New Honda Stream RSZ from Honda Malaysia
Though it’s not time for a facelift yet, Honda has given its Honda Stream an equipment update. The second generation Stream is now called the Honda Stream RSZ and as you can expect from its name, it comes with the nice RSZ bodykit that you get when you buy a parallel import Stream in Malaysia, so now the sportier look is available with the official Honda Malaysia import as well.
Other than the bodykit complete with front foglamps, the new Stream RSZ also gets larger 17 inch alloy wheels to match the kit, which I feel was quite necessary because if the original Stream’s 15 inch wheels were retained, they would look pretty odd filling the wheelarches of the sporty looking body. The High Intensity Discharge headlamps are smoked and have light sensors to turn on automatically in the dark.
The steering wheel is leather-wrapped and now feature paddle-shifts, but no steering wheel audio controls though. The interior is black instead of the regular Stream’s beige. While some of the product photos you’ll see after the jump show a version without a sunroof, the Honda Stream RSZ we get here will retain the regular Stream’s sunroof.
The new Stream RSZ will be sold for RM155,980 OTR with insurance alongside the original Stream, priced at 149,800.00 OTR with insurance. That’s a slight over RM6,000 premium over the regular Stream, but with the extra equipment you get its pretty decent. For now, the regular Stream will still be available until CBU stocks are cleared out but in the future only the Honda Stream RSZ will be available.
The Stream RSZ comes in 4 colours – Premium White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic and New Red Pearl. The RSZ Stream will be available at dealers from the 26th of February onwards. It comes with a 3 year (100,000 km) warranty and free service for the first 6 months (10,000 km).
Look after the jump for more shots of the new Stream RSZ.
February 20, 2009 @ 6:58 pm
what the reason of stopping regular stream?! :0
February 20, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
Well, it is a known fact that the earlier Stream was not well-received. Wrong specs, wrong interior colour at a very wrong price.
February 20, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
I’d LOVE to see some enlightening analysis on product planning, resale value and customer sentiments from our WilliamSmith. Please William … analyse this!
February 20, 2009 @ 9:22 pm
Why 155k of car don’t have wing mirror indicator light while RM50k Myvi have wing mirror indicator light ………………..
February 20, 2009 @ 9:44 pm
I don’t understand why toyota/myvi fanboys are so obsessed with wing mirror indicators…..only suckers will buy so called new altis with 9 year old dino era engine but new body facelifted with cap brothers bodykit and ah beng favorite indicator light side mirrors ….
The stream rsz needs rear air cond vents…..malaysia is not getting cooler by the days
February 20, 2009 @ 10:01 pm
This looks better. The current one doensn’t look premium at all despite the premium price.
February 20, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
the red paint is so nice !!!
February 20, 2009 @ 10:14 pm
who cares about wing mirror, all cars copy german anyway
February 20, 2009 @ 10:50 pm
Indicators on wing mirrors? They can put them anywhere n still some drivers are too blind to see them when they are blinking, n then again most drivers don’t use them n when they do use them, it’s all for the wrong reasons. So who needs indicators!? They’re one of the most unused n abused part of all vehicles.
February 20, 2009 @ 11:01 pm
A car salesman (csm) was showing a potential buyer (pb) the interior of a car. After scrutinising the whole interior, the pb asked the csm. “Why is there no cigarette lighter?” The csm replied confidently, “Oh! That’s bcos less n less people are smoking nowadays, so we decided to do away with the cigarette lighter.” In amazement, pb said, “Then how come the indicators are still there?”
February 20, 2009 @ 11:43 pm
agreed with you nutzeywagen… indicator light is the most useless part in malaysia. nobody uses it anymore and yet, ppl still want it on the wing mirror. nice joke there…
February 20, 2009 @ 11:52 pm
Man …this is honda….we talk bout refine japanese automobile, power, multilink suspension etc……not bout wing mirror indicator lite, number of cupholder. Anyway toyota turns crap nowadays…
February 21, 2009 @ 12:20 am
honda’s interior design damn weird…why so many aircond vents??what the purpose having so many vents in the central area since there is rear aircond vents???
weird…if proton were to design the same..i bet this comment segment will be full of bashing..but if its japanese..it will go un-noticed..and best part is no one will complain about it..haha..funny malaysians..
February 21, 2009 @ 12:30 am
Hmm..they should put a rear spoiler though..
February 21, 2009 @ 1:49 am
Hahhahaa, the colour is photoshopped onto the car. See the front fog lights, it shouldn’t be body-coloured.
February 21, 2009 @ 3:34 am
is this stream rsz a 2.0L version ?
February 21, 2009 @ 7:33 am
Perhaps, now Honda Malaysia realized that the latest Wish’s threat (2nd generation but not entirely new), despite of merely another Corolla-nization of an old car BUT still preferred by most buyers.
In fact, being a Honda aficionado l still incline toward ‘an old’ Wish in new disguise; mark II Wish.
February 21, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
[quote comment="212680"]honda’s interior design damn weird…why so many aircond vents??what the purpose having so many vents in the central area since there is rear aircond vents???
weird…if proton were to design the same..i bet this comment segment will be full of bashing..but if its japanese..it will go un-noticed..and best part is no one will complain about it..haha..funny malaysians..[/quote]
There are no rear air cond vents…..thats why there are so many vents….
The Stream lacks this part where most localize MPVs have rear vents such as avanza, apv, and etc.
February 21, 2009 @ 6:13 pm
As I said in the Wish article, mid sized MPVs has lost it’s purpose of carrying small family around, look like it’s built for a racing instead. I’m moving on to the larger sized MPVs now.
February 21, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
honda/toyota buyers seldom talk shitey about their ride
ya lah, i drive japs car, u drive korea/msian/conti car..
i lagi hebat dari u..
hahhahah
should have come with 100bhp sticker!!
February 21, 2009 @ 10:56 pm
nice, but what radio does it come from, the radio given by honda malaysia for the stream they brought in was awful
February 21, 2009 @ 11:07 pm
Naza : new version of Citra, Citra Rondo
Nissan : Grand Livina with Impul plastics, rims, etc
Honda : Stream with RSZ plastics.
Toyota : Discount discount discount! Avanza, Innova!
Seems everybody getting ready for mpv showdown 2009. Proton Exora, Perodua long-Myvi.
Pity the economy wasn’t on our side.
February 22, 2009 @ 8:43 am
must be left overs from Japan…could not sell it back there, send it to Malaysia
February 23, 2009 @ 12:41 am
i dont mind the leftovers, its still better than that proton evaporated
February 23, 2009 @ 9:02 am
For RM6k you get cosmetic change only and yet it from manufacturer!…In the first place, the regular stream should cost less.
February 23, 2009 @ 6:16 pm
I really love to see that they bring in the 2.0l Stream.
I am considering either 2.0l Stream or the Face-lift Wish 2009…
February 25, 2009 @ 11:17 am
Whatever crap, i am getting this RSZ this month. I have waited so long for this. Almost bought the standard version stream last year. Lucky my persistency has pay off. If not, i would have end up paying at least RM160K for a Naza RSZ stream manufactured year 2007.
Good for them (Naza) now as they are still keeping old stocks. i bet they can’t compete with Honda Malaysia now. Year of manufacture is much earlier and more expensive and without precise warranty clause stated.
February 26, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
Pray hard that you are able to get the delivery date before 31 Mar 2009.
For that, you get a “discount” of RM625 from government oh…
(That’s probably very impossible…)
March 2, 2009 @ 11:34 am
Can. Check already. The shipment is on the way. Can make it before 20th March. By the way, you can get a 2007 RSZ Stream (2000CC) near Uptown used car dealer. Is black and has less than 10km mileage. Declared as recond but is new. But the price is ard 160K last year when i checked. Now should be able to get better price.
Not much of diff 1.8 and 2.0. Just increase 10hp. Take Stream as is new. Toyota Wish is quite old model. And you can see Wish every where. So is like driving a common car like VIOS only.
March 5, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
Oh, the reason on eyeing at the Stream 2.0l or WISH is because of the VSC. Of cause I am not that interested in the current WISH which is still at 4AT, but more looking forward to the next generation.
March 6, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
I did consider about VSC before, but it came as an optional. Too bad Stream here no VSC. I n fact, i am looking for IHCC – Intelligent Highway Cruise Control ,the side curtain and the original reverse camera by Honda. But all came under optional accessories in Japan. So i don’t think they will offer it here. In fact i have checked in Naza last year. All the Stream there does not equip with VSC.
March 11, 2009 @ 9:51 am
Gee, I didn’t really do much research into that but I thought the VSC come standard along with the 2.0l RSZ (Thought I saw that in the JDM sepcs)
Maybe it’s marked as “optional” but I just miss that word… too bad.
Then in that case I will probably wait for the Next generation WISH since they already have the VSC in current model. See when will they have the 5AT transmission in place (Or the CVT type also can)
March 12, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
If i’m not mistaken, for WISH 2.0 is running on 5AT. But i’m sure the local one was imported from Asean country. Maybe Thailand or Indonesia. I think is best not to go for CVT as is may create gear problem end of the day. Even i do heard the 4AT also got problem with gear. Even honda City that runs on 7 speed also got problem with gear but chances are very low. That’s why now all the Honda cars have prevent using CVT in Malaysia market. Actually other than WISH, Toyota has another model which is quite nice. Is called MARK X ZIO
But i don’t think the PI will bring it in this period of time.
March 18, 2009 @ 9:59 pm
Why Honda cars have similar pattern headlights nowadays … recall Accord , City , new Oddysey … getting cliche -like already
March 19, 2009 @ 10:38 am
Got my Honda Stream yesterday finally. Need to stick tinted film. Anyway, is a global design. Even Toyota also have similar pattern headlights. By the way, i have a picture of new WISH. Not bad though.
May 25, 2009 @ 8:57 am
This coming October ‘09, there will be a new model Stream MMC. Check it out
June 3, 2009 @ 10:54 am
What do you mean by new model stream mmc….any major or minor changes?…pls describe
June 4, 2009 @ 10:54 pm
Anyway…i’m getting this RSZ next week…. Dream come true!!!
June 23, 2009 @ 1:39 am
Hii all,
Any of ur guys can explain to me or not… How 1.8 i-vtec is running and when can fell the i-vtec come in?… Little bit confused coz the honda salesman told me i-vtec will cut off after 3500rpm. Is it true?… -NEW USER RSZ-
July 7, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
Well, not sure when the Vtec will come because i don’t use Stream for racing
. What i know is if you travel below 100kph, the RPM will stay below 2000 to save your petrol. Enjoy your Stream every minute.
Anyway, you can goto sgstream.com.sg to find out more info. Very useful site. Cheers..
August 25, 2009 @ 10:56 pm
im very confusing now..anyone can helps?
im actually planning to get a car either CR-V or StreamRSZ,but i heard CR-V is changing new face very soon isit true?that is wasted if i get CRV now..as in i plan get a car in this two months times,anyone can tell me StremRSZ when lauching?
September 4, 2009 @ 11:49 pm
Yes indeed. But is only minor changes on the front and back bumper.
September 24, 2009 @ 12:17 pm
hai…i want buy this honda stream soon ,,before end of this year
any body know ,,what the best price i can get for stream.
September 25, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
goto PJ Jalan 222 Honda and look for nicole. Tell her recommended by eric.
September 26, 2009 @ 8:03 pm
Just went to Honda Glenmarie and Auto Edaran at PJ.I was informed that there is no more stock for Honda Stream. Being told that new facelift stream will be launch in Oct-Nov 09.
September 30, 2009 @ 7:40 pm
any agent honda stream please introduce me, maybe i can get best price. Any contact number…
October 1, 2009 @ 8:04 pm
guys, any idea how much price for stream recond year 2006 or 2007?
October 17, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
Went in to Honda showroom today to check out the Stream. They’ve stopped selling it – coz they’re about to launch a facelifted one.. RST version as per Paul’s other blog?
The only thing that none of the sales guys were able to tell me was whether or not the audio system would be an intergrated one or a cheap looking after market 2-din set.
Pricing wise they anticipate a RM2-3k increase over the old unit.
October 19, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
Why honda malaysia leave a gap in this market? Poor planning? Lack of communication with their principal? Potential buyer like me is considering other competing models such as toyota wish & mazda 5… Even , mit grandis. Someone in honda malaysia should be sacked!
October 22, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
Will the steam be available in the Philippines?
As of the moment, the only 7 seater sedan type here is the Nissan Livina.
November 7, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
Hello,
Yesterday i visited Honda showroom at Batu Pahat, they got Honda Stream RSZ (white) in there. They also got few ex-stock for this mpv. i like to enlighten you guys… this honda stream RSZ have “wing mirror indicator light” … (if you mean: lampu signal pada side mirror)
more stylish than her predecessor… this mpv bit lowered compare to other mpv because it will reduce g-force… even been mounted with 17″ rim. front bumper & grille also been upgrade.. look very sporty n stylish.
btw, next year (2010), Toyota will introduce with new Toyota WISH model… its look like Estima wanna design wannabe.. new toyota wish already been sell in singapore… however i don`t know her spec & details… but price will around rm156k
November 14, 2009 @ 12:12 pm
Hi all,
it just my opinion.
i’m the one of the honda fan but i think i’ll buy a second car,and i’ll looking for below 80k for the car price nor $800 monthly for further.
anyway, i hope i can get this stream but the previous version lately.
if u think twice, we need spend a lot of money in nowadays such as house,car,loan etc. bills. we don’t really determind what/when will happen for the future.
And when u pay a lot just for the car payment and then got crash/stole out there it’ll really suffered then. but the bank loan still need ur payment.
to spend a car monthly around 1000k it’s a lot but differ if ur salary much more like 5000k a month.
Thus we must think carefully..lu pikir la sendiri