• By Divanshi Sharma
  • Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:26 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Honda City Hybrid Lineup Shrinks: Honda City Hybrid was launched in India in May 2022 and it has been a standout product, not only for the company but also in its segment. The Honda City Hybrid was one of the first mass-market strong hybrids in India. Post its launch, it was initially offered in two trims - V and ZX. The Japanese automaker has now decided to streamline the lineup by offering only the fully loaded ZX variant. The Honda City Hybrid’s top ZX variant is available in India at a price of Rs 20.55 lakh (ex-showroom).

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However, sales for the City hybrid have been sluggish right from the start. This is mainly due to its price increase of over Rs 4 lakh compared to the regular City petrol, which makes the hybrid variant of the City slightly less affordable for many potential buyers. Despite Honda's efforts to introduce cheaper variants, sales have remained low, averaging around 350 units per month and totaling just around 2,000 units sold to date.

Honda City Hybrid - Features 

In terms of features, the top-spec ZX trim of the City hybrid comes fully loaded with safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and autonomous emergency braking, as part of the Honda Sensing ADAS Suite. It also includes six airbags, lane-watch cameras, seat belt reminders for all five passengers, a multi-angle rear-view camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system, vehicle stability assist, hill-start assist, and ISOFIX-compatible rear seats. 

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Honda City Hybrid - Engine Specs 

In terms of engine specs, the Honda City hybrid is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors. One motor serves as an electric generator while the other helps in propulsion. This powertrain setup produces a combined power output of 126 bhp and 253 Nm of torque and is paired to a eCVT gearbox. This configuration is capable of automatically switching between full EV, hybrid, and engine modes for optimal efficiency and performance. Moreover, the City hybrid delivers a claimed fuel economy figure of 27.13 km/l.