Thirteen years after it last rolled its way into the hearts of Kiwi drivers, the City is back - however the all-new 2009 Honda City even leaves its predecessors behind, combining street smart features with fashion-forward styling and superior driving dynamics in a new sassy City sedan.
This third-generation Honda City is perfect for drivers who want a car that knows how to get around town while looking good and making the usual city stresses of parking, manoeuvring and stop-start traffic not only easy, but enjoyable.
"The Honda City is a sedan with cachet, designed for modern, urban drivers who want it all - all in the convenience of a smaller sedan.
Since its debut in 1996, the City sedan has sold over one million units in 39 countries and when you look at the impressive features and affordable price-tag of this all-new Honda City it's easy to see why," saysHonda New Zealand Managing Director Graeme Seymour.
Two models are available (the City S and more featured City E) and both boast a 1.5-litreSOHC i-VTEC engine with an output of 88kW and 145Nm. A frugal fuel economy of 6.3L/100km (in the manual, 6.6 Auto) will see City drivers winning at the pump and with CO2 emissions of only 148g/km, it's an environmentally sound choice also.
Although a small car, the City doesn't scrimp on space or features. It positively over delivers on interior and boot capacity - easily accommodating five adults in comfort andboasting a bigger boot (506 litres VDA) than rest of the Honda sedan range and many other large cars.
This vehicle delivers more power, space and fuel efficiency than all previous model Civic's, with the exception of the latest generation.
The City S comes comprehensively equipped with tilt adjustable steering, power windows and mirrors, alarm and central locking and an iPod/MP3 ready single in-dash CD stereowith MP3 player compatibility. It has a raft of safety equipment as standard - ABS brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist, dual front,side and curtain airbags and front seatbelt pre-tensioners.
Meanwhile the City E adds telescopic steering, 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome doorhandles, fog lights, sports trim and a leather steering wheel and shift knob.
The City E is available 5-speed automatic transmission from the Civic, while the City S isavailable in both 5 speed auto or 5 speed manual.
The new Honda City is built on the Honda global small platform. This layout maximisespackaging efficiency, providing high overall ride quality, sure-footed handling, agility andultimately an enjoyable driving experience.
"Consumers looking for all the benefits a small car delivers - whether that beaffordability, driving ease, economy at the pump or environmental responsibility - nowhave a fantastic sedan option packed full of features and in tune with the needs of amodern driver," says My Seymour.
Recommended Retail Pricing:
The Honda City is priced to deliver good value to consumers and Honda's original "OurPrice Promise" means pricing will not be undermined by distributor initiated depreciation,and offers Honda customers lasting value.
Pricing (plus on road costs) is:
City S $26,900
City S Auto $29,500
City W $31,900
The City is available in QuickSilver, Atomic Gold, Obsidian Black, Taffeta White and Habenaro Chili Red, all with a black interior featuring silver trim.
source: drivesouth
