The Honda Life is the name used in various car cars produced by Honda: passenger cars, microvans, and kei trucks. The first series of nameplate was built between 1971 and 1974, with the name revived in 1997. Honda Life is rarely marketed outside of Japan.
Video Honda Life
Generasi pertama (1971-1974)
The original Life range was offered as a two-door or four-door hatchback and in a three-door wagon model (also sold as a commercial van), replacing the Honda N III 360. Compared to the previous Honda mini series, the passenger comfort was enhanced for making it a better family car - indeed, Honda's goal is to create a lonely kei like a 1-liter car of the era. Wheelbase, at 2,080 mm (82 inches), eight cm longer than its predecessor. The entire range of Life has a water cooled engine Honda EA 356 cc, usually produce 30 PS (30 hp) at 8,000 rpm. which started as an air-cooled engine borrowed from a Honda CB450 motorcycle. The highest speed of the sedan is 105 km/h. Sprint to 100 km/h appears in 34.9 seconds in the test period. In September 1972, the tall and curious "Life Step Van" was introduced, with three or five doors. This pickup version is then added to the lineup, but has minimal impact on the market.
The engine is also fitted with a balance shaft to reduce vibration. The machine was called "purified" in the testing period, and was considered quiet and smooth like some four-cylinder engines. Changes in water-cooled engines also remove odor in heating systems that are generally associated with air-cooled engines that draw hot air into the passenger compartment. Another improvement is that the gearbox is separate from the engine, unlike in the N-series where the gearbox is on the bah (as for the original Mini). Life Production coincides with the larger Honda Civic with both vehicles introducing timing belts (instead of chains) for overhead cam operation.
This Life Version is exported to several markets such as Australia, where a four-door version (same specification as in Japanese version) enters the market in mid 1972. The two-door N360/600 goes on sale together. The Life 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 Life, it ended Honda's production from a passenger to the car until 1985 , with the introduction of Honda Today. At that time, Life was  ¥ 350,000, and the Civic was  ¥ 400,000. Civic also has excess size, making the car safer in a collision.
- Development
- 1971, June 1
Life emerged as the successor to Honda N III 360. It was equipped with a newly designed two-cylinder 356 cc SOHC series, a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine equipped with a balancer shaft. For strict city usage, low rotating machines with lower compression (8.0: 1, compared to 8.8: 1 for higher-powered versions) are installed in "City of Life". For this version, which is a cost-free option across the range, engine output drops to a low of 21 PS (15 kW) at 6,500 rpm - compared to 8,000 rpm for high compression units. It also receives a three-speed transmission, which means that the maximum speed is limited to 90 km/h.
- 1971, July 20
New, three speed, fully automatic transmission available. Unlike manuals, automatic shifters are installed in columns.
- 1971, September 6
A commercial three-door "Van" is added, with the unique bodywork of the B-pillar back. Slightly higher than its sedan counterpart, like them, Life Van is also available with full automatic transmission.
- 1971 October 25
Personal use version of Life Van (called "Wagon", chassis code WA ) is added, the middle price between the two and four-door sedans. It can also be equipped with three speed automatic. Van can be notified from cart with rail carriage seen through back window.
- 1972, May 1
A sporty engine with a constant twin-speed carburetor is added, for the new "Touring" range. All two-door lineup consists of SS, SL, and GS above. Power reaches 36 PS (26 kW) at 9000 rpm, and top-of-the-line GS receives a five-speed gearbox dogleg to utilize a fully peakier machine. The Touring GS can reach a top speed of 120 km/h. On June 15th of the same year, Life received a minor facelift with a redesigned grille, and in September a four-door version of Touring appeared. Low-powered "Town" engine production also ended during 1972.
- 1972, September 20
The Life Step Van is launched, the packaging that embodies the high wagon style is very popular for now kei .
- 1973, August 21
The Life Pickup was released. At the same time, the sedan lineup underwent minor facelift (another new grille) and a direshuffle lineup. The auto option is now only available on one two-door and one-door four models.
- 1974, October
In the face of a continuously contractioning Kei class combined with increasingly stringent emissions standards, Life series creation, along with Z360/600, is over. This ended the participation of Honda passenger cars, until the arrival of 1985 in Today.
Life Step Van
This Van Step type variant, which shares the chassis code VA with low-life Life V, also uses 356 cc 356 cc PSD 30-PS (22-kW) engine, two water-cooled cylinders as well as the rest of the range. At the time of its introduction, its appearance is considered a new approach, but it has some benefits because the engine is mounted in front and with front-wheel drive. The Step Van, while its loading chamber is shorter, can offer the advantages of certain interior spaces such as very low and flat floors that compete, rear-wheel vehicles can not provide at that time. It attracted much of the influence of DKW Schnellaster produced in Europe. Its appearance, though unique and unappreciated at the time, is now the standard approach for today's kei products from Japanese manufacturers. The rear gate is a clamshell style, horizontally divided. The 605 kg (1.334 Â £) Van Step, like the usual Life Van, can carry 300 kg (661 pounds) with two occupants, down to 200 kg (441 pounds) with complete two more passengers.
The van was first sold on September 20, 1972 with production ending in 1974, with an introductory price of Ã, Â ¥ 376,000 for standard Step Van and Ã, Â ¥ 403,000 for the Super DX version. The Step Van series is only available with a four-speed manual transmission. The Standard model price has crept up to 388,000 at the launch of the pickup version. A total of 17,165 vehicles were produced, with a total of less than half the 2,000 units projected per month. It can also be found on Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo (PSP), Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6 videogames, as Honda Life StepVan.
- Life pickup
Introduced on August 21, 1973, the Life version was designed as a pickup truck. Pickup receives chassis code PA . Although it weighs only 550 kg (1,213 pounds), Life Pickup can carry a 350 kg (772 lb) charge. Production ended in 1974, with no more than 1,132 vehicles produced, as the cabin of Honda TN7 over trucks with much longer beds proved more popular.
Maps Honda Life
Generasi kedua (1997-1998)
In 1997, the Life name was raised for a small new line, front-wheel drive MPV 5-door style car, which required a redesign for 1998 due to the new Japanese taxation regulations. [1] The Life uses the Honda E07A three-cylinder engine. It replaces Honda Today and is available exclusively in Japan at Honda Primo dealers. The bodystyle appearance was introduced in response to the popularity of the Suzuki Wagon R, which found many buyers, and competed with Daihatsu Cuore, Subaru Pleo, and Mitsubishi Toppo in the "high wagon" segment of the car's kei .
It was introduced as a revision of the 1970s "StepVan" appearance, sharing the basic components of second generation Honda Today. Powertrain and chassis, interior, almost identical dimensions to Honda Today. It is a temporary model that reflects changes in the laws governing the car's kei , and due to subsequent changes in the law again, this version is only built for about a year and a half.
It used Honda E07A engine, 660 cc SOHC 3-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, with Honda PGM-FI as standard equipment. Transmission is a 5 speed manual transmission, or 3 speed automatic transmission.
It also includes the driver's side "SRS" airbags, ultraviolet heat-absorbing radiation glass, antibacterial steering wheel, and a selection of available anti-sleeve brake systems. The class system is the three classes of "B", "G" and "T". The use of a windshield wiper for the windshield was brought from Honda Today.
Chronology
- 1997 April 18
- Revives the name "Life".
- 1997 December 15
- Bargain grade "b" based, am/FM tuner with cassette deck, keyless entry, driver side seat seat, colored door color body mirror, bumper, door handle, special upholstery, then announced special price specification car equipped with affordable chair headrest, mirror dressing, front/rear eraser, wheel cover. The "Super Choice" trim package added Jan. 4, 1998.
Generasi ketiga (1998-2003)
Responding to the new legislation, the 1998 model was larger than the second-generation pair of short-lived, with a length of 3.395 mm (133.7 in) and 1.475 mm (58.1 inches) wide.
In December 2000, a turbocharged variant named Honda Life Dunk was introduced as a model in 2001. Honda Life Dunk and Honda It was listed by Forbes magazine as one of the most bizarre car names.
"Kei-Mover" appeared as a new version in the lineup. Practicality, safety, and environmental performance are prioritized, increasing economic efficiency.
- 1998 January 10
As the standard was revised in minicars, the body was extended to 3,395 mm and the width increased to 1.475 mm, allowing for improvements in collision safety performance. Safety is further enhanced by SRS airbags which are also standard equipment, also in passenger seats.
In accordance with the enlargement of the second-generation body, the engine changed from E07A to E07Z is improved. Approximately 20% while increasing the low rpm torque, low-emission vehicles (LEV) become obedient. In MT 5-speed and 3-speed AT by following the second transmission basically, AT (Column Shift) car is adopted. A new four wheel drive powertrain was introduced.
Chronology
- 1998 October 8
- Make a full model change, the market will begin on 09 October.
- 1999 December 16
- "G", based on privacy glass (tailgate rear) door mirror door handle tailgate handles outer color body, remote control electric door mirrors, CD player etc. equipped & amp; AM/FM tuner, and cloth seats cover only a special edition model that uses a side door layer wrapped in "Minuet" has been released.
- 2000 May 15
- The traditional "T" instead, CD player with AM/FM tuner, automatic AC, privacy glass (rear tailgate), and equipped with electric door mirror body door handle of the same color, full performance and comfortable "L" has added.
- 2000 October 19
- "G" at the base, equipped with door handles and truck tackle the outer body that has the same remote control electric door mirror, the specs without the audio and sensitive, the special price $ 200 cheaper than the car-based car specification " select "released.
- 2000 December 20
- Turbo charger model named package trim Honda Life Dunk
- 2001 May 24
- Minor changes are made. Change the front design, two-lamp multi-reflector lights. Also, the "L" side mirror is changing the landscape design, new design wheels and full wheel caps. In addition to using the outer door layered tailgate handle a larger section in the classroom. "L" also adopted the layered door handle. In addition, the base sheet to change the gray tone, switch window power "B" driver adds lighting in all classes except. The 2DIN size of the audio space to expand, "B" also set the audio specifications in all classes except for less, "L" is also provided on the back seat rear seat. In addition, all kinds of "Excellent -" also have low emissions, which also improve fuel efficiency. In addition, the special edition model released as "Minuet" will make changes above the enhanced specification to the Grade catalog.
- 2001 November 15
- The specification of the special "TS Dunk" special-purpose "Life Dunk" derivative edition "TS Special" Ã, Â · "TR Special" was released. The first is "TS" based on privacy glass, rear garnish, CD player with AM/FM tuner, while with a metallic center panel, the specification relates to 1.7 million yen smaller than the base model, the latter with AM/FM MD tuner/CD tuner, while the price has not changed spec with knob shifting skin. Incidentally, the latter also set the audio specifications less.
- 2001 December 13
"Minuet", based on half the shade of the front window, MD/CD player with AM/FM tuner, a special edition model equipped with metallic center panel "Minuet DX" was released.
- 2002 January 24
- "G" in base, equipped with privacy glass, "Minuet" adopted seat equipped, special edition model set $ 500 cheaper than "forum" based car released. This set is also only eight colors plus color body color.
- 2002 August 22
"Life," "Life Dunk" both make small changes. "Life" is a full class, "Minuet" and richer, metallic center panel and half shade front window, as well as with MD/CD player with AM/FM tuner, while making high quality seats, 10,000 yen than before Price. "G" also comes with privacy glass, while making upholstery of high quality, Price is $ 500 here than ever. Other, "L" - equipped MD/CD player with AM/FM tuner. Body color is the "topic" to add only three colors of color, including the color is 10. "Dunk" is equipped with casual class interiors outside the new "Diva (Diva)" set. Others, along with applying a blue coat on the reflector headlamps, "TR" wheels in gunmetal colors, the sheets are worn silver stitching, 6-dash CD changer and MD player association with AM/FM tuner and armrest of the equipment driver. In addition, body color is added.
- 2002 December 5
- "G" is based on, while with metallic center panel and remote control mirror door drawn the same electric body color, cheaper 50,000 yen more than the base car, FF Ã, Â · MT, as well as ¥ 900,000 in FF car Ã, Â · AT special edition model with price set off "super-topic" released.
- 2003 May 15
- "G", based on the December 2002 release of "Super Topic" Tools, a CD player with AM/FM tuner, 2 rear speakers, a special edition model equipped with a front door to add a "Topic Super CD" waterproof mirror. 9 color body color has set new color and contains three colors.
2003 saw Life updated with 3 cylinder 660 cc engine. The optional turbocharger, mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission and optional 4-wheel drive is also available. The safety features are significantly improved and engine emissions are reduced. [2] A triangular window is placed on the wing mirror mounting point in a 3rd generation vehicle.
In 2005, Honda introduced the DIVA model, which included aerodynamic styling and aluminum wheels.
2007 changed
Model 2007 began production in 2006-10-05. This marks the first use of the Honda Smart Parking Assist System in the production of Honda vehicles.
DIVA Special
This is a model that went on sale in 2006-06-07.
F Happy Special
This is a model that went on sale in 2007-11-8.
C Special
C Comfort Special and C Fine Special went on sale on December 20, 2007.
The 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 models, and 64 PS (47 kW, 63 hp) at 6,000 hp. rpm and 93Ã, N? m (69Ã, lb? ft) at 4,000 rpm for the turbo model.
Honda That
The Honda That's is a kei car manufactured from 2002-2006 by Honda for the Japanese market only. This vehicle has a five-door high-door "high wagon hatchback" body, with enough height considering its limited length and width, limited by regulatory limits of kei car . It is sold at Honda Japan Honda Verno and Honda Clio, while Life is sold at Honda Primo. It's based on the JB5-8 Honda Life â„¢
The That went on sale in Japan on February 8, 2002 with prices starting at ¥ 1,034,000. On October 15, 2004, Honda released a special version, cutting the price to ¥ 900,000, which resulted in a 200% increase in sales. A minor facelift occurred in 2006, with a facelifted that debuted on March 22; at the same time, the turbocharged version was dropped. Total car production ended in 2006 with the termination of Honda Verno Honda Primo and Honda Clio.
Fifth Generation (2008-2014)
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 is marketed to a younger crowd called Honda Zest, sharing all mechanics with Life.
Specifications
It uses the Honda P07A engine. The engine is rated 52 PS (38 kW; 51 hp) at 7100 rpm and 60 N m (44 mb) at 3600 rpm for non-turbo models, and 64 PS (47 kW, 63 hp) at 6000 rpm and 93 N? M (69Ã, lb? Ft) at 4000 rpm for turbo model (available in PASTEL and DIVA models).
Kode kendaraan:
- DBA-JC1: FF
- CBA-JC2: 4WD
2008 18 September, and in a press release, and continue to change the number of airbags, the emission control for the driver's seat is called the "ECO" button that features a drive for environmentally friendly driving, and high-performance and low-impact "i-SRS airbag system" used during an impact measured against many veriabel) was announced to be built into the fifth generation of Honda Life. October "ad teaser" begins an introduction to the Japanese market, the "Casual" trim package represents the standard equipment trim package, "G type", and the new "DIVA" sporty grade in addition to the new class enhanced with the addition of the fashionable "PASTEL" trim package.
In the fifth generation exterior style is the interpretation of the "daily smile technology " approach. The original concept has been taken into account especially the ease of operation. Narrow front and bottom door pillars, with large integrated triangular windows on the front door, front windshield wipers review of front side positions, waist lines and outlook front passenger views, quarter rear window adoption, rear window sizes and rear seat review from the rear seat form, inclusion of embedded lights, has improved the appearance of the front side and rear view over the previous generation.
Vehicle Dimensions Length Width is full-ever full frame, total height is 1,610 mm (model FF: 35 mm compared to its predecessor) has been set higher, and has contributed to the expansion of interior volume. The vehicle platform chassis is updated, but it's about 40 kg lighter than its predecessor. The position of the license plate, as well as the three tailgate predecessors, the rear of the rear bumper has been changed from the previous generation.
Audio monitor with the back, the first in the mini standard (except for the C-type). Thus, the Honda Smart Parking Assist System, of a simple voice guidance type, is now assisted steering done both forward and backward.
Chronology
- 2008 6 November
- Make full model changes to the fifth generation, goes on sale from 7 November.
- 2009 June 4
- "PASTEL", "PASTEL turbo" special edition model equipped with headlights, etc. based on "Special HID" was announced, sold from June 11th. Also, "type G" and "PASTEL" are expanded to accommodate other classes of exclusive colors.
- 2009 October 15
- Make some improvements. Improved fuel efficiency in automobiles and 4WD car turbo engine from FF NA engine, respectively "15% TA fuel economy efficiency 2010," "fiscal 2010 fiscal energy standards" has been achieved. The new FF NA engine in the car, "Taxation promoting environmentally friendly vehicles," closed vehicles. Finished to improve electric power steering, improve steering performance. In addition, "PASTEL" is a half-shadow in the front window, "DIVA" in the half-shaded front window, tailgate spoiler, which is added with a micro antenna. In addition, the rich new feature class, "Type G" is fully automated air conditioning, alergy-free deodorizer filter, driver seat height, tilt steering, and comes with "Comfort Select" a "DIVA/DIVA turbo" Velg 14 -inch ("DIVA" only, "DIVA turbo" is standard), discharge headlights, leather wrapped steering wheel, synthetic features, non-audio equipped with rear monitor "Cool Select" add. In addition, in December 2006 "G" and "pastel" colors were added to the body.
- 2010 May 17
- "C type" based, ABS Brake Assist with EBD, with privacy features glass/UV cutting heat absorption (rear tailgate back quarter), colored door mirrors (manual) and outside door handles, and full wheel caps of special edition models equipped with "Comfort Special" and "DIVA" based on an audio monitor with rear, immobilizer Honda Smart Key System, security alarm, non-special edition model equipped with front window that shade half "Special" released./dd>
- 2010 November 18
- Minor changes are made. Passenger Seat passenger cars go on sale starting from 09 December. "Type G" is a revamped front grille, projector type lamp is changed. The interior has adopted a steady meter and a 3-center wide center panel with decorative silver, a standard central front armrest with swabs and rear washers. In addition, "Honda Smart Parking Assist System," with improved usability reviews of speed settings as well. "DIVA" is also "type G" as well as improvements made, dedicated to the chrome grille front paint design, projector headlights changed for typing. Headlamp headlamp (low beam, with automatic leveling mechanism), the Piano Black wide center panel will be adjusted and, 3 meter eyes are added blue illumination, which occurs during differentiation. In addition, special sports chairs with built-in door mirrors and turn signal. Together, the previous year has been fitted with a logo inscribed "Life" symbol, "DIVA" has moved from the logo symbol right to left. "DIVA" to use the logo symbol only since the end of the fourth type. In addition, the first is additionally equipped with an audio remote control switch and rear camera and the lighting can be mounted on an affordable dealer's navigation option "Special Package for mounting navigation" is also set up. Furthermore, because this small "PASTEL" is stopped, the turbo car "DIVA Ã, Â · Turbo Smart Style" is offered only.
- 2011 August 22
- "G", based on class "Smart Plus" class discharge lamps with projector type equipment (low beam, with automatic alignment mechanism), colored front grille, special edition model equipped with front window, half shade "HID" Special "smart release.
- 2011 November 28 DIVA "DIVA" is based on 14-inch alloy wheels, fully automatic air conditioning, and is equipped with full specifications Honda Smart Key System, which is done with door knobs and knob knobs, specially designed Vehicle AC outlet "Smart Special "released (launched December 22).
Honda Zest
The Honda Zest is a kei car, released in 2006, by Honda and is mechanically identical to the fifth generation Honda Life. It is equipped with turbo charged engine, 3 cylinder, and 4 doors as standard. This is one of the first kei cars available with optional side airbags. It is available in two different versions - Zest and Zest Sports. In autumn/winter 2008, Zest Sports was replaced with Zest Spark. Honda included pop star J-Pop Ayumi Hamasaki to promote Zest Spark. The collaboration of "Ayu Zest SPARK" has reached the stage where a limited edition vehicle displays the "A" Ayu logo, known as the "Style Package".
References
External links
- Honda Life page
- Honda Life History
- Press release from 1st generation Honda Life
- Press release from Life Pick Up
- Press release from 2nd generation Honda Life
- Press release from 4th generation Honda Life
- Lovestep Life StepVan page
- The StepVan space contains information about Step-Van.
- Life StepVan review
- Honda 2001 annual report
- Honda It's on the official manufacturer's site (in Japanese)
- Videos from It (however brief)
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