Honda Cars India has started the production of City Hybrid e:HEV at their Tapukara plant in Rajasthan. The bookings for the same can be done at just Rs 5,000 from the website and from Rs 21,000 at your nearest Honda dealership. Honda is expected to launch the City hybrid in the first week of May.
Honda City Hybrid gets powered by a 1.5L, four-cylinder, Atkinson cycle motor with a power control unit and an advanced Lithium-ion battery pack. This battery pack gets two motors - one for traction and the other for generation of energy.
The City hybrid gets a pure electric drive mode, petrol-only mode and a hybrid mode. However, these modes cannot be selected manually. The sensors of the car automatically sense and puts the car into the desired mode.
Honda claims that the fuel economy of the City Hybrid sticks to 26.5 kmpl. When compared it with the petrol and diesel models of the City, it is quite higher. The peak torque of the sedan sticks to 253 Nm with a useable power output of 109 bhp.
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Based on the top-spec ZX variant, City gets features loaded up to the brim. It gets all LED headlights with auto high beam as a feature, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, full high-definition 7.0-inch MID screen, smartwatch connectivity and others. The interior of the Honda City Hybrid is finished in two-tone ivory and black theme.
Speaking about the development, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Limited said, Its a delight to share that we are commencing the production of the City e:HEV from our Tapukara facility in the state of Rajasthan.
The milestone also marks our commitment to bring advanced technologies for Indian customers and the beginning of our electrification journey in India. As a company, we have always been aligned with the Government of Indias vision of Make in India as well as bringing environmentally friendly technologies.
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He further added that We have received an overwhelming response to the City e: HEV since its unveil earlier this month. The trust and passion exuberated by our customers highlight their preference for a strong hybrid from Honda. Honda City e:HEV is a very practical and stress free solution for our customers who are seeking electrified mobility.
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