The Honda City has always had a dynamic effect in India, the car made its debut in 1996. This car is a startling product in the Indian and overseas market appreciated by consumers in 39 countries. In India the City was first launched in 1998. The City matches the taste of the luxury demographic to the hilt with its abundantly spacious interiors. The new Honda City has heightened the popularity of the City to new heights. Let us view the overall features of the Honda City.
The Honda City design is adopted from the classy décor of the European Civic model. There are reflector lens on the headlamps, the company has introduced a unique theme for the rear with a smaller make of the BMW 3 series with prominent tail light and bumper. The most amazing feature is the light aerodynamic structure which enables smooth driving without feeling the pressure of the car which enables a flight like atmosphere. The height has been reduced by 15mm with the same ground clearance capacity. The body is sculpted with a more robust design than the existing model which makes this car pretty eye catchy luring heaps of customers.
The interiors are designed to perfection and precision with the fitments. The plastic finish is pretty sturdy but with effective handling capacity. The steering wheel is positioned in a way that it is in sufficient reach to occupants of all heights. A new and exciting fitment for music buffs is the USB connector which is iPod compatible. There is no room for a proper high tech music fitment, you can carry your iPod with you and connect it to your USB which is still pleasurable to listen to all your stored music in you iPod in your super comfy City car.
The engine capacity is powerful with a 1.5 liter 4 cylinder iVTEC engine which is appreciated for its impressive fuel economy. The engine can deliver impressive efficiencies of 118PS and 146Nm of torque. The engine is built in accordance with strict regulations from E10 compliant Euro IV emission levels.
In the automatic version of the City, the Peddle shift gear enables effective gear shift without the need of the clutch pedal. The 5 speed gear transmission is extremely powerful that automatically changes gears without the need for man power. The gears are arranged to offer a super car effect with the right paddle in the upward position and the left paddle downward.
The success of the Honda City for many years in India can be attributed to its significant safety features to the core. There is an anti lock braking system (ABS) with Brake Assist mechanisms, a pair of SRS airbags, seat belts with tensioner mechanisms and a world class G Force Control Technology system embedded with crash proof survival mode. The interesting part is these high tech safety features are offered in all variants of Honda cars.
The new Honda City is rolled out in three interesting variants of 1.5S AT, 1.5S MT and 1.5E MT. The color combination is vibrant and corporate friendly with Crystal Black Pearl, Tafetta White, Bold Beige Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic and Habenero Red Pearl. The Honda City indeed has power packed features which is exemplary for an initial price of Rs 7, 39,939 lakhs.
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