Honda to Begin Sales of Refreshed Step WGN
September 28, 2017, Japan
TOKYO, Japan, September 28, 2017 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales of a newly refreshed Step WGN on Friday, September 29, 2017 at dealerships across Japan.
The current version of Step WGN has been well-received by many customers especially for its functional cabin space and the revolutionary tailgate mechanism called the Waku Waku Gate (“Waku Waku” is a Japanese expression for “exciting”). Through this minor model change, the Step WGN SPADA received a new exterior look and hybrid types equipped with the Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD*1 two-motor hybrid system have been added to the SPADA lineup. Moreover, all types of the Step WGN Series now feature the Honda SENSINGTM*2 suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment*3, further enhancing the lineup of functional features of Step WGN models.
Step WGN SPADA HYBRID G・Honda SENSING
●Sales plan (in Japan, monthly): 5,000 units
●Key changes:
- Renewed exterior design of Step WGN SPADA
- Newly-adopted LED head lights express increased sharpness and a front grille designed exclusively for this model expresses an enhanced sense of presence. With these new items, a stylish and dynamic front mask was perfected to further highlight SPADA’s unique characteristics.
- Moreover, in consideration of aerodynamics, the form of the tailgate spoiler was modified, which led to the evolution of exterior design in a more sporty direction.
- Hybrid types added to the Step WGN SPADA lineup
- Hybrid types equipped with the Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD two-motor hybrid system are now available for the Step WGN SPADA. These hybrid types realize both high-quality and powerful driving performance together with top-in-class level*4 fuel economy of 25.0 km/L (JC08 mode*5). Moreover, for the first time among Honda automobiles, SPADA’s fuel economy was certified under the Worldwide-Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle (WLTC) mode*6, measured at 20.0 km/L.
- Exclusively-tuned suspensions were adopted for all hybrid types, and performance dampers*7 were adopted for the highest grade hybrid type to balance the occupant comfort and driving stability at a high level.
- Enhanced functions of Honda SENSINGTM, advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies
- With adoption of the Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering function, all eight basic functions*8 of Honda SENSINGTM are now available for all types as standard equipment.
- Honda SENSINGTM supports safer driving, peace of mind and frontal collision avoidance by alerting the driver through the use of millimeter-wave radar and a monocular camera, together with braking/steering control technologies.
- Hybrid types feature Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF). By expanding its range of operation to 0 km/h, the system will reduce the burden on the driver while driving on congested highways.
- All types of Step WGN SPADA and Modulo X qualify for the "Safety Support Car S - Wide" and all other types of Step WGN qualify as “Safety Support Car S - Basic+” promoted by the Japanese government.
- *1 i-MMD: Intelligent Multi Mode Drive
- *2 There are limitations to the capabilities of each function (detecting capability or controlling capability) of Honda SENSING. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each function and drive safely while always paying close attention to the surroundings. For more details, please visit Honda SENSING website: https://global.honda/innovation/technology/automobile/Honda-Sensing.html
- *3A version without Honda SENSING is also available for some types.
- *4Internal research by Honda (as of September 2017), 1.5L-2.0L class, 7/8-seater minivan models with the vehicle height more than 1,800 mm
- *5 Tested by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan
- *6WLTC (the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Cycles) mode is an international driving mode which consists of three different driving modes -- city driving, suburban area driving and highway driving – allocated proportionally to average driving time in each mode. Fuel economy was tested by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan.
- *7Step WGN SPADA HYBRID G・EX Honda SENSING features performance dampers
- *8Eight basic functions of Honda SENSING are Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), False Start Prevention, Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering System, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Lead Car Departure Notification System and Traffic Sign Recognition
●Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (in Japan):
＜STEP WGN＞
| Type | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Price with 8% consumption tax |
| B・Honda SENSING | 1.5 L VTEC TURBO |
CVT | FF | 2,455,920 yen |
| 4WD | 2,715,120 yen | |||
| G・Honda SENSING | FF | 2,661,120 yen | ||
| 4WD | 2,898,720 yen | |||
| G・EX Honda SENSING | FF | 2,862,000 yen | ||
| 4WD | 3,078,000 yen | |||
| SPADA・Honda SENSING | CVT＋ Paddle Shifter | FF | 2,852,280 yen | |
| 4WD | 3,089,880 yen | |||
| SPADA・Cool Spirit Honda SENSING |
FF | 3,051,000 yen | ||
| 4WD | 3,245,400 yen | |||
| SPADA HYBRID B Honda SENSING |
2.0L DOHC i-VTEC ＋i-MMD |
- | FF | 3,300,480 yen |
| SPADA HYBRID G Honda SENSING |
FF | 3,350,160 yen | ||
| SPADA HYBRID G・EX Honda SENSING |
FF | 3,559,680 yen | ||
| Modulo X Honda SENSING |
1.5 L VTEC TURBO |
CVT＋ Paddle Shifter | FF | 3,665,000 yen |
＜Step WGN Wheelchair-accessible model＞
| Type | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Price with exemption of consumption tax |
| G・Honda SENSING (3rd row ingress type) |
1.5 L VTEC TURBO |
CVT | FF | 3,153,000 yen |
| 4WD | 3,308,000 yen | |||
| SPADA・Honda SENSING (2nd row ingress type) |
CVT＋ Paddle Shifter | FF | 3,245,000 yen |
＜Step WGN with side lift-up seat＞
| Type | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Price with exemption of consumption tax |
| G・Honda SENSING | 1.5 L VTEC TURBO |
CVT | FF | 2,979,000 yen |
| 4WD | 3,134,000 yen | |||
| SPADA・Honda SENSING | CVT＋ Paddle Shifter | FF | 3,111,000 yen |
＜Step WGN with front-passenger lift-up seat＞
| Type | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Price with exemption of consumption tax |
| G・Honda SENSING | 1.5 L VTEC TURBO |
CVT | FF | 2,912,000 yen |
| 4WD | 3,112,000 yen | |||
| SPADA・Honda SENSING | CVT＋ Paddle Shifter | FF | 3,089,000 yen |
- The price does not include insurance premium, taxes (excluding consumption tax) and cost related to vehicle registration.
- Based on the automobile recycling law, a separate recycling charge will be necessary. The recycling charge includes a recycling deposit (cost necessary to recycle shredder dust, airbags, chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs) and information management cost) and a fund management cost.
- A version without Honda SENSING is also available for each of following types: B・Honda SENSING, G・Honda SENSING, SPADA・Honda SENSING and SPADA HYBRID B・Honda SENSING.
●Body Colors
･Forest Green Pearl (with extra charge)
･Premium Spice Purple Pearl (with extra charge)
･Obsidian Blue Pearl
･Premium Sparkle Black Pearl (with extra charge)
･Platinum While Pearl (with extra charge)
･Super Platinum Metallic (with extra charge)
･Modern Steel Metallic
･Premium Deep Rosso Pearl (with extra charge)
･Blue Horizon Metallic
･Milk Glass Pearl
･Crystal Black Pearl
- *Some colors are not available for certain types.
- *37,800 yen (35,000 yen excluding 8% consumption tax) charge for Forest Green Pearl, Premium Spice Purple Pearl, Premium Sparkle Black Pearl, Platinum While Pearl, Super Platinum Metallic and Premium Deep Rosso Pearl.
- *Colors available for Modulo X Honda SENSING are Premium Spice Purple Pearl, Premium Sparkle Black Pearl, Platinum While Pearl. The 37,800 yen (35,000 yen excluding 8% consumption tax) extra charge mentioned above is included in manufacturer’s suggested retail prices.