The Honda Today is a kei car produced for the Japanese domestic market from 1985 to 1998. Designed to meet strict size and engine displacement regulations, it served as an efficient and practical city car. First-generation models used a 547cc 2-cylinder engine, while the second generation, introduced in 1993, featured the more modern 656cc E07A 3-cylinder engine also found in the Honda Beat.
Collectors are drawn to the Today for its classic 80s and 90s JDM styling and its status as an accessible entry into kei car ownership. Certain variants, like the sporty Ri-Z or the round-headlight Pochette models, are particularly desirable. The shared engine with the Beat sports car gives later models an extra bit of enthusiast credibility.
The market for the Honda Today is small but steady, appealing to a niche group of JDM enthusiasts. With an average sale price under $5,000, it's an affordable classic. Prices are driven primarily by condition, mileage, and the rarity of the specific trim level rather than the model year.
Buying Tips
- Thoroughly inspect the chassis for rust, especially in the floor pans, rocker panels, and around the wheel arches.
- For models with the E07A engine, confirm the timing belt and water pump have been replaced according to Honda's service schedule, which is typically every 60,000 miles.
- Check the dashboard and interior plastics for cracks and sun damage, as these parts are brittle and very difficult to source.
- Verify the functionality of all electronics, as age can lead to issues with switches and wiring in these simple cars.
Prices range from $3,200 for projects to $6,800 for clean, low-mileage examples.
29 Honda Today vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 12 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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