Socialbites.ca reports that some auto dealers have begun offering new right-hand drive Honda Freed hybrid compact vans to the Russian market. Listings for these vehicles appear on official dealer sites and on advertising pages, indicating active availability for curious buyers and exporters alike.
Thus, Honda Freed models are marketed by dealers in Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, and Blagoveshchensk. The price for a compact minivan varies by configuration, typically ranging from 987,000 rubles to 1.65 million rubles, depending on trim and options.
The standard powertrain features a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine delivering 131 horsepower, paired with a continuously variable transmission. The model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in about 12.9 seconds, and average fuel consumption sits around 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers. A hybrid variant with a seven-speed automatic transmission is also offered, featuring a traction battery located under the front seats for additional efficiency.
In terms of size, the compact van measures 4265 mm in length, 1695 mm in width, and 1710 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2740 mm. The interior can seat seven in three rows, including the driver, and buyers have the option to replace the second-row bench with individual seats for greater flexibility.
Standard equipment on the Honda Freed includes electric adjustable and heated side mirrors, a multimedia system with built‑in navigation, climate control, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry, LED headlights, a rearview camera, a lane-keeping system, and automated braking when reversing to help avoid obstacles that might go unnoticed by the driver.
Earlier reports noted that in Nizhny Novgorod a batch of Suzuki Vitara crossovers with a 1.4-liter engine and mild-hybrid system was also listed for sale, illustrating a broader market interest in compact hybrids and modern drivetrains amid shifting consumer demand.