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The 1.5 litre water-cooled, in-line, 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine gives a maximum power of 100 bhp @ 6500 rpm. A "Programmed Fuel Injection System" (PGM-FI) and computer designed tumble-flow intake ports ensure optimum fuel efficiency.
The drivetrain and the chassis of the City have been tailored to meet the specific demands of urban and highway motoring. The brakes are hydraulic servo-assisted - ventilated discs in the front, and leading / trailing shoe drums at the rear.
Safety
The Honda City has been designed to meet the stringent collision safety regulations of Japan, which is one of the strictest in Asia.
The safety features are:
Front and rear crumple zones
Side impact door beams
Childproof rear door locks
Seat belts front (3-point ELR x2) & rear (2-point manual x2)
High mount brake light
Rear window defroster
Other features of the car include:
Remote trunk/fuel lid opener
Day and night rear-view mirror
Air conditioning system with heater
4-spoke steering wheel
Side protection mouldings
2-speed wipers (plus intermittent and mist)
Trunk light
Alloy Wheels
Power steering
Power windows
Body colored power door-mirrors
Power door locks
AM/FM radio-cassette player with two speakers
The Model 1.5 EXI(S) Spl is a variant of the 1.5 EXI (S) with even cooler sporty looks.
Additional features:
Gold 'Honda' emblem
Keyless entry
An upgraded Honda-Clarion Stereo Music system
'Maharaja Gold' color
Trunk Spoiler
All for an additional cost of approximately Rs.24,000/-
| Specifications | |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4225 mm |
| Width | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1395 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 Kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2500 mm |
| Power | |
| Type | Petrol, inline, 4 cylinder |
| Piston Displacement | 1492 cc |
| Max. Power | 100bhp@6400rpm |
| Max. Torque | 13.00 kg-m @4700rpm |
| Fuel System | |
| PGM-FI, Multi-Point Fuel Injection | |
| Gears | |
| Manual 5 forward (all syncromesh) plus reverse | |
| Suspension | |
| Front | Independent strut, coil spring with stabilizer |
| Rear | Independent strut, coil spring trapezoid link |
| Steering | |
| Type | Power assisted Rack and pinion |
| Turning Radius | 4.8 Mts. |
| Brakes | |
| Type | Hydraulic vacuum assisted |
| Front | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear | Drums |
| Performance | |
| Max.Speed | 175 kmph |