Honda City

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• Which model of City is best?

  Considering the base V variant, Honda has given it some really decent features and it does not quite seem like the entry-level model. It gets 15-inch alloy wheels, projector headlamps, LED DRLs, the 8-inch touch screen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Honda connected car features, Alexa remote functions, keyless entry, steering-mounted controls, powered side mirrors, engine start/stop, rear AC vents, climate control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, driver’s seat height adjustment and front and rear armrest.

  The mid-range VX variant is priced over the V model, getting additional features including the sunroof, curtain airbags, 8 speakers (four extra tweeters as well), 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, leather-wrapped gear lever, 7-inch semi-digital instrument console with digital tachometer, rear parking proximity display, G-meter and some more.

  Now, the top-end ZX model is not that costlier over the VX and comes with added features like the lane-watch camera, LED fog lamps, automatic LED headlights, gloss wood garnishing for the dashboard, remote power window and sunroof functionality, automatic folding mirrors, rear sunshade, one-touch power windows, leatherette upholstery and front footwell ambient lights. The mid-range VX variant is the pick of the lot since it offers almost everything that buyers seek in this segment at a slightly lower price.

• How much does a City cost?

  The new Honda City is priced between Rs. 11.28 lakh to Rs. 15.03 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the petrol variants while the diesel variants are priced between Rs. 12.88 lakh to Rs. 15.23 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

  The ZX CVT Petrol and ZX MT Diesel are the top models and they are priced at Rs. 15.03 lakh and Rs. 15.23 lakh respectively (ex-showroom, New Delhi). They offer several additional features over the mid-range model including lane-watch camera, LED fog lamps, automatic LED headlights, gloss wood garnishing for the dashboard, remote power window and sunroof functionality, automatic folding mirrors, rear sunshade, one-touch power windows, leatherette upholstery and front footwell ambient lights.

• Is City a good car?

  The 2020 Honda City is a good car to own and drive. It offers several advantages for buyers including increased space at the rear, ample storage space inside, plush upholstery and interiors, an attractive design and of course, advanced safety features including six airbags and a host of other technologies. The 2020 Honda City also gets a bevy of technological features including the 8-inch touch screen system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay along with the 7-inch full color TFT display. It also gets connected car features and telematics along with Amazon Alexa remote compatibility.

  The electric sunroof is another value addition to the luxurious compact sedan. The petrol and diesel engines are powerful and refined while being BS-VI compatible and offering lower NVH levels. Agreed, boot space could have been slightly more and there is no rear-seat folding functionality but overall, the car makes for a value proposition by all means.

• Is Honda City better than Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?

  The Honda City competes directly with the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz in its segment. It is better than the Ciaz in several respects including the fact that it has more powerful 1.5 litre engines and is higher, longer and wider than the latter. It also has a 6-speed transmission system for all models as compared to 5-speed transmission systems for the Ciaz. The Ciaz is cheaper with better mileage but the City has better safety and technology features, right from the base model onwards.

  It also gets an electric sunroof along with the G-Meter, connected car technology with Amazon Alexa remote compatibility and several other advanced tech features which are absent in the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.

• How reliable is City?

  The Honda City is one of the most reliable premium compact sedans out there in the Indian market today. It drives reliably with excellent handling, good steering responses and ample agility. The car has witnessed improvements in its structural rigidity, ensuring a safer drive and better handling at the same time. It feels stable and well planted in corners and is ideal for long drives on the highway courtesy its punchy engines and good performance. The refinement and lower NVH levels are major plus points along with the comfortable suspension system and ample interior space, especially at the rear. Safety features are top-notch, covering several technological advancements, blind-spot rear views, six airbags and a lot more.

  This is a true driver’s car with solid structural rigidity, a bouquet of advanced safety and driver assistance features, new-age connectivity and security telematics and of course, excellent performance along highways and city roads alike. Bad roads, potholes or uncomfortable conditions- the Honda City will absorb them all in its inimitably plush style.