Honda Cars India Limited has been looking at introducing a hybrid powertrain for its city in India for a long time now. Now, the Japanese manufacturer has finally confirmed that Honda City E: HEV The hybrid is all set to launch in the country on April 14. Confirming the launch, the company has released a new teaser video on its official YouTube channel.
While the teaser video doesn’t reveal any specifics, it does point to the fact that the electric hybrid powertrain may be reserved only for the range-topping ZX trim, which is currently priced at Rs 15.18 lakh (ex-showroom) – Rs. This also means that it will be positioned above the top-end model. what else, honda city ZX E:HEV The tailgate boasts a new lip spoiler. No major design changes are expected to be made to the hybrid variant, however, it could sport new alloy wheels apart from the spoiler.
Honda City’s hybrid system will use two powerful electric motors coupled with a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine – one will act as an electric generator, while the other will be a propulsion motor. Honda City Hybrid Its fuel efficiency is expected to be around 25 – 26 kmpl, making it the most efficient car in its class.
It is to be noted that the hybrid powertrain that the Honda City will be equipped with is different from the mild-hybrid technology that we have seen on mass-market cars so far. The 98 PS 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine will be powered by an electric motor that will generate 109 PS. However, Honda is yet to reveal the exact combined power and torque figures of the hybrid powertrain of the City e:HEV.
The Honda City Hybrid is expected to be equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) like Lane-Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking. More details about the hybrid sedan will be confirmed at launch. For more updates on the upcoming Honda City e:HEV stay tuned to our website and The Times of India – Auto social media handles.
While the teaser video doesn’t reveal any specifics, it does point to the fact that the electric hybrid powertrain may be reserved only for the range-topping ZX trim, which is currently priced at Rs 15.18 lakh (ex-showroom) – Rs. This also means that it will be positioned above the top-end model. what else, honda city ZX E:HEV The tailgate boasts a new lip spoiler. No major design changes are expected to be made to the hybrid variant, however, it could sport new alloy wheels apart from the spoiler.
Honda City’s hybrid system will use two powerful electric motors coupled with a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine – one will act as an electric generator, while the other will be a propulsion motor. Honda City Hybrid Its fuel efficiency is expected to be around 25 – 26 kmpl, making it the most efficient car in its class.
It is to be noted that the hybrid powertrain that the Honda City will be equipped with is different from the mild-hybrid technology that we have seen on mass-market cars so far. The 98 PS 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine will be powered by an electric motor that will generate 109 PS. However, Honda is yet to reveal the exact combined power and torque figures of the hybrid powertrain of the City e:HEV.
The Honda City Hybrid is expected to be equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) like Lane-Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking. More details about the hybrid sedan will be confirmed at launch. For more updates on the upcoming Honda City e:HEV stay tuned to our website and The Times of India – Auto social media handles.