Honda City - Generation 3.1 (1996-1999)

HONDA CITY (1996-1999)

This one slots below the Civic in terms of price and engine size. Its 1996 debut the 1.3 engines introduced first with a 1.5 that followed two years later.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	EXi	LXi	Di
Years Available	1998-August 1999	October 1996-August 1999	October 1996-August 1999
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	D15 1.5 SOHC 16V I4	D13B4 1.3 SOHC 16V I4	D13B4 1.3 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	105hp @ 6,500rpm	95hp @ 6,400rpm	95hp @ 6,400rpm
Torque	134Nm @ 4,600rpm	119Nm @ 4,700rpm	119Nm @ 4,700rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	PGM-Fi	PGM-Fi	PGM-Fi
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters	45 Liters	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,225mm	4,225mm	4,225mm
Width	1,690mm	1,690mm	1,690mm
Height	1,395mm	1,395mm	1,395mm
Wheelbase	2,500mm	2,500mm	2,500mm
Curb Weight	970kg	950kg (MT), 970kg (AT)	950kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent Strut with Stabilizer	Independent Strut with Stabilizer	Independent Strut with Stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Independent Strut, Trapezoidal Link with Stabilizer	Independent Strut, Trapezoidal Link	Independent Strut, Trapezoidal Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Drum	Drum
Tires	175/65 R14	165/80 R13	165/80 R13
Wheels	14 Inch Alloy	13 Inch Alloy	13 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Color Door Handles	Adds: Body Color Bumpers	Black Door Handles and Bumpers
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows (Front)	Steering
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	4	2	2
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda Civic Lxi, Kia Pride, Mitsubishi Lancer GL/GLX, Nissan Sentra EX Saloon, Toyota Corolla XE