Honda Life
| Honda Life | |
|---|---|
| Production period: | 1971-2014 |
| Class : | Microcar , minivan |
| Body versions : | Hatchback , station wagon , pickup |
| Previous model: | Honda N360 |
| Successor: |
Honda Today (1985-1997) Honda N-WGN |
The Honda Life is a kei car from the Japanese car manufacturer Honda .
First generation (1971–1974)
| 1st generation | |
|---|---|
 |
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| Production period: | 1971-1974 |
| Body versions : | Hatchback , station wagon , pickup |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 0.36 liters (27 kW) |
| Length: | 2995 mm |
| Width: | 1295 mm |
| Height: | 1340-1370 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2080 mm |
| Empty weight : | 480-540 kg |
The first generation was as three- and five-door hatchback , as a three-door station wagon , five-door Van called Step Van, and two-door pickup offered. It was powered by a 27 kW (36 hp) two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 356 cm³.
Model overview
Honda Life Step Van (1973)
Honda Life Step Van (1973)
Honda Life Pickup
Second generation (1997–1998)
| 2nd generation | |
|---|---|
 Honda Life (1997) |
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| Production period: | 1997-1998 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 0.66 liters (39 kW) |
| Length: | 3295 mm |
| Width: | 1395 mm |
| Height: | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2330 mm |
| Empty weight : | |
In 1997, the Honda name Life was revived for a completely new model. The new model was powered by the front wheels and looked like a shrunk van as this design is very popular with the Japanese . It was powered by a 3-cylinder because the tax ratings in Japan were set in such a way that models with such small engines were favored. They are called kei cars .
Third generation (1998-2003)
| 3rd generation | |
|---|---|
 Honda Life (1998) |
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| Production period: | 1998-2003 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 0.66 liters (39 kW) |
| Length: | 3395 mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm |
| Height: | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2360 mm |
| Empty weight : | |
The third generation, built from 1998 onwards, was larger than the second generation. The length of the car was exactly 3395 mm. The car had to be kept under 3.4 meters, otherwise it would no longer count as a kei car . In 2000 the 3rd generation was facelifted.
In December 2000, a turbo-charged version called Life Dunk was also released.
Model overview
2001 Honda Life (after facelift)
The rear of a 2002 Life Dunk
Fourth generation (2003-2008)
| 4th generation | |
|---|---|
 Honda Life (2003) |
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| Production period: | 2003-2008 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 0.66 liters (38–47 kW) |
| Length: | 3395 mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm |
| Height: | 1580-1595 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2420 mm |
| Empty weight : | |
In 2003 the fourth generation of the Life came out of the Japanese market. Now it was powered by a 660 cm³ 3 cylinder. An optional turbocharger, 4-speed automatic and all-wheel drive were also available.
In 2005 the Life Diva came onto the market, a special version with an aerodynamic body kit and aluminum rims.
Model overview
The interior of a Life Diva from 2005
The rear of a 2006 Honda Life
Honda Life from 2003
Fifth generation (2008-2014)
| 5th generation | |
|---|---|
 Honda Life (2008) |
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| Production period: | 2008-2014 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 0.66 liters (38–47 kW) |
| Length: | 3395 mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm |
| Height: | 1600-1630 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2420 mm |
| Empty weight : | 815-940 kg |
In November 2008 the fifth generation of the Life came on the market. It was available as: C, G, Pastel, Pastel Turbo, Diva and Diva Turbo. The Life was powered by a 38 kW (52 PS) 3-cylinder or a 47 kW (64 PS) 3-cylinder (only available for the Pastel and Diva models). Both engines had a displacement of 658 cc. A 4-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive was also offered here as an option. In addition, a navigation system , air conditioning or automatic climate control , wind deflectors for the side windows, fog lights , a body kit, heated seats and much more were on the surcharge list.
Model overview
Honda Life Diva from 2009
Honda Life Pastel from 2008
Interior of a 2008 Honda Life
Rear of a Honda Life Pastel from 2008
