City 2015-2017 i DTec V Review
Honda City Diesel is the latest entrant of this year in the Indian car market. This diesel edition comes in a total of five variants out of which, the Honda City i DTEC V is one of the top end variant in its model series. This latest sedan is powered by a 1.5-litre, i-DTec diesel engine, which is capable of returning a peak mileage of about 26 Kmpl. One of the most impressive aspects about this sedan is its brand new style and appearance that captivates you in the first impression. The company has updated the exteriors of this sedan that brought a sporty and aggressive look to the vehicle. The interior section of this sedan also received minor tweaks that refreshes the environment. The manufacture is offering this sedan with several advanced safety aspects as standard including ABS with EBD, immobilizer system, wave key function, dual front air bags and other such features. As far as the convenience aspects are concerned, this sedan is being blessed with features including an inbuilt music system with steering mounted audio controls, automatic AC unit with climate control and rear AC vents are just to name a few.
Exteriors:
The best part of this latest edition is its style and appearance that steals your attention on the go. The company updated the exteriors of the new Honda City i DTEC V trim and made it look quite modern than any other four wheeler. This latest edition has the aerodynamic stature, thanks to the ACE body structure that helped the manufacturer in bringing a striking look. On the front profile, the headlight cluster is sleekly design and it is powered by a halogen headlamp and turn indicator. In the center of the frontage, the radiator grille comes fitted with a thick chrome plated louvre along with the company logo. The body colored bumper fitted below the grille looks very sporty with integrated air dam and fog lights. On the side profile of this sedan, its wheel arches have been designed well and are equipped with a set of conventional steel wheels. The outside mirrors are equipped with indicator blinkers, which will work as additional safety feature. The rear profile of this sedan too received major modification that brought a new style and alluring look to the Honda City. The taillight cluster comes with a sleek and unique design and it is complimented by a chrome plated strip fitted on the boot lid. The overall look of the new Honda City Diesel is something that is going to spark a new trend in the automobile segment.
Interiors:
The cabin section of this particular trim is very plush and quite spacious. The rear cabin's leg and shoulder space is huge, which will assure top rated comforts to the occupants. The seats are very wide and well cushioned, which will offer a great support from the knees to the shoulders. The company covered these seats with dual tone fabric upholstery. The dashboard along with the instrument cluster received a bit of tweak, which will bring a refreshing new look to the cockpit. The door panels too gets a re-treatment and are complimented by the dual toned color scheme. Inside the cabin, you can find a lot of metallic inserts on dashboard, central console, door panels and on the multi-functional steering wheel. One can find a lot of features inside the cabin such as rear armrest with cup holders, rear AC vents, front and rear power outlets, inbuilt music system, bottle holders, storage compartment and numerous other features.
Engine and Performance:
When it comes to the technical specifications, this Honda City i DTec V trim is fitted with a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that makes a total displacement capacity of 1498cc . This engine is incorporated with a direct injection fuel supply system, which will boost the power and performance of the motor. The maximum power produced by this engine is about 98bhp at 3600rpm, while producing a peak torque output of about 200Nm at 1750rpm. The company coupled this i-DTEC diesel engine with an advanced 5-speed manual transmission gearbox that enhances its performance and enables it to return a peak mileage of about 26 Kmpl.
Braking and Handling:
The latest Honda City Diesel is blessed with superior braking and handling aspects better than other four wheelers of its class. Its front wheels have been fitted with a high performance disc brakes while its rear wheels have been assembled with drum brakes . The functionality of this braking combination is further enhanced by an advanced anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution mechanism. On the other hand, this sedan's front axle is bestowed with McPherson Strut type of suspension system whereas its rear axle is fitted with torsion beam type of suspension mechanism. The handling of this sedan is made easy, thanks to the highly responsive power steering system that offers a precise response irrespective of the conditions.
Comfort Features:
The Honda City i DTEC V trim is one of the high end variants in its model series and it is being offered with top rated features. There are number of features offered with this sedan including an automatic air conditioning system with climate control function, rear AC vents, power steering system, tilt function, electrically adjustable and foldable outside mirrors, ECO lamp, central locking function, rear arm rest with cup holder, front and rear bottle holders, driver seat height adjuster are just to name a few. Also this particular trim is blessed with an inbuilt music system with CD/MP3 player along with USB, AUX-In sockets and Bluetooth connectivity.
Safety Features:
The safety aspects of this sedan are top class, which will offer a high level protection to the occupants inside. The company developed a Pedestrian Injury Mitigation Technology, which is an intelligent safety function that improves the road safety and minimizes the risks. On the other hand, its ACE body structure is another most important aspect that absorbs or redirects the energy caused during collisions. The list of other safety functions include dual front air bags, an engine immobilizer system, ABS with EBD, high mount stop amps, rear parking camera with 3 views, wave key function, driver seatbelt reminder and other advanced functions.
Pros:
1. Exceptional comfort and safety functions,
2. Fuel efficiency is quite impressive.
Cons:
1. Expensive price tag is a disadvantage.
2. Ground clearance can be improved.
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