Honda City

A new series of Honda City photos have been released, but this time they feature a left-hand drive version set to unveil at the Istanbul Motor Show this October.

While it’s not perfectly clear if the Turkish auto show signals a Europe-wide premiere for the City, the mechanics are not new to Europe: this particular econo car will be fitted with a 100PS 1.4 liter i-VTEC engine hooked up to a 5-speed or 6-speed i-Speed transmission out of its European Jazz and Civic cousins. The interior shots show the car will also be equipped, if you are so inclined, with steering-mounted paddle shifts for everyday econo-racing. The inside also gets an upgraded dash system with integrated digital displays and automatic climate control – something that was missing in the button-and-knob Asian variety.

On the outside, the car is aesthetically different from the Asian City we have seen. The mud flaps and door strips give the car a refined look.

I think it might do Honda good if they brought the City to North America.