The Honda Life is an automobile nameplate that was used on various kei car / city cars produced by Honda : passenger cars, microvans , and kei trucks . The first series of the nameplate was built between 1971 and 1974, with the nameplate revived in 1997 and used until 2014. The Japanese-market Life has rarely been marketed outside Japan.
71-589: In 2020, Dongfeng Honda revived the "Life" nameplate in China as a rebadged variant of the Fit produced by Guangqi Honda . The original Life range was offered as a two-door or four-door sedan and in a three-door wagon model (also sold as a commercial van), replacing the Honda N III 360 . Compared with the previous Honda minicar series, passenger comfort was improved to make this a better family car - indeed, Honda's target
142-504: A coil-sprung rear beam axle located by two trailing arms and a Panhard rod (though the first generation used a torsion beam rear axle), while four-wheel-drive versions had independently sprung rear wheels using struts. The base model was originally called the Mi, with a better-equipped Pochette available with two doors only. The corresponding Gi trim was only offered on the Associe. Qi was
213-407: A collision. The Life emerged as the successor to the Honda N III 360 . It was fitted with a series of newly designed two-cylinder 356 cc SOHC, liquid-cooled four-stroke engines equipped with a balancer shaft. For strictly urban use, a lower-revving engine with a lower compression (8.0:1, as opposed to 8.8:1 for the higher powered version) was installed in the "Life Town". For this version, which
284-562: A dogleg five-speed gearbox to take full advantage of the peakier engine. The Touring GS could reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). On June 15 of the same year, the Life received a minor facelift with redesigned grilles, and in September four-door versions of the Touring range appeared. Production of the lower-powered "Town" engine also came to an end during 1972. The Life Step Van
355-627: A four-speed manual or a two-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic transmission , the Today was powered by the Gold Wing -derived water-cooled OHC 545 cc Honda EH two-cylinder engine producing 31 PS (23 kW)—the same as used in the Acty kei truck. The engine had a single-barrel Keihin carburetor and, being a commercial vehicle, did not need a catalytic converter but could make do with an EGR system to control emissions. The transmission
426-520: A majority of 65%, GAC holds 25% and Dongfeng has 10%. This plant is only used for export to Asia and the Middle East. In 2022, the company became more heavily involved in sourcing batteries for electric vehicles. As of 2016, Dongfeng Honda had two completed production bases and a third planned. The proposed factory will be situated near its 2004 and 2012 production bases in Wuhan , Hubei . Ciimo
497-527: A standard fuel-injected 656 cc three-cylinder E07A engine , and a high output version of the same engine with MTREC technology for the Xi model (called Rs in the facelift model). MTREC stands for "Multi Throttle Responsive Engine Control" and features individual throttle bodies for each cylinder. This engine was borrowed from the Honda Beat , although the Today's engine was tuned for more low-end torque than
568-488: A turbocharged variant named Honda Life Dunk was introduced as 2001 year model. The Honda Life Dunk and the Honda That's were listed by Forbes magazine as among the weirdest car names. "Kei-Mover" appeared as a new version in the lineup. Practicality, safety, and environmental performance were prioritized, improving economic efficiency. As the standard was revised in minicars, the body was lengthened to 3,395 mm and
639-532: A year with an investment of 10 billion RMB . As of 2011, product part-content included parts manufactured in Japan. Honda builds a second Wuhan factory in 2012, a third in 2018, takes over an idle Shenlong factory in 2021 and announces an all-new BEV-only factory earlier this year. Almost at the same time as Dongfeng Honda, the Japanese set up a third joint venture plant called Honda Automobile (China). Honda owns
710-633: Is a sub-marque of Dongfeng Honda launched in April 2012 and aimed at first-time car buyers. It markets a rebadged eight-generation Honda Civic featuring the design of the Japanese market model. The Ciimo brand's second product is the X-NV, which is a rebadged Honda XR-V featuring slightly restyled front end design and clear tail lamps. Lingxi is a new energy vehicle brand under the Dongfeng Honda joint venture, established in September 2023. The Lingxi L
781-399: Is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Wuhan , China, and a 50:50 joint-venture between Dongfeng Motor Group and Honda Motor Company . It currently produces a variety of Honda models also available in other markets and a handful of China-only products. The company sells vehicles under the Honda and Ciimo marques. According to Honda, the total production capacity for
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#1732773307443852-475: Is an interim model as subsequent changes in the laws regulating kei cars made it outdated very soon. This version was only built for about one and a half years. Because of this, it has become a very rare car. It used the Honda E07A engine, 660 cc SOHC 3-cylinder, four valves per cylinder, with Honda's PGM-FI as standard equipment. It was offered with a 5-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic transmission. It
923-409: Is an interpretation of a " daily smile technology " approach. The original concept has been taken into account in particular the ease of operation. Front narrow pillars and lower door sash, with a large integrated triangle window in the front doors, a front windshield wiper review of the side front position, the waistline and front passenger outward view optimization, adoption of the rear quarter windows,
994-410: Is equipped with interior grade casual outside the newly dedicated "Diva (Diva)" was set. Others, along with applying a blue coating on reflector headlights, "TR" alloy wheels in a gunmetal colour, the sheet was subjected to silver stitching, a 6-dash CD changer and MD players association with AM / FM tuner and the driver's seat armrest the equipment. In addition, body colour was added. September 2003 saw
1065-431: Is measured against many veriables) was announced to be built into the fifth generation Honda Life. October "teaser ad" started the introduction to the Japanese market, the "Casual" trim package represented the standard equipment trim package, the "G type", and the sporty grade "DIVA" in addition to the new grade enhanced the addition of the fashionably equipped "PASTEL" trim package. In the fifth generations exterior styling
1136-475: Is now the standard approach for current kei products from Japanese manufacturers. The rear gate was of a clamshell style, divided horizontally. The 605 kg (1,334 lb) Step Van, like the regular Life Van, could carry 300 kg (661 lb) with two occupants, down to 200 kg (441 lb) with the full complement of two more passengers. The van was first sold on 20 September 1972 with production ending in 1974, at an introductory price of ¥376,000 for
1207-456: Is performed in both forward and backward The first owner of Honda Life is Sheikh Faisal. The Honda Zest is a kei car built from 2006 until 2012, mechanically identical to the fifth generation Honda Life. It came equipped with a turbocharged three-cylinder engine and 5-door bodywork. It was one of the first kei cars available with optional side curtain airbags. It was available in two distinct versions — Zest and Zest Sports. In fall/winter 2008,
1278-540: Is the first electric vehicle under the brand. It is being built on a new chassis dedicated to EVs and will feature a new battery safety system. Honda Today The Honda Today ( Japanese : ホンダ・トゥデイ ) is a kei car produced by Japanese automaker Honda beginning in 1985. It was replaced by the Honda Life in 1998. The Today represented Honda's reentry into kei car production. Honda had abandoned kei passenger cars in 1975, choosing only to keep manufacturing
1349-551: The Honda Acty kei truck and the related Honda Street microvan in that segment. After 1975, Honda's smallest car was the Civic , until the introduction of the smaller City in 1981, which was a supermini with an engine larger than what kei car legislation allowed. The Today name has since been used by Honda for a 50 cc scooter manufactured in China, available from 2002 until 2016. The first generation Today (JW1)
1420-662: The Suzuki Wagon R , which found many buyers, and competes with the Daihatsu Cuore , Subaru Pleo , and the Mitsubishi Toppo in the "tall wagon" segment of kei cars. It was introduced as a revision of the 1970s "StepVan" appearance, sharing the second generation Honda Today's basic componentry. Powertrain and chassis, interior and dimensions are almost identical with the Honda Today. The JA4 Honda Life
1491-692: The Honda Life StepVan. Introduced on 21 August 1973, this version of the Life was designed as a pickup truck . The pick-up received the PA chassis code. In spite of weighing only 550 kg (1,213 lb), the Life Pickup could carry a 350 kg (772 lb) payload. Production ended in 1974, with no more than 1,132 vehicles produced, as the Honda TN7 cab over truck with its considerably longer bed proved to be more popular. In 1997,
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#17327733074431562-466: The Life name was resurrected for a new line of small, front-wheel-drive 5-door MPV style cars, which required a redesign for 1998 because of new Japanese taxing regulations. The Life used the three-cylinder Honda E07A engine . It replaced the Honda Today and was available exclusively in Japan at Honda Primo dealerships. This bodystyle appearance was introduced in response to the popularity of
1633-612: The Life series, along with the Z360/600, came to an end. This ended Honda kei passenger car participation, until the 1985 arrival of the Today . This Step Van type variant , which shares the VA chassis code with the low-bodied Life Van, also uses the same 30 PS (22 kW; 30 hp) 356 cc, two-cylinder water-cooled engine as does the rest of the range. At the time of introduction, its front-wheel drive layout and bonneted design
1704-521: The Life updated with a new 660 cc three-cylinder engine. An optional turbocharger, mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission and optional 4-wheel drive are also available. The safety features were significantly improved and engine emissions were reduced. [1] A triangle window was placed at the mounting point of wing mirrors in the third generation vehicle. In 2005, Honda introduced the DIVA model, which included aerodynamic styling and aluminium wheels. Unlike
1775-503: The MD / CD player with AM / FM tuner, while making a high quality seat upholstery, 10,000 yen than before the Price. "G" is also equipped with privacy glass, while making a high quality seat upholstery, Price was $ 500 here than before. Other, "L"-equipped MD / CD player with AM / FM tuner. The body colour is a "topic" to add the colour was only three colours, including those of colour was 10. "Dunk"
1846-490: The Today was the single windshield wiper. While never successful in a changing market, where "tallboy" designs were prevalent, the low slung JA4/JA5 Today with its comparably rigid construction has since developed a strong following with racers and tuners nowadays. There is a thriving aftermarket for the Today, helped further by sharing an engine with the Beat. In light of the Suzuki Wagon R 's success, Honda decided to introduce
1917-649: The Zest Sports was replaced with the Zest Spark. The "Life" nameplate is also used by Dongfeng Honda for the renamed fourth-generation Fit (sold by Guangqi Honda ) for the Chinese market. Introduced in 2020, the minor differences between the Fit and the Life are the front bumper designs and rear taillight tint colour (the Life has a clear smoked tint). Dongfeng Honda Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.
1988-472: The addition of a permanent four-wheel drive version with an independent rear axle and struts. The second-generation Today was introduced in 1993 and was designed around passenger comfort, unlike the more utilitarian original model. As such, the passenger models of the original Today (JA2/JA3) were discontinued immediately. The lineup was further reduced in September 1994 to the basic Pro F, the Humming X, and
2059-509: The automatic transmission. In accordance with new kei car regulations in March 1990, the Today's bumpers were enlarged to give the car a length of 3,295 mm (129.7 in), and the engine was enlarged to 656 cc. Power output was 42 PS (31 kW) for carbureted models and 52 PS (38 kW) for fuel-injected models. The new chassis codes were JW3/JW4 (commercial 2WD, 4WD) and JA2/JA3 (passenger version 2WD, 4WD). April 1990 saw
2130-449: The car's target audience were mostly single young women who often drove alone, with little need for cargo space or room for additional passengers. Initially only available as a two-door, the four-door Today Associe was added in May 1993. On four-door models with power windows, the rear windows were still manually operated. Aside from on the lowest equipment level (Mi), a driver's side airbag
2201-459: The emphasis on interior appearance than on price, and ride quality. Easy to grip in any direction, the circular door handles are said to be influenced by an ice cream spoon. The percentage of products purchased were expecting a higher percentage of young women buyers have come up mainly in emphasis towards drivability. The equipment grades were "C", "F", and "D", all three also available with the turbocharged engine. The turbo models were no longer given
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2272-438: The entry model being the 'F', followed by the 'M' and the top-of-the-range 'G'. It was introduced at newly established Japanese Honda Primo dealerships alongside the "Primo" sedan, the Civic . The flat-roof hatchback design was shared with the incrementally larger supermini Honda City, the compact Honda Civic, and the mid-size Honda Accord AeroDeck . Thanks to a very compact engine and the trailing-arm rear suspension, Honda
2343-445: The four-wheel-drive Pro QP and Humming QX models. The fuel-injected version had already been discontinued and the five-speed manual was only available coupled with four-wheel drive. The other models received a four-speed manual or an optional three-speed automatic. The well-equipped Humming models were an attempt at recapturing buyers who were put off by the lack of a rear hatch of the second generation Today, and proved more popular than
2414-539: The four-wheel-drive version, and the Xi was the sportiest model, using the MTREC engine. In March 1994, the base model was renamed Ji and three-point rear seat belts were made standard fitment. Until 1996, Today buyers could specify traditional Japanese fender-mounted mirrors on the base Mi and Ji models, a feature that was still popular with professional drivers at the time. For the February 1996 facelift, Honda replaced
2485-493: The high-end Beat. MTREC-engined models received a three-spoke steering wheel and a tachometer . Power outputs were 48 PS (35 kW) at 6300 rpm for the regular model and 58 PS (43 kW) at 7300 rpm for the MTREC-equipped versions; torque figures were 5.8 and 6.1 kg⋅m (57 and 60 N⋅m; 42 and 44 lb⋅ft) at 5500 or 6200 rpm respectively. These engines were largely unchanged throughout
2556-510: The newer model. Both the Pro and Humming models continued to be built in parallel until kei car regulations were changed again in October 1998. In January 1993, a redesigned Honda Today was announced. Unlike the first generation, which was originally designed to meet light commercial car requirements, the second generation Today was designed as a passenger car from the outset. Thus, the suspension
2627-477: The predecessor body, "Honda's design made good" (advertising slogan in Japan) was the theme of a more rounded style. The newly developed Honda engine Type P07A 660cc SOHC 6 valve inline 3-cylinder with i-DSi of naturally aspirated (52PS) and Turbo (64PS) has increased horsepower. The transmission will only be AT, was a four-speed transmission. Placed next to the speedometer display is a multifunction display, including
2698-573: The rear axle. Later, lower-cost XE and XL passenger versions were added as light commercial cars began losing their domination in the segment. Power outputs varied, since commercial vehicles suffered less stringent emissions regulations. The lower-end models all produced 36 PS (26 kW), although the passenger models used a "PGM-carb" electronic carburettor. The fuel-injected models produced 44 PS (32 kW) in commercial cars, 42 PS (31 kW) in automatic vans and manual passenger models, and 40 PS (29 kW) in passenger models with
2769-501: The same time, the Today underwent a minor facelift in which the car's round headlights were replaced by aerodynamic lenses matching the rest of the Honda family. The hood had to be made taller to accommodate the bulkier engine. The rear was also modernized, with the bootlid featuring a small spoiler on top and a larger rear windshield. Beneath, there was a new, smoother bumper with restyled taillights which eventually found their way onto both
2840-499: The second and third generation Acty vans (and the Vamos Hobio ); this lamp design remained in production until mid-2018. The facelift also received a regular three-speed automatic with a torque converter rather than the earlier Hondamatic, and for the first time, a passenger version became available (in March 1988). Sales targets were 9,000 per month for the van and 1,000 per month for the private car version. The suspension
2911-471: The second generation Today's production run. Both engines were available with either a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive (using Honda's Realtime 4WD technology) was available only in the Qi trim level; unlike in the first generation Today, four-wheel drive was also available with an automatic transmission. Similarly to the first-generation Today, front-wheel drive models had
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2982-496: The second transmission, the AT car (Column Shift) was adopted. A new four-wheel drive powertrain is introduced. "Minuet", based on half the front window shade, MD / CD player with AM / FM tuner, special edition models equipped with a metallic centre panel "Minuet DX" was released. "Life," "Life Dunk" both made minor changes. "Life" is a full grade, "Minuet" and richer, the metallic centre panel and front windows half-shade, as well as with
3053-420: The sedan is 105 km/h (65 mph). The sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) came up in 34.9 seconds in a period test. In September 1972, the tall and curiously shaped "Life Step Van" was introduced, with either three or five doors. A pickup version of this was later added to the lineup, but had minimal impact on the market. The engine was also installed with a balance shaft to reduce vibration. The engine
3124-588: The separate "Life Dunk" name. 2007 models started production on 2006-10-05. It marked the first use of Honda Smart Parking Assist System in a production Honda vehicle. It is a model went on sale in 2006-06-07. It is a model went on sale in 2007-11-8. C Comfort Special and C Fine Special went on sale on December 20, 2007. Engine is rated 52 PS (38 kW; 51 hp) at 6,700 rpm and 61 N⋅m (45 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm for non-turbo model, and 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 93 N⋅m (69 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm for
3195-461: The size of the tailgate window and rear seat review of the shape of the seat back, the embedded headlight inclusion, have improved the appearance of the front side and rear view over the previous generation. Vehicle Dimensions Length Width is a mini-ever full frame, total height is 1,610 mm (FF models: +35 mm compared to its predecessor) has been set higher, and have contributed to the expansion of interior volume. The vehicles platform chassis
3266-565: The special edition Today G in September 1987. Another special edition appeared in February 1987; the Today M-based "Pochette" received special colors and was aimed at female buyers. The Pochette became a regular model by 1990 and remained available into the second generation. In a market where three-cylinder engines were the norm, the ultra-compact EH was already outdated and was replaced by the 547 cc three-cylinder, four-valve, single overhead camshaft E05A engine in February 1988. At
3337-657: The standard Step Van and ¥403,000 for the Super DX version. The Step Van series was only ever available with a four-speed manual transmission. The price of the Standard model had crept up to ¥388,000 by the time of the introduction of the pickup version. A total of 17,165 vehicles were produced, for a total of less than half the projected 2,000 units per month. It also can be found in the Gran Turismo 4 , Gran Turismo (PSP) , Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6 videogames, as
3408-433: The three-door and was now simply called "Today", forgoing the "Associe" name. The front was also reworked with a thin grille and different bumpers. The chassis numbers remained JA4 and JA5 (FF/4WD). Reflecting changing market conditions, the five-door Today was no longer available with the more powerful MTREC engine, as buyers tended to appreciate more economic models. One part shared between both generations and all models of
3479-497: The three-speed automatic. The Van can be told from a wagon by its tattletale luggage rails visible through the rear windows. A sporty engine with twin constant velocity carburettors was added, for the new "Touring" range. The all two-door lineup consisted of the SS, SL, and the GS on top. Power was up to 36 PS (26 kW; 36 hp) at 9,000 rpm, and the top-of-the-line GS received
3550-456: The turbo model, which is available in PASTEL and DIVA models. Vehicle code: 2008 September 18, and in the press release, and continuously changing the amount of air bags, the emissions control for the driver's seat called the "ECO" button that displays encouragement for driving eco-friendly, and high protection performance and low-impact "i-SRS airbag system "(the force deployed during an impact
3621-650: The turbo model. In November 2008, Honda introduced the fifth generation Life. This generation is available in C, G, PASTEL, PASTEL turbo, DIVA, DIVA turbo. A higher specification model marketed towards a younger crowd is called the Honda Zest , sharing all mechanicals with the Life. It keeps on using Honda P07A engine from the previous generation. The naturally aspirated engine is rated 52 PS (38 kW; 51 hp) at 7100 rpm and 60 N⋅m (44 lb⋅ft) at 3600 rpm, and 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) at 6000 rpm and 93 N⋅m (69 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm for
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#17327733074433692-721: The two plants of Dongfeng Honda in Wuhan, were 480,000 units, yearly. However, Dongfeng Motor Group reported that 713,840 units were produced by Dongfeng Honda in 2017. Dongfeng Honda was established in July 2003 and began automobile production in April 2004 with the Honda CR-V sport utility vehicle. In February 2006, Dongfeng Honda completed a 2.8 billion yuan (US$ 340 million) expansion of its production facility quadrupling production capacity to 120,000 units. In May 2008, it announced plans to double production capacity to 240,000 vehicles
3763-513: The unconventional tailgate with a traditional hatchback door. This necessitated a thorough redesign of the rear end (resulting in a look very similar to that of the Honda Logo , which appeared a few months later), because the rear window had originally wrapped around to the sides. The option of a driver's side airbag was now available across the range, whereas before it had only been offered on select models. The five-door arrived one month after
3834-425: The view to the car's sides, the design also increased the rigidity of the bodyshell. As with the original Today, the interior was not symmetrical. With the second generation, Honda took full advantage of the extra space on the right and made the driver's seat slightly wider than the front passenger seat, at 500 and 460 mm (20 and 18 in) respectively. These features were decided on after research indicated that
3905-580: The width increased to 1,475 mm, which allowed for improvements in collision safety performance. Safety was increased further by the SRS airbags which are also standard equipment, also in the passenger seat. Corresponding to the enlargement of the second generation body, the engine was changed from the E07A to the improved E07Z. About 20% while improving low rpm torque, low-emission vehicles (LEV) became in compliance. In 5-speed MT and 3-speed AT with follow basically
3976-403: Was a no-cost option across the range, the engine output was dropped to 21 PS (15 kW; 21 hp) at 6,500 rpm - as opposed to 8,000 rpm for the high-compression unit. It also received a three-speed transmission, meaning that top speed was limited to 90 km/h. An all-new, three-speed, fully automatic transmission was made available. Unlike the manual, the automatic's shifter
4047-415: Was able to give the car minimal overhangs and a wheelbase of 2,330 mm (91.7 in), the longest of any kei car at the time, and with the car's efficient packaging, the passenger compartment took up over three quarters of the car's length. Unusually, the bottom was asymmetrical with the parking brake offset to the left, allowing additional space for the driver's seat. Originally available with either
4118-540: Was also included with a driver side "SRS" airbag, heat absorption ultraviolet radiation glass, antibacterial steering wheel, and an antilock brake system available options. Grade system was the three grades of "B", "G" and "T". The use of one windshield wiper for the front windshield was carried over from the Honda Today. Responding to new legislation, the 1998 model was bigger than its short-lived second generation counterpart, with 3,395 mm (133.7 in) length and 1,475 mm (58.1 in) width. In December 2000,
4189-406: Was also upgraded, as was the dashboard. Chassis codes were JW2 for the commercial model and JA1 for the passenger model. Available trims were F, M, G, Ri, Ri-Z (JW2), XG (JA1), and XTi (JA1). The XG and all fuel injected models were better equipped to handle highway driving, featuring front stabilizing bars and front disc brakes. The fuel-injected versions were equipped with progressive coil springs at
4260-466: Was called "refined" in period tests, and was considered to be as quiet and smooth as some four-cylinder engines. The change to a water-cooled engine also eliminated the smell in the heating system commonly associated with air-cooled engines that drew the heated air into the passenger compartment. Another improvement was that the gearbox was separate from the engine, unlike in the N-series where the gearbox
4331-523: Was column-mounted. A three-door commercial-use "Van" was added, with unique bodywork from the B-pillars back. Slightly taller than its sedan counterparts, like them the Life Van was also available with the full automatic transmission. A private-use version of the Life Van (called "Wagon", chassis code WA ) was added, priced midway between the two- and four-door sedans. This could also be equipped with
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#17327733074434402-564: Was considered a novel approach, but it had some benefits in that the entire drivetrain was installed up front: The Step Van, while its loading space was shorter, could offer certain interior space advantages such as a very low and flat floor that competing, rear-wheel drive vehicles couldn't provide at the time. It drew many influences from the DKW Schnellaster produced in Europe. Its appearance, while unique and not appreciated when new,
4473-467: Was in the sump (as for the original Mini ). Production of the Life coincided with the larger Honda Civic with both vehicles having introduced a timing belt (rather than chain) for the operation of the overhead cam. This version of the Life was exported to a few markets, such as Australia, where the four-door version (same specs as in the Japanese version) entered the market in the middle of 1972. The two-door N360/600 continued on sale alongside. The Life
4544-411: Was introduced in September 1985 as a three-door hatchback—it was originally only sold as a light commercial van, as the tax structure favored such vehicles. The rear axle was a coil-sprung torsion beam , while the front axle used struts with forward-reaching control arms. Only intended for the Japanese domestic market, the Today was initially launched with three different model specifications, with
4615-445: Was launched, the packaging of which embodies the tall wagon style so popular for current kei s. The Life Pickup was released. At the same time, the sedan lineup underwent a minor facelift (another new grille) and the lineup was reshuffled. The automatic option was now only available on one two-door and one four-door model. In the face of an ever-contracting Kei class combined with ever more stringent emissions standards, manufacture of
4686-407: Was offered as an option. On the better equipped front-wheel drive models, an ABS system was also available, although this encroached considerably on the space in the luggage compartment. Ordering the airbag or ABS system was also the only way to get three-point ELR (emergency locking retractor) belts on the rear seats instead of the usual waist belts. The 1993 Today was available with two engines,
4757-453: Was only produced for four years, as the Civic proved to be much more popular both in Japan and internationally, and when the decision was made to cancel the Life, it ended Honda's production of a passenger kei car until 1985, with the introduction of the Honda Today . At the time, the Life was ¥350,000, and the Civic was ¥400,000. The Civic also had an advantage of size, making the car safer in
4828-558: Was positioned to the right side of the engine, with the differential mounted beneath. In a period road test of a Hondamatic-equipped car belonging to the General Motors Test Fleet, Car and Driver measured a top speed of 69 mph (111 km/h), while the 0-60 mph (97 km/h) sprint required 34.2 seconds. The standing quarter mile time was a lengthy 23.9 seconds with a closing speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). A five-speed manual became available on
4899-415: Was renewed, and yet it was about 40 kg lighter than its predecessor's. The position of number plates, as well as three second-top predecessor's tailgate, rear bumper on the back has been changed from the previous generation. An audio monitor with back, the first in the mini standard (except for C-type). Thus, Honda Smart Parking Assist System, from the simple type of voice guidance, now assisted steering
4970-467: Was to make a kei which was as habitable as a period 1-litre car. The wheelbase, at 2,080 mm (82 in), was eight cm longer than that of the predecessor. The entire Life range had a water-cooled Honda EA 356 cc engine, usually producing 30 PS (30 hp; 22 kW) at 8,000 rpm. which began as the air-cooled engine borrowed from the Honda CB450 motorcycle . The top speed of
5041-454: Was tuned for a more comfortable ride and the car did not have a hatchback ; in its place was a downwards-opening tailgate , like on the 1992 Civic three-door (although unlike the Civic, the Today's rear window did not open). This influenced the " Pochette " trim name ("pouch" in French), which described how the tailgate opened. While the unusual, wraparound rear window was designed to maximize
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