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Hailing from Japan with a name taken from French music, ballad, the Honda Ballade derived from the Honda Civic in 1980. Since introduction into SA the Honda Ballade was built under license and sold through the Mercedes-Benz SA network up until 2011. Three derivatives of the Ballade are now available in SA ranging from the basic Trend model, to a more luxurious Elegance model and the top of the range Executive model. Engines consist of a water cooled SOHC i-VTEC 16 valve in-line 4 producing 88 kW and 145 Nm. Overall it is well specced, offering good interior space and build quality.
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Review Summary
PROS
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Two gearboxes available – a CVT and a five-speed manual
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Good passenger space
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Larger boot than the previous model
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Nice interior finishes
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Intuitive infotainment system on higher spec models
CONS
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Not an exciting car
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