Honda might have taken a lot of time to introduce the new generation of City which has also cost them the top position in the mid level premium, sedan segment. But, finally after its arrival, things have started to settle down once again. The new Honda City 2014 for the first time is equipped with a diesel engine which earlier changed the fate of this car in our Indian market. Here, we try to get into the detailing of this car to know if it can reclaim its top position in its segment.
The New Honda City has a very familiar sense of styling almost similar to its previous generation especially from its front. The sharp and edgy lines are now even more prominent on this car and with stretched length and width; the car is now longest in its segment and looks like a full size premium car.
The new addition of Honda’s 1.5L i-DTEC turbo charged diesel engine in City has already gained much popularity. In almost every New Honda City Review, you can find everyone focusing on this engine as the diesel version of the car is expected to contribute more to the sales of the new Honda City. This 4-cylinder, DOHC diesel engine pulls out a power of 98.6bhp at 3600rpm while its utmost torque output of 200Nm arrives at 1750rpm. These specifications of new Honda City are similar to its younger sibling Amaze but the retuned engine feels quite different on road when mated with a six-speed manual gearbox.
City also features Honda’s much acclaimed 1.5L i-VTEC petrol engine which has been doing duty on this car for a while now. The engine generates a maximum power and torque output of 117bhp and 148Nm at 6600rpm and 4600rpm respectively. Honda offers this engine with a five speed manual as well as automatic transmission.
Looking at the New Honda City Price bracket which ranges from INR 7.42 lakhs – 11.10lakhs (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi), Honda has made sure that there is sufficient amount of comfort and safety features for everyone. Even the base variant now comes equipped with premium safety features like ABS with EBD and driver’s airbag. The top variant of new City comes loaded with 16-inch alloy wheels, sunroof, cruise control, Five-inch touch display, automatic climate control with rear a.c vents, 2-Din music system with 6-speakers and Bluetooth telephony, reverse parking camera and many more.