October 9, 2009 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the introduction of the
all-new Step WGN. With the largest interior space in its class*1 and first in
class*1 under-floor storage for third-row seats the all-new Step WGN offers more
convenience than ever before and best-in-class fuel economy*1. The new Step WGN
and Step WGN special-needs vehicle*2 go on sale in Japan today, with the Step
WGN Spada and Step WGN Spada special-needs vehicle*2 to debut in Japan on
Friday, October 23.
This all-new fourth generation Step WGN, featuring Honda's original low-floor,
low-center-of-gravity platform, was developed around the concept of comfort for
everyone and is designed to be the ultimate in comfortable minivan
transportation for the entire family.
With the combination of a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine and torque converter-equipped
CVT*3 both smooth driving and outstanding, class-leading*1 fuel economy of
14.2km/L*4 are achieved. Making further contributions to fuel economy are
features such as ECON mode, which regulates the engine and transmission to help
conserve fuel, and Eco Assist, with multiple functions that encourage
fuel-efficient driving including a guidance function that gives the driver
real-time feedback on the fuel-efficiency of his or her driving practices.
*1 8-passenger, 2,000cc class vehicles with an overall height of 1,800mm or
greater (Honda calculations)
*2 Side lift-up seat-equipped and passenger lift-up seat-equipped vehicles will
be released on the same day.
*3 Step WGN (FWD vehicle)
*4 Step WGN (FWD vehicle). Fuel economy when driven in 10-15 mode (Japanese
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism test specification)
Monthly sales target (Japan): 6,000 units
Size and spaciousness
* The exterior design features a dynamic square form that expresses spaciousness
and comfort.
* Built on a low-floor, low-center-of-gravity package, the new Step WGN's
overall length has been increased by 50mm*5 and overall height by 45mm to
achieve the roomiest cabin interior in its class*1, with a cabin height of
1,395mm*6.
* To create an enhanced feeling of freedom and spaciousness, the window area has
been increased all around. The window area of the sky roof*7 is among the
largest of any production vehicle in the world*8.
Comfort and ease of use
* The interior design offers enhanced driving ease and ease of use for various
purposes.
* Third-row seats can be stored under the floor with a simple operation
requiring a minimum of strength -a class*1 first- to help occupants make the
most of the spacious interior.
* A newly developed side-view support mirror shows road surface conditions to
the front-left of the vehicle, aiding the driver when parallel parking and
navigating narrow roads.
Economy
* The all-new Step WGN features outstanding, best in class*1 fuel economy of
14.2km/L*4.
* FWD models exceed Japanese government fuel economy standards for 2010 by 25%,
while 4WD models exceed them by 20%. All types are eligible for Japan's new
preferential tax scheme for environmentally responsible vehicles (reduced
automobile acquisition tax and automobile weight tax) and subsidy for
environmentally responsible vehicles, introduced in April 2009.
*5 Compared to previous model (Spada not included)
*6 Non-factory-option-equipped vehicle
*7 Factory option on the G L Package, L, and Spada S and Z types
*8 Honda calculations
| Step WGN | ? Indicates model shown in photo |
Type | No. of occupants | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Price (incl. consumption tax) | Price (before tax) | ||
| G | 8 | 2.0L i-VTEC | CVT | FWD | ¥2,088,000 | (¥1,988,572) | ||
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | ¥2,358,000 | (¥2,245,715) | |||||
| G L Package | CVT | FWD | ¥2,257,000 | (¥2,149,524) | ? | |||
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | ¥2,527,000 | (¥2,406,667) | |||||
| L | CVT | FWD | ¥2,408,000 | (¥2,293,334) | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | ¥2,658,000 | (¥2,531,429) | |||||
| Li | CVT | FWD | ¥3,208,000 | (¥3,055,239) | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | ¥3,458,000 | (¥3,293,334) | |||||
Step WGN Spada
Type | No. of occupants | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Price (incl. consumption tax) | Price (before tax) | ||
| S | 8 | 2.0L i-VTEC | CVT | FWD | ¥2,458,000 | (¥2,340,953) | ? | |
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | ¥2,728,000 | (¥2,598,096) | |||||
| Z | CVT | FWD | ¥2,618,000 | (¥2,493,334) | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | ¥2,868,000 | (¥2,731,429) | |||||
| Zi | CVT | FWD | ¥3,348,000 | (¥3,188,572) | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | ¥3,598,000 | (¥3,426,667) | |||||
Special-needs vehicles
Type | No. of occupants | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Price (incl. consumption tax) | Price (before tax) | |||
| Side lift-up seat | G | 7 | 2.0L i-VTEC | CVT | FWD | Tax exempt | (¥2,638,000) | ||
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | Tax exempt | (¥2,865,000) | ||||||
| Spada S | CVT | FWD | Tax exempt | (¥2,819,000) | |||||
| Passenger lift-up seat | G | 8 | CVT | FWD | Tax exempt | (¥2,638,000) | |||
| 5-speed automatic | 4WD | Tax exempt | (¥2,865,000) | ||||||
| Spada S | CVT | FWD | Tax exempt | (¥2,819,000) | |||||
- Prices are for reference only and do not include insurance, taxes
(except consumption tax) registration, or other fees. - In accordance with Japan's automobile recycling law, a separate
recycling fee will be levied. The recycling fee includes a recycling deposit
(to cover expenses required to recycle shredder dust, air bags, and
fluorocarbons, plus an information management fee) and a capital management
charge. - There is an additional charge of ¥36,750 (¥35,000 before consumption
tax) for the Premium White Pearl, Super Platinum Metallic, Premium Hidamari
Ivory Pearl, and Premium Blackish Pearl body colors. - There is an additional charge of ¥35,000 (consumption tax exempt) for
side lift-up seat and passenger lift-up seat equipped models with the
Premium White Pearl and Super Platinum Metallic body colors. - The model equipped with a passenger lift-up mechanism is a designated
special-equipment vehicle.
Body color/interior color combinations
| Type | Body color | ||||||||||
| Premium White Pearl | Super Platinum Metallic | Polished Metal Metallic | Deep Bordeaux Pearl | Premium Hidamari Ivory Pearl (New color) | Aozora Blue Metallic (New color) | Crystal Black Pearl | Premium Blackish Pearl | Cobalt Blue Pearl | |||
| Interior color | Step WGN | Gray |  | | | | |||||
| Black | | | | | | ||||||
| Step WGN Spada | Cool Black | | | | | | | ||||
| Step WGN side lift-up seat and passenger lift-up seat equipped vehicles | Black | | | | | | |||||
| Step WGN Spada side lift-up seat and passenger lift-up seat equipped vehicles | Cool Black | | | | | | | ||||
Key Features of the Step WGN
Exterior Design
- The exterior design features a dynamic square form that expresses
spaciousness and comfort. It imparts a feeling of interior roominess and
comfort, along with ease of driving. - The front mask imparts a feeling of unity between the solidly sculpted
front grill and large-sized headlights, for an intrepid expression that
suggests girth and presence. - The waistline has been lowered and the center pillars and rear quarter
pillars colored black to create a sense of continuity between the rear
quarter windows and the rear window, giving expression to a bright,
expansive cabin. - The roof appears to slope rearward relative to the forward-slanting
lower body, creating a dynamic side silhouette while securing space for the
second- and third-row seats and the tailgate opening. - Nine color variations are available, including two new colors.
Interior Design
- The interior design offers enhanced driving ease and ease of use for
various purposes. It delivers an easy-to-drive, comfortable, fun-to-use
space. - The dashboard features a horizontal motif, spreading out to either side.
Three-dimensional sculpting is used to position the controls conveniently in
front of the driver, while the instrument panel is positioned higher up and
farther away, placing items requiring visual monitoring nearer to the
driver's line of sight with minimal re-focusing required. - The 3D, self-illuminated gauges are grouped by function and feature a
three-dimensional, front-to-back layout. An 'ECO ring' changes color to
indicate fuel consumption in real time, thus helping the driver improve fuel
economy. - The urethane pads employed in the first- and second-row seat cushions
have been made softer and upholstered with high-elasticity material for
improved fit and seating comfort. - A wooden-style floor in the second and third rows, available as a
factory option*9, gives the interior the feel of a living room.
*9 Available on the G L Package, L, and Spada S and Z FWD types
Powertrain
- The 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine combines powerful low-end torque with
comfortable driving performance. In addition to controlling valve timing,
the variable intake system also uses DBW (Drive-By-Wire) to select the
optimum throttle valve opening, achieving a significant decrease in pumping
losses due to intake resistance. This results in a major improvement in fuel
economy. - The torque converter-equipped CVT delivers outstanding fuel economy
along with smooth driving free of shift shock, responding fluidly to the
driver's needs across a wide range of driving conditions. - Enhanced engine and transmission performance and lightening throughout
contribute to improved fuel economy, while ECON mode further contributes to
improved real-world fuel economy.
Packaging
- Built on a low-floor, low-center-of-gravity package, the new Step WGN's
overall height has been increased by 45mm to achieve the roomiest cabin
interior in its class*1, with a cabin height of 1,395mm*6. Head clearance
has been significantly increased in all three rows, contributing a relaxed
feel while driving and greater ease of movement within the cabin. - Overall length has been increased by 50mm*5 and the rear pillar oriented
vertically, creating a longer cabin. The result is a best in class*1 3,095mm
long cabin, with increased tandem distance between the first- and second-row
seats. - Innovations to rear floor construction, including a broadly curving rear
frame that extends from behind the rear wheels to the outer extremities of
the body, open up enough space to allow the third-row seats to be stored
flat under the floor, creating a spacious cargo area. - Window area has been expanded by extending the side windows vertically
and the rear quarter windows to the rear, augmenting the visual sense of
spaciousness. - A wider roof with optimized positioning of roof-side structural
components creates enough space for a sky roof*7 that, at 1,400mm long by
840mm wide (internal dimensions), features a total glass area among the
largest in the world*8.
Utility
- Under-floor storage for third-row seats results in a flat, easy to use
cargo area, allowing bicycles or other large objects to be loaded more
easily. - The cargo area floor has been lowered and the height and width of the
tailgate opening increased to create a squarer-shaped opening for
outstanding convenience. - The standard second-row 6:4-split tumble seats feature a one-motion
design that allows the seat back to be folded down and then the seat to be
flipped up, simply by pulling on either the seat-side reclining lever or the
strap located on the back of the seat. The seats can be set to a variety of
configurations with a few simple operations. And, with the 6:4-split, tip-up
and slide seats, available as a factory option, the center portion of the
second-row seat can be folded away to enable smooth passage from the first-
to the third-row seats*9. - A full complement of storage compartments, including a convenient,
oversized tray on the dashboard that starts at the center and extends toward
the passenger side, further enhances ease of use. - The new Step WGN is easier to get in and out of than ever, with a wider
slide-door opening to complement the low-floor design that allows passengers
to enter the second-row seating area with a single step. - Visibility has been improved thanks to a cross-sectional shape for the
front pillar that makes it appear thinner to the driver and lowering the
lower edge of the front door window by 25mm. Larger rear quarter windows and
rear windows further enhance the all-around broad, panoramic view.
Body
- Front-end rigidity has been improved through such measures as adding
closed cross-section materials to connect the front bulkhead to the upper
frame and employing a closed cross-sectional configuration for the shock
absorber attachments. - Rigidity of the rear shock absorber attachments has been improved by
surrounding the rear shock absorber housing with the rear frame. - Transmission of vibrations to the cabin area has been effectively
controlled by reducing sources of noise and vibration and increasing overall
body and chassis rigidity. Other measures, including acoustic pressure
control in body panels used to eliminate cabin hum and expanded use of sound
damping and insulating materials, achieve outstanding interior quietness.
Chassis
- The front suspension features McPherson struts for their outstanding
space efficiency, which contributes to the short-nose design. - The rear employs an H-shaped torsion beam suspension with a compact
design that plays a major role in realizing the low-floor,
low-center-of-gravity platform. - Despite its long wheelbase, the all-new Step WGN features a best in
class*1 minimum turning radius of 5.3m. Combined with EPS (Electric Power
Steering), this provides superb maneuverability that facilitates smooth
navigation of tight parking areas and narrow roads.
Advanced Features
- The Active Front lighting System (AFS) improves the driver's sense of
security while cornering at night by pointing the headlight units in the
direction of the turn to illuminate the path of vehicle travel. Availability
depends on type*10. - The Hill-Start Assist function temporarily maintains brake pressure
after the brake pedal is released when starting on a hill to ensure smoother
starts and prevent the vehicle from rolling backward*11. - A side-view support mirror shows road surface conditions up to 7m in
front of the left-front wheel, increasing the driver's sense of security
when parallel parking or navigating narrow roads. - A multi-view camera system uses cameras to provide views of surrounding
areas to support comfortable and safe driving. Availability depends on
type*12.
*10 Standard equipment on the L, Li, and Spada Z and Zi types
*11 Standard equipment on the Li and Spada Z and Zi types. Factory option on the
G L Package, L, and Spada S types
*12 Standard equipment on the Li and Spada Zi types. Factory option on the L and
Spada S and Z types
Safety Performance
- The Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body structure enhances
self-protection while also mitigating damage to other vehicles in the event
of a frontal collision. The body is also designed to help mitigate
pedestrian injuries in the event of a collision. - The Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) with seatbelt E-pretensioners
(driver and front passenger) is designed to help monitors potential rear-end
collisions and alert the driver to take evasive action, mitigating injuries
and vehicle damage in the event of an accident. Availability depends on
type*13. - A driver-side i-SRS airbag system with continuously staged inflation,
standard on all types, accommodates a broad range of occupant positions and
potential collision situations. - A front-seat i-side airbag system (equipped with passenger seat
positioning detection system) and side-curtain airbag system (rows one to
three) is designed to help reduce the risk of head injury in a side impact
for occupants in all three rows. Availability depends on type*14.
*13 Standard equipment on the Li and Spada Zi types
*14 Standard equipment on the Li and Spada Zi types. Factory option on the G L
Package, L, and Spada S and Z FWD types
Environmental Performance
- All model types are certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism as having emissions levels 75% lower than those
required by 2005 standards. - FWD models exceed Japanese government fuel economy standards for 2010 by
25%, while 4WD models exceed them by 20%. All model types are eligible for
Japan's new preferential tax scheme for environmentally responsible vehicles
(reduced automobile acquisition tax and automobile weight tax) and subsidy
for environmentally responsible vehicles, introduced in April 2009.
Special-needs Vehicles (side lift-up seat and passenger lift-up seat
equipped vehicles)
- The side lift-up seat and passenger lift-up seat equipped vehicles take
full advantage of the Step WGN's outstanding attributes, including its
spacious, liberated interior, low, flat floor, and large door openings. All
operations of the full electric power seats, from swiveling to raising and
lowering, can be easily accomplished with a single switch. The cargo area,
which is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair, comes equipped with a net
for securing a wheelchair and a protective cover, standard.
