Global Forums UK - Honda Stepwagon Third Generation (2005-2009) Explained

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The third generation Honda Stepwgn saw a completely new design.
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).
Japan models went on sale in May 2005 at Honda automobile dealers.[14]

Powertrain Engine
2.0 L (122.0 cu in) K20A 160 PS (117.7 kW) I4

2.4 L (146.5 cu in) K24A 162 PS (119.2 kW)

I4 [6] Transmission
4 speed automatic (2.0L)
5 speed automatic (2.4L)