Prospective buyers have a delightful news waiting for them as the fourth generation Honda City has finally arrived in the domestic auto market. This iconic sedan from Japanese car major will be capturing all the space in dealerships across the country and is largely expected to be a game changer in mid-level sedan segment. Equipped with latest design and innovation, it is sure to leave onlookers astounded. Amidst innumerable speculation surrounding this car, the Japanese auto maker launched its master piece on 7th January. A large assemblage of media personal and auto aficionados was seen at the presentation ceremony. Meanwhile, let us take avid readers through the unique features employed in this car.
As it was widely circulated, the new Honda City comes equipped with a diesel engine option for the first time in its decade long career. It is the same capacity of 1.5-litre iDTEC that is being carried in the ongoing Honda Amaze. Along with, the option of a 1.5-litre petrol mill is available. The former variant produces 98 bhp at 200 Nm peak torque and is assisted with a 6-speed manual transmission. On the other hand, latter churns out 119 bhp at 145 Nm of maximum torque and is melded with option of 5-speed manual/automatic gearbox. Both versions are claimed to give efficient fuel economy statistics, where iVTEC records 18 kmpl and iDTEC returns an impressive 26 kmpl (ARAI tested).
The prices of different variants are as follows:
|
Variants |
Diesel |
Petrol |
|
E MT |
Rs. 8.62 lakh |
Rs. 7.42 lakh |
|
S MT |
Rs 9.42 lakh |
Rs 8.04 lakh |
|
SV MT |
Rs 9.66 lakh |
Rs 8.49 lakh |
|
V MT |
Rs 10.16 lakh |
Rs 8.99 lakh |
|
VX MT |
Rs 11.10 lakh |
Rs 9.93 lakh |
|
SV CVT |
_ |
Rs 9.49 lakh |
|
VX CVT |
_ |
Rs 10.98 lakh |
These figures have been issued by the company officials during the ceremony. Contemplating the table above, it is clearly understood that diesel variants are lacking SV CVT and VX CVT variants as they are the automatic versions, which are only available in petrol trim.
Features provided in base variants of E and S are power steering, all power windows, manual air conditioning, front chrome grille, rear regular antenna and body colour bumpers. At interiors, these models are provisioned with features of dual tone upholstery of beige and black shade along with power outlets at front seats. Major changes have been employed in the SV, V and VX variants. Apart from the above mentioned features, these variants are equipped with height adjustment driver seats, alloy wheels, shark fin antenna, climate control air conditioner, front fog lamps and chrome handles. Interiors have also been refined with options of finely stitched leather upholstery, rear air-conditioning vents, rear power outlets and built-in music system with USB port, AUX and Bluetooth receiver for mobile. A new technology is introduced which is basic in all variants, called pedestrian injury mitigation technology. It is a safety feature accompanied with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and dual airbags. Also the features of push start button and touchscreen infotainment system have been introduced in the new car.
In its segment, the new Honda City will be facing stiff competition from Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Vento. It is a long way ahead for Honda to surpass the feats attained by its adversaries but in given time, experts do believe that this car is capable to create new figures of performance.
As it was widely circulated, the new Honda City comes equipped with a diesel engine option for the first time in its decade long career. It is the same capacity of 1.5-litre iDTEC that is being carried in the ongoing Honda Amaze. Along with, the option of a 1.5-litre petrol mill is available. The former variant produces 98 bhp at 200 Nm peak torque and is assisted with a 6-speed manual transmission. On the other hand, latter churns out 119 bhp at 145 Nm of maximum torque and is melded with option of 5-speed manual/automatic gearbox. Both versions are claimed to give efficient fuel economy statistics, where iVTEC records 18 kmpl and iDTEC returns an impressive 26 kmpl (ARAI tested).
