SCOOP! All New 3rd Gen Honda City Caught Testing EDIT : Interior pics on Pg. 39

coolbareilly · 23rd September 2008, 10:45

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Originally Posted by sardaritesh

Does that look feasible for Honda to deliver the car by diwali? I think most of the people would like to have their dream vehicle on the festive occasion. So if there is a long waiting time, then it will hamper the sale. Also, anybody has any idea if Honda is still going to continue with their existing ZX and Vtech series?

Hi Ritesh, Honda is going to discontinue the existing ZX and VTec series. The newer version will be equipped with iVtec engines.

uday.ere · 23rd September 2008, 13:36

Found a test drive report of the Thai City. You can access the link at : 2009 Honda City - Test Drive Report | bkkAutos.com

sam003 · 23rd September 2008, 15:02

Read in todays ET's that Honda will continue selling old Honda City for couple of months along with new model which will going to lauch on 25th Sept. So we will have mix of old and new for some time.

iTNerd · 23rd September 2008, 17:22

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Originally Posted by uday.ere

Found a test drive report of the Thai City. You can access the link at : 2009 Honda City - Test Drive Report | bkkAutos.com

Nice find! Also, interesting first hand report on the test drive..

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One thing that hasn't been improved is the engine refinement. It's by no means bad, but when you push the engine it likes to let you know it's working! The engine gets fussy and noisy when pushed, and it's not a fun sort of engine note either. Just loud. But under "normal" driving conditions this won't be much of an issue.

This is unlike HONDA (must be because of the drive by wire throttle response)! anyways, it will be a good companion to my one-year old SX4

coolbareilly · 23rd September 2008, 17:55

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Originally Posted by sam003

Read in todays ET's that Honda will continue selling old Honda City for couple of months along with new model which will going to lauch on 25th Sept. So we will have mix of old and new for some time.

I believe, this is because the actual delivery may start in january 2009. So till that time, G3HC will be on display for those who want to go for newer version and NHC will still be on sale to clear the old stock.

Hackett · 23rd September 2008, 22:56

True. And once the customer is in the showroom, the sales team will try to sell the existing model , by offering discounts etc etc, and also by telling there will be x wait period. Whether the buyer books the new model or buys old its win-win for honda.

oss · 24th September 2008, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Hackett

True. And once the customer is in the showroom, the sales team will try to sell the existing model , by offering discounts etc etc, and also by telling there will be x wait period. Whether the buyer books the new model or buys old its win-win for honda.

No wonder they are launching only the top end versions. This way they can project it as a costlier option and push the sale of EXi & GXi. Dealers will do their bit by enticing the customer saying the current versions are very cheap and the new ones will have long waiting period and all those nonsense.

Later on they can bring in an E version of the newer HC in the GXi price range.

Effectively they are making sure they don't lose customers to Linea or SX4 during the festival season.

Shrewd move.

Mpower · 25th September 2008, 04:59

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Originally Posted by coolbareilly

Hi Ritesh, Honda is going to discontinue the existing ZX and VTec series. The newer version will be equipped with iVtec engines.

Both VTEC and CVT already pulled. The current gen will continue in production side by side for at least till 2009

uday.ere · 25th September 2008, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Both VTEC and CVT already pulled. The current gen will continue in production side by side for at least till 2009

Seems likely since the 1.3L ivtec is expected early next year. This way they would have a powerful 1.5 and a more FE 1.3 to cater to a wider customer base..

libocta · 25th September 2008, 14:50

its official now...
Honda unveils new version of 'City'-India Business-Business-The Times of India

:: Honda City :: (updated a while back)

Feels gud that this is my first post

vvvinod · 25th September 2008, 15:37

As expected , no alloy and leather seat covers in new city, may be they are holding it for V varient

quicksilver · 25th September 2008, 15:49

Now that the City has been launched officially, can I request the mods to close this thread or merge it with the other one?

ajay sarin · 25th September 2008, 16:19

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Originally Posted by ajay sarin

Honda would price it at about 8.5 L OTR to beat SX4. Anything more than that will not make a VFM deal for a 100 BHP car. Honda for sure likes to milk us for the big brand equity they have built but also know where to stop.....prices 8.5L - 10.5L OTR...

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Originally Posted by ajay sarin

September end seems to be a very probable date though the actual deliveries may take longer. Honda's share will go to Toyota / SX4 etc if they delay it further. Nothing destroys brand equity & market share more than the absence of the product from the market. The current City is EOL product and as good as not being there. The Japanese Strategists know this for sure....

Good Strategists think alike !!!

GTO · 25th September 2008, 20:27

Shall we continue the discussion here now that the car has been launched?

23rd September 2008, 13:36	#902
uday.ere BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 676 Thanked: 2,692 Times	Thai City TD Report Found a test drive report of the Thai City. You can access the link at : 2009 Honda City - Test Drive Report \| bkkAutos.com
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23rd September 2008, 15:02	#903
sam003 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 533 Thanked: 67 Times	Read in todays ET's that Honda will continue selling old Honda City for couple of months along with new model which will going to lauch on 25th Sept. So we will have mix of old and new for some time.
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Hackett BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103 Thanked: 3 Times	True. And once the customer is in the showroom, the sales team will try to sell the existing model , by offering discounts etc etc, and also by telling there will be x wait period. Whether the buyer books the new model or buys old its win-win for honda.
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25th September 2008, 14:50	#910
libocta BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	Officially Launched! :) its official now... Honda unveils new version of 'City'-India Business-Business-The Times of India :: Honda City :: (updated a while back) Feels gud that this is my first post
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vvvinod BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 20 Times	As expected , no alloy and leather seat covers in new city, may be they are holding it for V varient
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25th September 2008, 15:49	#912
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 455 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Now that the City has been launched officially, can I request the mods to close this thread or merge it with the other one?
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25th September 2008, 20:27	#914
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,764 Times View My Garage	Shall we continue the discussion here now that the car has been launched?
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