Honda City - Things we like

Honda City, one of the most successful sedans sold in Malaysia. Yes, the car is synonymous to luxury, premium-ness, and of course, reliability. If claims are to be believed, the latest-generation of City is Malaysia’s number one non-national car in the segment. According to the sales reports of Quarter 1 of 2019, the City had a good 34% share in the overall company sales. Yes, that’s true that the car has been around for a while now and is still going strong and earning good numbers for the company. Also, there are around 100k Honda City on the Malaysian roads, further strengthening the case for the sedan’s popularity. All this got us into thinking, why Honda City is so popular? And how it gives such fierce competition to cars like Toyota Vios, Nissan Almera, Kia Cerato and like.

In order to get an answer to these questions, we’ll have to look into things that attract customers towards the City. The features, the things a prospective buyer finds in the City stops him to say no to the Honda sedan. However, before we start, we would like to inform you about the arrival of a new City in the year 2020. It was only recently the camouflaged shots of the car were out.

Coming back to current gen City, let’s find out a few of its intriguing features -

1. Superb performance

The Honda City is undoubtedly an all-rounder, and a part of its rich skill set is the stunning performance it delivers. Under its hood lies a 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that provides a perfect balance of power and fuel efficiency, i.e., 17.54 kmpl. Next, this 120 PS and 145 Nm generating mill is paired to Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology CVT that ensures smooth driving and also minimizes the environmental impact of the vehicle.

Further, enabling it to provide for a rich and smooth drive experience are elements like -

• Paddle Shift that assures an exhilarating and responsive drive at your fingertips
• Cruise Control that allows to you hit the highway and cruise at a constant speed
• ECON Mode, with this button, pressed you can enjoy improved fuel efficiency
• Eco Assist, the color around the speedometer changes and reflects when you are at maximum fuel-efficient driving style

2. Innovative technology

The City is designed to offer maximum pleasure to the owner. And this is achieved by the best-in-class technology that is also easy to use. Following are a few impressive features found inside the sedan -

• Hands-free telephone switch, it helps keep hands on the steering and focus on the road along with the convenience of answering calls
• Eight speaker Audio system lets you groove to your favorite song via its high-quality surround sound tech
• Touch panel auto air controller, this elegant touch interface makes controlling the air-con system simple and convenient
• Smart entry, with this, you can enter the City without having the need to carry the key in your pocket

• Push start button with modern chrome outlining allows you to start the ignition at a press of a button
• Rear air-con vents, the back row gets its own air-con vents and also a mobile storage area
• Meter cluster showcases an elegant and illuminated design that’s both easy on the eyes and stylish
• 8-inch touchscreen bring enjoyment to your fingertips, it comes with call function via Bluetooth connectivity, lets you control audio settings, and can also mirror your mobile apps through an HDMI cable

3. Spacious cabin

 

The City offers a spacious cabin that is designed to provide ultimate comfort to both the driver and passengers. The seats are wrapped in leather and feature fine contrast stitching that offers you a first-class experience on a daily bases. On the utility front, there are eight cup holders, a 60:40 foldable rear seat, and a 536-litre of trunk space that is biggest in the class and allows you to carry everything you need to take.

4. Impressive safety kit

With its host of safety features, the City allows you to enjoy the drive fully. Included in the safety package are Vehicle Stability Assist, six-airbags, Anti-lock braking system, G-Con control (it absorbs impact and minimize injury during a collision), Hill Start Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, ISOFIX, and 3-point ELR seat belt.

Honda City price & variant detail

• City 1.5L S - RM 73,836
• City 1.5L E - RM 79,955
• City 1.5L V - RM 86,983
• City 1.5L Hybrid - RM 92,172

So, what are your thoughts on this fantastic Honda sedan? Do let us know in the comments section below.