The first Honda City (AA for sedans, VF for vans and FA for the wider Turbo II and Cabriolets) was launched in November 1981 with the progressive "Tallboy" design; of uncommon height it allowed four adults to fit comfortably in the very brief City (under 3.4 m or 11.2 foot). Produced as a 3-door hatchback in a number of trim levels, the City was available alongside the Motocompo also, a particular 50cc 'foldaway' mobility scooter designed to easily fit into the City's small suitcases area. In the right time of its introduction, it was Honda's smallest car, without being in conformity with Japanese Federal government kei regulations. It was much longer than the Honda N360 by 383 millimetres (15.1 in), but shorter than the Honda Civic first generation by 171 millimetres (6.7 in).
In Sept 1982 the Honda City Turbo was released. It was powered by 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 obviously aspirated 67 PS (49 kW) engine. There is also a Pro-series of vehicle variants with either two or four chairs. A high-roof "R Manhattan Roof" version with a 10 cm taller roof top also appeared.
Exports of the town were mainly to European countries (where it was renamed Honda Jazz, anticipated to Opel having trademarked the City name), Australia (in two-seater 'van' form, to circumvent Australian transfer restrictions on passenger vehicles at the time) and New Zealand (where it was locally built). Production concluded in late 1986 with the benefits of the GA type City.
The fifth generation Honda City was revealed in Bangkok, In September 2008 followed by launches in India thailand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and China (Guangzhou Honda) in the next months. It is manufactured in range of locations including Turkey, Thailand, Brazil and pakistan.
Based on market conditions, the City comes in a range of engine and specs levels. Generally in Asian markets the town comes in three variants - S, V and SV models. In some markets the SV and V is replaced by the E. For SOUTH USA the DX is included by the range, LX, EX, and EXL models.
The number of four-cylinder engines add a 1.3 producing 73 kW (98 hp) at 6,000 rpm, a 1.5 engine unit putting out 120 PS (88 kW), which both are available in manual and automated transmissions (Indonesia) and a 1.8-liter R18A engine (China marketplaces only).
In SOUTH USA the range emerges with the i-VTEC 1.5-liter flex-fuel engine unit that is distributed to the Brazilian Honda Fit. The incurred electricity output is 115 hp with petrol and 116 hp using ethanol. Manual and automated gearboxes are available.
In the Philippines, the 5th era City was launched in '09 2009 available in 2 trims: 1.3 S and 1.5 E. The 1.3 liter is available in 5 speed manual or 5 swiftness automatic while the E variant is only available in 5 acceleration automated with paddle shifters.
The City was briefly offered in preferred European countries including Poland with a 1.4-litre i-VTEC engine mated to the 5-speed manual or a 6-speed i-SHIFT automated manual transmission.
In November 2008 since it premiered in India, the town became the best-selling model of the business in the country, with sales volume even surpassing that of Thailand, the best selling market for the City recently. The Honda City has been the first choice in the premium mid-sized sedan segment for ten years, with 35% market share this year 2010.
In February 2009, 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 populous 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 previously smaller-sized Civics.
The City was launched in 2011 in South Africa as the Ballade, to match below the Civic and above the Jazz (Fit) sold there.In 2011 September, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Ltd discovered the revamped Honda City, with new entrance grille design, new entry and rear bumpers, new taillamps design, new alloy rims, eco driving indication and dual front airbags to every model. In Dec 2011 including five variants - Corporate the revised model premiered in India, E, S, V and V (Sunroof) - and increased ground clearance to 165mm (previously 160mm) and also size increased by 20mm.Honda Autos 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 version, blue illumination measure and silver accent air conditioning turn. In 2013, a fresh designed alloy tires for both 1.3 and 1.5 variations and a color of the City has been substituted Habanero Red has been replaced with Carnelian Red for the town. A Modulo version comes in both variants 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 new Honda City 2012 was launched in India in seven variants. All variations are run by the same 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine which offers 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 past due 2012. Here is the set of Honda City petrol models with the respective features.
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