Honda, the Japanese car maker, has been successfully selling petrol variants of City sedan in the Indian market since 1996. This famed auto maker has established itself as one of the most reliable and trusted brands in India. Notably, the Honda City has been one of the most popular imported cars in the U.S. and has enjoyed recognition from car buyers across the globe. This mid-sized sedan has prosperously thrived through five generations and continued to do the same even when it was given a facelift in the year 2011 and again in 2012. Since its inception, till today, the City has firmly held its position in the sedan segment and is expected to take the legacy further with its yet to be launched diesel variant. Both new as well as second-hand Honda City have the adoration of a car buyer in India today. While most people would prefer buying a new car, there are some buyers for whom it is beyond their affordability. For them buying a second hand car is the ideal choice and when it is Honda City, the purchase is highly viable. There are a number of reasons that make City an ideal buy for a prospect sedan buyer, particularly the ones who wish to buy a second hand model.
To begin with, here is an illustration on the interiors and the exteriors of this premium car. The Honda City has a glossy exterior finish, which lends it a look superior to the other host of sedans. What makes this car an exception is an electric sunroof. This sedan owes its stylish appearance to the signature look of the Honda grille on the car’s facade along with tailgate that has been smartly designed. The fog lamps, 10-spoke alloy wheels and rear view mirrors that can be operated electronically are integrated in this sedan to ensure safety without compromising on looks. Moving onto the plush interiors, some interesting features are adorned in the Honda City. These include steering wheel with audio control for easy access, electronically adjustable driver's seat, and the exceptionally spacious head room and legroom.
Next on the list are its powerful engine and commendable performance. This mid-size sedan is fitted with a 1.5-litre capacity four-cylinder i-VTEC engine, which churns out a power of around 116 bhp and peak torque of 146 Nm. A major benefit of this engine is that it will deliver excellent performance even in the long run and will make the buyer spend less on maintenance. The engine offers fuel efficiency of 16.8 kmpl when using manual gearbox and 15.6 kmpl with automatic gearbox. Also, available in the Honda City are both the options of a 5-speed manual and automatic gearbox that uses the paddle shift. Another highlight of the Honda City that cannot be missed upon is its safety. This premium car has front dual airbags, pre tensioner seatbelts, cruise control system, Anti-lock Braking System along with Electronic Brake force distribution. In addition, a G-Force Control Technology known as G-CON is helpful in limiting injuries caused during a powerful impact.
Despite, facing tough competition from Hyundai Verna, which is available in six variants, including both diesel and petrol versions, the Honda City has managed to swiftly sail through, owing majorly to its reliability as brand and features noted above. A second hand Honda City can be listed as one of the more affordable sedans in the market. In addition, to a huge amount on the brand new Honda City, used models of this sedan are often available for great savings. Not to forget, something that helps second-hand car buyers is the strong dealership network Honda has in India. This network, it is said, that well-structured and helps customers if they face any sort of problem. The biggest advantage that consumers enjoy is that service centres of Honda are easily accessible and provide excellent service.
