Experience the New Honda City V Sport Sedan
Get ready to explore the newly launched Honda City V Sport variant. This premium sedan offers a sporty feel with many exciting changes. We will look at all the updates and price details.
Introduction to the Honda City V Sport
The Honda City is known as a premium sedan in its segment. The new V Sport variant brings a sportier look and feel. It has many changes compared to the regular Honda City.
Sporty Exterior Design Highlights
The Honda City V Sport boasts several design updates to give it a more athletic presence.
Front Appearance
The front of the V Sport variant features a new gloss black finish, which was not available on the regular Honda City. You will see the Honda logo in the center and a black front grille. This is the V Sport variant, which sits after the SV model. The headlamps are projector-based and automatic, giving a yellowish light. Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) and side indicators are also present. Below, you will find normal halogen-based fog lamps and a detailed lower grille. The car also features an engine guard and offers a ground clearance of 165 mm. Dual wipers and washers are at the top. For the V Sport CVT transmission, an ADAS camera is included.
Side Profile and Wheels
From the side, the V Sport variant stands out with its new 16-inch black alloy wheels, which are different from the regular Honda City. These alloys have four nuts and the Honda logo. The front has disc brakes. The tires are radial, sized 185/60R15. Higher variants might offer 16-inch alloys. The Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) are gloss black, electrically adjustable, and foldable, with integrated indicators. The A-pillar matches the body color, while the B-pillar has a black finish. Request sensors are available for both the driver and co-driver. The car comes with a warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers, which can be extended.
Distinctive Rear Styling
The rear profile of the Honda City V Sport also looks very sporty. It features the Honda logo in the center, with a reverse parking camera placed just below it. You will find “V Sport” badging. The taillights are LED, including integrated indicators and reverse lights. On the other side, there is “City” badging. A spoiler, not found in the regular Honda City, is a new addition to this variant. Other rear features include a high mount stop lamp, defogger, and a shark fin antenna, which is also a new change. Four reverse parking sensors are integrated into the bumper, along with reflectors. The rear suspension setup and a towing hook are also visible.
Spacious and Sporty All-Black Interior
The interior of the V Sport variant is designed to be all-black, creating a strong sporty feel.
Dashboard and Cabin Design
The entire dashboard and roof are finished in black. Red elements and stitching are added to the dashboard, door trims, and other areas to enhance the sporty feel. This combination makes the interior quite striking for those who like black. The door trims are also all black with soft-touch materials and red stitching, featuring power window controls, door openers, speakers, and bottle holders. Child locks are present on the rear doors.
Comfort and Seating
The car offers excellent legroom and kneeroom, ensuring a comfortable ride. The seats are upholstered in good quality leather. The front seats have height adjustment and recline options. The rear features three fixed headrests. A rear armrest with two glass holders is also available, though it moves down to the seat. The front armrest also includes storage space.
Convenient Features
For rear passengers, there are AC vents and two 12V charging outlets. For the front, there are two Type-A USB ports and a 12V charging outlet. The roof lights are yellow, which could be upgraded to white LED. The glove box offers good space for documents and other items. Both driver and passenger sun visors have vanity mirrors. Grab handles are also present.
Driver’s Cockpit and Controls
The driver’s area is well-equipped. The leather-wrapped steering wheel has the Honda logo, ADAS controls, and controls for telephone and infotainment. The steering can be adjusted for both tilt and telescopic reach. Automatic headlamp controls and wiper controls are on either side. Given it’s a CVT transmission, paddle shifters are also available. Other controls include a traction control switch, headlamp adjustment, levers for opening the fuel cap and bonnet. A push engine start button is also present.
Advanced Infotainment and Ambient Lighting
The instrument cluster is analog with an RPM meter and a speedometer marked up to 220 km/h. A multi-information display (MID) shows various car details. The V Sport variant also features ambient lighting, which can be customized with different colors like purple. The car has a touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, AUX, and FM radio. When shifted to reverse, the camera shows good quality visuals with three different view options and a zoom feature. Other features include a hazard light switch, automatic climate control with a Max Cool switch, and AC vents with glossy black surrounds. The CVT transmission gear lever has an Eco mode button. A handbrake is also present.
Smart Access and Boot Space
The Honda City V Sport comes with a smart key that allows for lock, unlock, boot unlock, and even starting the car from the key itself. There are two such smart keys provided, both featuring the Honda logo. If the key is with you, the car automatically unlocks when you grab the door handle.
The car offers a generous boot space of 506 liters, with a boot light inside. The spare wheel is a 15-inch steel wheel, which is one size smaller than the alloys. A toolkit including a jack and spanner is stored in the boot. The boot area is properly insulated.
Engine Performance and Mileage
The Honda City V Sport is powered by a refined 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine. This engine produces 119 bhp of power and 145 Nm of torque. It offers a claimed mileage of 18-19 kilometers per liter. For those seeking even better mileage, a hybrid variant is available, offering around 26 kilometers per liter. The engine bay includes proper insulation under the bonnet, a battery compartment, washer fluid reservoir, and the ABS/EBD unit.
Advanced Safety Features
Safety is a key aspect of the Honda City V Sport. It comes equipped with six airbags for comprehensive protection. Other safety features include ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, a speed alert system, a seat belt warning, an engine immobilizer, and crash sensors. Automatic headlamps and traction control are also part of the safety package. Furthermore, the V Sport CVT transmission variant includes advanced ADAS features for enhanced driving safety.
Pricing Details and Options
Let’s look at the pricing for the Honda City. The base model has an ex-showroom price of ₹12,38,000. The Sport V CVT transmission variant is priced at ₹14,88,000 ex-showroom. For an on-road price (in Lucknow), the Sport V CVT variant costs approximately ₹17,58,000, which includes ₹15,000 worth of accessories. If you opt for financing, a down payment of ₹7,58,000 on the ₹17,58,000 total means financing ₹10,000,000. Over 5 years, this could result in an EMI of about ₹20,000 per month.
Conclusion
The Honda City V Sport offers a blend of premium comfort and sporty appeal. With its stylish exterior, all-black interior with red accents, advanced features, and strong safety package, it stands as a compelling option in the premium sedan segment. The reliable Honda engine ensures a smooth ride quality.
