The first Honda City (AA for sedans, VF for vans and FA for the wider Turbo II and Cabriolets) was created in November 1981 with the innovative "Tallboy" design; of uncommon height it empowered four adults to fit comfortably in the short City (under 3.4 m or 11.2 feet). Produced as a 3-door hatchback in a variety of trim levels, the City was also available alongside the Motocompo, a particular 50cc 'foldaway' mobility scooter designed to fit in the City's small baggage area. In the right time of its advantages, it was Honda's smallest car, while not being in compliance with Japanese Administration kei regulations. It was longer than the Honda N360 by 383 millimetres (15.1 in), but shorter than the Honda Civic first era by 171 millimetres (6.7 in).
The Honda City Turbo was introduced in Sept 1982. It was powered by a turbocharged version of the 1231 cc Honda ER engine. A Pininfarina designed drop-top Cabriolet used the wider fenders and bigger bumpers of the Turbo II "Bulldog", but was only normally available with the obviously aspirated 67 PS (49 kW) engine. There is also a Pro-series of truck editions with either two or four car seats. A high-roof "R Manhattan Roof" version with a 10 cm taller roof also appeared.
Exports of the town were mostly to Europe (where it was renamed Honda Jazz, scheduled to Opel having trademarked the town name), Australia (in two-seater 'truck' form, to circumvent Australian transfer restrictions on passenger vehicles at the time) and New Zealand (where it was locally set up). Production finished in past due 1986 with the intro of the GA type City.
The fifth technology Honda City was revealed in Bangkok, Thailand in Sept 2008 followed by launches in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and China (Guangzhou Honda) in the following months. It is manufactured in quantity of locations including Turkey, Thailand, Pakistan and Brazil.
Depending on market conditions, the populous city is available in a range of engine unit and specification levels. Generally in Asian markets the City will come in three variants - S, V and SV models. In a few markets the V and SV is replaced by the E. For South America the DX is roofed by the range, LX, EX, and EXL models.
The number of four-cylinder machines add a 1.3 producing 73 kW (98 hp) at 6,000 rpm, a 1.5 engine putting out 120 PS (88 kW), which both can be purchased in manual and automated transmissions (Indonesia) and a 1.8-liter R18A engine (China market segments only).
In South America the range is offered with the i-VTEC 1.5-liter flex-fuel engine unit that is distributed to the Brazilian Honda Fit. The energy output is 115 hp with petrol and 116 horsepower using ethanol. Manual and programmed gearboxes are available.
Within the Philippines, the 5th technology City was launched in 2009 2009 available in 2 trims: 1.3 S and 1.5 E. The 1.3 liter is available in 5 speed manual or 5 quickness automatic as the E variant is only available in 5 speed computerized with paddle shifters.
THE TOWN was briefly offered in selected Europe including Poland with a 1.4-litre i-VTEC engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed i-SHIFT automated manual transmission.
Since it premiered in India in November 2008, the City became the best-selling style of the company in the country, with sales amount surpassing that of Thailand even, recently the best selling market for the City. The Honda City has been the leader in the premium mid-sized sedan segment for a decade, with 35% market share this year 2010.
In 2009 February, Honda Australia have released the Thai-made City into the Australian market in two 1.5-litre variants (VTi and VTi-L). According to Honda Australia's boss, Yasuhide Mizuno, the City will compete with other light sedans including the Japanese built Toyota Yaris, the Korean-made Holden Barina and the Nissan Tiida (also Thai). This will be the first City released in Australia because the 1980s. It replaces the smaller-sized Civics formerly.
The populous city premiered in 2011 in South Africa as the Ballade, to fit below the Civic and above the Jazz (Fit) sold there.In September 2011, Honda Vehicle (Thailand) Ltd discovered the revamped Honda City, with new front side grille design, new entrance and rear end bumpers, new taillamps design, new alloy tires, eco driving indicator and dual entrance airbags to every model. The modified model premiered in India in December 2011 including five variations - Corporate, E, S, V and V (Sunroof) - and increased earth clearance to 165mm (recently 160mm) and also length increased by 20mm.Honda Vehicles Philippines launched the facelift version of the City in early on 2012. It has a redesigned front grille, front and rear bumper and new alloy wheels for the 1.5 E variant, blue illumination gauge and silver highlight air conditioning move. In 2013, a new designed alloy tires for both 1.3 and 1.5 variations and a color of the City has been changed Habanero Red has been substituted with Carnelian Red for the City. A Modulo version is available in both variations and in 2013 a Mugen version is designed for the 1.5 variant only.Honda Siel Vehicles India the Indian subsidiary of Honda Motors has launched the facelifted Honda City 2012 in India. The brand new Honda City 2012 premiered in India in seven variants. All variants are power by the same 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine unit which provides 118PS of electricity with 146Nm of maximum torque. Also, the ongoing company was organized to kick off the Honda City diesel variations in the neighborhood market, which was launched in past due 2012. This is actually the set of Honda City petrol models using their respective features.
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