The long-awaited new Honda City e:HEV hybrid will finally make its India debut on April 14, 2022. The new model is already on sale in select South East Asian markets, where it is called the new City RS hybrid. The new model has recently been showcased at the 2022 Bangkok International Motor Show.
The new Honda City e:HEV hybrid is expected to be launched soon after India debut, while deliveries could start from May 2022. The hybrid was originally planned to be launched last year; however, the launch delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The new Honda City e:HEV Specs & Mileage
The new City hybrid features a strong hybrid system, called the i-MMD (intelligent multi-mode drive) eHEV hybrid powertrain. This powertrain comprises of a 1.5-litre petrol engine coupled to two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. The petrol engine produces 98PS and 127Nm, while the combined power and torque stands at 109PS and 253Nm respectively. It is only offered in a single CVT automatic gearbox.
The 2022 Honda City hybrid offers 3 drive modes – Pure EV, Hybrid and Petrol-Only. The vehicle can run at low speeds purely on electric motor. The electric generator and motor are combined together and attached to the end of the engine. The engine turns the generator, and also powers the electric motor, which in turn spins the wheels and sends electricity to the lithium ion battery in the boot.
The Honda City e:HEV hybrid is around 110kg heavier than the regular model. The boot space is reduced by 90-litres to 410-litres. The sedan gets all disc brakes as well as an electric parking brake. It also gets regenerative braking system, which is common with electric cars.
The Thai-spec model is claimed to return 27.78kmpl of mileage. It is expected that the India-spec model will return close to 27kmpl mileage, while the real-world mileage could be around 20kmpl.
Safety Features
The new Honda City e:HEV will be equipped with the Honda Sensing Suite that includes driver assistance and collision avoidance technologies. It offers features like road departure mitigation system (RDM), collision mitigation braking system (CMBS), adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, Honda LenWatch, blind spot monitoring, cross traffic monitor & auto high beam headlamps.
In terms of safety & security, the new City hybrid will get six airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, hill start assist, electronic stability control, rear view camera, rear parking sensors, traction control & ABS.
