1999 Honda Life LEV

1999 Honda Life LEV – Compact Kei Car, Reliable & Stylish

Meet this 1999 Honda Life LEV — finished in sleek grey with a clean, roomy interior and an equally solid mechanical setup. Owned just 71,569 km (~44,500 mi), it’s freshly serviced with new tires, a new battery and full maintenance completed. Automatic transmission on the column lever keeps things simple and practical. Originally conceived as a kei-class city car, the Honda Life was designed for urban agility and high economy, while still providing surprising space for its size and seating for four.

Interesting Facts

• The Honda Life GF-JB1 generation (1998–2001) introduced updated body dimensions and improved safety, including SRS airbags.
• The “LEV” badge stands for “Low Emission Vehicle,” indicating Honda’s push toward cleaner fuel efficiency in the kei class.
• The automatic column-mounted shifter (used in some Life models) was a space-saving design ideal for ultra-compact interiors.
• Despite its small exterior footprint, the Life offers smart packaging: roomy seats, good headroom and practical city-friendly dimensions.
• With Honda’s reputation for engineering and low-displacement efficiency, the Life stands out as a reliable, low-cost urban runner or collector’s kei car import.

Key Features

• Model: 1999 Honda Life LEV (GF-JB1)
• Engine: 660 cc inline-3 (kei car specification)
• Transmission: Automatic, column-mounted shifter
• Mileage: 71,569 km (~44,500 mi)
• Exterior: Grey color, privacy-tinted rear half-sphere windows
• Interior: Spacious for its class, includes driver & passenger airbags
• New tires · New battery · Fully serviced
• Climate control, working A/C · Clean, tidy cabin
• Four-seater kei configuration but comfortable and practical
• Ideal for urban driving, low running costs & collectible appeal