
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Unleaded 95 Ron
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Diesel |
SUSPENSION |
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Front |
Toe control link
MacPherson strut, coil spring, gas pressurised |
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shock absorber, anti-roll
bar |
Rear |
Reactive link double
wishbone, coil spring, gas pressurised shock absorber, anti-roll bar |
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WHEELS AND
TYRES |
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Wheels 15 x 6.0 JJ 16 x 6.5 JJ 16
x 6.5JJ Tyres 195/65R15 205/55R16 205/55R16
DIMENSIONS, |
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WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES |
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Overall length (mm)
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4285 |
Overall width (mm)
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1810 |
Overall height (mm)
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1610 |
Wheelbase (mm)
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2680 |
Front track (mm)
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1550 |
Rear track (mm)
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1560 |
Ground clearance (mm) |
156 |
Luggage space VDA (ltr) |
439 - 1049 |
Kerb weight (kg)
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1395 |
Max permitted weight (kg) |
1890 |
Fuel tank (litres)
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58 |
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PERFORMANCE |
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Max speed (km/h) 182 /195 /N.A. Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.3 / 10.5 / N.A.
FUEL CONSUMPTION (1999/100/EC) |
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l/100 km |
Urban |
9.8 |
11.7 |
N.A. |
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Extra Urban |
6.85 |
7.3 |
N.A. |
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Combined |
7.95 |
8.9 |
N.A. |
CO2
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emissions g/km
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189 |
212 |
N.A. |
Last edited by JeffX on
July 08, 2004 18:05
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