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Honda FR-V (called Edix in Japan) is 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.
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. 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.
Although the FR-V is relatively short, it still allows for luggage space of 439 liters. Furthermore, the three independent, one-touch fold-flat rear seats
can be easily stowed to create a variety of seating arrangements. Folding all the rear seats down flat creates a maximum luggage space of 1,049 liters-enough
room to accommodate three 26-inch mountain bikes-while still providing seating for three up front. The front and rear center seats can also be folded down to
accommodate long objects, while seating four people.
The Honda FR-V comes in 2 engine variations. One is the 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine that combines Honda's unique Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic
Control (VTEC) with Variable Timing Control (VTC), which continuously optimizes intake valve timing in response to engine load. The other is a 1.7-liter VTEC
engine, which combines fuel economy with nimble driving performance.
The Honda FR-V 2.0 is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission to take full advantage of the i-VTEC engine's performance characteristics. It
combines smooth acceleration with excellent fuel economy and quiet operation. The FR-V 1.7 is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission that delivers
torquey performance along with superior fuel economy.
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