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2009 Honda Airwave- A Compact Wagon

2009 Honda Airwave- A Compact Wagon

AIRWAVE 2009
Price: USD 3,310
AIRWAVE 2009
Price: USD 920
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Price: USD 4,430
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Price: USD 2,230

Overview

Honda Airwave 2009 can be classified as a compact wagon, one based on the Honda Fit. Like the base model, the fuel tank is located in the middle of the chassis (type small platform that after the birth of the first model Fit has gained worldwide popularity). But unlike the Fit, it is increased wheelbase by 100 mm, which immediately had a positive impact on passenger and cargo interior roominess.

Honda Airwave 2009 Exterior

honda airwave 2009 When you look at the exterior of the car it attracted the attention of the front of the flowing lines, complemented by massive bumper. At the same time a modification equipped with a glass roof measuring 1100 × 770 mm, which gradually merges with the front glass and has a sunscreen, is driven by an electric motor.
Standard Equipments

Such a body Honda calls Airy Cabin, and its main attraction lies in the fact that the interior is always filled with light, and therefore looks more spacious. Airwave 2009 is a competitor of such popular models as the Toyota Corolla Fielder and Nissan Wingroad. Standard equipment Airwave G has a manual air-conditioning equipment, the steering column with tilt adjustment, electric windows, headlights with auto-corrector, smart key, tinted glass rear doors, side mirrors electric, heating and a hydrophilic coating.

Seatings

In the second row seats are installed special design called Ultra Seats with large comfortable center armrest in Honda Airwave. Standard boot capacity is 473 liters. Naturally, if the tilt of the backrest, you can get even more of the area of the luggage compartment. At the same time the rear seat is equipped with a tilt mechanism and back - at a small angle, but still enough to make a more comfortable fit. The car is equipped with the original instrument panel with four independent scales of the dials, and in the L trim white lights with adjustable brightness. In addition, the car is equipped with upper trim shift paddles, climate control, aluminum wheels 14 "or 15", the door handles have a chrome finish.

Engine And Fuel Consumption

The car is equipped with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder SOHC engine and the VTEC. Engine power is 110 hp (At 5800 rev / min) and maximum torque - 143 Nm (4800 rev / min.). The motor is equipped with a CVT - continuously variable transmission Honda Multi-Matic S. In expensive trim provides manual mode for the 7-speed circuit with the keys made on the steering wheel.

If we talk about fuel consumption, it is 5.5-5.9 liters per 100 km. Due to the long base and rear suspension design features worth noting the size and amount of luggage, and loading it facilitated low floor. On all-wheel drive versions used for the traditional Honda-wheel drive system DPS (Dual Pump System) to connect the rear axle when the front wheels spin.

Safety Standards

The list of standard safety systems and Honda Airwave 2009 looks quite impressive. This front and side airbags, seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, child seat locking mechanism, Door stiffness, body strength. Moreover, it also has ABS (anti-lock brakes), EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution), Brake Assist (Brake Assist).