The Honda Elysion 3.0 V6 typically produces around 250 horsepower, with slight variations by market and model year.
The Elysion is a Japanese-market minivan that used a 3.0-liter V6 powerplant. Horsepower figures were tuned for different emission standards and regions, so you’ll see small differences across model years and markets. This article breaks down the typical range and what influences the rating.
Engine at a glance
The 3.0-liter V6 in the Elysion belongs to Honda's J-series and was paired with an automatic transmission. In Japan, the engine was commonly rated around 250 PS (about 184 kW) peak power, while export variants often list 240–250 PS depending on the tune and regulatory requirements.
What PS means
PS stands for metric horsepower (Pferdestärke) and is slightly different from the SAE horsepower used in some markets. 1 PS equals about 0.986 hp. In practice, 250 PS is roughly 246 hp.
Representative horsepower figures by market and year
Before presenting representative values, note that Honda did not publish a single global horsepower figure for all Elysion 3.0 V6 models. The following are common published ranges observed across markets and model years:
- Japan Domestic market (about 2004–2013): typically near 250 PS (roughly 184 kW).
- Export/Asia markets: commonly cited in the 240–250 PS range, depending on emission tuning and year.
- Minor revisions for tax or regulatory changes generally did not drastically alter peak power, with only small adjustments.
In short, the Elysion's 3.0 V6 is typically around 250 horsepower, with market- and year-specific adjustments causing slight variations.
What affects the figure
Several factors can influence the published horsepower rating, including measurement standard (PS vs hp), engine tuning for emissions, altitude, and drivetrain configuration. For daily driving, the practical performance aligns with a mid-200s horsepower rating for a minivan of that era.
Summary
The Honda Elysion 3.0 V6 delivers around 250 horsepower, with small variations by year and market. For exact specification on a specific vehicle, check the owner's manual or the Honda factory data for that model year and region.