The period of 2014 December turned out to be highly profitable for Honda Cars India, the firm recorded massive 163% gains. It is a massive outcome amidst overbearing challenges primarily contributed by the weakened macro economy that has resulted in wavering fuel and commodity prices. The turbulent economy has taken a toll on effective profit outflow of many other esteemed firms, and some have registered growths in 2014 December period, but the turnover is not as explosive as Honda Cars India.
During the month the company sold 14,428 units against only 5,493 units rolled out in the previous year. The highest profit contributor is the all new City and it alone generated an exploding 6012 units and the second highest seller is Amaze with 5176 units. There is a marked difference between the sale outcomes of the two models with 836 units and one can now measure the profit yielding impact of 2014 City.
2014 City since inception in early 2014 has been a blockbuster hit; it is the fourth generation piece and an evolution of the past. It is designed with the advanced ‘Exciting H design’ technology and it is a feature that markedly distinguishes the old car from the new. It is a modified sedan, but the core nature of the vehicle is retained, and on the front is artistically sculpted grille packed with arty horizontal salts decorated with glossy chrome. The innovatively sculpted front bumper has trendy circular fog lights and honeycomb grille, and the bonnet has neat vertical creases.
The side view is fashionable and innovatively engineered, with a vision to reduce the lightness co-efficient. The overall length dimension of the vehicle is retained, but the wheelbase measurement is increased, the most loaded car sports a tall stance with aesthetically designed alloy wheels moulded into swept back structures. The tail lights emit illuminating radiation; the height of the rear is also pretty significant created by dynamic horizontal lines.
The insides of 2014 City are as splendid as exteriors, the quality of plastic is a massive improvement from the past, and the vibrant beige and black colour co-ordination will brighten your day. The refurbished steering wheel is bigger than the one used in earlier model, the convenience level is intense with buttons for audio connectivity, cruise control and phone controls. On the elegantly sculpted centre console is a classy five inch LCD touchscreen with charging points and climate control, and the other interesting features to watch out for are sun or moon roof, world class cruise control, keyless entry, state-of-the art music system with eight speakers and rear air con vents. There are ample charging points to enjoy enormously long memorable drives.
Car enthusiasts who are keen to buy 2014 City can be assured of optimum safety, it has EBD, ABS and driver seat airbag. The 510 litre boot volume makes it an ideal vacation model and is the biggest in its class.
The new Honda City runs on an efficient 1.5 litre i-DTEC diesel and 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine. The diesel car emits 200Nm and 98bhp and the petrol vehicle gives out 145Nm and 119bhp coupled with six speed manual gearbox and the petrol car is linked to five speed manual CVT transmission. Analyzing the detailed description of the car, it is a product of futuristic innovation.
The all new City is the highest profit contributor in 2014 December,