Honda City Hybrid eHEV vs Hyundai Elantra [2012-2015]

7 Ratings

3 Ratings

A smooth and eco-friendly sedan with advanced features

I recently got a chance to test drive the Honda City Hybrid eHEV 2023 and I was very impressed by its performance and features. Here are some of the points that I would like to share about my driving experience, firstly Driving experience, The car was very easy to drive and handle. The hybrid engine was powerful and responsive, delivering a smooth acceleration and gear transition. The fuel economy was excellent, as I got around 25 km/l on average in city traffic. The car also had low emissions, which made me feel good about contributing to the environment. The Honda sensing technology provided a safer driving experience, as it alerted me of any potential hazards or collisions on the road. The car also had a sport mode that enhanced the performance and thrill of driving. Secondly, Details about looks, and performance, The car looked stylish and elegant, with a sleek design and LED headlights. The interior was spacious and comfortable, with leather seats and ample legroom. The boot space was sufficient for my luggage needs. The car had a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supported Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with a premium sound system. The car also had a sunroof, wireless charging, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, keyless entry, push-button start, paddle shifters, cruise control etc. Thirdly Pros, Powerful hybrid engine, excellent fuel economy, low emissions, spacious cabin, stylish exterior, and advanced safety features. Finally Cons, the High prices compared to other hybrid cars, limited colour options, and no diesel variant. Overall considering everything I will rate it 4 out of 5.

The best equipped version for the price

<p><strong>Exterior</strong> Very futuristic design and stands out in the crowd. Draws reasonable attention, specially the White colour. Black looks sexy. Sometime feels big for parking in tight spot.</p> <p><strong>Interior (Features, Space &amp; Comfort)</strong> Overall quite good. Rear headroom is on the shorter side. Rear visibility is very poor so a reverse parking sensor with camera is must.</p> <p><strong>Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox</strong> Good economy with adequate amount of power. Just what is needed in Indian driving condition. Six speed gearbox is well mated to the engine.</p> <p><strong>Ride Quality &amp; Handling</strong> Ride quality is comfortable but handling is not bright, but it is safe and predictable.</p> <p><strong>Final Words</strong> It is quite a capable car with all the necesarry &nbsp;goodies. Well built but does not feels as solid as it's European rivals like Skoda or VW. Has all the features that a buyer wants from a car of this class. Automatic version ideal if you want to drive yourself only or else the manual is quite efficient. Big pot holes and speed breaker needs to be dealt with caution.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Areas of improvement</strong> Handling and suspension setup.</p>Features, Design, Performance and EconomyDriving dynamics, Streering feel