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Improved version of Honda City 2022 to be launched soon
Honda Cars India has confirmed it will launch the Honda City strong hybrid in India on April 14. This variant is being termed the Honda City e:HEV and is set to be the first hybrid offering in the mass-market segment in the country. The hybrid City’s introduction has been long rumoured but has been delayed first by COVID19 and then ensuing chip shortages.
2022 Honda City e:HEV hybrid specifications, fuel efficiency
The Honda City hybrid is powered by a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol that put out 98PS and 127 Nm. This pairs with a 109PS and 253 Nm electric motor fed by a lithium-ion battery pack. An e-CVT gearbox then transmits power from the drivetrain to the wheels.
The drivetrain should offer three drive modes if the Thai-spec City is anything to go by. This will be an EV-only, hybrid mode that uses both powertrains as well an ICE-only mode. There should also be a regen function to harvest energy. This version returns 27.5 kmpl as per Honda’s claims in Thiland so a similar figure can be expected here.
2022 Honda City e:HEV hybrid interior, features, safety
The Honda City hybrid should be offered in the top-spec versions of the City. Notable features are an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa, Honda Connect suite with 32 connected-car features, 6.9-inch HD TFT instrument cluster, automatic headlamps, push start/stop button, electric sunroof and more. The City features six airbags, a lane-watch camera and is compliant with a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. The CVT version also adds remote start functions.
2022 Honda City e:HEV hybrid expected price
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.