[hotspot]

Originally Posted by city2491

I think it's a safety feature.

Great analysis!

I never thought it this way.

[bansal.sushant]

Originally Posted by hotspot

Then one issue you had with NHC has been resolved and car doesn't scrape anymore. But overall quality has taken a hit along with rise in ex-showroom price.

I too own both generations of the City, would you really say that the overall build quality has taken a hit?
Our 4th gen City has been sparingly driven so can't say much about my personal experience.

[CR07]

Originally Posted by hotspot

Now that i have got your attention Let's Begin

IMHO the 4th gen facelift styling was the best one till date. I am myself on the lookout for purchasing a 2017 40K run, VX CVT. Could you help me with following doubts-

1) Has the low GC been a hindrance in even City conditions? My intended usage for the City is 80% city drive, and 20% highway drives (NH). We have a Ecosport S TDCI, which will be majorly doing the highway duties. With this use case, how much do you think the GC could be a bother to me?

2) Has the low GC resulted in any expensive repair till date?

3) Any issues with the CVT? Can it last for a 10-12 year duration without any major overhaul? PS- I am a sedate to moderate driver. Rarely go above 120 Kph.

4) Is there no backlighting on gearbox positions? Or is there no backlighting indicating the position of gearshift?

[hotspot]

Originally Posted by CR07

1) Has the low GC been a hindrance in even City conditions? My intended usage for the City is 80% city drive, and 20% highway drives (NH). We have a Ecosport S TDCI, which will be majorly doing the highway duties. With this use case, how much do you think the GC could be a bother to me?
2) Has the low GC resulted in any expensive repair till date?
3) Any issues with the CVT? Can it last for a 10-12 year duration without any major overhaul? PS- I am a sedate to moderate driver. Rarely go above 120 Kph.
4) Is there no backlighting on gearbox positions? Or is there no backlighting indicating the position of gearshift?

1) Ground clearance of 4th generation Honda City is adequate to cover most speed-breakers on most Indian well-paved roads. Personally, i have never scrapped the bottom of the car even with fully loaded car (4 occupants and luggage). This comparison is based on roads where older generation of City, we owned, used to scrape bottom on nearly every speed-breaker/ broken road when laden with 4 occupants.

2) No scrapping, thus no repair bill associated with the same.

3) CVT has been performing satisfactory without any problems. Due to Indian conditions, as a precautionary measure, I have done the gearbox oil change at 20,000 Kms instead of manual suggested 40,000 kms.

4) There is no back lighting indicating the position of gear shift. Though, position of gearbox is indicated in instrument cluster.

Hope this helps.