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Honda Motor launches new Honda City 2021

Published: 07 Mar 2021 - 08:47 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 03:42 am
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Doha: Honda Motor Company announced the All New City 2021 for the GCC, Jordan and Egypt at a Virtual Launch Event held on their YouTube channel yesterday and the respective social media channels of the country wise distributors. The All-New 5th Generation Honda City is the longest and the widest sedan in its segment and has exceeded the benchmark with its premium design, technological prowess, unmatched comfort, advanced safety, with class leading fuel economy, rear a/c vents and advanced connectivity.

The Grand Concept of the All New City 2021 is based on ’Ambitious Sedan’ giving ambitious people seeking better living confidence to upgrade their lives. All New City is based on Our Grand Concept which is supported by the City’s core values of Smart Style and Outstanding interior space. To this the value of ‘Strong’ was added based on the demand in the Middle East. The All New 2021 City is an authentic sedan form, which is confident and secure and an intelligent sedan. 

Honda cars are distributed in Qatar by Doha Marketing Services Company (DOMASCO), a leading multi-brand company in Qatar and a member of the Al Futtaim group. It has a diversified portfolio of passenger cars, motor bikes, commercial vehicles, marine and power products, watches and electronics representing some of the world’s most visible and award-winning brands. 

The All New City 2021’s concept of exterior design is set as “STANDING on the EDGE” aiming for styling that can stand on the cutting edge of this era. With its sharp body character lines starting from the front Day Time Running Lights, which flows along the side just above the door handles and blending into the three-dimensional rear lights. This bold front is taken to the next level with the integration of full LED headlights with 9 LED Array Inline shell in the EX Grade Only, Integrated LED DRL in all grades and L-Shaped LED Turn signal in all grades which give it a sporty and advanced look and feel. The upper Chrome grille in the front presents the signature Honda Solid Wing Face and elevates the car to a sleek and sophisticated position. The EX Grade also boasts of LED Front Fog Lights and all Grades have the Rear LED Fog Lights. 

Inspired by the Japanese Katana Blade, a type of curved sword used by the ancient samurai, the All-New City follows a continuity of lights with a sharp shoulder-line that accentuates its premium look and length. This character line runs right from the headlamp all the way to the taillights defining its shape and making the hood seem longer giving the car a distinguishably precise and aerodynamic impression. 

The All New City is longer and wider giving it a large stance, which elevates its image of being a luxurious sedan. A First in 2021, the All New City Introduces a whole new grade namely the City LX Sport. The LX Sport concept adds sport black exterior trim accents to enhance the City brand and give it a sporty look. This grade has been primarily introduced to attract younger customers and add to the young and sporty segment of Honda. 

Achieving a clear vision while driving, with a balance of openness and security the design is the SO-KAI or invigorating cockpit design in the All-New 5th Generation Honda City. 

The All New City comes with Manual Air Conditioning for DX grade and Automatic Air Conditioning for LX onwards as well as rear A/c ducts for extra comfort. The All New City is equipped with a lot of safety technologies that help the driver to be more confident on the roads with our ACE technology that prevent the collision impact from reaching the passengers, 6 airbags to protect passengers from collisions from any side.

Body rigidity not only provides strength to the vehicle but also contributes to Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) characteristics. A powerful engine is equipped in the City to match the sporty design and looks. The new City is equipped with a 1.5-liter DOHC engine producing 119 hp. This is the best in the Segment and a torque of 145 N/M with several technologies that provide a sporty driving feel.