HONDA CITY ZX VTEC

Fact File
Price Rs 8.41 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai)
Power 100bhp
Torque 13.5kgm
Power to weight 94.3bhp per tonne

Length 4390mm
Width 1690mm
Height 1485mm
Wheelbase 2450mm
Weight 1060kg
Fuel tank 42 litres

Engine 4-cyls, 16 valves 1497cc, sohc Installation Front, fwd
Compression ratio 10.1:1
Specific output 66.6bhp per litre (est)
Bore/stroke 73/89.4mm
Gearbox type 5-speed, manual

Front suspension MacPherson strut, coil spring, gas- pressurised shock absorber, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Torsion beam, coil spring, gas-pressurised shock absorber
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Tyres 175/65 R14

Speed Read
Styling Fresh details and longer nose mean looks are less radical
Engine Refined, flexible and blessed with awesome top-end power
Handling & ride New steering and suspension tuning a big improvement
Brakes Discs all round and great stopping power, but no ABS
Cabin quality Two-tone interior has good quality levels
Practicality Comfortable, with big boot and good reliability and service
Value for money Not cheap, but you do get a lot of car

FIRST VERDICT
A fast, fun to drive, comfortable and practical car.