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Honda City, the bestselling mid-size sedan from the Japan based Honda Motor Company’s Indian portfolio, has been associated with the country since 1998 and has undergone several series of reformations to fit the dynamic needs of the customers. Honda City sedan exhibits the company’s global vision of offering the highest level of satisfaction to the customers by introducing cars with astounding stance, excellent driving performance backed by futuristic technology. Leaping through generations, Honda Cars India Ltd. launched the 2012 rendition of Honda City in the end of 2011, which comprise of striking new features on the exteriors as well as interiors and enhanced technological upgrades. The city car has been enjoying the status of segment leader since its inception and is giving cut throat rivalry to its top competitors like Volkswagen Vento, Toyota Etios, Ford Fiesta and Maruti SX4. Besides the conventional petrol powertrain, Honda City is offered with CNG option as well gauging the rising use of CNG in the country for greater fuel economy. The petrol trims of the 2012 Honda City sedan hosts 1.5 Litre 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine boosting a top output of 118 PS at 6600 rpm and a top torque of 146 Nm at 4800 rpm working in tandem with 5-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The new Honda City CNG variant comes with an optimized 1.5 Litre i-VTEC engine and the suspension has been altered to handle the additional weight of the CNG cylinder, thereby ensuring similar driving experience as that of the petrol run Honda City. The jaw-dropping styling of the Honda City exteriors ape the arrow shoot design and the first-in class electric sunroof renders it amazingly premium appeal. The outside rear view mirrors with turn on indicators, chic chrome radiator front grille with Honda badge, 10 spoke alloy wheels, new combination of tail lamps, restyled bumpers, etc raise the sportive luxury quotient of Honda City. On the interiors, Honda City is equipped with highly royal appeal with fabric/ leather seat upholstery, door armrest with fabric insert, foot mats, chrome plated hand brake knob, silver finish steering panel, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob. The attractively devised aluminium finish centre console, steering mounted audio controls, wireless audio remote control, etc offer a great deal of versatility in the interiors. Honda City has been installed with a highly advanced technology called Interactive Intelligence that enables the driver to benefit from the audio visual navigation, touch-screen audio, Bluetooth, iPod cable, USB, MP3, AM/FM and also hosts the DVD/CD player. For providing the best in class comfort and convenience features, Honda City comprises of cruise control, front and rear power windows, power door lock, rear and front seat centre armrest, driver’s seat height adjustment, keyless entry, cup holders, etc. The Japanese car maker ensures uncompromised safety for all the occupants with the inclusion of safety features such as dual front SRS airbags, ABS and EBD with brake assist, rear windshield defogger, seat-belt pretensioner, child-proof rear door locks, ECU immobiliser system and much more. For 10 years in a row, Honda City has claimed the title of Highest Ranked Mid-size Car in Initial Quality even in the last year. In the Indian car market, the sedan is available in six astonishing shades and has been tagged at a starting price of Rs. 7.26 Lakh (ex-showroom price, Delhi). Also read on other popular new Cars in India, know which car yields better. Compare Honda Brio Price with Honda Amaze price and features on Carkhabri.com and pick the best car for yourself.
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