The Honda City was a very small compact car but not falling under the Kei-car regulations in Japan. Sales started on the 11th of November 1981. The car started as a regular city car with a 1.2 liter engine producing 67 horsepower, about enough to transport 4 adults in the 3 door hatchback. In 1982 however, Honda decided to install a turbo on the engine and create a sporty version.