Honda has just introduced the facelift of the Honda City in Thailand. The compact sedan now comes with far more flashy features. As an old player, can the features in the Honda City sedan still outperform the newcomer MG 5 GT?
Stepping back, the progress of the MG 5 GT is a "new kid" in the national automotive market. This sedan was just launched at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) Hybrid 2022. Usually, brands from China often boast features, including MG.
However, now Japanese manufacturers are no longer stingy so that their products can remain competitive. The Honda City sedan has now received the Honda Sensing feature to a new engine with turbo and hybrid technology. Armed with the latest technology, Honda City should be able to remain proud when dealing with the MG 5 GT.
Features of the MG 5 GT are modern and quite diverse
MG 5 GT, this car already uses a head unit with a 10.3-inch screen, and can display a 360-degree camera view around the car. The head unit on the MG 5 GT is equipped with Bluetooth Connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Smart Phone Connectivity.
Discussing safety features, the MG 5 GT is equipped with ISOFIX, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Front Seat 3-point Seatbelt, Front Airbags, Rear Parking Sensor, Immobilizer safety key system.
This car is built on the basis of a Full Space Frame (FSF) framework, and for driving protection it is supported by the features Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) & Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). , then Electronic Brake Assist (EBA), Electronic Differential System (XDS), Traction Control System (TCS), Stability Control System (SCS), Hill-start Assist System (HSA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), and Follow Me Home light.
Even more interesting, because the MG 5 GT also has a variety of other safety features, namely the Rear Driver's Assistance System (RDA), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Rear Collision Warning (RCW). ), then Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags, Rear View Camera, up to 360 omni directional camera.
Honda City Facelift Gets Better Specifications and Supports Honda Sensing
Honda not only beautifies the design but also further enhances the existing features of the City sedan. The latest Honda City is equipped with an 8-inch touch screen, and is connected via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and there is Bluetooth. For audio settings to answer the phone, there are multi-function buttons on the steering wheel.
The driving position is quite ergonomic with tilt & telescopic steering settings, and for RS and hybrid RS types there are paddle shifts.
Honda Sensing has added safety features
Speaking of standard safety features in the Honda City sedan, it's no less amazing, because it has been upgraded so that the level is even more safety like a medium sedan. The following features are owned by Honda City:
- Honda LaneWatch (e:HEV RS variant)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera (V, SV, RS, e:HEV SV, and e:HEV RS variants)
- Electric Parking Brake (e:HEV SV and e:HEV RS variant)
- Auto Brake Hold (e:HEV SV and e:HEV RS variant)Dual SRS airbags
- Side airbags
- Side curtain airbags (RS and e:HEV RS variant)
- Auto Door Lock by Speed
- Walk Away Auto Lock
- Remote Engine Start
- Front passenger seat belt reminder
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Protectional seatbelts with load limited
- Front seat belt 3P ELR (x2)
- Immobilizer and security alarm
- Rear Seat Reminder
- ISOFIX & Child Anchor
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS).
Now all Honda City variants come with Honda SENSING intelligent security technology that uses wide-view front camera technology to detect the speed and distance of vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles ahead. There are six main functions including:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation System with Lane Departure Warning (RDM with LDW)
- Auto High Beam (AHB)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (V, SV, and RS variants) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF) (e:HEV SV and e:HEV RS variants)
- New Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN).
- Performance Battle of MG 5 GT vs Honda City Sedan, Using Turbo Power is OK
The performance aspect is one of the advantages offered by the MG 5 GT. Armed with a conventional gasoline engine, the power generated can surpass the Toyota Vios. How does it compare to the Honda City, which uses two engine variants?
For information, the MG 5 GT carries a DOHC 4-cylinder 16 Valve VTi - TECH 1,498 cc engine. The power produced is 114 PS / 6,000 rpm and torque of 150 Nm / 4,500 rpm.
First, we will discuss the VTEC TURBO engine with a capacity of 1.0 liters. The power generated is 122 PS with a maximum torque of 173 Nm from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm.
Then in the hybrid variant, the City relies on a 1,500 cc 4-cylinder engine combined with the full hybrid e: HEV. Engine with Atkinson Cycle technology, DOHC, i-VTEC, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, and Electrically Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT).
The hybrid variant produces a total power of 109 PS at 3,500-8,000 rpm. In this hybrid variant, the torque is even greater, reaching 253 Nm.
When compared to performance issues, the MG 5 GT has superior power compared to the hybrid version of the City sedan. However, when compared to the City turbo, the MG 5 GT is not comparable in power.
Conclusion
Looking at the specifications offered, Honda City can outperform the MG 5 GT from various aspects. The performance of the Honda City sedan is better in the turbo variant and the features available on the Honda Sensing are even more diverse.
What we should look forward to is the price when it enters Indonesia and whether the hybrid and turbo variants will be brought here. For activities in the city, sedans still have their own charm because they offer comfort and a premium impression.
