Honda introduced this flagship rec-utility ATV for the 2003 model year as its top-end, comfort-oriented machine, aimed at riders who wanted more refinement and capability than a basic work quad. From the start, it stood apart from the rest of Honda’s ATV lineup with a large-displacement engine, an automotive-style automatic transmission, longitudinal engine layout, and fully independent suspension front and rear. That formula made it one of the brand’s most distinctive four-wheelers and helped define Honda’s premium utility ATV identity for two decades.
The nameplate evolved over time, but its core mission stayed consistent: a big, smooth, trail-capable ATV with strong utility credentials and a reputation for durability. Honda updated the model through the years while retaining the same general concept of a high-comfort, high-capability flagship. It was especially known for combining a relaxed ride with features such as selectable four-wheel drive and Honda’s rugged, low-maintenance approach to drivetrains and chassis design.
For the 2024 model year, Honda replaced this nameplate with the FourTrax Rubicon 4x4 Automatic, marking the end of the original run under this model name. Because the model was renamed rather than continuing under the same nameplate, the final model year for this record is 2023. This ATV remains significant as the Honda utility model that bridged the gap between traditional work quads and more comfort-focused, premium recreational utility machines.