The facelifted Honda Ballade is due to launch in South Africa in the coming weeks, and we’ve managed to source pricing for the slightly pared back local range.
The updated Ballade (known as the City in other markets) features a new grille, redesigned headlamps, new LED daytime-running lights and an updated front bumper.
Round back, there’s also a new bumper while fresh alloy wheel designs (and perhaps some new paint options) are furthermore expected to be offered.
It is not yet confirmed whether SA-spec models will feature the new 7,0-inch touchscreen infotainment system seen in overseas markets. However, the 1,5-litre, four-cylinder engine is untouched, and still delivers 88 kW and 145 N.m.
The current line-up comprises six derivatives: three trim levels, each offered with the choice of a five-speed manual gearbox or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The facelifted range, however, will see the manual version of the range-topping Executive specification fall away.
The tweaked range will start at R238 800 and run through to R307 200 (up from the outgoing line-up’s R232 800 and R297 300 bookends).
Pricing:
Honda Ballade 1,5 Trend: R238 800
Honda Ballade 1,5 Trend auto: R254 200
Honda Ballade 1,5 Elegance: R267 800
Honda Ballade 1,5 Elegance auto: R283 200
Honda Ballade 1,5 Executive auto: R307 200
