Honda Today

This Honda Today was a kei car produced by the Japanese automaker Honda beginning in 1985. Its production ended in 1998.

History

Early

The first generation Today was introduced in September 1985 as a three-door hatchback, on a wheelbase of 2330mm (91.7in). The Today was initially launched with three different model specifications, with the entry model being model 'F', followed by a model 'M' and the top of the range 'G'. It was powered by a 2-cylinder (water-cooled) OHC 545cc engine, which was the same as used in the Acty truck. In a market where three-cylinder engines were the norm, it was outdated and was replaced by a three-cylinder four-valve 547cc by February 1988. The rear axle was a torsion beam with coil springs. Together with the new regulations in March, 1990 the bumpers were enlarged to give the car a length of 3295mm (129.7in), and the engine was enlarged to 656 cc. By April, 1990 came a permanent four-wheel drive version with an independent rear axle.