It was previewed on the Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present (GIIAS) 2024; now, a full yr later, the sixth-gen Honda StepWGN e:HEV hybrid is open for reserving in Indonesia forward of a GIIAS 2025 launch. No value nor particulars but; we’re positive extra can be revealed as July 24 creeps nearer.
Japan has Air, Spada and Spada Premium Line variants. Confusingly, the automotive we noticed at GIIAS final yr (under) was badged a Spada however carrying the Premium Line’s 17-inch multi-spoke wheels (maybe the Premium Line badge was omitted for some cause). The automotive within the picture above is unquestionably a Spada, with these 16-inch alloys and a grille that’s larger and flashier than the Air’s.
Anyhow, the StepWGN e:HEV will get an Clever Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system much like that seen on the Civic e:HEV and CR-V e:HEV. A 145 PS/175 Nm 2.0 litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine largely generates electrical energy for a 184 PS/315 Nm electrical motor to drive the wheels, however the ICE can present direct drive through a lock-up clutch at greater speeds for higher effectivity.
It’s a really sensible seven-seater – the second row can transfer sideways and slide fore and aft, and the third-row seats may be stowed into the ground for a flat boot. Energy doorways on each side, in fact, however the funky Waku Waku Gate (a tailgate with a small sideways-opening door for rear passengers to Step into the WGN) – first launched in 2015 – is unfortunately no extra.
Honda StepWGN e:HEV previewed at GIIAS 2024
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