Hybrid Honda Step Wagon

2-motor hybrid adopted a new method of

5 number of tall minivan firm favorite. Noah / Voxy Toyota, Nissan Serena in fiscal 2011, has sold more than 90,000 units per year. WGN, but that had been opened a little water and rivals said about 50,000 strong, I caught the next-generation of information already.

WGN falls to the next generation 5 hybrid specification seems to be apparently lineup. Projected to two-motor unit with a newly developed hybrid Accord next to debut this fall, Honda is going to be diverted to this unit.

This new generation hybrid is a system of prodding Honda, Toyota focused on the strategy to advance the HV. Atkinson-cycle engine with direct injection 2L (upper right photo), power train, combined (bottom right photo) two electric motors to achieve EV traveling at high output of 120kW. Would be to achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions and low fuel consumption, high environmental performance is achieved.

Motor is disconnected from the power flow line, unique aspect of Honda's system, in such a situation does not require the power of the motor, the engine and the drive wheels to be a direct connection state. avoids that the motor is disconnected, it becomes resistance when required. Toyota's system is different and, at high speeds to achieve direct and efficient state.

Due to the study stage, exterior design within the scope of the forecast is not out yet, we'd expect that to fulfill the revenge of the current model, which is have a leg up on the competition, be tailored to looks distinctive aggressive. Needless to say, such as third-row seat that can be stored under the floor of the rear of the original HONDA reversal, that takes a shine to originality. WGN next appearance is scheduled for the summer of 2014.