Honda-The Power of Dreams
Life Sales Surpass 200,000 Units

Tokyo, January 8, 1999 --- The Honda Life, launched in April of 1997 and re-released in October, 1998 to meet new minicar standards, has surpassed a 21 month cumulative sales total of 200,000 units.

This is the first time for a Honda minicar has surpassed 200,000 units in a 21 month period since the N360 released in March 1967 accomplished the feat. Including larger classes of vehicles, this figure is right alongside Honda's Odyssey 21 month sales total.

Reference:

  • Life
    April, 1997 - December, 1998 (achieved in 21 months): 203,148 units

  • N360
    March, 1967 - November, 1968 (achieved in 21 months): 211,058 units

  • Odyssey
    October, 1994 - June, 1996 (achieved in 21 months): 200,860 units

  • City (first generation)
    November, 1981 - August, 1983 (achieved in 22 months): 203,462 units