Honda FR-V 3+3 MPV (2004 - 2009) - FR-V auto - torque converter or I-Shift

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Mon 5 Oct 2009 09:37
FR-V auto - torque converter or I-Shift - gbroberti
Can anyone confirm the type of gearbox in the FR-V automatic, HJ's car by car breakdown says torque converter and its O.K, the Parkers review says it's an automated manual and avoid.

Are there any owners here to recommend or warn me off? This car seems to suit an automatic because of the seating layout and the tricky handbrake although I've only driven a manual so far.


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Mon 5 Oct 2009 09:44
FR-V auto - torque converter or I-Shift - Lygonos
Torque converter auto.

I think the I-shift is only on Civic and Jazz.

**EDIT** - on the official Honda site, it says "6-speed automated manual" then lists it as having 5 gears. Pretty sure it's a TC box still.

Edited by Lygonos on 05/10/2009 at 09:46

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Mon 5 Oct 2009 13:22
FR-V auto - torque converter or I-Shift - nortones2
Auto only available on the 1.8. BTW, FRV no longer manufactured. Presumably good discount negotiable, if a new one is in mind. Ditto 2nd hand I supppose....
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