Honda City CNG launched, adds new AVG grade

After launching Honda Brio Automatic, Honda has yet another launch in its portfolio. This time it is the City sedan which gets a CNG fitment and also a new AVN variant is being added to the existing line up.

The City CNG is basically the ‘V’ model which is CNG kit ready. The CNG kit can be installed at 45 selected Honda dealerships at 28 cities where CNG fuel option is available. Honda has optimised the 1.5L engine for bi-fuel operation and the suspension has been worked as well to accommodate the CNG kit.

The City CNG is available at Rs. 9.54 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi without the CNG kit. An additional Rs. 50,200 plus installation charges will have to be borne by the customer. The City CNG comes with a 2 year warranty and gets ABS, BA (Brake Assist), Dual SRS Airbags,  pre-tensioner seat belts as standard fitment.

Honda has also added an “Integrative Intelligence” AVN Grade model, available in V variant. This AVN (Audio Visual Navigation) Grade model include features such as Touch Screen, Audio Visual Navigation, Bluetooth, DVD player in addition to CD player, USB/iPod/Aux-in connectivity and Leather upholstery with leather wrapped steering wheel and leather wrapped gear shift knob (in MT).

Press Release:

Mr. Jnaneswar Sen, Sr Vice President, Honda Cars India Ltd. said “Honda City is one of the most successful car brand in the country and certainly the most desirable sedan in its category due to its unmatched values of performance, mileage and overall reliability. We are extremely happy to bring the City with a CNG option for our customers. Adapting the CNG technology is another step to keep low cost of ownership for our customers and will add to the appeal of the car, as it will not only be cheaper to run and maintain but also eco-friendly.”

Honda City now has 10 models in its line-up -

City Corporate

Honda City E

Honda City S MT

Honda City S AT

Honda City V MT

Honda City V AT

Honda City V (Leather with sunroof) MT/AT

Honda City V (AVN) MT (New)

Honda City V (AVN) AT (New)

Honda City V MT CNG (New)

Source: MotorBash