HONDA STREAM RSZ RECEIVED FACELIFT > NEW STREAM RSZ – RM158,980.

by iz · November 6, 2009

For Honda fans in Malaysia.This is really a good news for you.Sporty MPV from Honda which is the Stream RSZ has received new facelift which sees cosmetic changes front and rear and improved ride and handling as well as the introduction of Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) as standard.There are four colour choices are available which are Pearl White, Pearl Red, Black Pearl and Polished Metal.There are also new 17-inch alloy wheels with a new design.This CBU is priced at RM158,980 including insurance premium in Peninsular Malaysia.

There are four colour choices are available which are Pearl White, Pearl Red, Black Pearl and Polished Metal.

The new facelift included a new front grille with a honeycomb design and chrome trim along with a reprofiled bumper.It also has the redesigned side skirts, a spoiler mounted on the trailing edge of the roof and an air diffuser under the rear bumper.Enhanced aerodynamic efficiency has been pursued in the new facelift Honda Stream RSZ. Also new are integrated signal lights on the door mirrors and foglamps in the front bumpers.The vertical rear light clusters have black garnish which makes the individual lighting elements more distinctive.The aerodynamic parts are from the RSZ Aerokit which is specially designed for the Stream.

Any change in the interior layout?

Nothing change with the interior layout.To emphasise the sportiness of the MPV, the upholstery has a black and red theme and the gear knob and steering wheel are wrapped in leather with red stitching. Red illumination is also used for the instrument panel and other areas of the dashboard and centre console.And for the sporty image, the foot pedals appear perforated same like in racing cars and are made of light alloy. And like F1 drivers, the Stream RSZ driver can also change gears using paddles on either side of the steering wheel.

How about the engine for this new Stream RSZ?

For the engine, the Stream RSZ facelift used the same engine which is 1.8 litre i-VTEC engine produces 140 ps of power at 6300 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4300 rpm which goes to the front wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission.

What is VSA that is said as a standard for thin RSZ Facelift?

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) is a feature which has been offered on the more expensive versions of other models and is now standard for the Stream RSZ sold in Malaysia. Computer-managed, it neutralizes oversteer or understeer during cornering so that the car does not go out of control and crash. Together with ABS and EBD, as well as the improved G-Force Control (G-CON) technology in the bodyshell, the Stream RSZ has high standards of safety.