Honda Elysion: Which Version Should You Buy?
Choosing a Honda Elysion from the supplied catalogue comes down to four factors: engine output, drive system, kerb weight and production period. The first generation ran from May 2004 through November 2006, followed by its restyling from December 2006 through October 2013; both are Minivan variants. Every listed version uses Gasoline, a 5-speed Automatic gearbox and an unboosted engine.
Choosing a Honda Elysion from the supplied catalogue comes down to four factors: engine output, drive system, kerb weight and production period. The first generation ran from May 2004 through November 2006, followed by its restyling from December 2006 through October 2013; both are Minivan variants. Every listed version uses Gasoline, a 5-speed Automatic gearbox and an unboosted engine. The 2.4 AT is the least powerful option at 160 hp, while the restyled 3.5 AT FWD is the most powerful at 300 hp and also records the quickest measured 0–100 km/h time, 7.6 seconds.
Honda Elysion generations: what changed?
The first generation, produced from May 2004 to November 2006, is represented by six versions. Its 2.4 AT develops 160 hp and is available with FWD or AWD. Four 3.0 AT entries complete the range: 200 hp and 250 hp outputs are each paired with FWD or AWD. The catalogue records no measured acceleration figures for these early versions, so their performance cannot be compared directly by 0–100 km/h time.
The first-generation restyling, produced from December 2006 to October 2013, also contains six versions. The 2.4 AT remains at 160 hp, whereas the listed 3.0 AT versions both produce 250 hp. The restyling also introduces two 3.5 AT choices in this catalogue: a 279 hp AWD version and a 300 hp FWD version. Unlike the earlier cars, every restyled version has a measured 0–100 km/h result.
For a like-for-like comparison, the 2.4 AT FWD changes from 1,860 kg before restyling to 1,800 kg after restyling, a reduction of 60 kg, while output remains 160 hp. The 2.4 AT AWD changes from 1,930 kg to 1,870 kg, also 60 kg lighter. The 250 hp 3.0 AT FWD changes from 1,940 kg to 1,880 kg, another 60 kg reduction; its AWD counterpart changes from 2,030 kg to 1,960 kg, a reduction of 70 kg.
Honda Elysion engine specs and version comparison
| Production period | Exact version | Output | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004–November 2006 | 2.4 AT | 160 hp | 218 Nm | 2,354 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 2.4 AT | 160 hp | 218 Nm | 2,354 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (200 hp) | 200 hp | 265 Nm | 2,997 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (200 hp) | 200 hp | 265 Nm | 2,997 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (250 hp) | 250 hp | 309 Nm | 2,997 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (250 hp) | 250 hp | 309 Nm | 2,997 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 2.4 AT | 160 hp | 218 Nm | 2,354 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 2.4 AT | 160 hp | 218 Nm | 2,354 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.0 AT | 250 hp | 309 Nm | 2,997 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.0 AT | 250 hp | 309 Nm | 2,997 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.5 AT (279 hp) | 279 hp | 297 Nm | 3,474 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.5 AT (300 hp) | 300 hp | 297 Nm | 3,474 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
Engine capacity alone does not determine output. The 2.4 AT produces about 68.0 hp per litre. The early 200 hp 3.0 AT produces about 66.7 hp per litre, while every 250 hp 3.0 AT produces about 83.4 hp per litre. The restyled 3.5 AT produces about 80.3 hp per litre at 279 hp and about 86.4 hp per litre at 300 hp.
The 250 hp 3.0 AT therefore has 90 hp and 91 Nm more than the 2.4 AT while adding 643 cc of displacement. Against the 250 hp 3.0 AT, the 300 hp 3.5 AT adds 50 hp and 477 cc, but its listed torque is 12 Nm lower. The 300 hp version delivers the catalogue’s highest power-per-litre figure as well as its highest total output.
Honda Elysion performance, mpg and economy data
| Production period | Exact version | Drive | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004–November 2006 | 2.4 AT | FWD | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 2.4 AT | AWD | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (200 hp) | FWD | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (200 hp) | AWD | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (250 hp) | FWD | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (250 hp) | AWD | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 2.4 AT | FWD | 12.7 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 2.4 AT | AWD | 13.5 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.0 AT | FWD | 8.7 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.0 AT | AWD | 9.2 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.5 AT (279 hp) | AWD | 8.1 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.5 AT (300 hp) | FWD | 7.6 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Within the restyled range, the 3.0 AT FWD reaches 100 km/h 4.0 seconds sooner than the 2.4 AT FWD. The 3.5 AT (300 hp) FWD is another 1.1 seconds quicker than the 3.0 AT FWD and 5.1 seconds quicker than the 2.4 AT FWD.
AWD brings a measurable acceleration penalty in directly comparable restyled versions. The 2.4 AT AWD takes 0.8 seconds longer than the 2.4 AT FWD, while the 3.0 AT AWD takes 0.5 seconds longer than the 3.0 AT FWD. No city, highway or combined consumption figure is measured for any version, so Honda Elysion mpg cannot be calculated from this catalogue. Top speed is also not measured throughout.
Honda Elysion dimensions, kerb weight and clearance
Overall exterior dimensions and wheel sizes are not measured for any listed Honda Elysion version. Gross weight is also not measured. The available comparison is therefore limited to kerb weight, ground clearance and fuel-tank capacity.
| Production period | Exact version | Drive | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004–November 2006 | 2.4 AT | FWD | 1,860 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 2.4 AT | AWD | 1,930 kg | not measured | 165 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (200 hp) | FWD | 2,020 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (200 hp) | AWD | 2,020 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (250 hp) | FWD | 1,940 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| May 2004–November 2006 | 3.0 AT (250 hp) | AWD | 2,030 kg | not measured | 165 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 2.4 AT | FWD | 1,800 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 2.4 AT | AWD | 1,870 kg | not measured | 165 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.0 AT | FWD | 1,880 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.0 AT | AWD | 1,960 kg | not measured | 165 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.5 AT (279 hp) | AWD | 2,020 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| December 2006–October 2013 | 3.5 AT (300 hp) | FWD | 2,020 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 70 L | not measured |
The restyled 2.4 AT FWD has the lowest kerb weight at 1,800 kg. Its weight-to-power ratio is 11.25 kg per hp. The restyled 3.0 AT FWD improves that to 7.52 kg per hp, while the 3.5 AT (300 hp) FWD reaches 6.73 kg per hp. At the other end of the range, the early 2.4 AT AWD carries 12.06 kg per hp.
The restyled 2.4 AT AWD is 70 kg heavier than its FWD counterpart and provides 15 mm more ground clearance. The restyled 3.0 AT AWD is 80 kg heavier than its FWD counterpart and likewise adds 15 mm of clearance. The early 250 hp 3.0 AT AWD is 90 kg heavier than its FWD equivalent and also gains 15 mm.
Honda Elysion problems and reliability: what the data can establish
The supplied data contains no fault records, repair history or reliability measurements. Honda Elysion common problems, engine-oil requirements, engine-mount condition, cambelt-or-chain specification and engine-number location are therefore not measured here. Those subjects should not be inferred from engine capacity, output or production year.
For a prospective purchase, this catalogue can identify the exact mechanical version but cannot establish the condition of an individual vehicle. It also provides no Honda Elysion price or for-sale data, so any claim that one version is cheaper to buy or maintain would go beyond the available evidence.
Which Honda Elysion version should you buy?
Choose the restyled 2.4 AT FWD if the priority is the lowest kerb weight and the least powerful specification. It combines 160 hp, 218 Nm, a 1,800 kg kerb weight and a measured 12.7-second 0–100 km/h time. It also uses fuel grade 92 rather than the grade 95 listed for the 250 hp 3.0 AT and both 3.5 AT versions.
Choose the restyled 3.0 AT FWD for the strongest numerical middle ground. Its 250 hp output is 90 hp above the 2.4 AT, while its kerb weight is only 80 kg higher. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, 4.0 seconds sooner than the restyled 2.4 AT FWD, and its 7.52 kg-per-hp ratio is substantially lower than the 2.4 AT FWD’s 11.25 kg per hp.
Choose the restyled 3.5 AT (300 hp) FWD when maximum output and measured acceleration matter most. Its 300 hp is 21 hp above the 3.5 AT (279 hp) AWD, and its 7.6-second result is 0.5 seconds quicker, although both have the same 2,020 kg kerb weight and 297 Nm torque. The 300 hp version’s 6.73 kg per hp is the best weight-to-power ratio in the supplied range.
Choose AWD only when that drive configuration is itself required. In the directly comparable restyled 2.4 AT and 3.0 AT pairs, AWD adds weight and lengthens the measured 0–100 km/h time. The AWD versions may provide 165 mm rather than 150 mm of clearance in those pairs, but this pattern does not cover every AWD entry: the early 200 hp 3.0 AT AWD and the restyled 3.5 AT (279 hp) AWD are both listed at 150 mm.
If deciding between pre-restyling and restyled cars on catalogue evidence alone, the restyled range permits a more complete comparison because acceleration is measured for all six versions. Its directly comparable 2.4 AT and 250 hp 3.0 AT variants are also 60–70 kg lighter than their earlier equivalents. Reliability, mpg, market price and individual condition are not measured, so they cannot support a version recommendation from this data.