Honda Life (JA4). 1997–8 (prod. 358,020). 5-door sedan. F/F, 658 cm³ (I3 OHC). Honda puts the Life nameplate back on a kei car. Very short-lived, produced for a year and a half, as Japanese light vehicle laws changed. Five-speed manual or three-speed automatic, and reasonably well equipped with driver’s side airbag, and optional ABS.

Manufacturing location: Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan

Marque: Honda | Model: Honda Life | Predecessor: Honda Today (1985–98) | Successor: Honda Life (JB1)