The first Honda City (AA for sedans, VF for vans and FA for the wider Turbo II and Cabriolets) was released in November 1981 with the innovative "Tallboy" design; of uncommon height it empowered four adults to match comfortably in the brief City (under 3.4 m or 11.2 ft). Produced as a 3-door hatchback in a number of trim levels, the City was available together with the Motocompo also, a particular 50cc 'foldaway' scooter designed to fit in the City's small suitcases area. During its introduction, it was Honda's smallest car, while not being in conformity with Japanese Federal kei regulations. It was much longer than the Honda N360 by 383 millimetres (15.1 in), but shorter than the Honda Civic first technology by 171 millimetres (6.7 in).
In September 1982 the Honda City Turbo was unveiled. It had been powered with 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 effortlessly aspirated 67 PS (49 kW) engine motor. There was 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 covering also appeared.
Exports of the town were mainly to Europe (where it was renamed Honda Jazz, due to Opel having trademarked the City name), Australia (in two-seater 'vehicle' form, to circumvent Australian import restrictions on traveler vehicles at that time) and New Zealand (where it was locally built). Production concluded in overdue 1986 with the advantages of the GA type City.
The fifth generation Honda City was presented in Bangkok, In September 2008 followed by launches in India thailand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and China (Guangzhou Honda) in the following months. It is manufactured in variety of locations including Turkey, Thailand, Brazil and pakistan.
Depending on market conditions, the City is available in a range of engine unit and specification levels. Generally in Asian markets the populous city comes 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 engines add a 1.3 producing 73 kW (98 horsepower) at 6,000 rpm, a 1.5 engine placing out 120 PS (88 kW), which both are available in manual and computerized transmissions (Indonesia) and a 1.8-liter R18A engine motor (China market segments only).
In South America the range emerges 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. Automatic and manual gearboxes are available.
Inside the Philippines, the 5th generation City premiered in '09 2009 available in 2 trims: 1.3 S and 1.5 E. The 1.3 liter is available in 5 quickness manual or 5 acceleration automatic as the E variant is only available in 5 acceleration programmed with paddle shifters.
The populous city was quickly offered in determined 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 model of the business in the united states, with sales level even surpassing that of Thailand, the top selling market for the City recently. The Honda City has been the leader in the premium mid-sized sedan segment for ten years, with 35% market share in 2010 2010.
In 2009 February, Honda Australia have released the Thai-made City in to 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 like the Japanese built Toyota Yaris, the Korean-made Holden Barina and the Nissan Tiida (also Thai). This would be the first City released in Australia since the 1980s. It replaces the smaller-sized Civics formerly.
The 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 Automobile (Thailand) Ltd discovered the revamped Honda City, with new entry grille design, new front side and back bumpers, new taillamps design, new alloy wheels, eco driving indication and dual front airbags to every model. The revised model was launched in India in Dec 2011 including five variants - Corporate and business, E, S, V and V (Sunroof) - and increased ground clearance to 165mm (previously 160mm) and also duration increased by 20mm.Honda Cars Philippines launched the facelift version of the populous city in early 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 transition. In 2013, a new designed alloy wheels for both 1.3 and 1.5 variants and a color of the town has been replaced Habanero Red has been replaced 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 Cars 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 driven by the same 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine motor which gives 118PS of vitality with 146Nm of maximum torque. Also, the ongoing company was planned to release the Honda City diesel variations in the local market, which was launched in late 2012. This is actually the list of Honda City petrol models using their respective features.
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