Honda to Begin Sales of Refreshed Step WGN
September 28 2017 - 1:28AM
JCN Newswire (English)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales of a newly refreshed Step
WGN on Friday, September 29, 2017 at dealerships across Japan.
The current version of Step WGN has been well-received by many
customers especially for its functional cabin space and the
revolutionary tailgate mechanism called the Waku Waku Gate ("Waku
Waku" is a Japanese expression for "exciting"). Through this minor
model change, the Step WGN SPADA received a new exterior look and
hybrid types equipped with the Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD(1)
two-motor hybrid system have been added to the SPADA lineup.
Moreover, all types of the Step WGN Series now feature the Honda
SENSING(2) suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive
technologies as standard equipment(3), further enhancing the lineup
of functional features of Step WGN models.
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Step WGN SPADA HYBRID G Honda SENSING
Sales plan (in Japan, monthly): 5,000 units
Key changes:
Renewed exterior design of Step WGN SPADA
- Newly-adopted LED head lights express increased sharpness and a
front grille designed exclusively for this model expresses an
enhanced sense of presence. With these new items, a stylish and
dynamic front mask was perfected to further highlight SPADA's
unique characteristics.
- Moreover, in consideration of aerodynamics, the form of the
tailgate spoiler was modified, which led to the evolution of
exterior design in a more sporty direction.
Hybrid types added to the Step WGN SPADA lineup
- Hybrid types equipped with the Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD two-motor
hybrid system are now available for the Step WGN SPADA. These
hybrid types realize both high-quality and powerful driving
performance together with top-in-class level(4) fuel economy of
25.0 km/L (JC08 mode(5)). Moreover, for the first time among Honda
automobiles, SPADA's fuel economy was certified under the
Worldwide-Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle (WLTC) mode(6),
measured at 20.0 km/L.
- Exclusively-tuned suspensions were adopted for all hybrid types,
and performance dampers(7) were adopted for the highest grade
hybrid type to balance the occupant comfort and driving stability
at a high level.
Enhanced functions of Honda SENSING, advanced safety and
driver-assistive technologies
- With adoption of the Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
function, all eight basic functions(8) of Honda SENSING are now
available for all types as standard equipment.
- Honda SENSING supports safer driving, peace of mind and frontal
collision avoidance by alerting the driver through the use of
millimeter-wave radar and a monocular camera, together with
braking/steering control technologies.
- Hybrid types feature Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed
Follow (LSF). By expanding its range of operation to 0 km/h, the
system will reduce the burden on the driver while driving on
congested highways.
- All types of Step WGN SPADA and Modulo X qualify for the "Safety
Support Car S - Wide" and all other types of Step WGN qualify as
"Safety Support Car S - Basic+" promoted by the Japanese
government.
(1) i-MMD: Intelligent Multi Mode Drive
(2) There are limitations to the capabilities of each function
(detecting capability or controlling capability) of Honda SENSING.
Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each function and
drive safely while always paying close attention to the
surroundings. For more details, please visit Honda SENSING website:
http://world.honda.com
(3) A version without Honda SENSING is also available for some
types.
(4) Internal research by Honda (as of September 2017), 1.5L-2.0L
class, 7/8-seater minivan models with the vehicle height more than
1,800 mm
(5) Tested by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism in Japan
(6) WLTC (the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Cycles) mode
is an international driving mode which consists of three different
driving modes -- city driving, suburban area driving and highway
driving - allocated proportionally to average driving time in each
mode. Fuel economy was tested by the Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan.
(7) Step WGN SPADA HYBRID G EX Honda SENSING features performance
dampers
(8) Eight basic functions of Honda SENSING are Collision Mitigation
Braking System (CMBS), False Start Prevention, Pedestrian Collision
Mitigation Steering System, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System,
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS),
Lead Car Departure Notification System and Traffic Sign
Recognition.
About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA) is one of the
leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the
largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always
sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The
result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries
worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including
motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden
equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with
over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please
visit http://world.honda.com.
Source: Honda
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