Seeing trend for downsizing and the declining MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) market, Honda has decided to stop the production of its six-seater compact MPV, Honda FR-V (Honda Edix in Japan). Honda has declared that the production of 3+3 seater Honda FR-V minivan will be ceased with the last one rolling out from its production line at the Suzuka plant in Japan in August.

Honda FR-V, featuring two rows of 3+3 seats for seating 6 persons, was rolled out by Honda in 2004. Honda FR-V allows folding down the middle seat to create a tray or arm rest. The compact MPV offers around 32 different seating combinations, three ISOFIX points and lots of cabin and load space.
    
Honda has clarified that Honda FR-V will not have any replacement, and it will concentrate on other models, such as the Jazz and Insight, which are capable of satisfying the family car market. However, Honda FR-V will continue on sale. Honda FR-V is available with three gasoline and one Honda diesel-powered engines —

•    1.7 i-VTEC - 125 hp (93 kW) at 6300 rpm and 154 N•m (114 lb•ft) 4800 rpm
•    1.8 i-VTEC - 138 hp (103 kW)
•    2.0 i-VTEC - 150 hp (112 kW) at 6500 rpm and 192 N•m (142 lb•ft) at 4000 rpm
•    2.2 i-CTDi - 140 hp (104 kW) at 4000 rpm and 340 N•m (251 lb•ft) at 2000 rpm

The new 1.8 i-VTEC from the Civic compact hatchback replaced the 1.7 i-VTEC and 2.0 i-VTEC, in spring 2007.

The 1.8-litre i-VTEC SE model of Honda FR-V is available for starting price of £16,700, while the price of the 2.2-litre i-CTDi SE model of Honda FR-V starts from £18,000 in United Kingdom. In South Africa, Honda FR-V (manual) is available for R261 900, while Honda FR-V (automatic) is available for R274 900.