Honda Capa: description and characteristics of a roomy Japanese minivan

A capacious minivan "Honda Capa" was first introduced to the public in 1998. It belongs to a series of small-sized models called the J-Mover. This 5-door car immediately attracted the attention of the public. And, if you go into the study of its characteristics, you can understand why.

Briefly about the model

Honda Capa has an unusual design. Because of the rectangular shape of the body, which resembles a box, the appearance of the model even began to be called boxed. However, its design has many advantages. The body has a double bottom, for example. And inside the car, despite its modest dimensions, it is very spacious and comfortable. By the way, in length the machine reaches only 3 775 mm. Its width is 1 640 mm, and the height is 1,650 mm. But the wheelbase is not bad, it is 2 360 mm. The ground clearance is 15 centimeters. This clearance, by the way, is a small drawback, given that in some places in our country bad roads. However, if we take into account the fact that the Honda Capa was not supplied to Russia, we can not take it into account.

The main feature of the model from the very beginning of its release were adjustable in different directions of the seat. Armchairs not only could be folded, having increased the space for loading oversized items, but also customized them at will.

Characteristics

The Honda Capa engine produced 98 "horses" with a volume of 1.5 liters. With such an aggregate, the minivan could accelerate to 175 km / h. Its main advantage is not the dynamics, but the expense. At 100 kilometers around the city the motor consumed about 9 liters of fuel.

By the way, along with this engine was installed an excellent variator. "Honda Capa" could boast of the Multi Matic transmission. She's special. This transmission is a unique link in the development of variators. Its design is special in that it used a set of friction discs - as in the conventional automatic transmission. However, unlike the "machine", the friction should "slip" to make a smooth start from the site. And besides, this type of checkpoint is much more economical. Still the switching of speeds remains imperceptible - no jerks and jerks. And of course, such a gearbox provides a much more smooth and dynamic acceleration.

Other Features

Initially, the model was offered only with a front-wheel drive. But some time after the release began (in 1999, to be more precise) a version with four active wheels appeared. Interestingly, both the rear and the front suspension had helical springs.

From the very beginning the minivan was equipped with disc ventilated brakes. But this is only in front. Behind the drum brakes were installed.

Another "Honda Capa", a photo of which is presented in the article, could boast of a good bundle. In the list of basic equipment were ABS and EBD systems, power steering, power windows, a good audio system and a central lock. Frontal airbags were also installed.

Equipment

As you can see, this model is quite good overall characteristic. Honda Capa is a car designed for comfort. Therefore, in the future, developers have equipped it with many other useful options. Light alloy wheels, alarm system, central locking, passenger and driver's airbags, radio with support for USB and MP3, factory toning, manual air conditioning, power pack, power steering - all these cars boasted later years.

In the maximum configuration Tsuitteru had 3-point belts with force limiters and pre-tensioners, the option Brake Assist and safety bars in the doors. There were glasses with a coating, protecting from ultraviolet, navigation, CD-player and rear wiper. By the way, the expensive version installed a suspension of the macpherson.

Now the model in the maximum configuration can even be found on sale by ads. 200 thousand rubles - this is the normal price for such a car.

Control

This car weighs more than a ton, and under its hood is a 1.5-liter engine. But even so, the car is very fast. As many owners of the car claim, it moves very quickly. She has a sensitive gas pedal, and thanks to the variator, the gearshifts are invisible. Even 15 years after production there is not a hint of jerks and jerks.

However, because of the harsh (for our roads) suspension the car can sometimes shake. Often the same is due to spoiled depreciation racks.

Many more note the convenient dashboard. All readings are easy to read, which is important - because nothing distracts the driver from the road.

Owner Comments

People who have this compact minivan in the garage pay attention to a lot of different nuances. For example, that the interior of the model is very spacious, although outside it seems that the car will be a bit crowded. Two people from behind will be very spacious. Three can also accommodate without problems. If necessary, the rear sofa can be pushed forward. Then the volume of the trunk will increase significantly. The space will become so much that there it will be possible to easily place a large 4-burner gas stove, for example. If you do not move the sofa, and just fold it back, too, a lot of space will be released.

Many more note the high landing of the front passenger and driver. Seated in the front seat, you can see the roof of a nearby car. Although the "Capa" and does not differ large "growth".

However, some drawbacks of the model are also available. For example, a low level of noise insulation. But this is a budget car. And for its price, it has everything you need.