The Honda MENA continuously variable transmission (CVT) was produced at a plant in Japan from 1998 to 2001 and was installed on the front-wheel drive HR-V, while the META transmission was installed on the all-wheel drive HR-V. Following the facelift, similar CVTs were introduced under the SENA, SETA designations.
Multimatic family: MENA, SE5A, SPOA, SLYA, SWRA.
Specifications
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.6 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 145 |
| Recommended oil | Honda Multi Matic Fluid |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.4 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.9 |
| Maintenance | every 40 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~220 000 km |
Gear ratios Honda MENA
Using the example of a 2000 Honda HR-V with a 1.6 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.466 – 0.449 |
| Reverse | 2.466 |
| Final Drive | 6.880 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Honda HR-V 1 (GH) in 1999 – 2001.
Disadvantages of the Honda MENA gearbox
- With regular oil and filter changes, the transmission can easily last up to 200,000 km;
- Then owners buy a used CVT, which is cheaper than any repair;
- Infrequent maintenance leads to rapid belt wear, followed by pulley wear;
- Around 100,000 to 150,000 km, bearings may begin to hum, starting with the input shaft;
- Weak points of the transmission include its mounts and unreliable electrical system.
