The Honda Life is a k-car available in Japan only and was first introduced onto the market in 1971. Through four generations spanning over 20 years, the Life remains as popular as ever in a country filled with K-cars - a popular choice of vehicle due to its tax and insurance relaxations.
An all-new fifth generation of the Honda Life will officially go on sale in its homeland today (November 7, 2008). According to Honda, the new generation Life will be the first minicar in Japan to include an audio system with a backup camera as standard equipment.

Available in three trim levels, the Life 'G-type', Diva and Pastel are targeted at different demographics ranging from those looking for something simple, modern and practical to perky and sporty to refined, elegant and fashionable.

Two engine selections are available: the light and compact 660 cc inline 3-cylinder i-DSI engine and the i-DSI turbo engine.