Honda Step WGN (5th generation)
The innovative JDM family hauler featuring the ingenious Waku Waku Gate.
- Power
- 150 bhp
- Top speed
- 112 mph
About the Honda Step WGN
The fifth-generation Honda Step WGN (RP series) marked a significant shift for the nameplate, introducing the first turbocharged engine in the model's history. Its standout feature is the 'Waku Waku Gate', a dual-mode tailgate that can either flip up traditionally or open as a side-hinged door for easy access to the third row. Built on a low-floor platform, it offers exceptional interior space and a car-like driving experience compared to traditional vans. While primarily a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle, it has gained a strong following as a grey import in markets like the UK and Hong Kong due to its reliability and clever packaging.
Honda Step WGN specs
The Honda Step WGN produces 150 bhp (112 kW) and 203 Nm (150 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Step WGN |
| Generation | 5th generation (5th generation) |
| Trim | 1.5 VTEC Turbo |
| Years | 2015–2022 |
| Type | Van |
| Body style | Van |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,496 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 150 bhp (112 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 203 Nm (150 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Transmission | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 92 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Honda Step WGN rarity in CarSpot
The Honda Step WGN is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 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 Step WGN fun facts
- The 'Waku Waku Gate' is named after the Japanese word for 'exciting' and allows passengers to enter the third row through the back of the car.
- The third-row 'Magic Seats' can be split 60:40 and folded completely flat into the floor to create a cavernous cargo area.
- Despite its boxy appearance, the 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine was designed to provide torque equivalent to a 2.4-litre naturally aspirated engine while being more fuel-efficient.