Used Honda Ballade Sale

There is some confusion about the generation number for the 2022 Honda Ballade because in its long history it had been based on three different international models. The Ballade was also absent from South Africa for 11 years from the early 2000s.

The latest generation is most likely accurately called the 7th. This latest model Honda Ballade is a sedan that comes in three trim levels – Comfort, Elegance and RS.

Like previous Ballade generations, the 7th /8th generation sits at the top end of the affordable sedans.

Power Train

Engine

• DOHC 1.5L i-VTEC 16-valve in-line 4 cylinder petrol

Transmission

• CVT

Wheelbase

• 2,600 mm

Length

• 4,568 mm

Width

• 1,748 mm

Height

• 1,467 mm

The 6th Generation Honda Ballade is Honda South Africa’s first model to incorporate the new “Exciting H” design. The notable change of this generation is the repositioning of the fuel tank from the middle to the rear of the vehicle. This allowed the seating position to be lowered to give a sportier driving feel, while the height of the roof was also lowered to achieve a lower centre of gravity and a sleeker exterior design.

Power Train

Engine

• DOHC 1.5L i-VTEC 16-valve in-line 4 cylinder petrol

Transmission

• 5-speed manual

Wheelbase

• 2,600 mm

Length

• 4,442 mm

Width

• 1,694 mm

Height

• 1,477 mm

Known as the 6th and 5th generation Honda City in all other markets except South Africa, the Honda Ballade version is in its 5th generation here at home. Although it was absent from South African roads for 11 years the Ballade name has always been a sign of reliability and good value and this still holds true today.

Model Variants and Trim Levels Include:

• 1.5 Trend Manual
• 1.5 Trend ManualCVT
• 1.5 Elegance Manual
• 1.5 Elegance CVT
• 1.5 Executive CVT

Colour Options include Taffeta White, Carnelian Red Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic and Modern Steel Metallic.

Did You Know? The Honda Ballade marque was revived by a local subsidiary of Daimler-Benz in 2011. The reason for this is that they intended to market a more cost-effective vehicle other than the Mercedes-Benz models they already sold. The Ballade name was perceived to be more luxury branded than the original Civic Sedan on which the South African Ballade was going to be based. However, the Honda City was eventually decided on as the basis for all New South African Ballade models, but the name stuck and today the Ballade is once again one of Honda’s top-selling vehicles in the country.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.3 L i-VTEC petrol
• 1.5 L i-VTEC petrol
• 1.8 L i-VTEC petrol
• 1.5L i-DTEC petrol
• Not all engine variants might be available in South Africa

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 5-speed automatic
• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed CVT
• Not all transmission variants might be available in South Africa.

Wheelbase

• 2,550 mm – 2,600 mm

Length

• 4,420 mm – 4,442 mm

Width

• 1,694 mm – 1,695 mm

Height

• 1,470 mm – 1,477 mm

In 1996 the Honda Civic Sedan on which the Honda Ballade was based received a major facelift and spec overhaul. These included all of the following changes, additions and upgrades:

• A beverage holder was introduced into the cabin
• Colour options were improved
• The bonnet now included more pronounced grooved styling lines
• A larger H-emblem on the grille was introduced
• The bumpers were completely revised and updated
• All Honda Ballade Luxline models included a Becker A7 radio/tape as standard
• An anti-shock automatic gearbox on the Ballade 180i Luxline was introduced
• Lightweight alloy wheels on the 180i and VTEC models were introduced

Did You Know? When the last fourth generation Honda Ballade was sold in 2000 it was the last vehicle sold under the Ballade name for 11 years in South Africa.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.3 L petrol
• 1.4 L petrol
• 1.5 L petrol
• 1.6 L petrol

Transmission

• 4-speed manual
• 5-speed manual
• 4-speed automatic

Wheelbase

• 2,500 mm

Length

• 4,229 mm

Width

• 1,674 mm

Height

• 1,359 mm

The third generation Honda Ballade was the first version to be based on the Honda Civic Sedan to be sold in South Africa.

Trim Levels Included:

• The Honda Ballade GL
• The Honda Ballade GLX

Did You Know? The generation of Honda Ballade was known on the streets of South Africa as the “DOHC”. It is still to this day one of the top-selling Honda vehicles ever sold in South Africa.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.3 L petrol
• 1.4 L petrol
• 1.5 L petrol
• 1.6 L petrol

Transmission

• 4-speed manual
• 5-speed manual
• 4-speed automatic

Wheelbase

• 2,500 mm

Length

• 4,229 mm

Width

• 1,674 mm

Height

• 1,359 mm

The second generation Honda Ballade in South Africa was also known by its more technical name of the Honda SC9. It was also popularly referred to as the “popup” due to its motorised eyelids which popped up when the main headlights were turned on. Like its predecessor, it went on to become one of the top-selling vehicles of its time.

Did You Know? Due to the age of this vehicle, we at Group1 Pre-owned do not stock it. If however, you have a yearning for the nostalgia of owning an older pre-owned Honda Ballade, then please contact us and we will try to assist you with sourcing one.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.3 L D-series petrol
• 1.5 L D-series petrol

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 3-speed automatic

Wheelbase

• 2,450 mm

Length

• 4,160 mm

Width

• 1,630 mm

Height

• 1,385 mm

Launched in 1980, the Honda Ballade quickly became a popular vehicle in the new luxury vehicle market that was establishing itself in South Africa. British Leyland also manufactured a version of this car which was known as the Triumph Acclaim. It was replaced in the United Kingdom by the Rover 200.

Did You Know? The name “Ballade” was taken from the French word for a ballad. The reason for this was twofold: Firstly it had an upmarket sound to it which appealed to the luxury vehicle market at which it was aimed. Secondly, the four-door Ballade sedan and the five-door hatchback Quintet represented a musical group within Honda’s branding and advertising plans.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.3 L E-series petrol
• 1.5 L E-series petrol

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 3-speed automatic

Wheelbase

• 2,320 mm

Length

• 4,095 mm

Width

• 1,600 mm

Height

• 1,345 mm