Borrows a host of features from bigger, more expensive Hondas like the Civic and CR-V

• Fifth-gen Honda City to launch in July.
• Loaded with features such as LED illumination, sunroof, blind-spot monitoring and six airbags.
• Gets a set of BS6-compliant 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines.
• A 7-step CVT option only with the petrol powertrain; no diesel-CVT like in the Amaze.
• Prices likely to range between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 16 lakh.
• Existing fourth-gen model likely to remain on sale alongside.

After a three-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, Honda has finally unfurled the curtains on the fifth-gen City in India. It’s a significant departure from its predecessor in not just looks but also in terms of equipment.

It looks exactly like the Thai-spec City which was unveiled last year. The design is sleeker and might remind you of both the Amaze and the bigger Civic from quite a few angles. Not only is it big on equipment but also in size when compared to its predecessor. Take a look.

Up front, it’s equipped with Honda’s ‘Solid Wing Face’ grille which is flanked by full-LED headlights (nine LED micro units) with daytime running lamps. The side profile gets a strong shoulder line and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels whereas the rear gets wraparound LED tail lamps. Yes, there’s a sunroof as well.

On the inside, the City receives a bigger than before 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Weblink support. It also gets Amazon Alexa remote control and connected car technology that allows remote engine start/stop, unlock and sunroof operation. Higher variants are also equipped with a semi-digital instrument cluster featuring a 7-inch screen that displays a g-metre to show the magnitude and direction of acceleration and tyre pressure monitor. The cabin gets beige leatherette upholstery, adjustable headrests for all five passengers, along with all five 3-point seatbelts.

It’s rich in safety features as well with six airbags, ABS with EBD, hill start assist, vehicle stability control, and a Civic-like LaneWatch camera that displays a field of the driver’s opposite side in the infotainment screen. Standard safety should comprise dual front airbags, rear parking sensors and ISOFIX child seat anchors. The Thai-spec Honda City had scored a full five stars in the ASEAN NCAP crash tests.

The new City continues to derive power from the existing model’s set of 1.5-litre engines. The petrol delivers 121PS (up by 2PS) while the diesel belts out the same 100PS. The petrol and diesel motors have a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. A 7-step CVT option is offered only with the petrol engine.

Source :- CarDekho.com