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2012 Honda City is here
Tuesday, September 20, 2011Overview of 2012 New Honda City
Honda India has launched the 2012 model of its popular and best selling car 'City' in India. It features all new front-grille, new front bumper, new rear bumper, new design for the alloy wheels and all-new tail lights. Honda City is facing strong competition with the launch of New Ford Fiesta, New Hyundai Verna, Nissan Sunny and Volkswagen Vento, but with the recent price-cut the sales of Honda City is back on track with around 6000 units a month and it is expected that 2012 model will further help in boosting overall sales of Honda City. With the launch of 2012 Honda City, the company has introduced basic variant which has been christened as 'Corporate Edition' and it has been priced very competitively at Rs. 6.99 lakhs only. Honda has removed music system, front+rear speakers, mud guards from the 'E' variant and it becomes the 'Corporate' variant.
Fast Facts About 2012 New Honda City
- Available in seven variants
- 2 variants comes with automatic transmission
- Base model priced at Rs. 6.99 lakhs
- Top model priced at Rs. 10.22 lakhs
- Powered by 1497cc petrol engine
- Maximum power of 118 bhp at 6600 rpm
- Maximum torque of 146 nm at 4800 rpm
- Features all-new front grille
- New front and rear bumpers
- New design for alloy wheels
- New color scheme for interiors
- Features Electric Sunroof
Price of 2012 New Honda City
- 2012 New Honda City Corporate - Rs. 6,99,000
- 2012 New Honda City E - Rs. 7,70,000
- 2012 New Honda City S - Rs. 8,20,000
- 2012 New Honda City V MT - Rs. 8,70,000
- 2012 New Honda City V AT - Rs. 9,74,000
- 2012 New Honda City V Exclusive MT - Rs. 9,50,000
- 2012 New Honda City V Exclusive AT - Rs. 10,22,000
Prices of 2012 model of Honda City is very competitive with base model (Corporate) priced at Rs. 6.99 lakhs only. It is available in seven variants. The top end Exclusive variant with automatic transmission is priced at Rs. 10.22 lakhs.
Design & Style of 2012 New Honda City
- Features all-new front and rear bumper
- New front grille
- New design for alloy wheels
- ORVMs with turn indicators
- Electric sunroof
Honda designers have taken some design cues from civic especially for the front look. Regarding production of the New City, HATC will support the startup of production in developing countries including ASEAN markets, India and China. The front is definitely inspired by the likes of the European Honda Civic and the Honda FCX Clarity. The headlamps feature reflector lense instead of the more expensive projector type, which is expected at this price range. The rear of Honda City looks like a mini-ish BMW 3-series with aggressive looking bumper and tail lights. The Honda City 1.5 "E" comes with the introduction of attractive 5 spoke Alloy Wheels, the "V" variant comes with 10 spoke alloy wheels, elegant Front fog lamps for enhanced style and better visibility plus electric sunroof on "Exclusive" models. The exterior looks of the New Honda City 1.5V gets further stylized by addition of Chrome door handles, new Sporty Exhaust Finisher and Front & Rear mud guards. The 2012 model of Honda City features all-new front and rear bumper, new front grille, new design for alloy wheels and ORVMs with turn indicators.
Interiors & Comfort Features of 2012 New Honda City
- New color scheme for dashboard and upholstery
- Music system with USB port
- Automatic climate control still missing
2012 New Honda City features a clean and simple interior with integrated audio and the new design Honda steering wheel. Honda City has grown in every dimension. Everything is laid out nicely, and there is a quality feel to all the controls. The plastics are hard, but in a solid and chunky sort of way. The steering wheel of Honda City is now adjustable for reach as well as height, which is a really excellent feature for this segment of the market.
Another nice touch is the iPod compatible USB connector. Although the Jazz already has this, Honda City has a very nicely integrated system. The display section of the audio system is hinged, opening to reveal a short USB cable which will accept your iPod cable. There is a little felt-lined compartment for your iPod. Once installed, you can control your iPod via the car's audio system. Honda City doesn't have a CD player, so you need an iPod, or other compatible MP3 player to take your songs with you. Still, it's nicely done. But the main feature which is missing in Honda City is climate control system which is very shocking at this price point as climate control is available in many premium hatchbacks.
Engine & Transmission of 2012 New Honda City
- 1497cc 4 Cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine
- Maximum power of 116 bhp at 6600 rpm
- Maximum torque of 146 nm at 4800 rpm
The 2012 model of Honda City features same engine and transmission like the last generation model. It is powered by 1497cc petrol engine which generates maximum power of 116 bhp at 6600 rpm with 146 nm at 4800 rpm. 2012 Honda City also has option of automatic transmission on the "V" variants.
Safety Features Available in 2012 New Honda City
- Dual SRS airbags
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
- BA (Brake Assist)
2012 New Honda City comes fully loaded with all active and passive safety features including ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with Brake Assist, Dual SRS airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and G-Force Control Technology body with a crush-proof survival zone. The front body structure ensures advanced pedestrian safety features. With the new City, these safety features are now a standard offering across the entire range of Honda in the Indian market.
Variants of 2012 New Honda City
The 2012 model of Honda City is available in seven models:
- 2012 New Honda City Corporate
- 2012 New Honda City E
- 2012 New Honda City S
- 2012 New Honda City V MT
- 2012 New Honda City V AT
- 2012 New Honda City V Exclusive MT
- 2012 New Honda City V Exclusive AT
Shades of 2012 New Honda City
2012 New Honda City is available in six attractive shades:
- Carnelian Red Pearl
- Sparkling Brown Metallic
- Urban Titanium Metallic
- Bold Beige Metallic
- Albaster Silver Metallic
- Taffeta White