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Life Turbo 4WD (JB8)
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Life Turbo 4WD (JB8)

3rd gen (JB5-JB8) · 2004–2008AWD

The JB8 combines the turbocharged 0.66 L three-cylinder, rated at 64 PS, with all-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic. It was the strongest drivetrain in the Life of 2004 to 2008 and the 4WD counterpart of the JB7. In later years the turbo version was folded into the Diva grade.

63 hpPower
2004-2008Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement0.7 L
Cylinders3
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Automatic
DrivetrainAWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power63 hp
Torque93 Nm
Dimensions & body
Length3395 mm
Width1475 mm
Wheelbase2420 mm
Doors5
Seats4

STORY

The Honda Life was a kei car sold in Japan, revived in 1997 and continuing through several generations as a tall, practical five-door hatchback. It competed in Japan's 660cc kei-car class with front- and all-wheel-drive options. It was discontinued in 2014, with the N-series kei cars taking its place.

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