Honda Freed – a minivan the size of a Civic that fits 8

Posted: May 29, 2008
Filed under: Honda, Hybrids, Green News

Only Honda could create something this practical and make it a reality. Honda has just launched a new minivan called the Freed in Tokyo; a kind of an aggressive looking Fit that adds third row seating fitting 8-people while still being smaller than the Civic.

The Honda Freed comes in three different versions including a five, seven and eight-seater variant. The minivan is based on a mix of the Fit and Civic architecture and is 12-inches shorter than the latter. You’re probably thinking that this minivan has no room for cargo. However, if you opt for the seven or eight passenger Freed, the third row folds up.

Power comes from a 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine that produces 118-hp. Kind of small if you ask us – especially if you’re hauling 8-people.

Honda has no plans of bringing the front-wheel-drive Freed to the U.S. but if it did, it would start a brand new segment that would be quite successful as a result of high gas-prices.

Honda Freed:

     

 

Source: AutoObserver and Honda Japan

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  • alainiala
    the engine would be considered way underpowered here, but in the East, most men weigh under 140lbs, and the women considerably less than that. 118hp is serviceable for that.
  • bobmarley
    this thing is ugly, practical, underpowered with 8 passangers but should sell quite easily with the current shift to smaller efficient cars
  • Ty
    Well they should use a diesel or something like that also to have the torque to haul people.
  • Matt
    Honda might want to reconsider bringing the Freed to North America. I say add the 2.0 liter currently used in the Canadian Acura CSX. It would provide 155hp and still offer good economy. An alternative to 8 passenger SUV and not so small minivans is sure to be a hit.
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