- Honda City e:HEV claimed to offer a fuel economy of 26.5kmpl.
- Available in a sole ZX trim.
- Features addition includes ADAS and electronic parking brakes.
Honda Cars India is back in action with the City e:HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), launched at Rs 19.5 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, it is Rs 4.46 lakh more expensive than the standard model’s ZX Petrol-CVT trim. It will go up against the Hyundai Verna, Maruti Ciaz, Skoda Slavia, etc.
Honda City Hybrid (e:HEV) – What’s New?
Strong Hybrid Powertrain
For beginners, the Honda City e:HEV gets a 109PS electric motor, mated with a 98PS 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, Atkinson Cycle i-VTEC Petrol engine, delivering a combined output of 126PS/253Nm, and a claimed mileage figure of 26.5kmpl. This strong hybrid vehicle also consists of a motor-generator (linked to the engine) that energies its 0.784 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and helps the sedan to run on pure electric propulsion as well (at city speeds only). However, it is worth noting that the sedan automatically switches between the three driving modes: pure EV, hybrid, and engine-only. Click here to know more about Honda City e:HEV’s working in detail.
Improved Safety
Honda has also equipped the City Hybrid with the camera-based advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) called ”Honda Sensing” which comprises active safety features like road departure mitigation, collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and high-beam assist.
In addition, the electrified sedan also receives an electronic parking brake with an auto-hold function. This will also be available with regular City’s ZX trim.
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Tweaked Design
To give the hybrid model a different identity, the City hybrid comes with a new honeycomb mesh grille, blue highlights within the Honda logos, and a bespoke housing for the fog lamps. It also gets a rear diffuser and a boot lid spoiler.
Warranty
Honda is offering the City e:HEV with a standard warranty of 3-years/unlimited kilometers, while the battery is covered by an 8-year/1.6 lakh km warranty.
