Honda city has been the foremost choice among the buyers from many years and is still is because of the quality and features that Honda provides. The new Honda City 2016 is no different. The car gives you plenty of variants which suites as per your desire and budget, not compromising on the features and comfort. The brand name Honda itself gives the confidence in the product and when it comes to Honda City it is just like cheery on the cake.
Launched over a decade ago Honda city has won many hearts but its sale came down drastically, the major reason for that was non-availability of diesel engine option. But now available in diesel engine Honda city 2016 offers 14 variants in petrol and diesel which gives plenty of option for the buyer to choose from.
Company claiming it to be the largest selling car in its segment has already sold more than 1 Lakh units. The new Honda city 2016 now has an integrated Audio visual navigation system. The Honda City 2016 is a good looking car with a decent fuel economy fit for travelling in the urban areas. The car has a appealing look, very spacious, premium interiors and packed with many catchy features.
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New Honda City 2016 Prices
The new Honda City 2016 comes in 14 variants and with two fuel options
Prices mentioned are ex-showroom Delhi-
2016 HONDA CITY PETROL PRICES:
E MT Petrol – 7.96 lakh
S MT Petrol – 8.65 lakh
SV MT Petrol – 9.17 Lakh
V MT Petrol – 9.78 Lakh
SV CVT Petrol – 10.24 Lakh
VX MT Oetrol – 10.78 Lakh
VX (O) MT Petrol – 11.09 Lakh
VX (O) BL MT Petrol – 11.09 Lakh
VX CVT Petrol – 11.90 Lakh
2016 HONDA CITY DIESEL PRICES
EMT Diesel – 9.22 Lakh
SMT Diesel – 9.90 Lakh
SVMT Diesel – 10.34 Lakh
VMT Diesel – 11.00 lakh
VXMT Diesel – 12.01 Lakh
VX (O) MT Diesel – 12.32 lakh
VX (O) BL MT Diesel – 12.32 Lakh
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Honda City 2016 Exteriors and Interior
The new Honda city 2016 has a stunning design with front fog lamps, premium headlights, power folding OVRM with turn indicator on them, alloy wheels, shark fin antenna, electric rooftop, a solid wing face chrome grill, rear chrome garnish on the boot above the licence plate and premium wrap around tail lamps. The ground clearance is 165mm and wheelbase is 2600mm.
The new Honda city is bigger and sleeker. It has an advanced multi information combination meter which is very eye catchy, Advanced integrated touch screen audio, audio visual navigation system, rear A/C vents with charging port, premium dashboard with sophisticated driver interface, audio and hands free telephone control, aux and Bluetooth connectivity, climate control A/C with touch screen control panel, push start, cruise control, driver seat height adjuster.
Comfort, Entertainment and Safety Features
The sedan is one of the most feature-rich car in its league with features such as climate control unit with AC vents for front and rear passengers, eight speaker audio system with CD player, Aux-in and Bluetooth support, rear parking camera, five-inch LCD display, power outlets at the rear seats and various rich features. As mentioned above, the new VX (O) BL and VX (O) trims also get an all new infotainment system with audio visual navigation device.
The base and mid-level variants are integrated with a four speaker music system. There is an instrument cluster with the ‘Econ’ light setting, a touch screen AC panel and a start-stop button. Insulated with several sound insulation system material, the all new City offers a pleasing driving experience. As far as safety features are concerned, the new Honda City 2016 gets dual SRS airbags, rear ISOFIX and top tether anchor for child seats as standard features across all trims.
Honda City 2016: Engine and Transmission
The new Honda city is available in two fuel options the 1497cc petrol engine which gives 145nm of torque and 119pbhp of power and have 4 cylinder engine with inline fuel pump. Having 5 speed gears it gives a handsome average of 18kmpl. It also comes with a diesel engine of 1498cc which generated 99bhp of power and a torque of 200nm with 6 gears and gives mileage of 25kmpl. The vehicle comes in two transmission option one is manual and the other is CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission).
New Honda City 2016 Mileage
Claimed to be the most fuel efficient car in the country, the fourth-generation City delivers a whooping mileage of 26kmpl (ARAI certified).With an aim to enhance the fuel efficiency of its automatic variant, Honda introduced 10 percent lighter CVT automatic transmission than the conventional CVTs. Interestingly, the automatic variant is relatively more fuel efficient than its manual variant. It offers an impressive mileage of 17.9kmpl, while with manual transmission it offers a mileage of 17.8kmpl (ARAI certified).
Mileage
Diesel Model –26kmpl
Petrol Model – 17.8kmpl – 18kmpl
New Honda City 2016 Specifications, Dimensions & Other Details
Honda City 2016: Specification
Petrol:
Type- 4 Cylinder, SOHC i-VTEC
Displacement (CC) – 1497
Power – 119@6600 RPM
Torque – 145 @4600 RPM
Valves – 16
Mileage – MT-17.8 & CVT 18 KMPL
Diesel:
Type- 4 Cylinder, SOHC i-VTEC
Displacement (CC) – 1497
Power – 119@6600 RPM
Torque – 145 @4600 RPM
Valves – 16
Mileage – 26 KMPL
Dimensions:
Length (mm) – 4440
Width (mm) – 1695
Height(mm) – 1495
Wheelbase (mm) – 2600
Ground Clearance (mm) – 165
Kerb Weight (kg) Petrol – 1029 to 1065
Kerb Weight (kg) Diesel – 1125 to 1165
Seating Capacity – 5 people
Boot Space- 510 litre
Turning radius- 5.3 metre
Suspension:
Front – McPherson strut with stabilizer
Rear – Torsion beam axle with stabilizer
Tyres:
Front – 175 / 65 R15
Rear – 175 / 65 R15
Wheels – Alloy
Honda City 2016 Colours:
The new stylish Honda city 2016 is available in 6 vibrant colour options which can surely be called a treat for the eyes the colours are: Carnelian Red Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Taffeta White, Urban Titanium Metallic and Orchid White Pearl.
Honda City 2016 Features – Complete List:
Details | E | S | SV | V | VX | VX(O)/ | |
VX(O)-BL | |||||||
Exterior | Electric Sunroof | – | – | – | – | Yes | Yes |
Alloy Wheels | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Antenna | Front Centre | Front Centre | Shark Fin | Shark Fin | Shark Fin | Shark Fin | |
Outer Door Handles | Black | Body Colour | Body Colour | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome | |
Outer Door Mirror | Black | Body Colour | Body Colour | Body Colour | Body Colour | Body Colour | |
Turn Indicator on ORVM | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Comfort & Convenience | One Push Engine Start/Stop button with smart Entry Key System | – | – | – | – | Yes | Yes |
Auto Air conditioner with Touch screen Control Panel | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear Air conditioning Vent | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear Parking Camera | – | – | – | Multi View | Multi View | Normal View | |
Cruise Control | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Paddle Shift | – | – | – | – | Yes(CVT Only) | – | |
Electrically Foldable ORVM | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Electrically Adjustable ORVM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Power Steering with Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Keyless Entry | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Keyless Trunk Opening | – | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
Power Window(Front & Rear) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Power Door Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Door Lock Switch at Driver side | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear Reading Light | – | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
Trunk Light | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Vanity Mirror Front Passenger Side | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Clock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Interiors | Fuel Consumption Display/Warning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average Fuel Economy Display | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Outside Temperature Indicator | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Cruising Range | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Trip meter | Single | Single | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | |
Illumination Light Adjuster Dial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Audio | Advanced integrated Audio with 15.7 cm (6.2″) Touch Screen -AVN | – | – | – | – | – | Yes |
Advanced integrated Audio with 12.7 cm (5″) Screen | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | |
Integrated Audio with 8.9 cm (3.5″) Screen | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | – | |
Aux-in, USB, i-Pod/i-Phone, AM/FM Radio, MP3/WMA/AAC | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Hands Free Telephone | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
CD Player | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
DVD Play Back | – | – | – | – | – | Yes | |
Audio Control on Steering Wheel | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Hands Free Telephone Control on Steering Wheel | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Speakers | – | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Tweeters | – | – | – | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Seating | Seat Upholstery Colour | Beige | Beige | Beige | Beige | Beige | Beige/Black |
Seat Upholstery Material | Fabric | Fabric | Premium Fabric | Premium Fabric | Leather | Leather | |
Gear Knob Finish | Black | Black | Black | Silver | Leather | Leather | |
Front Armrest | – | – | Yes | Yes | Leather | Leather | |
Driver Seat Height Adjuster | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear Seat Armrest | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Seat Back Pocket (Driver+ Passenger seat) | – | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
Safety and Security | Dual SRS Airbag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RR ISOFIX and Top Tether Anchor for Child Seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Front Fog Lamp | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Rear Windshield Defogger | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Driver Seatbelt Reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Driver Side Window One Touch Up/Down with Pinch Guard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Day/Night Mirror | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Door Lock by Speed | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Key Off Reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Honda City 2016 Competitors:
There are some alternatives are also there in the market which are close competitors of the new Honda city 2016 which includes:
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: Price Rs 7.31 – 10.28 lakh
Volkswegan Vento: Price 7.85 – 12.13 Lakh
Hyundai Verna: Price 7.62 – 12.68 Lakh
Skoda Rapid: Price 7.94 – 12.19 Lakh
Honda City 2016 Pros & Cons
Things you will like:
- Best in class Mileage
- Plenty of space
- Smooth to ride
- Increased ground clearance have really helped not to touch underbelly
Things you won’t:
- Front look is same as that of older models
- Diesel engine could be modified to generate more power
- Being a Honda it has expensive spares