Test Drive Honda Avancier 1999 - 2003 Minivan

HONDA AVANCIER V-4 Car Overview

Aimed at a jump eel
What is Honda Avancier? Imagine a Honda Accord performed for the North American market, but only with oblong, like an eel body, body and layout, close to ideal (of course, by the standards adopted at Honda). The car turned out in a sense unique. So unique that it is quite possible to represent buyers not by the now fashionable nomination RV (a car for outdoor activities), but as a full-fledged luxury representative. By the way, she very much resembles cars made in France.
Modification of V-4 Avancier can be called top. It is equipped with a 3-liter engine with six cylinders in combination with a full drive (4WD). A thickened decorative grill of radiator, enlarged bumpers, plus to this increased by 45 mm height, this is what distinguishes the machine marked with a Four Wheel Drive label. And now there is no longer in the riser of that relaxation (in the good sense of the word), which the appearance of other machines of this family brings. Instead, a real beast, ready to jump.
According to the high-speed track, due to its power and the elongated wheelbase, the car rolls very well. I want to say that the multi-cylinder engine, stubcounted under the hood of this 1,7-ton car, pulls his burden just brilliantly. And, nevertheless, in order to call this movement of a comfortable ride, a decent representative of the representative class, still not enough of something. Maybe a saturated torque at low speeds, in which the driver would have drove and sentenced: Well, just a horse-fire!? Or maybe suspension that would be more skillfully controlled with the force of countering the road?
In general, if you do not have to move along the snow-covered roads, the model with a 4-cylinder engine and drive only on the front wheels is better.
Machine General
Honda Avancier is a 4-door wagon that bredied from Honda Accord in its North American version. In Japan, it is sold only on a special order. The debut of the car took place in September 1999. The model range includes two modifications. One of them is equipped with a 2.3-liter engine (4 cylinders of inline location) and a 4-speed automatic transmission. On another configuration there is a 6-cylinder V-shaped motor with a working volume of 3 liters and a 5-speed gearbox, also automatic. For both complete sets, options with front-wheel drive are provided and driven by all wheels.
The V-4 modification under consideration here was born in February 2000. It is distinguished, as I noted, a 3-liter engine and a four-wheel drive. As a sign of a high category of machine, the presence in the transmissions of the ride mode in the snow, which allows you to touch immediately from the second transfer.
Evaluation from within
Interior equipment and front panel - 4 points
Inside the cabin installed typical of the Honda car front panel type Bar Counter. The location of the transmission control handle is the same as on the Franco-Italian minivans of the 4th series, starting with Peugeot 806. The handle is always at hand and to wonder it is convenient.
Front seats - 3 points
The seats of the front armchairs are soft, with combined trim (leather and lactin). At the head level, there is enough space, no complaints. The floor of the cabin is smooth, because there is no tunnel in the middle. Instead, under the console there is a compartment for the transport of small items. Convenient appear to the folding table.
Rear seats - 4 points
The rear seats have a single design of the longitudinal movement of seats and reject the backs back. In the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear armchairs at the level of the head and legs of a fairly free space, in this developers to reproach nothing. The ceiling does not have a noticeable decline until the back of the cabin, so the straight sunlight almost does not fall into the eyes of the passengers sitting behind. The rear headrests are made at the same time with the backs, but have a limited height, which is a little distress. You can also note another drawback there is no local lighting, so during long trips it is impossible, for example, to read the book on the way. The backs are folded separately.
Luggage compartment - 2 points
You can accommodate 4 bags with golfing bags to transport baggage, or 2 large suitcase. Perhaps because of the upper transverse suspension lever (it is known to have two transverse lever) rear wheels niches are very deeply passing inside the cabin. Attention is drawn to the fact that in the open form the trunk door is located too high. Therefore, if someone wants to use the car in the cargo version, he should not count on what it will be convenient.
What is the car on the go?
Engine and transmission - 3 points
Six engine cylinders are located at an angle of 60 degrees to each other. This provides low noise of its work and the smooth rotation of the crankshaft. But, in addition, it also makes it possible to feel a sharp set of revolutions. If you put pressure on the accelerator pedal with force, the engine will immediately display all the 6,800 revolutions per minute! The 5-speed gearbox is well combined with it.
Comfort and steering - 3 points
Evaluating a new model for driving comfort, you can express this: one more step and will be solid. Why? because from time to time, there are very tangible shoes from the irregularities that are found on the road. If we talk about the car as a whole, they do not have a significant impact on its behavior. But, as you understand, the front part has an increased weight, so sometimes it can lead to a clutch.
So, the new Honda Avancier with 4 doors and a variable gauge of the rear and front wheels (Crab Deck) is most suitable for movement with cruising speed, especially if there is a high-speed highway in front of it.
Total rating 3 points
Test results
Report by: Aomori TEINO)
Test date: August 8, 2000.
Type of car test: Advertising sample.
Year of release of a test car: 2000
Common mileage at the time of testing: 13500 km.
Tires: Front and rear - 215/65 / R16 98S Bridgestone B490.
Optional equipment: Navigation system, side pneumatic airbags, aluminum wheels wheels (325.000 yen, or about $ 3.100).
Test Purpose: Getting a general idea of \u200b\u200bthe behavior of the machine on the go
Movement schedule: urban trait high-speed highway mountain road.
Distance traveled during testing: 336.1 km
Total fuel consumption: 42 liters.
Approximate fuel consumption: 1 liter for 8 km, or about 12.5 liters per 100 km.
Specifications Honda Avancier V-4
Body sizes (length / width / height) 4795 mm / 1810 mm / 1545 mm
Wheel base 2765 mm
Machine weight 1710 kg
Drive 4 WD.
The engine is a 3-liter, 6-cylinder with a V-shaped cylinder arrangement, a gas distribution mechanism of one top-location shaft with 24 valves, developing power - 215 hp At 5800 rpm, the maximum torque is 27.7 kg / m at 5000 rpm.
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission
Basic price of the car 2 .955.000 yen (about $ 28.150)
Price of the car on which the test trip was performed 3. 280.000 yen (about $ 31.200)
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