Exterior Features
The exterior design of Honda City is inspired by the ‘Arrow Shot Form’, which sees a state of artwork by Japanese design engineers, which is extremely noteworthy. The front appearance boasts clear parallelogram-shaped halogen headlamps along with a thick horizontal slat radiator grille, with a waterfall design in mind, which is now done in proper chrome to put forward a sophisticated look. The sporty body-colored bumper has engraved clear fog lamps at the sides for better clarity during unsuitable weather conditions along with fine cues on the bonnet offering an aerodynamic feel. The body-colored ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) of Honda City have a turn indicator climbed on it together with chrome door handles and a blacked-out B pillar to provide beauty to the go’ sight from the sides. The electrically powered ‘Sunroof’ is a heartthrob with its appealing looks when open, while civilized when shut. The ‘wheeled castle’ stands on 10-spoke alloy wheels that bestow it an upright attitude from every angle. The rear portion has clear-lens tail lights for better clarity to the following vehicle along with an extensive boot lid and rear bumper with multi-reflectors. Furthermore, Honda City carries a chrome-finished exhaust pipe that steals the show at the very last too, with its elegant finish.
Interior Features
There are fewer sedans in the segment that replicate their exterior beauty to inner sophistication, Honda City is one of them. The interior appearance of the cabin is more energetic and vibrant; hence one can sense an exceptional premium-ness that can only be felt in the City’s spacious compartment. The premium cabin of Honda City flaunts beige leather upholstery and door armrests with fabric inserts in it. The inside door handles, air conditioner knob along with neat central console has silver and chrome garnish to grant a prestige look. The leather-wrapped and silver-accented stylish steering wheel is up-to-date with mounted audio controls combined with a leather-wrapped gear knob and chrome-plated hand brake knob. The long list of handy elements for you comprises front & rear power windows teamed up with front & rear armrests, whereas there is a cruise control function along with a headlight adjuster. Fuel consumption display meter, key, and headlight alarm besides the front console pocket and many others ensure you a pleasure-able drive throughout. Moreover, the advanced music player of Honda City supports all modern-day features like USB, AUX-in, MP3, and FM/AM together with separate front and rear speakers for surround sound are loaded for optimum entertainment on the move.
Safety Features
With Honda safety comes first, as all its variants starting from Honda City’s entry-level ‘Corporate’ to high-end V Sunroof are loaded with ‘same’ safety equipment, which is never seen with any other rival. There are dual SRS airbags for the front occupants along with revolutionary G-CON (Gravitational force Control Technology) that prove useful at the time of mishap. The presence of an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) grants total control of your City in accidental cases. Moreover, the other noteworthy safety and security aspects of Honda City comprise of Rear Windshield De-Fogger, Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with Double Load Limiter, and Child Proof Rear Door Locks for kids’ safety along with modernized ECU Immobilizer System for better security of the vehicle.
Verdict
The 2012 Honda City is matchless in every aspect. The legacy that it has been carrying since last decade continues to lure car buyers. The exterior upright and futuristic stance together with equaled stuffing of features and luxury at the interiors have made Honda City a national favorite again. How many sedans are present globally those were launched more than 10 years back and have been winning awards to date. Honda City has won as many as 15 awards since its launch in India, which tells the tale of its superiority and is more than enough to influence anyone. The ‘real’ segment leader Honda City has got a refined heart too that is sure to stun you with its authoritative and convincing performance. Hence proved that the world is the City’s playground and it performs with extraordinary brilliance all around.