My New Honda City Prosmatec 2K17 😎

[samahir]

Oh that is cool . This seems quite a good option to get normal Honda city and add stuff ourselves

[z.u.m.a]

Thanks Atif!
Driven in islamabad only so didnt come across any ground clearance issue yet.

[z.u.m.a]

In My opinion it will cost you less and you have your own choice for Rims and Screen etc btw the original rims are beautiful too.

[samahir]

Also what is your opinion about getting it serviced from Honda workshop while in warranty period ? I have heard bad stories from people regarding their cars being serviced in Honda workshop ? They say that the Honda charges more money for stuff and they even take some things out of car if the person is not paying attention ?is it better to get the car maintained from other local workshops besides Honda woKshops ?

[z.u.m.a]

No idea.I also have read the same stories about dealerships becoming stealerships.
Like the 40k service of Honda City costs 40k it insane.
I'll get everything done by Honda until I see that now is the time to find a mechanic.

Members please advise,

[z.u.m.a]

Performance at 500 Kms

Keep in mind that during the break in period of the engine it isn't performing at its peak.So consider this review an incomplete review.

First impressions: Start the car and put it in D and the car wants to run .I literally went like "ruk oye kahan bhag raha hai"
Car runs just smooth light throttle application (1500 RPM) and you are at good speeds.Acceleration is Great
Normal Driving you wont at all find this car sluggish as reported by some.And please keep in mind its a Family sedan and it has more than enough acceleration for its category.I haven't tried full throttle as car is in its break in period,but have touched 4000 RPM once and man it tucks you back in seat.
And I have this feeling that if I press the accelerator fully the acceleration is going to be very good and it feels as if power is lurking just behind the pedal.

For people who drive around with their families and are sane drivers,I can confidently tell you that wont find the car lacking in power even with AC.
Turning on AC doesn't make you feel that car is under load,coming from a 660 JDM Alto,I can tell you that in that car when AC was turned off there was more power instantly but no such thing in City Thankfully.

Had a trip of 25 kms with 4 Adults,1 teen and 3 children with A/C on all time except at end it got very cold so had to turn it off,
And there was no obvious lack of power,a very slight power loss was felt and other wise engine was smooth.I didn't go above 3000 mostly I touched 2000 RPM and thats it.

When transmission changes from 1st to 2nd gear a slight jerk can be felt but after that you cant tell if the car is changing gears unless you are looking at the tachometer (RPM meter),a slight feedback is present when gears change but now much felt.
I never felt much of a need to push the car above 2000 RPM at highways,sometimes a little push which was in case of uphill climb on expressway upto 3000 and thats it.

In short car dosent feel underpowered even in its break in period

Dont take my review as a 100% correct description of the experience,its possible that this car doesn't meet your expectations so please test it yourself before purchase,I didn't drive this car before buying and was worried because of people saying that it ia very sluggish etc but I am satisfied very much Alhamdullilah.

@samahir @atifji @alishankhann

[samahir]

Brilliant review sir

[z.u.m.a]

Interior & Comfort

Interior is fairly basic/decent and nothing to brag about.
The instrument panel is awesome ,
the glove box is a little small in my opinion. Coin holder is also present at right side.Trunk space is HUGE plus there is some space below the rear seats too.
Nothing much to say about the interior.

The leg room is great both in front and at back.I personally dont very much like the middle seat,it is a little pushed towards outside otherwise it isnt bad.3-4 Adults shouldn't have problem sitting there. Front Seats are little hard but they haven't bothered me and they keep you in just the right posture and I do enjoy them really.the rear seats are very comfortable.and there is some space below the rear seats so you can fit in more stuff
The arm rest helps alot.
One thing which is bothering me is that while driving my right knee rests on the door and starts pain not too much but it hurts Its because of the hard plastic on the door panel.

Cabin noise is minimal.The sound which is the most is of the tyres at normal and high speeds.on rough roads Tire sound is high.
Engine sound is more when in first gear but after that engine sound in cabin is very less upto 2000 RPM after that humming sound is audible.
Wind noise is not present upto 120.
Cabin is nicely insulated from external noise about 60-70 % noise is insulated from cars,trucks people noise etc.

The ride quality is good,suspension keeps you comfortable 90% of the time.Honestly when I was taking the car from dealership to home.I was consciously judging the suspension of the car and I was very confused because what people have reported about it didnt match what I was feeling.It was quite smooth!
Suspension of the car is a little to the hard side but not like a phatta as some have said,but hey stiffer suspensions have their benifits.
.But on rough patches it is somewhat bumpy.Its not like it will break your back or make you feel uncomfortable,it absorbs most bumps and potholes.
The ride feels alot smoother than my JDM Alto.

So comfort level is GREAT and that little hardness which is felt is ignore able.

[samahir]

What is the maximum speed you attained?plus anybody has experience with 1.3 auto in hilly areas ? Will this car give problem in nathiagali kaghan murre?

[z.u.m.a]

Gone upto 120 and no idea about hilly areas.

[z.u.m.a]

Brother if 1.3 corolla auto GLI with its heavy body can go almost anywhere then I am sure Honda City 1.3 auto with a lighter and more powerfull engine can go anywhere even better
Corolla Xli/GLi has approx 90 HP while City 1.3 has approx 100 HP
And the weight difference is also approx 100-150 KG Corolla is heavier.

So you be the judge

[z.u.m.a]

[samahir]

Thanks bro for detailed response .

[z.u.m.a]

Welcome

Have you made up your mind for City or still cant decide?

[samahir]

I have made up my mind for buying Honda city 1.3 prosmatec .will get navigation and other things fitted by myself after delivery of car.

[z.u.m.a]

Great

[humayun.chughtai.7]

Masha Allah brother, Allah naseeb krain. City is quite decent car.

[z.u.m.a]

Thanks
Indeed it is.Enjoying it alot Alhamdullilah

[haider.ranjha]

i have city 2016 model with manual transmission,
when you turn on the ac, do u feel slight jerk?do u feel that u lost the power ?
i had 2016 gli and believe me i never felt about its ac turning on and off but when i drive city i always feel that now ac has turned on and off. do u feel the same?

[z.u.m.a]

I think I've mentioned it above that no such power loss is felt when AC is turned on.
I had a JDM Alto 660 cc you could definitely feel the power loss in t but in City no such thing is there.

No Jerk.