Honda Stream

For the 3-wheeler of the same name see a section in Honda Gyro

Honda Stream

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2000 – present
Predecessor	Honda Shuttle
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door minivan
Related	Honda Civic

The Honda Stream is a compact MPV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since October 2000.

Its exterior design is a mix of compact MPV and station wagon; and its height (less than 1.6 m) makes it hard to classify it precisely. Handling characteristics are more like a smaller hatchback than any other comparable compact MPV.

A second generation was officially presented on the 13th July 2006.

First generation (2000–2006)

Honda Stream 1st generation (RN1/2/3/4/5)

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2000–2006
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door minivan
Layout	FWD AWD
Engine	1.7L D17 2.0L K20
Wheelbase	2720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4550 mm (179.1 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1590 mm (62.6 in)
Related	Honda Civic

The first generation Honda Stream (Body codes: RN1/2/3/4/5) went on sale in Japan on October 27, 2000. It was largely based on the Civic, with the same flat chassis but added 100mm in length to accommodate the third row of seats. In advertising and promotional brochures Honda describes it as a sporty 7-seater.

The first generation Honda Stream was available with a 1.7L D17 engine and a 2.0L K20, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission with sequential mode respectively. For some export markets, a manual version was also offered.

In December 2003, Honda debuted a DI 2.0 L engines with improved fuel efficiency.

It was facelifted in January 2004.

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  October 2000 - September 2003 Honda Stream Pre-Facelift Model

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  September 2003-September 2006 Honda Stream Facelift Model

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Second generation (2006-present)

Honda Stream 2nd generation (RN6/7/8/9)

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2006 – present
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door minivan
Layout	FWD AWD
Engine	1.8L R18A i-VTEC I4 2.0L R20A i-VTEC I4 (RS-Z)
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual CVT (RS-Z)
Wheelbase	2740 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4575 mm (179.1 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1570 mm (62.6 in)
Related	Honda Civic

The second generation Honda Stream (body codes: RN6/7/8/9) is offered internationally in two specification levels. The lower-end spec features the R18A 1.8 liter SOHC i-VTEC (2-stage) engine with a 5-speed automatic gearbox (and a 5-speed manual transmission in some countries). The higher-end spec features the R20A 2.0 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine with variable length intake manifold, a CVT transmission and optional 7 speeds paddle shift function for FWD models; or a 5-speed automatic transmission that comes with AWD models. The RSZ model also comes with firmer damping shock absorbers with anti-roll/sway bar for the rear setup.

From April 2012, only RSZ model is available.

Stream RST (2009-2012) & TS (2010-2012)

This variant of the Stream has only 2 rows of seats (5 seats). For the RST model, a combination of the removal of the third row seat and adoption of light weight 17" alloy wheels reduces weight and improves handling and acceleration; the handling is further enhanced by suspension tuning and a tailgate spoiler is also added.

Stream ZS (2009-2012)

A ZS model available only in FWD was added in Sept 2009.

Body Style

Chassis codes	(DBA-)RN6	(DBA-)RN7	(DBA-)RN8	(DBA-)RN9
Engine	R18A	R18A	R20A	R20A
Drive	FWD	4WD	FWD	4WD
Japan models	Years
X (7-passenger)	2006-2012	2006-2012	-	-
G (7-passenger)	-	-	2006–2009	2006–2009
Gi (7-passenger)	-	-	2009-2012	-
ZS (7-passenger)	2009-2012	-	2009-2012	-
RSZ (7→6-passenger)	2006-	2006-	2006-	2006-
TS (5-passenger)	2010-2012	-	2010-2012	-
RST (5-passenger)	2009-2012	-	2009-2012	-

Engines

Model	Type	Power, torque@rpm
R18A	1,799 cc (1.799 L; 109.8 cu in) I4	140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp)@6300, 174 N·m (128 lb·ft)@4300
R20A	1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) I4	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp)@6200, 190 N·m (140 lb·ft)@4200

Transmissions

Model	Type
1.8L X (FWD & 4WD), ZS, TS	5-speed automatic
1.8L RSZ (FWD & 4WD), RST	5-speed automatic with paddle shift
2.0L Gi, ZS, TS	CVT
2.0L RSZ (FWD), RST	CVT with paddle shift
2.0L RSZ (4WD)	5-speed automatic with paddle shift

External links

• Honda Japan page
• Honda Announces an All-New Stream
• Official News from Honda World website