Honda Life Third generation
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Make: | Honda |
Production period: | 1998 to 2003 |
Body versions : | hatchback |
Engines: | Gasoline: 0.66 liter (39 kW) |
Length: | 3395 mm |
Width: | 1475 mm |
Height: | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2360 mm |
Honda Life Third generation was built from 1998 to 2003 in Japan.
History
The third generation, built in 1998, was larger than the second generation. The length of the car was exactly 3395 mm. The car had to be kept below 3.4 meters, otherwise this counted no more as a kei-car . I
In December 2000, a turbocharged variant named Honda Life Dunk was introduced as 2001 year model.The Kei Mover appeared as a new version in the lineup. Practicality, safety, and environmental performance were prioritized, improving economic efficiency.
As the standard was revised in minicars, the body was lengthened to 3,395 mm and the width increased to 1,475 mm, which allowed for improvements in collision safety performance. Safety was increased further by the SRS airbags which are also standard equipment, also in the passenger seat.
The engine was changed from the E07A to the enhanced E07Z to correspond with the growth of the second generation body. Low-emission vehicles (LEV) achieved compliance by about 20% while enhancing low-rpm torque. The AT automobile (Column Shift) was adopted in 5-speed MT and 3-speed AT with follow essentially the second transmission. The introduction of a new four-wheel-drive powerplant.
