HONDA launched a Civic-based compact MPV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Stream will go on sale in the UK in late spring to replace the Shuttle MPV, and is the same length as the Accord.

The compact seven-seater competes head-on with the Vauxhall Zafira. There will be a 1.7-litre version following the introduction of the 2.0-litre petrol model, but supply of the Stream in the UK will be restricted because of demand in Japan, where 15,000 vehicles are being sold every month.