Honda Avancier (station wagon)

Honda Avancier (TA1/2/3/4)
2001 Honda Avancier Nouvelle Vague (Japan)
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1999–2004
Assembly	Japan: Sayama, Saitama
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	5-door station wagon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Honda Accord (Japan-spec) Honda Odyssey (Japan-spec)
Powertrain
Engine	2.3 L F23A VTEC I4 3.0 L J30A VTEC V6
Power output	110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (F23A) 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) (J30A)
Transmission	4-speed automatic (2.3 L) 5-speed automatic (3.0 L)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,765 mm (108.9 in)
Length	4,700–4,795 mm (185.0–188.8 in)
Width	1,790–1,810 mm (70.5–71.3 in))
Height	1,500–1,545 mm (59.1–60.8 in)
Curb weight	1,500–1,690 kg (3,310–3,730 lb)

The Honda Avancier (Japanese: ホンダ・アヴァンシア, Hepburn: Honda Avuanshia) is a mid-size station wagon produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda. It is based on the sixth-generation Accord.

Upon its introduction in 1999, the Avancier was available with a 2.3-litre F23A VTEC four-cylinder engine producing 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 3.0-litre J30A VTEC V6 engine producing 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. It can be had with a front-wheel drive or the Honda’s real-time four-wheel drive system. The V6-engined Avancier can be optioned with an “Intelligent Highway Cruise Control” (IHCC) that used a radar to determine and maintain a reliable distance with the car in front and capable to maintain a speed. Due to the large engine displacements, the Avancier was considered as a mid-size wagon in Japan instead of a compact wagon. The dimensions also contribute to such classification in Japan.

As for the interior, the front seats were designed with a walk-through layout, which allowed for easier access to the adjacent and rear seats. The B-pillar featured dedicated air vents and a ceiling-mounted box for the rear seats. The optional “G Package” included a rear seat center table with a stowable seat cushion, a rear seat slide function (with a slide range of 70 mm), adjustable seat backs, and rear privacy glass, enhancing the focus on rear seat comfort.

The vehicle’s design aimed to provide a spacious interior with a focus on luxury rather than functionality, representing an innovative approach at the time of its release. However, its overall appearance sometimes made it challenging to convey a clear sense of premium quality.

When the Accord underwent a full model change, the production of Avancier ceased by 2003.