Honda Stepwgn RG
The low-floor, high-utility Japanese family mover that redefined minivan handling.
- Power
- 155 bhp
- Top speed
- 115 mph
About the Honda Stepwgn RG
The third-generation Honda Step WGN (RG series) marked a significant departure from its boxy predecessors, adopting a more aerodynamic 'windswept' profile. Built on a unique low-floor, low-centre-of-gravity platform shared with the Civic, it offered sedan-like handling and stability that was rare for the MPV class. The interior was famous for its 'Fun-derful Mover' concept, featuring optional wood-style flooring and a large multi-panel skylight. While primarily a Japanese domestic market (JDM) staple, it has become a popular enthusiast import due to its reliability and clever packaging.
Honda Stepwgn RG specs
The Honda Stepwgn RG produces 155 bhp (116 kW) and 188 Nm (139 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Stepwgn |
| Generation | RG |
| Trim | 2.0 i-VTEC |
| Years | 2005–2009 |
| Type | Van |
| Body style | Minivan |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.0-litre i-VTEC inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,998 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 155 bhp (116 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 188 Nm (139 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 101 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Honda Stepwgn RG rarity in CarSpot
The Honda Stepwgn RG 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.
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Honda Stepwgn RG fun facts
- The 3rd-gen Step WGN featured a world-first for minivans: an optional floor finish designed to look and feel like real hardwood flooring.
- Despite being shorter and lower than the second generation, the new platform maintained the same 1,350mm interior height by lowering the floor by 60mm.
- The name 'Step WGN' is a tribute to the 1970s Honda Life Step Van, with 'WGN' serving as a stylized abbreviation for 'Wagon'.