Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) announced the arrival of its newest variant to the ever popular subcompact sedan series, the Honda City. The 2014 edition will get an upgrade that includes an Audio-Visual Navigation (AVN) system called the E Navi+. A brand new unit with manual transmission will costs P816,000 and a unit equipped with a CVT drivetrain is valued at P856,000.
The said new variant has 3D mapping with different modes such as route information view, lane assist with real-time junction views, and an expressway exit guide. Honda has also integrated an AVN system into the their new edition, providing customers with Honda sales and service locations around the country to quickly search for dealers or mechanics that could repair or maintain their City.
© www.gadgetsmagazine.com.phLooking back, the “All New City” under the VX and VX+ trim is already equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen audio display which comes with Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition control and a hands-free telephone (HFT). The same features are included on the much cheaper variants that comes with the standard DVD video playback and in-dash CD player with iPod access.
This innovative technology is further accentuated by the navigation software developer Sygic. The partnership has allowed the VIN to integrate mobile navigation applications through the vehicle’s display audio.
This amazing device adds P60,000 more onto the base price of the E variants of the regular Honda City.
So, what do you get for a base model Honda City E? We've taken a look at its specs sheet from the Honda Philippines website.
© www.hondaphil.com/Engine type: SOHC i-VTEC 4 valves gasoline
Displacement: 1496 cc
Horsepower: 118 Horsepower
Torque: 145 Nm
0-100 kph: 10 to 12 seconds
Fuel Economy: 7 to 8 km/L (city driving)
© www.mybestcardealer.comFront Suspension: Independent MacPherson Strut with stabilizer
Rear Suspension: H-shaped torsion beam with stabilizer
Ground Clearance: 150 mm
Tire Size: 15-inch steel with full wheel cover
Trunk Size: 485 Liters
Grille: Body color
Trunk Garnish: Body color
Equipments: Pole antenna, rear diffuser, multi-reflector halogen head lights, fender mounted side turn lights
Seat Capacity: 5
Covered Seats: Fabric
Air Conditioning: Manual Rotary
Console Panel: Gun Metallic
Equipment: Illumination control, dome light, range computer, instrument panel (with tachometer, speedometer, fuel level, door open warning), power side mirrors, 2 cup holders.
©www.hondaphil.com/ABS: Yes
EBD: Yes
HSA: No
Keyless Entry: Wave key
Multi-view Rear Camera: No
Childlock: Yes
SRS Airbags: Yes
Load Limiter: Yes
