China-bound Honda City hatchback spotted

The Honda City sedan is sold as Griez in China. Based on the Griez, Honda will soon be launching its downsized hatchback version named Gienia in China. However, this car will be exclusive to China market and might not make it across the globe.  

As for the rest of the world, Honda sells the Jazz in India a.k.a. Fit in the international markets. The reason why China gets a hatchback version from the same family is because of its difference in automotive trends in comparison to the rest of the countries. The hatchback believed to be based on the Concept B design study; it gets a bolder grille and bumper on the front. It also comes with projector headlamps. As for the rear, the Gienia gets large taillights which are connected by a strip. The rear bumper is large and sculpted with chrome accents. To complete its sporty look, the hatchback version gets a rear spoiler. 

Under the hood, the Gienia will continue to be powered by Honda’s existing 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that generates 127bhp of power and 155Nm of torque. The engine will come mated to a five-speed manual transmission, while CVT might be optional.In terms of dimensions, the Honda Gienia measures 4,517mm in length, 1,705mm in width and 1,477mm in height. The car will get a wheelbase measuring 2,600 mm. In comparison to Griez, the Gienia is about 22mm shorter in its overall length.

Source: AH