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Honda Elysion

The Honda Elysion (Japanese: ホンダ・エリシオン, Hepburn: Honda Erishion) is a seven- or eight-seat minivan originally sold in Japan as a competitor to the Toyota Alphard and the Nissan Elgrand. The Honda LaGreat, marketed in the United States as the Honda Odyssey, featured popular styling but was considered impractical in Japan due to its relatively large dimensions. The Elysion was designed with styling cues from the LaGreat but made smaller to be competitive in the Japanese market. The Elysion was introduced to the Chinese market in June 2012. Japanese production ceased in October 2013, but the model continues to be manufactured and sold in China. Honda derived the vehicle name from Elysium, the paradise of classical Greek mythology.

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Predecessor: Honda Odyssey

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First generation (RR; 2004)

The first-generation Elysion was previewed at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show as the "ASM" concept, and went on sale on 13 May 2004. A mild restyle was introduced on 29 September 2005, adding Aero and VG Premium trim levels. On 13 January 2006, the G Aero HDD Navi and VG HDD Navi Aero editions were introduced. A further styling revision was made on 21 December 2006, accompanied by an interior update. The Elysion was offered with either a 2.4-litre DOHC direct-injection K24A with i-VTEC producing 160 PS (118 kW; 158 bhp), or a 3.0-litre SOHC J30A V6 with i-VTEC producing 250 PS (184 kW; 247 bhp). The V6 was also available with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM). The top-spec Prestige model used the J35A V6 from the Honda Legend, producing 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp) with the option of all-wheel drive; all-wheel-drive variants had power reduced to 279 PS (205 kW; 275 bhp). Concept. The Elysion was first shown as the Honda ASM concept at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show and entered production approximately six months later with revised headlights, a redesigned front grille, and updated interior trim. It was officially launched for the Japanese domestic market in mid-2004. Safety. The Elysion body structure combines high-rigidity steel with Honda G-Con technology and a double-platform floor with a low centre of gravity. The top-specification VZ model is equipped with an intelligent highway cruise control (IHCC) system and a collision mitigation sensor (CMS) using front-mounted millimetre-wave radar to warn the driver of an imminent collision, automatically pre-tensioning the seatbelts and priming the brakes. The radar also provides a night-vision display of objects ahead on the vehicle's 8-inch navigation screen. Additional safety equipment includes ABS, vehicle stability assist (VSA), tra

Second generation (RC; 2015)

Previewed by the Honda Concept M at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, the second-generation Elysion for the Chinese market is based on the fifth-generation Odyssey. It was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show on 20 November 2015 and launched on 9 January 2016. It is 20 mm (0.8 in) longer and 100 mm (3.9 in) lower than the first generation. The second-generation Elysion is produced and sold exclusively in China by Dongfeng Honda, where it was sold alongside the fifth-generation Odyssey produced by Guangqi Honda. A hybrid variant went on sale in September 2019, featuring a revised front grille and bumper. The model received a facelift in December 2021, with the hybrid variant redesignated the e:HEV Sport Hybrid.

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