No more Honda FR-V in August 09
The Honda FR-V (or Honda Edix as it is also sometimes known by) will cease production by August, ending a typical 5 year Japanese model run. It will not be replaced as Honda says other models are able to serve its customer base well, but the FR-V is really quite unique in the Honda range.
It’s a 3+3 seater (likely inspired by the Fiat Multipla), which means two rows but the ability to seat 6 as you can fit three in the front thanks to a seat in the middle. This seat can also be folded down to create a tray or arm rest. There are 32 different seating combinations, three ISOFIX points, lots of storage areas, so it makes quite a nice family vehicle.
In Malaysia, there are alot of people who buy the FR-V and pimp it up like it was a larger Honda Jazz. Looking rather sporty to begin with, it’s a good base for aesthetic mods.
July 11, 2009 @ 10:55 am
wow! 1st! this model actually is really nice. Just mayb honda is having too many car model make them not feasible to let own model fight with each other. If this model is here in Malaysia, i bet it will be hot selling provided it priced right like the Avanza or Grand Livina.
July 11, 2009 @ 11:06 am
Definitely need to put kit on this, due to the ugly damn 7 high front overhang. Yuck!
July 11, 2009 @ 11:09 am
How much is it selling in Malaysia?
July 11, 2009 @ 11:33 am
my neber had got one..look nice with white color
July 11, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
there a lady buy this AP car in Penang.
RM130,000 for tis crap
July 11, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
ok la…better than proton lor…
July 11, 2009 @ 12:30 pm
i have that car! its a nice car…love the interior…but 2.0 is kinda…abit underpowered to my liking…but still love it =D – p.s. its no crap you fool! =P *joking*
July 11, 2009 @ 1:11 pm
I rather like this car. It is ideal in size ( if there is such a thing ). Spacious with a sporty SUV look without being too tall or too long. Have been asking Honda Malaysia when they will bring it in years ago but they say they want to gauge how it performs in the grey market. Now that we have the BMW 5 GT and that Honda tall fastback coming in trend, it looks like the Edix came too soon for its time. Pity they have decided to stop it because now is its time.
July 11, 2009 @ 1:51 pm
Bcoz tis is ugly, its looks sooo matrix
July 11, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
“roti naan1 said,
July 11, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
ok la…better than proton lor…”
for RM130,000??? you must be nuts.
July 11, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
“roti naan1 said,
July 11, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
ok la…better than proton lor…”
for RM130,000??? you must be nuts.
for rm130,000 any car better than that box.
it is still an underpower crap.
haha end of production.
sau pei
July 11, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
AR-V BR-V CR-V DR-V ER-V FR-V GR-V HR-V
Edix R-V ?
so, CR-V for??
July 11, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
d model in Malaysia carry d badge WALD
i guess WALD is oledi a NO-NO in d local auto mkt industry.
good luck to d existing owners while for new buyer, too bad u gotta look for alternative.
July 11, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
R.I.P by by birthday *and Sg’s National day*? Shucks..
Oh well.. Honda still got some other models to come tho.
July 11, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
also known as edix?
July 11, 2009 @ 7:58 pm
So far I have only seen one such car near my house, in Penang. It’s a Wald and has the size of a B-class? Very unique. Maybe the successor to this car is Honda Freed?
July 11, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
I think they stop EDIX since they already have FREED as it successor.
July 11, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
the back end look familiar…
Mercedes B-Class maybe..?
July 11, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
hi Paul, i just got an sms from Honda salesperson saying that honda will launch accord 2.0 vti-l on 15th july…. was invited for test drive…. what model is this?
July 11, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
What a pity, it is my dream car as my family consists of 6 (but rather expensive)! Hope to see an altenative 6 seater car in future. It is really troublesome to unfold the 3rd row seats for 6 persons and having to sacrifice the luggage space !
July 12, 2009 @ 4:08 pm
When this FRV was brought in few yrs ago it was like 180k brand new ..test drove the car … imp –> not worth it …underpowered and suspension not soaking the road imperfections well …The 3+3 seating is nice though
July 12, 2009 @ 5:46 pm
I tot last time they banned vehicles with middle seat between driver & front passanger?
Is it only applicable on van?
July 12, 2009 @ 7:32 pm
Brian many used FRv la ..go and find if you dream one of them
July 20, 2009 @ 3:41 pm
NiaSeng: there a lady buy this AP car in Penang.
RM130,000 for tis crap
No money..NO TALK LAh dude!!
Dude..i owned one and it’s a sure head turner..very unigue layout.Nothing comes close to this..spaciousnees with luggage.Wish hahah..what a joke! Power wise..well, i did 175km/h in few occasion! OD helps alot. 2hrs from Hyatt Kuantan to Ampang!! hows that…faster well common sense take effectlah.
September 11, 2009 @ 10:07 am
Nia seng, potong stim. Just went for test drive for 2.0 i-Vtec Edix in Kajang, claimed to be the only AP importer for Honda Edix. Selling at RM119k 0 mileage brand new. Ok lah so so, claim 156hps tune by Wald, almost paid the deposit today.. and thought it will be worth for the money and for the wife to drive around.. but now think twice..nia ma, stupid Honda.. why la continental so expensive here in malaysia.. otherwise might as well go for B170 which only cost around 12k pound sterling only.. the whole Malaysia system for automobile can go to hell.. car is not a country business you moron.
September 18, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
any advise from you guys out there that own the edix?
looking forward to buy 1. the salesman offer me 109k
service & parts how ar? since is no longer in production plus is a cbu..
pls advise…cheers…
September 26, 2009 @ 6:36 pm
Hi, I’m also considering the Edix 2.0. I was quoted 119k but need to pay extra fro Reg 1800 and road tax/ins. Considering that this car came into Msia in 2004, will the condition still be good or any rust inside even if 0 mileage? Also the warranty is only 3 months. I really like the 3+3 seating. Any thoughts?
October 1, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
went to the kajang showroomlast weekend never had a chance to test drive as the guy said not on sunday. can see a lot of edix cars with multi colors, price from rm119k to rm125k……what u guys think
October 11, 2009 @ 12:47 am
Underpower…what guys mean? eventhough it used CRV engine and upgraded by WALD….
October 12, 2009 @ 9:46 am
saw the car yesterday at alamanda…like it a lot ..especially the pearl white color..for a compact mpv i thot the car looked spacious.. going for a test drive soon !
October 15, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
finally, i have bought the car…2 days old now with me, really good performance