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.
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 wood-trim was removed, leaving only the carbon-fibre look trim. 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.
Engines The FR-V was available with four petrol (both Japan and Europe used the K20, with slight differences) and one diesel powered engine, though this depended on the region.
The 1.7 VTEC and 2.0 i-VTEC were replaced in the spring of 2007 by a new 1.8 i-VTEC first introduced in the eighth generation Honda Civic. The Japanese-market version (known as the Honda Edix) kept the 2.0 i-VTEC engine, and a 2.4 i-VTEC engine was added. At the same time, some minor cosmetic changes were made (carbon effect interior, light cluster, and darker front grille). All-wheel drive was also offered for vehicles sold in Japan.
+ EnginesEngineCodeTypeDisplacementPowerTorqueDrive typeGearbox0-60 mphTop speedCombined consumptionCO2 emissionsProduction yearsRegionPetrol Engines1.7 VTECD17A2I41688 cc at 6300 rpm (Japan) at 4800 rpm (Japan)FWDManual (5-speed)12.3s35.5mpg (imperial)189g/km2004-2007Europe & JapanAutomatic (4-speed) 10.7s??JapanAWD??2004-20051.8 i-VTECR18A11799 cc at 6300 rpm at 4300 rpmFWDManual (6-speed)10.6s 37.7mpg (imperial)177g/km2007-2009EuropeAutomatic (5-speed)12.4s34.9mpg (imperial)190g/km2.0 i-VTECK20A91998 cc at 6500 rpm at 4000 rpmManual (6-speed)10.5s31.7mpg (imperial)212g/km2004-2007K20A (Eco) at 6500 rpm at 4000 rpmManual (5-speed)????2004-2009JapanAutomatic (5-speed)10.7s??AWDAutomatic (4-speed)??2.4 i-VTECK24A2354 cc at 5700 rpm at 4000 rpmFWDAutomatic (5-speed)????2007-2009 Diesel Engines2.2 i-CTDiN22AI4 turbo2204 cc at 4000 rpm at 2000 rpmFWDManual (6-speed)10.1s44mpg (imperial)167g/km2005-2009Europe
Information regarding 1.8 i-VTEC and 2.2 i-CTDi from Honda UK Brochure. 1.7 VTEC, 2.0 i-VTEC (6-speed) and some 2.2 i-CTDi information sourced from Honda News Europe. Information regarding Japan region and 2.0 i-VTEC (5-speed) from Autozine. Further information regarding Japan region, 2.0 i-VTEC (5-speed auto) and 4-speed auto from Greenwise. Extra information for all Japan models found from TCV. Extra information for all European models found from Parkers.
References
External links Honda FR-V UK Model Information