Initially showing to be an Indonesian oddity, the Honda StepWGN is trying an increasing number of prone to be supplied to the remainder of Southeast Asia, having been teased in Thailand forward of the nation’s Motor Expo on November 28. The mid-size MPV, nonetheless CBU absolutely imported from Japan, is ready to battle rivals such because the C28 Nissan Serena e-Energy.
As per its dwelling market, the StepWGN might be supplied solely in e:HEV hybrid type – presumably the identical 2.0 litre model as Indonesia. There, the automobile is powered by a 184 PS/315 Nm electrical motor, with the 145 PS/175 Nm petrol engine appearing as a generator and performing occasional driving duties at greater speeds because of a clutch.
For the uninitiated, the StepWGN is in its sixth technology, with the newest model being the primary to be supplied formally in Thailand since 2012. It contains a clear, boxy design that dispenses with its predecessor’s cool Waku Waku Gate tailgate-integrated side-opening door.
The horizontal design theme continues inside with a straight backside window line that runs throughout the automobile, enhancing outward visibility. The seven seats are configured in a 2-2-3 configuration, with the second-row captains chairs accessible with ottomans and in a position to be slid all the way in which forwards and again. The raised third row is cut up 50:50 and may, after all, be stowed into the boot ground to create a flat load bay.
Count on the StepWGN to be priced across the similar degree as it’s in Indonesia, the place it retails at 629,000,000 rupiah (RM115,800/1,221,000 baht). That will put it under its additionally imported-from-Japan rivals such because the Serena, which prices a whopping 1,690,000 baht (RM215,900).
May the StepWGN be coming to Malaysia subsequent? Honda Malaysia is actually not shy to usher in Japanese-market fashions, together with the previous-generation Odyssey. Nonetheless, the automobile might be up towards extra severe competitors over right here, as the brand new Serena (any minute now, ETCM) is anticipated to be CKD regionally assembled and thus cheaper.
GALLERY: Honda StepWGN at GIIAS 2025
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