Honda Releases Stream Absolute Equipped with Newly Developed 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC I Engine


Tokyo, November 27, 2003 --- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of a new Stream Absolute 7-seater minivan, with a specially developed high-rigidity body and a finely tuned suspension for sporty, exhilarating driving. The new model is equipped with a newly developed direct injection 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC I gasoline engine and will be available nationwide through Honda's automobile dealer networks throughout Japan starting December 4, 2003.

In addition to the Stream Absolute, Honda will launch a new Stream Almas welfare vehicle (with lift-up front passenger seat) equipped with the 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC I engine. This new model will be released through Honda's automobile dealer networks starting January 26, 2004.

Major features of the Absolute (2.0L)

Driving performance

Engine: Newly developed direct in-cylinder injection 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC I gasoline engine
The newly developed 2-liter DOHC i-VTEC I engine incorporates advanced Honda technologies and intelligent control systems, for class-leading fuel economy as well as clean emissions and high output --- two areas which are problematic for direct injection engines.
The newly developed 2-liter DOHC i-VTEC I integrates the i-VTEC system, which combines VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) and VTC (Variable Timing Control), with a newly developed center injection system, for an air-fuel ratio*1 of 65:1, an unprecedented level of ultra-lean combustion. Stable combustion is achieved with considerably less fuel than with conventional direct injection engines, for which an air-fuel ratio of 40:1 was the limit. The new engine makes for sporty driving and a high fuel efficiency of 15.0 km/L*2.
Combustion control through the use of high-precision EGR valves and a newly developed high-performance catalyst enable the i-VTEC I, while a lean-burn direct engine, to qualify as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.


*1 EGR included
*2 Fuel economy in 10-15 mode (Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport calculations)

Transmission: Delivers powerful and smooth acceleration and excellent fuel efficiency, with CVT + 7-speed mode for manual-feel shifting.
A torque converter ensuring powerful starts and a CVT ensuring smooth acceleration deliver powerful, smooth driving and superior fuel efficiency. In the D position, driving conditions such as accelerator and brake operation, and road conditions are evaluated for automatic selection of the optimal gear ratio.
Cornering G-shift control, which detects lateral Gs on winding roads and maintains optimal engine rpm, delivers sportier and more economical driving, and offers responsive handling in a broad range of driving conditions.
Honda's original newly developed metal belt is used in the CVT.

 

anyone want to put up the picture?

i cant post pic from our web site =P

can anyone do it for me?

 

another 2.0L engine? and in a van? Did i read that right, 7 speed automatic? any news if they plan on releasin into the states?

where is the photo located? on the net? just take the URL and do the regular html to attach.

 

http://www.honda-indonesia.com/stream/8image.php

Does anyone like it? My girlfriend is going back to Indo in a few weeks if anyone wants anything (brochures, emblems, something small) i'll see if she can snag some...Same with the Honda Jazz (fit)

 

you and your asian chicks....