Honda Stream

Sales designation:	stream
Production period:	2000 to 2014
Class :	Motor Car
Body versions :	station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline  : 1.7-2.0 Liters  (92-115 kW)
Length:	4570 mm
Width:	1695 mm
Height:	1590-1705 mm
Wheelbase :	2725 mm
Curb weight :	1328-1478 kg
previous model	Honda Shuttle
successor	Honda Jade

The Honda Stream is a in the category minivan of the car manufacturer Honda . This replaced the Honda Shuttle in 2000 for Europe. At the beginning of 2004 This also received a facelift.
With a relatively low floor mean that passengers enjoy a spacious, environment across the three rows of seats.  A height of just 1590 mm meant that Honda’s design create a car of sleek proportions, avoiding the van-like and upright appearance of many MPVs from the time.  low height of Stream  and an overall length which falls somewhere between compact and full size MPVs.  In the event of a side impact the design is such that the bulk of impact energy is directed downwards by the specially strengthened B-pillars into the reinforced sills and in turn into large floor cross members. At roof level the B-pillars are connected by a strengthened roof arch.

 The innovative design of the compact reactive link double wishbone rear suspension. The geometry of its rear-mounted toe control arm ensures that, as the car is slowed, the brake force is transmitted through the structure, pulling the trailing arm into a toe-in direction. The design of the rear suspension is such that individual components are also moved further outboard which means the width between the suspension towers is increased to the benefit of interior accommodation.  
 

Unlike its predecessor, the stream is no longer based on the platform of the Accord , but on the smaller Civic . Its dimensions and space are correspondingly lower. 
Thanks to a flat roofline, it has a sporty look. It comes with a 1.7-liter or 2-liter engine, which develops an output of 125  hp or 156 hp. A diesel engine is not on offer.
Stream exploits the first of the new generation i-Series petrol engines,The new 2.0 litre DOHC i-VTEC including  Honda’s renowned VTEC (Variable valve Timing and lift, Electronic Control) system with high power and torque spread right through the engine speed range The 156 PS (115 kW) 2.0 litre DOHC aluminium alloy unit.   


Manual or sequential shift gearbox .Both the 1.7 litre and 2.0 litre Streams are available with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the 2.0 litre can also be equipped with an optional, electronically-controlled 5-speed sequential shift automatic. 

Braking is by ventilated disc (front) and solid disc (rear), while at the rear the handbrake operates on a small drum within the disc centre.   As well as four-sensor, three-channel ABS, the Stream has Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD). The latter is able to measure small front and rear wheel speed differences to ensure exactly the right amount of braking effort is applied to the rear wheels, via the ABS actuator, whatever load the car is carrying and taking into account the load transfer during deceleration. This allows the full potential of the rear brakes to be realised and both reduces the risk of premature rear brake lock-up when braking from high speeds and offers a more consistent pedal-feel. All models feature 15 x 6JJ wheels. These are shod with 195/65R15 tyres offering reduced rolling resistance for better fuel economy. The wheels use a heavy-duty five-bolt design.


Inside the Stream, providing an variety of seating combinations 
A fascia mounted gearshift make for easy movement around the cabin. A pull-out tray beneath the passenger seat provides space for typical family clutter, while both front seats feature seatback pockets. The ample space provided by the second row of seats either allows three adults to sit in relaxed comfort or, alternatively, the large centre armrest featuring twin cupholders in its back can be folded down to create a table top. 

Added versatility is provided by reclining seat backs on both first and second row seats enabling them to be transformed into a bed. Access to the third row of seats, which provides generous space for two adults, can be gained by folding down the second row seatback on either side and sliding the seat base forward. 
The third row seats can be fully stowed. Simply by sliding them back, flipping the seat base forward through 180 degrees and then folding the seat backrest in its place, a perfectly flat floor, 1050 mm long and 1330 mm wide, is created. A wide-opening tailgate together with a lift-over height of just 685 mm makes for easy loading folding down the second row seatbacks provides a total load length of 1695 mm to the front seats.  

With all seats fully in position, load space is 158 litres (VDA), rising to 435 litres when the third row seats are folded. Opening up the load bay to its maximum by folding the second row seat backs gives Stream outstanding load swallowing capability.

In 2007, the export to Europe was discontinued.