JAPAN: Honda in new minivan launch – report

Honda Motor Co. said Thursday (26/10/00) that it will launch a seven-seater minivan on Friday (27/10/00), writes Kyodo News Service/Associated Press (26/10/00). Called the 'Stream', the Japanese automaker said the cars will be available at all Honda dealerships within Japan. According to the news agencies, the suggested retail starting price for the minivan is 1,588,000 yen to 2,278,000 yen, depending on whether the car is equipped with either a 1.7 or 2.0 litre engine, four or five-speed automatic transmissions and front or four-wheel drive.