Connect with us

Automobile

Hybrid version of Honda City to be launched in Indian market on this date: Check here

Published

on

The Japanese automaker, Honda will officially unveil the much-awaited City e:HEV in India on 14 April. Recently, the Honda City Hybrid was unveiled with an RS badge on the grille at the Thailand Motor Show. However, the company might introduce the City Hybrid in regular variant options for the Indian market. Additionally, the vehicle will offer Honda Sensing tech with multiple active and passive safety systems.

The upcoming Honda City e:HEV will be powered by the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated Atkinson Cycle petrol engine with two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. Additionally, it will offer idle start stop for maximum efficiency. The petrol engine produces 97bhp and 127Nm of torque, while combined with the electric powertrain it produces 108bhp and 253Nm of torque. The City e:HEV will come mated to a seven-speed DCT with shift by wire. The vehicle is capable of operating in pure electric mode at low speeds.

The upcoming Honda City Hybrid is expected to be significantly heavier than the regular model. Most of the interior feature highlights are expected to be retained from the regular model. For freshness, it will offer a 3D illuminated meter cluster. More details on new features and technology highlights will be known at the time of its official unveiling.

Continue Reading

Automobile

Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

Published

on

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.

Continue Reading

Trending