Recently, the official picture of the new generation of Honda Free (parameter | inquiry) was officially released, and the car has been comprehensively upgraded, not only the exterior and interior have been improved, but the utilization rate of interior space has also been further optimized. It will be available in 5- and 6-seater versions, and will be powered by petrol and hybrid versions. Born in 2008, the Honda Free can be seen as an elongated, enlarged version of the Fit, and Honda's best-selling model in the Japanese market, and now it is in its third generation.
"Standard (Air)"
Looking at the new car, the new Honda Free will be available in two exterior designs: the standard version (Air) and the crossover version (Crosstar), of which we can see that the new car will be equipped with a new design style, with the grille and headlights connected together to improve the visual width. In terms of body size, the car is 4310/1695/1755mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2740mm.
『Hybrid Version』
『跨界版（Crosstar）』
The hybrid version of the hybrid model has been decorated with chrome trim on the grille and the air intakes at the lower bumper are smaller in size to show its energy-efficient nature. The crossover variant has been tweaked for the overall lower bumper, with plenty of black plastic accents to give it a stronger outdoor character, while the exterior mirrors are also protected by chrome accents.
It is worth mentioning that the all-new Honda Free significantly reduces the ground clearance of the trunk floor, which not only greatly increases its storage capacity, but also facilitates the installation of wheelchair ramps, which is also one of the solutions to cope with Japan's aging population. Of course, the new car will also have a welfare version of the model, and the passenger seat can be extended outward to make it easier to get in and out of the car.
In terms of interior, the new car is still based on a simple and practical design style, and it can be seen from the materials used that it is more cost-effective, but the overall atmosphere is still warm. In addition, the new car still comes with a foldable center armrest box, a rear tray table, a rear screen, and so on. In terms of seating layout, the car is available in a 2+3 5-seater model and a 2+2+2 6-seater model. It is worth mentioning that the Crosstar model will further enhance the utilization of interior space, and the trunk is equipped with an in-car luggage rack and multiple anchor points to make it suitable for outdoor camping and other needs.
In terms of power, the new model will be offered in both petrol and hybrid versions, with the petrol version being equipped with a combination of a 1.5-liter engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, with front-wheel drive. The hybrid version consists of a 1.5-liter engine and electric motor, and is available in an all-wheel drive version, with specific power forms and specifications expected to be announced later this year when it goes on sale in Japan.