Mechanicals
The Logo uses the D13B, a single-cam inline-four engine. The Logo's fuel injected engine has two valves per cylinder, aside from the later, sporting TS version and its derivatives which have four valves per cylinder. A CVT transmission was offered. The 1.3-litre (1,343 cc) engine provided 66 PS (49 kW; 65 hp). [1] Using lessons learned on the CRX HF economy models, the engine was designed to be fuel efficient and to provide maximum torque low in the range, with maximum torque coming in at 2,500 rpm. 90 percent of the torque was available at 1,300 rpm, just above idling speed. [4] A higher-revving, sixteen-valve version of the SOHC D13B engine was later introduced for the sporting "TS" model. This version produces 91 PS (67 kW; 90 hp) at 6,300 rpm and 11.6 kg⋅m (114 N⋅m; 84 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm. [5] The TS also received various sporting additions such as a leather, three-spoke steering wheel, suspension lowered by 10 mm (0.39 in), and front and rear stabilizer bars. [5]
Transmissions included a five-speed manual transmission, three-speed automatic transmission, and the CVT, marketed as Honda Multimatic. The CVT was reserved for better equipped versions and was also the only transmission offered on the 4WD model. [6] In November 1998, the CVT system was renamed the Multimatic S to reflect the addition of Honda's Grade Logic Control system ("Prosmatec"), which senses when the car is travelling up or down a hill and keeps it in the according, correct ratio. [5]
Sales
In Japan, the Logo succeeded the second generation series of Honda City, the GA1/2. Two derivative models used the Logo's platform and components: the Honda Capa and the first-generation Honda HR-V, whose marketing had more emphasis on a youthful approach. The Logo was intended to be practical and economical; however, its conservative design and modest overall intent were reflected in the marketplace, with the car not selling as well as hoped and remaining a single generation model. [7] In just under five years, cumulative sales in the Japanese domestic market totalled 202,601 examples. [7]
In Europe, sales were not particularly strong, but the car did come top of a customer satisfaction survey in December 2001. [8] Sales in left-hand drive continental European markets started after the facelift, in September 1999. The somewhat dated model was only available in a three-door variant with a 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) version of the 1.3-litre engine. [9] In the United Kingdom, the Logo went on sale in the latter half of 2000 and was available for the very short period of nine months. [8] In Europe, the Logo was treated as a placeholder model, to establish a toehold in the supermini category prior to the coming introduction of the Jazz. [9] [10] [11]
Rear (pre-facelift)
First facelift
First facelift
Second facelift
Second facelift
Reception
The Logo received a negative review from What Car? , who criticised its ride, handling, and build quality. [10] The RAC found the Logo to be well equipped, but noted that it was already out of date compared to other supermini-class cars by the time it went on sale in the UK. [11] Parker's Car Guides found the interior to be "cheap and nasty" and criticised the noise, vibration, and harshness, but noted the "good forward visibility". [12]
Japanese and German reviewers also criticized the car for being outdated and of an anodyne design. [9] [13]
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