Honda City 5th Gen

Overview

Why the 5 th Gen Honda City is worth the look

Ok, let me come clean now On the Honda City 5th Gen. it is like that one friend who is so together with his investments. Reliable, fashionable, and sufficiently geeky in the engine room to maintain the interest level. I will illustrate why this one is excellent specifically if you are in pursuit of a car that is comfortable in the congestion of a city’s roadway as it would be on a highway all alone.

Power and Performance: It is always better to go slow and steady in the race, not a hare.

The Honda City 5th Gen is not trying to be a speed demon rather a comfortable, reliable and efficient car. This car is not about horsepower and neck snapping acceleration that makes the veins in the back of your neck pop out. That on the contrary is more like a comfortable ocean trip a comfortable ship providing a necessary level of comfortable safety. The 1.5L engine of Honda comes as both petrol and diesel variants and gives out a reasonable amount of power together with reasonable mileage. This is not the car that would be ideal for a drag race but if you are looking for something that will give you a comfortable ride and will last the distance it does the job.

Now let’s discuss the issue of mileage for a moment. Honda has once again worked it out well giving this engine pretty steady fuel efficiency. And considering what gas prices are these days they cannot afford to pass up that kind of a window. If like me you always hate those long needed stop overs at stations, then the thought that you have a car that will not make your pockets feel lighter just by fuelling it is something to celebrate. In short, it is efficient, it is reliable and it will not leave you flocking to the pump every other day.

Interior: Where Comfort meets a touch of CLASS

Climb into the driver’s seat and you will see that Honda has gone a step up in interior quality. Waking up with no feeling of confined spaces That perfect living room comfort feel right inside the cabin but with a window view that is way better. The seats are quite firm and provide ample legroom; I should know, as I am rather tall- it can often be difficult to find a car with good leg room at this price range & indent.

And that infotainment system? Honda finally got it right. The possible options are good, the touchscreen is sensitive and authors will be glad to see both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Basically it’s a must-have to me since I need my music, maps and messages easily accessible in just a tap. And let me tell you, it finally is understandable to navigate through, which surely has improved with no more swiping into oblivion to get to exactly what I want. One thing is for sure Honda has been paying attention to what the drivers need.

Safety: As everybody likes to stay safe and secure, then is it wrong for a father to have a woman he can wine and dine and have all the fun do nothing with?

In as much as appearance is concerned, Honda did not lack as they went all out concerning the safety features. As for safety features as always you get ABS with EBD, all the way up to six airbags it seems this car has you covered. Just the structure itself helps to dampen shocks within the bearings so that adds the kind of comfort to your life, you know you have good locks on your doors at home.

Now, here’s a feature I think does not get enough credit: Honda’s lane watch camera. Flick is one of those features that appear and seem minor, but they go a long way when you are manoeuvring through narrow lanes or traffic. You can never go wrong with something that is portable, easy to use and frankly, it is the type of tool that once integrated, you will wonder how you ever worked with it.

Design: Sleek but Not Overdone

Talking of design, The Honda City 05 Gen does not need to over extend or under achieve in the slightest to be remarkable. It is a very modern design which draws the eye but is not in your face. It really is unsettling, refine, perfectly designed but not ostentatious like a good suit needs to be. Today, the grille is well done, the lines are nice and clean and the appearance just looks comfortable. It is not here to impress you with its tricks it is just a good looking sleek car that will not look out of place in the distant future.

The Bottom Line

So, here’s my take if you will settle on purchasing for a car which is an excellent balance between reliability, style, practicality and comfort then the Honda City 5th Gen should be strongly on your list of considerations. This is not the car that is  going to make a statement but it is a car that does well for itself and provides what it should. At the same time, it would not require constant attention is held together quite well and while riding you will certainly feel secure and comfortable. If you find yourself slogging through rush hour traffic on the drive to work or taking a scenic drive for a weekend getaway this one’s up for the challenge.