1996-2000
In 1996 the Ballade and Civic got a facelift with a total of 12 changes. Honda/Colt Division of Mercedes-Benz of South Africa marketing manager Guy Franken says: "With a total 12 derivatives in the range we believe that we have the entire small/intermediate car market covered and offer value in performance, specification, safety and affordability."
These changes include:
- A beverage holder
- The velour colour of the bolsters in the Luxline has been changed to a more modern blue/grey.
- A more pronounced grooved styling line in the bonnet.
- A larger H-emblem on the grille.
- Redesigned bumpers
- A Becker A7 radio/tape is fitted in all Luxline mode
- An anti-shock gearbox on the Ballade 180i Luxline Automatic
- lightweight alloy wheels on the 180i and VTEC models and full wheel covers on the others.
The engines available: D15Z4 D16Y9 B18B3 B16A1
D-series engines and B-series engines
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