AMG (Mercedes Benz) version sold at AMG dealers since AMG Managed the racing team. It had some small modifications that allowed it to produce 129kW in B16A6 format. A Sport trim was also available, it added Sport badges, an aluminum gear knob like the DC2 Type R and subtle suspension tuning. The engines available: D15Z4 D16Y9 B18B4 118 kW B16A6 D-series engines and B-series engines Ballade (South Africa) reintroduction The Ballade name continued to be used for a Civic-based model in South Africa, where it was used instead of Civic on locally produced versions until 2001. South African Ballades were assembled by the local subsidiary of Daimler-Benz, which wanted to market a smaller and cheaper car in addition to its Mercedes-Benz models. The Ballade name was adopted because it was perceived to have more luxury and upmarket connotations than the Civic name. This was important because the Ballade was sold through the Mercedes-Benz dealership channel. Since March 2011, the City is sold as the Ballade in South Africa. References External links Ballade Cars introduced in 1980 Compact cars Front-wheel-drive vehicles