Honda Vamos

The Honda Vamos is the name of two vehicles that Honda manufactured in Japan. From 1970 to 1973 a buggy of this name was produced and between 1999 and 2019 a minivan based on the Honda Acty carried this name.

Honda Vamos (1970-1973)

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Honda Vamos
Vamos (buggy)
Sales designation:	Vamos
Production period:	1970-1973
Class :	Microcar
Body versions :	Beach wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 0.36 liters (34 kW)
Length:	2995 mm
Width:	1295 mm
Height:	1655 mm
Wheelbase :	1780 mm
Empty weight :	520 kg
Previous model	Honda L700

The first version of the Vamos from 1970 was designed as a recreational vehicle for off-road use. The Vamos was based on the Honda TN 360 , with which it shared the engine and chassis and which he took part in revisions at the same time. The folding top and seating arrangement were extremely variable: two-seater, four-seater and full-top were offered for the doorless vehicle. In return, the interior can only be described as spartan. Up to the end of production in 1973 only 2530 units were made, the lack of popularity may have been due to the lack of all-wheel drive .

Models

Model code	model	Period	design type	Displacement	kW ( PS )
TN 360	Vamos 2, Vamos 4	1970-1973	Pick-up with folding top	354 cc	22 (30)

Honda Vamos (1999-2018)

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Honda Vamos
Vamos (Van)
Sales designation:	Honda Vamos
Production period:	1999-2018
Class :	Minivan
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 0.66 liters (34 kW)
Length:	3395 mm
Width:	1475 mm
Height:	1775 mm
Wheelbase :	2420 mm
Empty weight :	1070 kg
Previous model	Honda Street (Van)
successor	Honda N-Van

The second version of the Vamos is a practical, versatile microvan based on the Acty minibus. The Vamos is configured more for personal use while the Acty minibus is geared towards commercial and industrial use. It appeared on the market in 1999 as the successor to the Honda Street (Van) .

Accordingly, it has the proven since 1990, especially in terms of lower emissions improved 0.66-liter underfloor - mid-engine and rear-wheel drive . As an alternative to rear-wheel drive, Honda's automatic all-wheel drive is available on request . Either a 4- or 5-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission are used as the transmission . Since the year 2000 the Vamos could be ordered with the turbo engine known from the Z. And since 2003 there has been a high-roof version called Vamos Hobio , of which, among other things, a limited special model Vamos Hobio Travel Dog for families traveling with dogs was offered. The equipment of the Vamos Hobio Travel Dog was developed on the basis of recommendations from dog owners. Honda has been running a website (written exclusively in Japanese) since 2001 for communication between pet owners about traveling with dogs and cats, e. B. about dog-friendly restaurants and hotels etc. and also about useful facilities in the car. With the Vamos Hobio Travel Dog, these experiences led to special, easy-to-clean floor mats and door panels and an additional heater for the rear seats, in addition to the numerous special fastening hooks and eyelets on the side walls and in the loading area.

Models

Model code	model	Period	design type	Displacement	kW ( PS )	Remarks
HY1	Vamos Pro	since 2003	bus	656 cm 3	34 (46)
HY2
HY3	Hobio	since 2003	bus	656 cc	34 (46)	with intercooler
HY4
HM1	Vamos	since 1999 turbo since 2000	bus	656 cc	34 (46)	Turbocharger with intercooler
HM2

Web links

Commons : Honda Vamos  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Honda Oldies website english
• Manufacturer's website in Japanese