Up Close with Honda's New Step Wagon

Honda announced the introduction of the all-new Step WGN. With the largest interior space in its class and first in the class with under-floor storage for third-row seats the all-new Step WGN offers more convenience than ever before and best-in-class fuel economy. The new Step WGN and Step WGN special-needs vehicle go on sale in Japan today, with the Step WGN Spada and Step WGN Spada special-needs vehicle is to debut in Japan (not here in North America) on Friday, October 23rd.

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 both smooth driving and outstanding, class-leading fuel economy of 14.2km/L 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.

・ 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.
・ 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.
・ 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.

Source;
http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news-1168-Honda+Announces+Their+All+New+Step+WGN.html