Quick Take
12/18
km/l city/highway
Available
Engines
1.5L,
In-line 4, 76 bhp petrol
1.5L, In-line 4, 100 bhp petrol
Available
Transmissions
Manual
Transmission with CVT
Estimated values may differ under various conditions.
Highlights
i-DSI
technology.
14-inch
wheels / Tubeless tyres.
Good
driving dynamics.
Low
emissions.
Attractive
Fuel Economy.
Overview
The Honda
City ZX is an upmarket sedan available in four variants: the EXi, GXi, CVT,
VTEC and VTEC Plus. The City has a sleek, aerodynamic profile with futuristic
styling, trendy interiors and the option of a VTEC engine. The car enhances
passenger safety with an advanced impact absorbing body structure, impact
absorbing wiper pivots, a collapsible bonnet hinge, head restraints and
adjustable headlamp beams.
Honda is
renowned for making some of the world’s most powerful, fuel-efficient and
cleanest engines. This tradition continues in India with the Honda City ZX. The
Hyper-16 valve, VTEC engine and programmed fuel injection translate into some
of the lowest emissions in any car in the Indian auto market. The City ZX is
built to tackle congested driving conditions in Indian cities and comes armed
with a 4.9 metre turning radius, excellent suspension, power steering and high
torque to ensure ride comfort in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Powertrain & Performance
Under the hood, an efficient 1.5 litre i-DSI
engine that makes 76 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque at 2, 700 rpm. The potent
ZX VTEC engine churns out 100 horsepower and 13.3 kgm of torque at 4, 800 rpm.
The VTEC engines are powerful, accelerate smoothly and maintain good speed on
highway. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) sends power to the wheels
seamlessly, thereby minimising power loss and enabling refined ride quality.
Improved
suspension flattens out the drive; the car displays excellent road grip,
especially while cornering. Fuel efficiency is decent with 12 km/l in city
driving and a decent 18 km/l on highway.
Build & Styling
The Honda
City ZX has a low, wide stance with sporty design cues; slanting headlights
wrap around the front of the car. A wide grille consisting of two horizontal
strips sports a chrome Honda badge. The 2006 model has a higher bonnet and
larger grille. The rear-end of the ZX VTEC looks smarter and leaner, with part
of the taillights incorporated into the trunk lid.
Standard
exterior features include 14-inch wheels, tubeless tyres, resin wheel cover
with chrome ’H’ badge, chrome grille, 3-d multi-reflector headlamps, tail-light
cluster, body-coloured bumper, green tinted glass and a radio antenna.
The Honda
City ZX interiors are classy, refined and comfortable. The cabin is
well-equipped and spacious with generous seating for five and a trunk capacity
of 500 litres for the traveler. Standard interior features include a centre
console and switch panel in metallic grey, two speakers, a digital odometer,
two-tone grey interiors, grey upholstery and chrome surround gauges.
Conveniences
include front passenger seatback pocket, air-conditioning with heater, a power
tilt-steering wheel, power door locks, power door mirror, power windows,
intermittent front wiper, rear armrest, a cigarette lighter, remote trunk/fuel
lid opener, twin glove box and centre console with glass holders.
Pros
Refined Interiors
Sleek, sporty styling
Superb VTEC engine
Excellent Road grip
Enhanced safety features
Conclusion