The first Honda City (AA for sedans, VF for vans and FA for the wider Turbo II and Cabriolets) was presented in November 1981 with the impressive "Tallboy" design; of unconventional height it empowered four adults to fit comfortably in the brief City (under 3.4 m or 11.2 foot). Produced as a 3-door hatchback in a variety of trim levels, the town was available alongside the Motocompo also, a particular 50cc 'foldaway' mobility scooter designed to fit in the City's small suitcases area. On the right time of its intro, it was Honda's smallest car, while not being in compliance with Japanese Government kei regulations. It had been 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).
In Sept 1982 the Honda City Turbo was unveiled. It was powered with a turbocharged version of the 1231 cc Honda ER engine. A Pininfarina designed drop-top Cabriolet implemented the wider fenders and bigger bumpers of the Turbo II "Bulldog", but was only normally available with the normally aspirated 67 PS (49 kW) engine unit. There was also a Pro-series of truck variants with either two or four chairs. A high-roof "R Manhattan Roof" version with a 10 cm taller rooftop also appeared.
Exports of the town were generally to Europe (where it was renamed Honda Jazz, anticipated to Opel having trademarked the town name), Australia (in two-seater 'van' form, to circumvent Australian transfer restrictions on traveler vehicles at that time) and New Zealand (where it was locally constructed). Production ended in late 1986 with the introduction of the GA type City.
The fifth technology Honda City was unveiled in Bangkok, In Sept 2008 accompanied by launches in India thailand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and China (Guangzhou Honda) in the next months. It is manufactured in variety of locations including Turkey, Thailand, Pakistan and Brazil.
Depending on market conditions, the town comes in a range of engine unit and specs 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 USA the number includes the DX, LX, EX, and EXL models.
The range of four-cylinder machines include a 1.3 producing 73 kW (98 horsepower) at 6,000 rpm, a 1.5 engine motor putting out 120 PS (88 kW), which both are available in manual and computerized transmissions (Indonesia) and a 1.8-liter R18A engine motor (China markets only).
In SOUTH USA the range is offered with the i-VTEC 1.5-liter flex-fuel engine unit that is distributed to the Brazilian Honda Fit. The priced vitality end result is 115 horsepower with petrol and 116 hp using ethanol. Manual and automated gearboxes are available.
Inside the Philippines, the 5th generation City was launched in 2009 2009 available in 2 trims: 1.3 S and 1.5 E. The 1.3 liter comes in 5 velocity manual or 5 speed automatic as the E variant is merely available in 5 velocity programmed with paddle shifters.
The populous city was quickly offered in determined European countries 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 populous city became the best-selling model of the business in the united states, with sales size surpassing that of Thailand even, the best selling market for the town previously. The Honda City has been the first choice in the premium mid-sized sedan segment for a decade, with 35% market share in 2010 2010.
In February 2009, Honda Australia have released the Thai-made City in to the Australian market in two 1.5-litre variants VTi-L) and (VTi. 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 since the 1980s. It replaces the previously smaller-sized Civics.
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 Auto (Thailand) Ltd uncovered the revamped Honda City, with new entrance grille design, new entry and rear bumpers, new taillamps design, new alloy wheels, eco driving sign and dual leading airbags to every model. In December 2011 including five variations - Corporate the revised model was launched in India, E, S, V and V (Sunroof) - and increased earth clearance to 165mm (previously 160mm) and also period increased by 20mm.Honda Vehicles Philippines launched the facelift version of the town in early on 2012. It has a redesigned front grille, front and rear bumper and new alloy wheels for the 1.5 E version, blue illumination measure and silver accent air conditioning switch. In 2013, a new designed alloy rims for both 1.3 and 1.5 variants and a color of the town has been changed Habanero Red has been substituted with Carnelian Red for the town. A Modulo version comes in both variations and in 2013 a Mugen version is available 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 new Honda City 2012 was launched in India in seven variants. All variants are run by the same 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine which offers 118PS of power with 146Nm of maximum torque. Also, the ongoing company was planned to start the Honda City diesel variants in the local market, that was launched in overdue 2012. Here is the list of Honda City petrol models with their respective features.
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