I have purchased new Honda city 2015(V) Variant and following are the observations in first 20 days
***External features***
External looks of the car are good, But I do miss the projector head lamps(which is not available in any of the variants).
***Car Key***
The car key comes with inbuilt remote and this time Honda is giving both keys with remote, though it does not have a trunk opening button in the remote.
***Rain Wipers***
The wipers are normal(no rain sensing) and is of average quality.
***Fog lamps***
Fog lamps are, normal, round looking and do their task. Although, they can be made more stylish to add further value to the car.
***ORVM’s and rear view Camera***
It does have a power ORVM’s which is much needed for self drivers and also boast of a rear view Camera which is of added value as it quite useful while reversing the car and definitely helps in parking the car. I strongly recommend that whenever you take a test drive, use the reverse gear as well, which normally people don’t use, but is of importance.
***Tyres and Ground Clearance***
15” tyres are disappointing as other competition is giving 16” alloys at a lesser cost. The car does have a good ground clearance over its predecessor and manages to get over poth holes and big speed breakers. A 16 inch wheels would definitely be a welcome and beneficial change.
***Seating***
good comfortable seats on the front and back and comes with a beige interior. No back seat pockets, except, in top variant
***AC***
The auto AC with touch control panel which is effective and is a welcome change
***No single key operation***
It has a trunk opening pulley on the right hand side of driver and two pulley to open up the bonnet and fuel lid. There is no single key operation.
***Audio system***
It has an embedded four speaker plus four tweeter system which produces a good decent surround in the cabin but scope of further improvement cannot be ruled out considering it is priced at a lac rupees higher than its competitors.
***Boot Space***
The boot of the car is decent but do not expect it to carry whatever you want. It does have a space for luggage of one nuclear family only.
***Fuel Economy***
Fuel economy is far lower than claimed of 17.90 KMPL even on highways.
***Maneuverability and Power steering***
The maneuverability of the car along with the power steering is fantastic and you will fall in love with it