Honda Life

The Honda Life is a kei car from the Japanese automaker Honda.

  • 3.1 Model Overview
  • 4.1 Model Overview
  • 5.1 Model Overview

First generation (1971-1974)

Honda Life (1st generation)

The first generation was named as three - and five-door hatchback, three-door as station wagon, five-door Van, Step Van, and offered two-door pickup. It was powered by a 27 kW (36 hp) two-cylinder engine with 356 cc displacement.

Model Overview

Honda Life Step Van (1973 )

Honda Life Pickup

Second generation (1997-1998)

Honda Life (1997)

In 1997, the name of Honda Life for a completely new model was revived. The new model was powered by the front wheels and looked like a shrunken Van, as this design is very popular with the Japanese. It was powered by a 3-cylinder, because in Japan the tax classifications were placed so that models were favored with such small engines. They are called Kei cars.

Third generation (1998-2003)

Honda Life (1998)

The third generation, which was built from 1998 was greater than the second generation. The length of the car was exactly 3395 mm. The car had to be kept under 4 meters, otherwise he counted no more than kei car. 2000, the third generation was gefaceliftet.

In December 2000, also a turbocharged version was called Life Dunk on the market.

Model Overview

The stern of a Life Dunk 2002

Fourth Generation (2003-2008)

Honda Life (2003)

2003, the fourth generation of life came from the Japanese market. Now he was powered by a 660 cc 3-cylinder strong. An optional turbocharged, 4- speed automatic transmission and a four wheel drive were also available.

2005 Life Diva came on the market, a special version with an aerodynamic body kit and alloy wheels.

Model Overview

The rear of a Honda Life 2006

Honda Life 2003

Fifth generation (since 2008)

Honda Life (2008)

In November 2008, the fifth generation of Life came on the market. It is available as: C, G, Pastel, Pastel Turbo, Diva and Diva Turbo. Life is powered by a 38 kW ( 52 hp) 3- cylinder or a 47 kW (64 hp) 3-cylinder (only available for Pastel and Diva Designs). Both engines have 658 cc. An optional 4 -speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is also offered here. In addition, a navigation system, air conditioning or automatic climate control, wind deflectors for the side windows, fog lamps, a body kit, heated seats and much more is on the options list.

Model Overview

Honda Life Pastel 2008

Interior of a Honda Life 2008

The rear of a Honda Life Pastel 2008

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