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Honda India has announced that it has commenced production of its recently unveiled City e:HEV sedan. The premium hybrid midsize sedan will be built at the automaker’s Tapukara plant in Rajasthan before it goes on sale sometime in May. Will be the only strong hybrid midsize sedan in India Launch and price announcement in May Will deliver a claimed fuel economy of 26.5kpl Honda City e:HEV: what do we know so far? Based on the fifth-generation City, the e:HEV gets an all-new hybrid powertrain, consisting of an Atkinson Cycle 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine mated to two electric motors. With a lithium-ion battery pack fitted in the boot, the setup allows for peak efficiency at 2,000rpm. This strong hybrid electric system produces a max power output of 126hp and 253Nm, with a claimed fuel economy figure of 26.5kpl. Meanwhile, Honda will offer the City e:HEV in a single ZX variant. Honda City e:HEV: what features will it get? To differentiate the City e:HEV from the standard car, it will feature blue-line Honda logos at the front and back, new fog light garnishes, an e:HEV emblem at the rear, a boot-lip spoiler, and a new rear bumper diffuser design. Honda has equipped the interior with an updated 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a new dual-tone Ivory and Black colour scheme, connected car technology, and ‘Honda Sensing’ suite with active safety features. These include lane-keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control for driver and pedestrian safety. Other key features of the City e:HEV include an electric sunroof, six airbags, electronic parking brake, ambient lighting, a tyre-pressure monitoring system, and smartwatch (iOS and Android) integration. Honda City hybrid: launch timeline and rivals The automaker has started accepting bookings for the City e:HEV from April 14, with a launch slated for some time in May 2022. The hybrid midsize sedan is expected to have a higher price tag, and will compete with the Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus. Other rivals include the Hyundai Verna and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. Also See: 2022 India-bound Honda City hybrid e:HEV unveiled Honda City Hybrid could give 1,000km range on a tank
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