Honda Shuttle (2nd generation)
A car-like MPV pioneer with Honda's signature VTEC reliability and clever folding seats.
- Power
- 150 bhp
- Top speed
- 115 mph
About the Honda Shuttle
The second-generation Honda Shuttle (marketed as the Odyssey in Japan and North America) was a key player in the 1990s MPV boom, prioritising a car-like driving experience over the boxy proportions of its rivals. Built on the Accord platform, it featured double-wishbone suspension at all four corners, providing handling refinement rarely found in the segment. The 2.3i LS trim introduced the F23A7 VTEC engine, offering a smoother power delivery than the earlier 2.2-litre units. Its most celebrated feature was the 'Magic Seat' third row, which folded completely flat into the floor—a design innovation that set the standard for future people carriers.
Honda Shuttle specs
The Honda Shuttle produces 150 bhp (112 kW) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Shuttle |
| Generation | 2nd generation (2nd generation) |
| Trim | 2.3i LS |
| Years | 1995–2000 |
| Type | Van |
| Body style | Van |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.3-litre VTEC inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,254 cc (2.3 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 150 bhp (112 kW) at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,200 rpm |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,546 kg (3,408 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 97 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Honda Shuttle rarity in CarSpot
The Honda Shuttle is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 6 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Honda Shuttle fun facts
- The Shuttle was one of the first MPVs to feature a third-row seat that could fold flat into a well in the floor, a feature Honda called the 'Hide-away' seat.
- Despite its size, the Shuttle shared much of its mechanical DNA with the fifth-generation Honda Accord, including its sophisticated suspension geometry.
- In the UK, the Shuttle was often preferred by those who found the contemporary Volkswagen Sharan and Ford Galaxy too 'van-like' to drive.