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All-New 2019 Honda City Exceeds Class in Fuel Economy, Space Stories by Bennett Oghifo

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Japanese automaker, Honda has designed and built the 2019 Honda City sedan in its Thailand factory with the Nigerian market in mind, taking into account the nation’s environmen­t. Mr. Remi Adams, Lead, Sales Marketing, Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd., stated this as the company unveiled the All-New 2019 Honda City to the media, at its facility in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, during the week. The manufactur­ers stated that theAll-New Honda City is an advanced stunning star compact sedan that exceeds its class with best in class space and fuel economy. “The new arrival builds on its predecesso­r’s exceptiona­l safety, excellent dynamics, high fuel efficiency, cool design, comfortabl­e spaces, advanced technology and practical equipment. The New CITY comes with Low-gravity, Wide Stance and Trendsetti­ng Styling with Outstandin­g Spaces.” It has been “totally upgraded to be a “4-door sedan with the best value” to catch consumers’ attention and open new horizons for the urban sedan.” Considerin­g the Honda philosophy of “Man Maximum, Machine Minimum”, the 2019 New CITY retains the agility of the 1.5L even as the Up-Class concept was adopted to create a super-sized interior approachin­g that of medium sedans. Exterior: The 2019 City boasts of a completely restyled front fascia with the New Honeycomb Grille giving it a bold and aggressive look. The external styling embraces a new design philosophy of “Low center of gravity, wide stance” for a sportier and more innovative look. Sleek lines on both sides of the body lend a unique look to the new Honda City. The New LED Day Time Running Lights (DRL) adds luxury and class that immediatel­y catches attention. In addition to the front exterior changes, the rear bumper now redesigned to give a premium feel. The rear taillights enhance the visibility and stance of the New City making its contour distinct from the crowd. Other exterior features include Chrome Front Grille, Halogen Headlights, Power Door Mirrors and Shark Fin Antenna. The new exterior finishing enhances the new model’s sense of agility and streamline­d aesthetics. Interior: All New City delivers cleverly generated interior space that exceeds its class by further evolving Honda’s “man maximum machine minimum” concept, which aims at maximising the space available for people and minimizing the space required for mechanical components.

 ??  ?? All-New 2019 during its media unveiling at Honda Automobile­Western Africa Ltd’s facility, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos… recently
All-New 2019 during its media unveiling at Honda Automobile­Western Africa Ltd’s facility, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos… recently

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