Why stick to the rules?
At
Honda they don't. They prefer to pursue their vision,
trust their inspiration. The unique and sporty shape of the
FR-V originated with the idea that the car should look strong,
agile and responsive. Every line and curve was designed with
that initial thought in mind. The result is a compact MPV that
looks like no other. Its solid appearance is due to its low
centre of gravity, which gives it stability, agility and better
road-handling. Its expansive rear light clusters and the
brake light built into the rear spoiler make your manoeuvres
clear to other road users. And the innovative tailgate, with
its specially designed windscreen wiper to hug the contours
of the curved glass, ensures maximum storage space without
losing the stylish and compact look.
How do you relax?
At Honda, they've studied
the habits of car users for years. They asked themselves
what makes drivers feel relaxed, confident. What they want
when it comes to accessibility. Honda wanted to make the
driving experience effortless. So they've redesigned the
dashboard to make it both easy to use and highly attractive, meaning you can drive
in comfort and style. Its flat, inset design gives it a modern
and dynamic look. It also allows plenty of room for front-seat
travellers. And they've thought of all sorts of
features that make your journey more enjoyable. There are three drinks holders
hidden in there for the three front passengers. There's plenty
of storage space where you can throw wallets, sunglasses
and loose change for the parking meter. And all of this can
be done in an intelligent climate-controlled environment
that puts each of the six passengers at ease.
Isn't it better to
be in control?
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In the FR-V, every piece of
dashboard technology is located close to hand, easy to operate
and designed with convenience and simplicity in mind. The perfect
driving position can be easily found using the fully adjustable
driver's seat and the tilting, telescopic steering column.
The dash-mounted gearshift is just a short distance from your hand on the wheel,
making gear changing easier and safer. The handbrake's
on the dash too and it's fully retractable and cushioned, so there's no chance
of a clambering child releasing it. Controls for the all-round electric windows
are just to the right of the steering wheel. The cruise controls and audio controls
are mounted on the wheel itself, so you can keep your hands where they should be.
And to keep you firmly in the driving seat there's
an array of information available via crystal-clear dashboard displays. A quick
glance and you know the ambient temperature, and your average fuel economy. It
even tells you how many miles you have left before you need to fill up, helping
you plan when on the move, especially on long journeys.
How would you prefer
to travel?
Honda's designers thought
long and hard about what makes a journey more enjoyable, what
people want to get out of a trip in the car. Honda wanted to
eradicate the stress factor from travelling. One of the solutions
was the FR-V's seating arrangement. There's room for
three in the front and three in the back - and that's full-sized seats, not half-spaces
where you find yourself squashed in between your fellow passengers. This innovative
and adaptable layout means that six people can sit in complete comfort with plenty
of shoulder space and legroom. It makes the interior of the car a social space.
A fun space. And the process of getting from A to B becomes far more pleasurable.
After all, why should you be separated from your loved ones when you go on a journey?
Ever fancied a change of
scenery?
Humans are spontaneous creatures.
Sometimes they even take Honda by surprise. One minute
they're sitting down at home, the next they're
jumping into the car with the kids and their
swim stuff and heading for the beach.
Honda create everything with people in
mind. That's why the FR-V is designed to be
just as spontaneous as you are. Take the seats.
You can effortlessly shuffle them around however
you want. Slide the middle ones backwards or
forwards - the front centre seat moves 270mm,
its partner in the back 170mm. And each of the
back seats folds away entirely, flat to the floor
and out of the way. So you don't have to remove
seats and clutter up your house or garage
in order to create space in your car. There are
loads of different variations to suit your travel
arrangements. And with a full six people on
board, the FR-V still has a 439 litre boot capacity
- plenty of room for all the luggage. Isn't it time
you started planning your next holiday?
Where does it all fit in?
Families very rarely travel light. There's always the
excess baggage like toys, books, CDs, snacks, drinks,
maps, sunglasses and mobiles. This is where the
FR-V's front centre seat comes into its own. It's one
of the two seats you can move backwards and
forwards, giving you plenty of shoulder space and leg
room and it has plenty of tricks up its sleeve. Flip open
the front half of the seat base to reveal a generous
storage space, and there's more storage in the pull out
tray underneath it. Using an easy to reach handle it folds
down to create armrests and a very useful flat surface.
Make it a picnic table, somewhere to play board games,
or simply a storage tray. Perfect for those things you'll
need handy when you're on the move.
The FR-V looks after its passengers
as much as the driver. Because if everyone's happy in the back,
the driver can get on with the job in hand. Honda's designers
placed safety and comfort at the top of the priority list and
made sure that no one gets a raw deal. The three individual back
seats are fully accommodating, so no one gets squashed in and
there's no compromise on space. Optional leather upholstery with
heated front seats (on Sport models) enhance comfort. ISOFix
mounting points on the rear outer seats ensure maximum safety.
There's no shortage of neat storage space for all the bits and
pieces essential for a long journey. And there are plenty of
clever options like privacy glass and window blinds for extra
protection against the sun. Folding seat-back trays that make
sturdy tables for backseat passengers. Plus an optional in-vehicle
entertainment system with a drop-down DVD screen in the back.
Everything to keep the kids happy. It's all part of what makes
the FR-V a family car that everyone in the family will enjoy
travelling in.
Wondering how you’re
going to fit it all in?
Honda's designers know that a
car isn't just for driving the family about. There are always
times when your vehicle is called on for special duties. Like
moving a fridge. Or transporting a teenager's possessions from
one digs to the next. That's why the back
seats can each be folded away completely flat, creating volumes of space in any
combination. Thanks to easily accessible handles you can reach from the front or the back, it's done very quickly and takes no effort at all. With the FR-V, there's no
such thing as an awkward load. You can be as spontaneous as you like. And with all that adaptable space you won't have to
leave anything behind or struggle in the process.
Ever heard of a car being
too safe?
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Neither have Honda — and
they know that most car buyers put safety at the top of the priority
list when looking at family cars. Honda treats the issue with
just as much importance, which is why the FR-V comes with Honda's
unique set of safety features as standard. Take a look at the
list. Anti-lock brakes keep the car in control even under the
hardest braking, and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
transfers additional braking power to the rear wheels, ensuring
straight-line braking in all conditions. There are three-point
seatbelts for every seat, and additional security is provided
by ISOFix mounting points on the centre front seat and the two
outer rear seats. Airbags are fitted throughout, the front passenger
airbag having a larger capacity to protect both front passengers.
In the event of a collision, the chassis and tailgate deflect
impact energy away from the passengers. And to make driving an
even more secure experience, all the driver's controls
are within easy reach, some of them on the steering wheel itself,
which means that you rarely have to take your hands off the wheel.
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