Product Review

2009 Honda Big Red MUV

Honda Big Red UTV
Honda's new side x side - Big Red MUV

Available Summer 2008

Early announcement from Honda:
Honda enters the MUV market with a side-by-side machine that leapfrogs the competition to set new standards in utility and recreation. With numerous automotive-based technologies, Big Red features a powerful 675cc OHV liquid-cooled PGM-fuel-injected single-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with three selectable drive modes plus Reverse, front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension, a roomy cab featuring rubber-mounted bucket seats with adjustable backs, and a specially designed, highly durable, tilting cargo bed. A broad selection of Honda Genuine Accessories will also be offered. Big Red will be available in the Summer of 2008.

Engine Comparison:

675cc OHV liquid-cooled PGM-fuel-injected single-cylinder engine. At least it is fuel injected, but 675cc? Come on Honda.

Our Thoughts:

What a disappointment! If this is the truly long awaited Honda Side x Side all of us duners have been waiting for, we will just have to spend our money elsewhere.

The Honda Big Red isn't easy on the eyes.

More of a utility based UTV than a sport UTV. Definitely bigger than a Yamaha Rhino.

Big Red? Why on earth would Honda dig up a name from back in the 1980's when they made ATCs?