Honda is all set to woo the Indian customers once again. The Japan-based automobile giant has launched its all-new Third Generation Honda City in the country. Packed with a new engine, adorned with stunning design and loaded with numerous active and passive safety features, the new model is sure to be a hit soon. Designed specifically for Indian market, the strong and sleek exterior style of the car, combined with its much more spacious interiors, looks ready to impress the customers.
The unique ‘Arrow Shot Form’ design of Third Generation Honda City has given it the appearance of a powerful ’set of wheels’. As you look at it from the front, the streamlined grill and sharp headlights will impress you no end. At the same time, the car has been provided with shortened rear end and Honda Cityaerodynamic-looking rear combination lights, which give it a sporty look. The all new Honda City is longer, wider and sturdier. Talking about the dimensions, the sedan is 4420 mm in length (5 mm longer), 1695 mm in width (5 mm wider) and 1480 mm in height (15 mm lower) , with a wheel base of 15 inches (100 mm more).Not only does Third Generation Honda City provide you with larger cabin, but also has spacious trunk, with a capacity of 506 liters. Concentrating on the interiors, we can say that the automobile has advanced looking meter design, made more impressive with soothing color contrasts. Powering the all new Honda City is a 1.5L, 4 cylinder new generation i-VTEC engine. Apart from leading power of 118PS, you will also be able to generate fuel economy similar to the City ZX. As if that wasn’t enough, the engine is E10 compliant and has Euro IV emission levels as well.
The 5-Speed Automatic Transmission, with a “Paddle Shift” option, provided in Third Generation Honda City allows the driver to enjoy a manual transmission-like driving feel. While concentrating on the looks and performance, Honda also made sure to equip the car with excellent safety features. The active and passive safety features include including ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with Brake Assist (BA), Dual SRS airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology) body with a crush-proof survival zone. The front structure of the car has been built keeping in mind the security of the pedestrian.
With Advanced Integrated Audio System, the all new Honda City has become the world’s first car to have audio exclusive to digital media. You can integrate it with almost all the latest technologies, like iPOD, MP3player, USB Memory and even cell phone with MP3 Player. Of the two grades of the car, 1.5E (MT) will come with Grayish Beige interiors, while 1.5S (MT & AT) will have Beige interiors.
- By KOL News , Written on February 27, 2009



