Honda City 2011-2013 1.5 V MT Sunroof

Honda City V MT is an exclusive sedan. The car come with the same engine as that of the base model that is a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine which produces a maximum of 116bhp and 146Nm of torque. The engine is mated with a 5-speed automatic gearbox to ensure a smooth driving experience. Conversely, an interesting feature is the sun roof which is absolutely stunning to look at. The major highlights of this model includes chrome scuff plates, chrome strip on boot lid, brand new alloy wheel design and body colored mud guards. The interiors of the sedan are more luxurious as the sedan comes with leather seats and leather cover gear knob. Other features such as air conditioning, heater, power windows and steering, front arm rest, driver seat adjustment, cruise control, rear defogger, fog lamps and others are standard in this variant. The cost of Honda City with sunroof lands more than the one without sunroof. Apart from featuring high class exteriors and comfortable interiors, this City model has also been endowed with many safety features that promise the safety of the passengers as well as the car. The car comes with airbags, front and side impact beam, seat belts for all, Anti-Lock Braking System, Electronic Brake Force Distribution system and Brake Assist.

Exteriors

Talking about the exteriors of Honda City V MT Sunroof, the car looks very premium and elegant. The front end of the car comes with curvy headlamps along with fresh chrome finished grille with correctly positioned Honda Logo. The imposing structure keeps the look of the car inspiring and very impressive. The front also has fog lamps located below the grille are dipped in body colors that enhances the overall elegance of the car. The side profile of the car features chrome door handles, well-pronounced wheel arches providing the car a perfect stance. Finally the rear end, the stylish tail light does the trick along with smartly shaped boot lid and rear bumper, which help in completing the overall appearance of the car. The Sunroof present is like a added bonus here, which makes the exteriors of Honda City V MT Sunroof top-notch.

Interiors

As soon as you step inside, Honda City V MT Sunroof roomy and spacious interiors steal the show. The great combination of elegance with class is another major highlight here. The circular silver insert look on the central panel is inspiring, while the seats are wrapped with high quality leather. The ample of storage pockets could be used for storing miscellaneous items. The instrumental cluster has computer display, which showcases information and is well-illuminated, which provides better visibility and understandable statistics. The roof lines are another highlighting feature of Honda City V MT Sunroof's interiors. The positioning of the rear AC vents, and audio system is also idyllic, which gives complete comfort too all.

Engine

Under the bonnet, Honda City V MT Sunroof comes with an dominant and energetic 1.5-litre petrol engine that has a displacement of 1497cc . This engine has the capacity to produce maximum power of 116.38bhp at the rate of 6600 rpm along with maximum torque of 146Nm at the rate of 4800 rpm. The engine has been combined with a standard five-speed manual transmission, which makes sure that the car delivers an amazing performance on road. Honda City V MT Sunroof has the capacity to touch the 100 kmph speed mark in 10 seconds and has a top speed of 170 kmph . Moving to the mileage department, the car manages to deliver 16.8 kmpl of mileage on road, which is very impressive for a premium sedan. To be precise, Honda City V MT Sunroof is very inspiring and doesn't let down the car owner at all.

Braking and handling

The braking and handling of Honda City V MT Sunroof is commendable. The car has large disc brakes for the front, while the rear wheels have drum brakes. This brake system is very responsive, which in turn guarantees the performance of the car is not caught up in mess. These are further assisted by Anti-Lock Braking System with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution System and Brake Assist . The handling of the car is impressive and is augmented by its superior suspension system. This consists of McPherson strut with stabilizer, coil spring type suspension on the front, while torsion beam axle with stabiliser, coil spring type suspension for the rear. The power steering wheel also supports in handling of the car.

Comfort Features

Honda City V MT Sunroof is undoubtedly a comfortable sedan, which makes the journey for its occupants worthwhile. The leather upholstered seats are very comfortable, while the beige appearance make the interiors more airy and delightful. For the comfort of the passengers, the company has installed highly efficient air-conditioning system with heater that cools/heats the interiors in no time. The seats are accompanied by adjustable headrests and arm rests makes the sedan more comfy and relaxing for the occupants. On the infotainment front, the car is blessed with advanced Audio system with speakers, Aux-in port and USB support. The audio controls mounted on the power steering wheels add in more charm to the infotainment section. The other comfort features here comprise of power windows for front and rear, cup holders, remote fuel and lid opener, ample of legroom and headroom for all and sufficient amount of luggage space that would make your long road trips quite delightful.

Safety Features

Coming to the safety feature of Honda City V MT Sunroof, Honda India has made sure that this car variant gets all the safety traits that it requires. This one comes with Anti-Lock Braking System with Brake Assist; while responsive brakes make sure that the car stops as and when required. Aside from this, Honda India has maintained the safety of both car and the occupants. The construction of the car is well-built, while on the inside features like airbags for the driver and front co-passenger are present that keep them safe and sound during an accident. Additionally, this premium sedan has also been endowed power door locks, child safety locks, anti-theft alarm system, day and night rear view mirror, passenger side ORVM, halogen headlamps, seat belts for all occupants, seat belt warning, front and side impact beams, and engine immobiliser.

Pros

Premium appearance with superior safety and comfort features

Cons

Lack of diesel engine option