The five most important facts about the Honda Ballade
Although the Honda Ballade has a lengthy history in Zimbabwe, it has been noticeably absent from media attention as of late. Thankfully, we've got you covered with a concise, detailed reference to all the information you need to know about the compact Honda car.
In the local new vehicle market, it is one of the less well-known brands, but well represented when it comes to grey imports.
That alone tells you that it is easy to maintain and reliable
1. Transmission
The most recent model of the Honda Ballade, regardless of trim level, is only available with a 5-step continuously variable gearbox (CVT), in contrast to earlier generations that provided both manual and CVT gearbox options. Although conventional continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) just set the maximum rpm at which the engine runs independent of speed, newer models are more fuel-efficient and produce less noise from the engine inside the vehicle.
2. Engine
As long as it has a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, any Honda Ballade will do. All three Ballade variants have the same engine and gearbox, which produces 89 kW and 145 Nm of torque as standard. The powertrain claims an average fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100 km, but don't anticipate stunning performance right out of the gate.
3. Boot space
The Ballade has one of the biggest boots in its class, despite having quite a sleek profile. With an impressive 506 litres of cargo capacity, this sedan rivals the best of them. In fact, its trunk capacity is unmatched by most SUVs.
4. Cabin space
The cabin space is equally generous, and this small car can truly accommodate a family of five. There is more than enough space for tall passengers in the back of the Honda Ballade, which measures 4,568 mm in length, 1,748 mm in width, and 1,467 mm in height.
5. Reliability
If you ask any mechanic who works on vehicles that are no longer covered by warranty, they will tell you that Hondas are quite dependable. It was said among parts salespeople that selling Honda parts would never lead to financial success, around ten years after the first Ballade was introduced in 1982.
In the local new vehicle market, it is one of the less well-known brands, but well represented when it comes to grey imports.
That alone tells you that it is easy to maintain and reliable
1. Transmission
The most recent model of the Honda Ballade, regardless of trim level, is only available with a 5-step continuously variable gearbox (CVT), in contrast to earlier generations that provided both manual and CVT gearbox options. Although conventional continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) just set the maximum rpm at which the engine runs independent of speed, newer models are more fuel-efficient and produce less noise from the engine inside the vehicle.
2. Engine
As long as it has a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, any Honda Ballade will do. All three Ballade variants have the same engine and gearbox, which produces 89 kW and 145 Nm of torque as standard. The powertrain claims an average fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100 km, but don't anticipate stunning performance right out of the gate.
3. Boot space
The Ballade has one of the biggest boots in its class, despite having quite a sleek profile. With an impressive 506 litres of cargo capacity, this sedan rivals the best of them. In fact, its trunk capacity is unmatched by most SUVs.
4. Cabin space
The cabin space is equally generous, and this small car can truly accommodate a family of five. There is more than enough space for tall passengers in the back of the Honda Ballade, which measures 4,568 mm in length, 1,748 mm in width, and 1,467 mm in height.
5. Reliability
If you ask any mechanic who works on vehicles that are no longer covered by warranty, they will tell you that Hondas are quite dependable. It was said among parts salespeople that selling Honda parts would never lead to financial success, around ten years after the first Ballade was introduced in 1982.
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