Honda Life Step Van (1972)Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda Life Step Van

1972 — Japan

Muscle Era (1960-1974)JapaneseMicro Cars & Bubble CarsKei Cars
Engine356 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Honda Life Step Van

The Life Step Van was Honda's creative solution for maximum utility in the kei car format. Its rear-mounted air-cooled engine allowed for a completely flat load floor and generous interior space despite tiny dimensions. The removable rear bench seats could transform it from passenger vehicle to cargo hauler. Its distinctive boxy styling and practical design made it popular with small businesses and adventurous families in Japan.