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Honda Partner II 1.5i (90 Hp) AWD
Overall Rating
Honda Partner:
The Honda Partner is a series of commercial vans produced by Honda between 1996 and 2010. It was only sold in the Japanese market. The first-generation Partner, which was produced from March 1996 until March 2006, was based on the Orthia station wagon, while the second generation, which was produced from March 2006 until September 2010, was based on the Airwave station wagon....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Honda Partner (II). With 131 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1150 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Honda Partner II, being a utility-focused station wagon, was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. Its safety performance is generally considered basic for its era, lacking advanced safety features common in passenger vehicles.
1.5i (90 Hp) AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 90 Hp 1.5L engine provides modest power, suitable for city driving and light loads. Performance on highways, especially with the automatic transmission and AWD, can feel sluggish.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for this 1.5L AWD automatic setup is average for its class and era, but the AWD system can slightly impact efficiency compared to 2WD variants.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Honda reliability and durability
- • Practical and spacious cargo area for its class
- • Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) enhances versatility
- • Economical to maintain with readily available parts
- • Compact size makes it maneuverable in urban environments
Cons:
- • Underpowered 1.5L engine, especially with AWD and automatic
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Dated safety technology compared to modern vehicles
- • Fuel economy can be average for the AWD variants
- • Limited availability outside specific Asian markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Partner: 2000 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Partner |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (90 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.2 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 131 Nm @ 2700 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.8 kg/Hp, 78.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4350 mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm |
| Height: | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1465 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 165/65 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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