2009 Honda Stream

[Timpo]

Honda Stream

1.8L Inline-4 SOHC i-VTEC 140hp, 129lb-ft
2.0L Inline-4 SOHC i-VTEC 150hp, 141lb-ft

Get ready, America: Honda will start shipping its midsize Stream minivan to the US starting in 2009, according to a source familiar with the program.

Honda might have the Odyssey as arguably the best minivan in the U.S., but Honda product planners also see a niche for a smaller model that’s also less pricey and gets better fuel mileage.

Honda first launched the Stream as a stylish, compact, three-row minivan in Japan back in 2000 and scored a monster hit. Underneath, it shares architecture with the CR-V and Civic.

When the Stream was redesigned in Japan last summer, the same compact, seven/eight-seat people moving formula carried over. However, while the driving dynamics definitely improved, the Stream’s stylistic redesign has met with mixed reviews and sales to date have been low-key.

Undeterred, Honda will relaunch an updated version of the Stream in the US for ‘09 , says our source, but only a two-row version will be coming. Also, it’s too early to know yet whether the States will get both the 1.8 and 2.0-liter gas engines from the Japanese Stream, or perhaps something else. Will the Stream arrive with optional all-wheel drive, as available in its home market? All will be revealed in time.

(Article stolen from: windingroad.com)

 

[Klayton]

Neat.

 

[Cairo94507]

If you just gotta have a van, that is a nice one. Nice wheels too.

 

[Da Hapa]

Please do bring that to the US, Honda. I personally think the little van that Mazda began selling here last year (is is the 5?) is cool as hell. The Sienna and Oddysey are now no longer "mini" and I think there's a market for smaller people movers like that.

 

[otto_joe]

Please do bring that to the US, Honda. I personally think the little van that Mazda began selling here last year (is is the 5?) is cool as hell. The Sienna and Oddysey are now no longer "mini" and I think there's a market for smaller people movers like that.

I have to agree, I love the Mazda5 and the main reason is that it comes with a manual tranny. I really hope when Honda brings the Stream over it will have a manual option. Then it will be a battle as to which one has better after market support. So far I only know of under drive pulleys, suspension, and exhaust for the Mazda5.

Otto

 

[FuryNSX]

I would have seriously considered this vehicle when it comes out, if not for this:

"Undeterred, Honda will relaunch an updated version of the Stream in the US for ‘09 , says our source, but only a two-row version will be coming."

Way to go American Honda.

 

[Timpo]

^ I think you can get it converted? some people have done JDM 2+2 conversion on their CRX and RX-7.

I think his is a good competitor for Toyota Matrix, Mazda 5 and Dodge Caliber.

 

[mickeylex]

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Then it will be just like the CR-V. Two rows of seats. I'd rather have the CR-V

 

[heathbar0]

Once again...Honda is late to the game.:frown:

 

[otto_joe]

I would have seriously considered this vehicle when it comes out, if not for this:

"Undeterred, Honda will relaunch an updated version of the Stream in the US for ‘09 , says our source, but only a two-row version will be coming."

Way to go American Honda.

What the hell are they thinking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They just lost me. I guess it's the Mazda5 for me next.

I need a 6 passenger vehicle and a manual tranny. That is all.

Otto