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| Honda Capa (GA4/6) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 1998–2002 |
| Assembly | Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Honda Logo |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1493 ccD15BSOHCI4 |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (92.9 in) |
| Length | 3,775 mm (148.6 in) |
| Width | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,110 kg (2,447.1 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda City (series GA1-GA2) |
| Successor | Honda Mobilio/Mobilio Spike |
TheHonda Capa, short for "capacity", is a tallwagon produced byHonda between 1998 and 2002 for the Japanese market. It was introduced at the1997 Tokyo Motor Show as the concept car "J-MW." It went on sale on April 24, 1998, with Honda series codes GA4 and GA6. On September 16, 1999 a four-wheel drive version of the Capa was released, using Honda's Full-Time 4wd system.Brake Assist was offered as standard equipment. Due to disappointing sales, the Capa nameplate was discontinued in 2002. It was available in Japan through theHonda Primo and Honda Verno dealerships.
The Honda Capa was developed on theHonda Logo platform and is the first generation of the J Mover series. Its concept was based on a 'Small is Smart' way of thinking. Ease of use in everyday life, compactness, lightness and friendliness to the environment were some of the criteria built into the design. The proposal was that the Capa was to be 'joyful' however this translates better as 'fun'. It was one class larger than the kei-sizedHonda Life, but smaller than the compact sized,Honda CR-V which based on theHonda Civic platform, and reflected the growing popularity ofMPV/SUV/minivan vehicles.
The Honda Capa was designed with the intention of creating a car that was to be the best size for town driving. A car that could seat your family, with ample height for headroom and plenty of legroom considering its compact nature. To achieve this feat, Honda design the chassis based on a 'dual deck package.'
The Honda Capa was equipped with a 1.5-litre, single-overhead-cam, four-valve inline four-cylinder D15B engine. It was initially offered only with Honda's Multimaticcontinuously variable transmission (CVT), but following an update, a regular four-speed automatic transmission option was introduced as a lower cost option on front-wheel-drive versions.
The interior design incorporated a gray color scheme, with seat and door armrest upholstery available in blue or beige tones. The C grade featured jersey fabric, while the D grade used double-raschel fabric. Climate control was standard, offering an automaticair conditioner for the D grade and a manual one for the C grade.
Honda named the Capa based on the English word 'Capacity', referring to ability as well as spaciousness.
