Honda Elysion
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 2004-2013 (JDM) 2012-2015 (China) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | FF layout/AWD |
| Related | JDM Honda Odyssey Honda Accord JDM Honda LaGreat |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L K24A straight-4 3.0 L J30A V6 3.5 L J35A V6 |
| Transmission | 5 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,920 mm (193.7 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (72.6 in) |
| Height | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,020 kg (4,450 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda LaGreat |
| Successor | Honda Odyssey (RC1-RC2), for JDM and other Asian markets |
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| Also called | Honda Odyssey (international) |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Assembly | Guangzhou, China (Guangqi Honda) |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L K24V6 DOHC i-VTEC I4 |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,940 mm (194.5 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (72.6 in) |
| Height | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
The Honda Elysion (Japanese: ) is a minivan with seven or eight seats that was initially sold only in Japan as a competitor to the Toyota Alphard and the Nissan Elgrand. It is related to the USA-spec Honda Odyssey but is not the same vehicle. One of the major differences from the previous generation JDM Honda Odyssey was that the rear doors were exchanged to sliding doors typically used on minivans, whereas the JDM Odyssey used conventional doors. The USA-spec Honda Odyssey, known in Japan as the Honda LaGreat, was too large for Japan, so the Elysion took many styling cues from the LaGreat and used them on a smaller vehicle.
In June 2012, the Elysion was introduced to the Chinese market. Production of the Elysion was ceased in October 2013 in Japan, but continued to be assembled and sold in China.
Honda was inspired to name the vehicle the "Elysion" from the classical Greek word Elysium, or heaven.
The Elysion appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show, on October 2003 as the "ASM", and was released for sale on 13 May 2004. A mild body restyle was introduced 29 September 2005, introducing an "Aero" and "VG Premium" trim level. 13 January 2006 saw the introduction of the "G Aero HDD Navi" and "VG HDD Navi Aero" edition. Another styling change was introduced 21 December 2006, including an interior update.
The Elysion was offered with either the 2.4 L DOHC direct injection K24A with i-VTEC producing 160 PS (117.7 kW; 157.8 bhp) or the 3.0 L SOHC J30A V6 i-VTEC producing 250 PS (183.9 kW; 246.6 bhp). The V6 was also available with "VCM" or Variable Cylinder Management. The upper trim level "Prestige" model was available with the J35A V6 used in the Honda Legend, producing 300 PS (220.6 kW; 295.9 bhp) and available with AWD. However, vehicles equipped with AWD had the engine power was reduced to 279 PS (205.2 kW; 275.2 bhp). For two-wheel drive vehicles, this was more power than that available in the Toyota Estima, which was quoted to be 280 PS (205.9 kW; 276.2 bhp).
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