New Honda Airwave, a mini, mini Odyssey

[conan]

Honda introduces all-new Airwave compact station wagon


Honda Motor Co., Ltd has issued the following press release:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the debut of the Airwave, an all-new 1.5-liter compact station wagon that boasts top-of-class luggage capacity, the practical utility of versatile seating arrangements in a compact body, along with an extra-large glass “Sky Roof” that conveys an exhilarating open-air feeling. The new Airwave will go on sale April 8, 2005, at Honda automobile dealers throughout Japan.

The Airwave was designed around the “new wave compact” concept—a new idea for compact cars that function as a cool lifestyle component for youthful customers who value their own individual sensibilities over any single style.

In order to achieve both a roomy passenger interior and a luggage compartment that boasts top-of-class storage capacity, Airwave incorporates Honda’s original center-fuel tank layout. In combination with the convenience of a low-floor design, this also allows a variety of seating arrangements. The Sky Roof, with its extra-large opening, delivers an open-air feeling, while the ample glass area that extends seamlessly from the front windshield up onto the roof adds to the exterior stylishness.

The Airwave is equipped with a 1.5-liter VTEC engine that provides ample power for a fun, exciting drive. In combination with the Honda Multimatic S transmission, it delivers smooth acceleration with high torque and high output performance at mid to high speeds, combined with top-of-class fuel economy of 18.0km/l.

Key Features
Packaging and utility
· The center-tank layout, which positions the fuel tank under the front seat, results in a low, flat floor and versatile seating arrangements, creating a spacious passenger interior and luggage compartment.
· The easy-to-operate ULTR seats feature four seating arrangement modes.
· Full consideration was given to rear-seat comfort as well, with a top-of-class tandem distance of 985mm that creates a spacious passenger environment.
· The low floor made possible by the center-tank layout results in a luggage room height of just 520mm above the ground, making it easier to load and unload luggage. At the same time, the low floor secures a top-of-class maximum luggage room capacity of 473 liters.


Interior design
· The ‘airy cabin’ design concept provides a comfortable space that makes occupants feel as if they are riding on air, with an exhilarating feel of liberation. The expansive glass Sky Roof creates a liberated feel any time, anywhere, regardless of the climate or season.

· The 1,110mm long by 770mm wide large-aperture Sky Roof combines privacy glass to cut out bright light and high-thermal-absorbing UV-cut glass with outstanding insulating properties to fully protect occupants from ultraviolet radiation and the sun’s heat. Also, an electric sunshade opens and closes in three stages with the press of a switch, to allow occupants to adjust the size of the opening.

· The front seats are formed to naturally and deeply embrace the lumbar area, with a softer middle portion and firmer sides for the right combination of soft comfort and firm support. In the rear, full consideration has been given to cushion thickness and seatback height, to combine comfort a step above the rest with the functionality of the ULTR seats’ versatile seating arrangements.
· The instrument panel was designed on the motif of a bird with outspread wings, creating a relaxing image of two layers of overlapping wings. At the same time, the 2-tone color wing-line flows out to the sides to achieve a rounded overall design that imparts feelings of both liberation and security.

· The speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and 7-speed mode shift indicator are laid out as five independent, self-illuminating meters.

· The interior is available in two color schemes: one features Black & Bright Titanium two-tone coloring, with Black above and Bright Titanium below, while the other is a sporty Black monotone. The two color schemes can be freely combined with the eight body colors.

Exterior design
· Created under a ‘smart, dynamic’ design concept, the Airwave’s exterior presents a carefree form for stylish urban cruising. The Sky Roof creates a continuous glass area from the windshield to the roof for a glassy effect that gives occupants a beautiful view of the sky above.
· For the front view, the bumper flows smoothly into the sides of the vehicle to create a rounded look, while the bold, chrome-plated front grill adds a feeling of girth.
· The rear view presents the same feeling of girth as the front view, while the rear quarter glass draws it together to create a sporty silhouette with a stable feel.
· For the side view, a deeply sculpted character line produces an effective wedge shape, for a taut yet substantial feel expressive of dynamic motion.

Performance
Engine and transmission
· The 1.5-liter VTEC engine (81 kW (110 PS), 134 Nm) delivers a sophisticated balance of performance and environmental friendliness, with pleasing, smooth acceleration right up to the high-rev range, and top-of-class fuel economy of 18.0km/l.
· The Airwave is equipped with a Honda Multimatic S continuously variable automatic transmission, to respond to a wide variety of situations, from city driving to outdoor leisure activities. To further add to the fun of the drive, the L and L Sky Roof types are also equipped with 7-speed mode so the driver can enjoy a manual shift feel, along with a shift indicator that displays gear changes made using the paddle shifters.
· Lightweight, compact, real-time 4-wheel drive is also available on all types.

Chassis
· The suspension employs a new design with struts in the front and a rear suspension with an H-Type torsion beam-based layout. Compliant responsiveness and stable cornering are achieved through roll center height adjustment and optimized roll steer to create a relaxed, stable ride that feels comfortable and secure for all vehicle occupants.
· The brake system delivers reliable stopping power even when the car is weighted down with luggage. Fourteen-inch ventilated front discs are combined with 7+8-inch tandem master power cylinders that deliver a lighter pedal touch and powerful braking along with superior space efficiency.
· In order to incorporate the sky roof and the largest tailgate in its class (1,130mm wide by 855mm high opening)without sacrificing body rigidity, closed cross-section frames are employed around the entire circumference of each opening. Reinforcing materials have been added to a Monaca-style core with overlapping front and rear sections to achieve strength and rigidity without a thicker cross-section.


Safety Performance
· ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) and brake assist (which augments pedal pressure) are standard on all types, along with a high-mount LED rear brake light that heightens recognition for the drivers of vehicles to the rear.
· Honda’s original G-CON (G-force Control) technology is incorporated to create a body with a crash safety design that can withstand a 55km/h full-frontal collision, a 64km/h front offset collision, 55km/h side collision, and a 50km/h rear collision.
· All types are equipped with 3-point, pretensioner ELR seatbelts with load limiters and lap pretensioners for both front seats. All of the back seats, including the center seat, are equipped with 3-point ELR/ALR (child seat restraint mechanism) seatbelts and headrests, to secure a high level of safety in the rear seats as well.
· The pedestrian injury reduction body features a hood, front bumper, and other parts designed to absorb impact to a pedestrian’s head and lower limbs in the event of an accident, reducing injury severity.

2005-04-07
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[edward]

Lama gak nyambangin SM,rasanya kangen bgt!
Tyt banyak bgt berita2 otomotif yg serba baru(Big Thanx to Bung Conan) yg selalu meng up date the content...

BTW Airwave ini seperti Honda Jazz dg bagasi extra,seperti yg selama ini gw idam2kan!
I feel.I cannot wait to see the launching tomorrow (8-april 2005)


Keep up date bung Conan!
You are still one of the best we have here in SM!

[conan]

No problem, bung Edwards!

[pinoh_boy]

Bung Cha juga uda lama ga kesini lagi!

[edward]

Bung Cha juga uda lama ga kesini lagi!

Nah itu dia !
Gw takutnya si chalupa "nyangkut" di forum seru yg lain!
Kan di SM gak dibolehin,padahal gw tau persis "kesenengannya" chalupa
kekekeke

[Herry]

Ini ada tambahan beberapa pic airwave. Menurut gue interior putih kesannya lebih bersih dan segar daripada interior hitam.

Airwave kalo masuk Indo, kemungkinan lebih mahal dari city neh, maybe sekitar 200-an.

[uyak]

More picture bisa dilihat di http://motoring.asia1.com.sg/cgi-bin/mo ... 3;t=000359

[DigitALL]

Keren juga, dari samping mirip dgn Stream. Biar ngga makan saudara sendiri, harusnya Airwave ini diset dgn harga OTR 200 jt aja deh. Hehehe ...

[AntonYW]

grill depan yang ada logo honda nya mirip banget ama grill punya new civic. perhatiin deh... persis

[DigitALL]

Yup persis banget. Pake model 1 strip lebar warna dark silver dan ditengahnya logo honda.

[pinoh_boy]

Honda Airwave


(12/04/2005) - Ide Honda Airwave berkisar di konsep new wave compact yaitu ide baru yang menempatkan kendaraan kompak sebagai komponen gaya hidup konsumen muda perkotaan. Honda menghendaki kesan yang muncul dari model ini adalah kesegaran, gaya dan interior terang, lega dan menyatu dengan alam.

Kuncinya pada aplikasi teknologi low floor dan Sky Roof. Teknologi low floor dan penempatan tangki bensin di tengah-tengahmembuat Honda tidak sungkan lagi menyebut Airwave sebagai kendaraan dengan volume interior paling besar di kelasnya. Fleksibilitas penataan kursi juga menjadikan mobil ini sangat serbaguna. Sky Roof, kaca atap ekstra luas yang bisa dibuka lebar-lebar, menghadirkan kenyamanan berkendaraa open-air.

Mesin 1.5 liter VTEC dikombinasikan dengan transmisi Honda Multimatic S menghasilkan pengendaraan yang smooth dikombinasikan dengan efisiensi bahan bakar terbaik dikelasnya, 18km/liter. Demikian pula emisinya, melampaui standar emisi tahun 2010.

Elemen kunci model ini adalah fleksibilitas kursi yang membuatnya serbaguna. Ada empat konfigurasi kursi yang bisa dibuat dengan sangat mudah. Utility mode; bangku belakang split 6:4 dengan mekanisme dive downyang memudahkan dilipat, menghasilkan kompartemen barang sepanjang 1810mm.Long mode, kursi penumpang depan direbahkan ke kursi belakang yang terlipat, ada ruang untuk objek sepanjang 2700mm. Tall mode; dudukan kursi belakang bisa dilipat ke atas hingga ada ruang setinggi 1,250mm. Refresh mode; lepas headrest kursi depan dan rebahkan ke kursi belakang menghasilkan tempat untuk merenggangkan salah satu kaki.

Lantai mobil hanya 520mm dari permukaan tanah, memudahkan bongkar muat barang bawaan. Volume kargo maksimum mencapai 473 liter bisa lima kursi terisi penumpang.

Konsep disain 'airy cabin' dicancang agar penumpang bisa menikmati perjalanan senyaman berkendaraan open air. Sky Roof berukuran panjang 1100mm dan lebar 770mm selain untuk privacy juga mengurangi efek sinar ultraviolet. Kaca ini dibuka secara elektris lewat tombol. Ada tiga tahap bukaan.

Panel instrumennya dirancang dengan motif burung yang mengepakkan sayapnya dengan 2-tone color yang melahirkan kesan bebas dan aman. Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge dan indikator perpindahan gigi terpisah dalam lima lingkaran.

Mesin menghasilkan daya maksimum 81kW/110hp dengan torsi 143Nm dengan akselerasi lembut hingga putaran tinggi. Sistem transmisi continuously variable transmission Multimatic S mampu merespon aneka situasi dari kondisi jalanan kota hingga luar kota. Pada varian-varian tertentu ada mode manualdengan 7-speed yang perpindahanya dilakukan lewat tombol pada roda kemudi.

Suspensi di depan dengan struts dan dibelakang H-Type torsion beam yang menghasilkan pengedalian responsif, stabil di tikungan dan nyaman. Sistem pengereman bertumpu pada ventilated disc (14 inch) di depan dan tandem master power cylinder untuk menghasilkan pengereman bertenaga namun hemat ruang.

Sistem safety aktif standar pada semua varian adalah ABS dengan EBD dan brake assist serta high mount LED brake light. Teknologi G-Con menghasilkan body tahan benturan frontal depan hingga 55 km/jam, 64 km front offset, 55 km/jam tabrakan samping dan 50 km/jam tabrakan belakang.

Honda merancang test tabrak sendiri yang lebih ketat dari tes konvensional. Berbeda dengan tes konvensional yang menggunakan penghalang tetap, tes Honda membenturkan mobil dengan mobil.

Semua varian dilengkapi dengan 3-point pretensioner ELR seatbelt dengan load limiter dan lap pretensioner di kedua kursi depan. Kursi belakang dilengakpi dengan 3-point ELR/ALR seatbelt dengan mekanisme pengunci booster seat untuk anak-anak, plus headrest.

[gio]

jangan2 mesin airwave= mesin jazz v-tec??? soalnya jazz v-tec kan 110hp.

[liat2aja]

jangan2 mesin airwave= mesin jazz v-tec??? soalnya jazz v-tec kan 110hp.

sudah pasti dong... kaya mesin 2400 cc Honda yang dipake kemana mana dari Accord, Oddysey ampe CR-V. Atau 2000 cc yang ada di Stream and CR-V... dst. Lagipula Airwave juga pake CVT, persis kaya Jazz. Airwave = Jazz+lots of luggage space?

[szli]

Wah, ini mah jauh lebih OK banding Stream. Mukanya ganteng, [cencored] lagi.

Kalau di rakit dan harganya murah (bisa, soalnya mesinnya cuman 1500 cc, saya bilang bisa jadi rival kuat Innova.

Dari segi muka saja sudah cantik banget.

Dan at last, some Japanese car maker akhirnya dengar saya, pasang 3 headrest di baris duanya. Iyalah ! Masa penumpang tengah di jadikan anak tiri ! Everyone should travel in comfort.

Mungkin big sunroof seperti Lafesta lagi trend. Dan ini mobil tidak ada baris 3. Tapi ya suruh mesin 1500 cc narik 7 orang juga susah. Mending di hilangkan saja betul.

If I am HPM, with such a 1500 cc engine dan tampang cantik, saya pasti rakit di sini. Harga pasti bisa saing ama Innova, soalnya setau saya, pajak 1500 cc ama 2000 cc itu bedanya lumayan !

Bung Conan, don't laugh at me again. Lihat harga Honda Jazz, murah banget kan ? Cuman 130-150 juta ! Apakah kurang murah !

[conan]

Dan ini mobil tidak ada baris 3. Tapi ya suruh mesin 1500 cc narik 7 orang juga susah. Mending di hilangkan saja betul.

Tepatnya bukan 'dihilangkan', bung Szli, tapi sejak awal mobil ini memang tidak di-design dengan third row seat on mind!
Orang Jepang kan tidak gila daya muat seperti orang Indon, tidak mungkin memaksakan membuat mobil 7-seater bermesin mungil seperti Avanza.

Bung Conan, don't laugh at me again. Lihat harga Honda Jazz, murah banget kan ? Cuman 130-150 juta ! Apakah kurang murah !

I won't, bung Szli, but actually, I'd put this Airwave at about Rp 170-180 million. One thing for sure, it has to be set above the City VTEC.

[szli]

Yeah, 170-180 juta is a fair price for this guy. And I think many will love the price / design combination.

Come on HPM, don't sleep this time. Bangun ! Wake Up !

[conan]

Don't worry, Mr. Szli. Since there's unlikely to be a Stream replacement, I'm sure HPM are evaluating both the Edix and this Airwave. Chances are we will see both of them, I say.

[gio]

walah-walah mesin jazz 1500cc dipakai di airwave yg mirip stream. mana bisa lari tuh???

[handling]

kalo dgn 1500cc, apa nantinya bakalan main di 150-170jt. Seandainya main di harga segitu, bisa menjadi pilihan yang menarik utk calon customer inova, walaupun capacity seatnya tdk sebagus inova.

[conan]

walah-walah mesin jazz 1500cc dipakai di airwave yg mirip stream. mana bisa lari tuh???

Tidak mirip, koq, Gio, mungkin hanya bentuknya sekilas. Airwave ini jauh lebih kecil dari Stream, hanya sebesar Jazz yang dipanjangkan. Dan mesinnya mesin 1500cc yang VTEC, yg 110 HP. Sepertinya adequate.

[gio]

mungkin harganya di set sama seperti stream soalnya ada sky roof dan fitur2 yg lebih canggih dari city. atau mungkin airwave adalah pengganti honda stream??? tp perasaan ndak mungkin deh sebab airwave mesinnya lebih kecil daripada stream dan cuman 5seat. bagaimana menutur teman2?

[DigitALL]

tp perasaan ndak mungkin deh sebab airwave mesinnya lebih kecil daripada stream dan cuman 5seat. bagaimana menutur teman2?

Bisa aja kalo mau 7 seat, paling dipaksain lagi spt halnya CR-V dulu.

Masalah mesin kan tiap negara spek nya bisa berbeda2. Kalo HPM mau pasang mesin 2.0L atau 1.7L seperti yang di Stream bisa aja.

[conan]

atau mungkin airwave adalah pengganti honda stream??? tp perasaan ndak mungkin deh sebab airwave mesinnya lebih kecil daripada stream dan cuman 5seat. bagaimana menutur teman2?

Kabarnya Stream tidak akan diteruskan, Gio. Karena kurang laris. Diganti Edix, menjadi 6-seater. Kalau tidak percaya, lihat saja mesinnya, sama 1.7L dan 2.0L.
Untuk 7-seater MPV Honda mengandalkan Odyssey.
Jadi, 5-seater = Airwave, 6-seater = Edix, 7-seater = Odyssey, 7/8-seater = Elysion.

[pinoh_boy]

mungkin harganya di set sama seperti stream soalnya ada sky roof

Honda airwave kan banyak variannya. Ada G, G dengan skyroof, L, L dengan skyroof!

[gio]

Kabarnya Stream tidak akan diteruskan, Gio. Karena kurang laris. Diganti Edix, menjadi 6-seater. Kalau tidak percaya, lihat saja mesinnya, sama 1.7L dan 2.0L.
Untuk 7-seater MPV Honda mengandalkan Odyssey.
Jadi, 5-seater = Airwave, 6-seater = Edix, 7-seater = Odyssey, 7/8-seater = Elysion. [/quote]

tp bung conan apakah mungkin edix menggantikan stream??? yg pertama edix cuman 2baris sedangkan stream 3baris, yg kedua model stream lebih mirip airwave, dan yg ketiga edix apakah mungkin di set seharga dengan stream???
atau kalau mau pasti tolong bung conan tanyain ke johnis fandi(GM HPM) aja ya.