Honda City 2020 | Fender Strength Issue? | Your Feedback Matters |
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- čas přidán 14. 12. 2020
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I really appreciate your hard work brother. I do own a 5th gen city vx cvt and I also face a lot of quality issues.
Hi Abijith,
Thanks a lot for watching the video and thanks for the appreciation. It gives us motivation to make more informative videos for our viewers.
what kind of issues are you facing?
@@siddharthpathak3394 front hood and rear trunk misalignment
Headliner not fixed properly
Rattling noise inside the cabin
Shaking door handle
But i bought 4th gen city 2020 zx...it is good no issues
@@rahulassctCnsltnt yes brother I claimed it under warranty. And they have fixed it. Now everything is fine 🙂
Although Sheet metal of city is good,not like German cars but Platform (Body structure) of City is very strong which helps to save passengers inside the cars..
Honda never compramises with body structure(platform) in india..Hyundai/ kia does with its cars..with poor platform and good sheet metal quality..results like kia seltos got barely 3 star (missed by 0.03 points) else got 2 star only..
Before Crash test of kia seltos, everyone was saying seltos has best built quality,look at the bonnet it feels heavy,door close with thud etc blah blah blah...But due to poor platform,seltos scored 3 star as Body shell was unstable..if seltos had given 10 airbags with platform kia is providing,it will not save passengers,the car will break into pieces
So Body structure,Platfrom is primary factor and Sheet metal quality is the second..
All those who mentioned that fenders are like this are wrong. Go and check for yourself in cars from VW, skoda, nissan, ford etc. I checked it on city, vento and rapid and the fenders, C pillar, door panels depressed only on the city and not on vento/ rapid. This is pure cost cutting and not for pedestrian safety. The bumpers are made soft (with use of a fiber material) for pedestrian safety. Other brands aren't fool that they will not follow the guidelines. VW, skoda, ford etc are more safety oriented than other brands.
Thank you so much Siddharth for taking out time to watch our video. Some of our viewers were actually not happy with the video content but we think that it is a cost cutting by honda. So, we would like people to decide if they want go with this car or not.
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When i checked the bonnet, Even the front half of the bonnet has some flex. I think its a part of the crumple zone. New cars have stricter pedestrian safety norms I guess (not sure). A cheap metal car cannot score 5 star in asean ncap. Btw a good video 👍.
Thanks a lot for taking time to watch the video. Thanks for your feedback and for your valuable comments.
Can't be sure if its so for crumple zones. They have used thin metal sheets all around unlike VW, skoda, ford etc. The car that scored 5 star in ASEAN NCAP was made in thailand for thailand (listed on honda india site) so quality might differ in the indian version. Also ASEAN NCAP tests at 50kmph instead of 64kmph of GNAP so its easier to score on ASEAN NCAP. I guess indian variant can't score more than 4* on GNCAP.
@@siddharthpathak3394 the front part of the bonnet only has that flex but the part near windshield is hard. Not all panels are flexing I guess 🤔.
@@siddharthpathak3394 The thailand and indian version of city is exactly same in terms of built quality..check the kerb weight..its exactly same..
Agar thailand version ki built quality indian city se alag hoti to uska kerb weight jyada hota..
For example, Australian kia seltos ka kerb weight indian seltos se jyada hai..aur aus ki seltos ne 5 star score kia hai aur india ki seltos ne 3 star
@@Saahilll I already know that. BTW its not exactly the same, in malaysian and thailand cars they give a specific weight whereas in india they have given a range. I asked about this to honda sales person and he initially started giving reasons like its due to ground clearance but when i said that it won't increase weight to that extent then he said indirectly said that there can be a variation in quality because people here want more mileage.
We can only hope both the cars are the same. Even then i don't like the thin metal sheets they use (not in terms of car safety). For the premium honda city commands, the build quality (not safety) isn't upto the mark.
Hey bro nice video, I own a ZX CVT and I don’t think this is a issue. I believe this is done to reduce injury to pedestrians , for that reason cars front bumpers and fenders have been made of flexible or crushable materials to reduce the severity of impact.
Very true
I also checked the fender sheet, door panel sheet of xuv 300 w8 model after watching your video but it also bend very badly but the fender of Nexon is comparatively good l.
Thanks Arnab for taking out time to watch the video. We are still in a fix that is it a cost cutting tactic from honda or is it for the pedestrian safety.
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@comedy Duniya : do you own a Honda City 5th Gen?
Thanks for your reply. First of all, I would like to inform you that the video is based on the personal observations and experience. Experiences may differ from person to person. I have been facing lot of issues with respect to gear transmission hardening till now. Rear light is not actually a copy of BMW but it’s more of that of AUDI (Old Model). Honda has the best engines not doubt on that but I have faced an instance in which the body strength of Honda City 5th Gen is not so good. I have a whole big dent on the back side of the Car roof due to a jump of Monkey from 1st floor. Try your self pushing the fender to the inside if the car and you will feel the difference. Fenders are the crumple zone. Agreed. This could be the case with german cars where you can feel the build quality.
Having said that, no car perfect. I like Honda City a lot. You talk about it’s exterior design, interiors, engine refinement and lot of stuff to write about. But the car strength with respect to its body does not seems to be satisfactory. This is my personal opinion and you have full right to disagree with me.
People no knowledge about safety of a car complain about fender. Fender is designed to break and crumble especially for smaller sedans. But for heavy vehicles like lorry and bus or even a SUV it can be harder.
Hi,
Thanks for watching the video. Please compare the fenders of car like Rapid or polo or Vento. You should be able to make up the difference.
I am thinking of buying 5th Gen city v variant by Jan 2021. But after going through your videos and few more honda city-related videos, I feel built quality and parts used in the car are not of reliable quality. But I also don't see any other better car in its segment..
Hi Abhishek
Thanks for spending your time watching this video. I feel this car has some issues but even after all these issues, I even did not find any other car to buy in this segment. So, we suggest you to buy it and enjoy the ride.
@@jinkswinks408 But this City has so much potential!!! They could've easily made a convincing comeback with ironing out these niggling issues , use good infotainment and cameras and maybe have a ZX+ model with electronic seats and handbrakes + ventilated seats. In 2020 people are more conscious than ever before about getting high quality.
i own a 5th gen city...no problem at all...buttry smooth and luxurious ❤️
Same situation. I want to buy zx manual but these issues deter me from buying one. The only reason i even considered city was because new vento/ rapid are coming next year and the upgrade will be huge. Else both those cars are the best in the segment, nothing even comes close.
I would suggest you to take a test drive of vento rapid too, might change your mind.
@@jay2die4 Has potential but i guess honda is being greedy here? even after charging a premium for city, they don't use good quality metal sheets, reverse camera, thin tyres, cvt gearbox (personal preference). Has other quality issues as mentioned by various youtubers.
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Check the ASEAN NCAP video...The side fender is weak by design looks like...
I think it's cost cutting and not a feature to save pedestrians because among the cars that I own I also purchased Skoda
Karoq around 3 months ago which is a CBU i.e it is directly imported from Czech Republic.They have strict Safety Regulations and the fender in the Karoq is as hard as the doors,so,according to this Honda has cut corners in Safety even after launching city at such a high price point according to the segment it belongs to.....
For your Reference :- Skoda Karoq scored 5 Stars in Euro NCAP which is considered one of the most toughest to crack but Skoda managed to do so and the same car is being Imported to India with 9 Airbags,strong build and all the electronic safety functions.
Hi Deepika,
Thanks for taking out time to watch our video. The video is intended to let people know about this fact. Then they can decide better if they want to go with it or not.
We feel it's a pure cost cutting tactic.
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Thid is a sheer example of cost cutting. Morons who are defending the fact are mere fanboys and trust me, Honda has many. Test drove this car and also found the plastic panels in the doors not worthy of belonging in this segment. They literally depress while opening the doors. Seriously? 🤦🏻♂️
Atleast with this quality, the least Honda could do was to keep the price similar to the old car.
Sir bss ek baat ...mene book kri h honda city ...22 Feb ko delivery leni h .......ab kya is issue ke chakkar me cancel krni chahiye kya? ......or muje back seat space matter krti h kyuki I'm 6'2" so Verna is not an option for me ... please suggest
Hi Aaditya
Thanks for watching the video. Tell me the things which are bothering you. Then I will be un better position to suggest you.
@@jinkswinks408 that rattling noise many of the people making videos on that ....or ye quality vali baat (city ko Asean Ncap pr 5 star hai jbki) to should I care about such issues.... I can't go for Verna or rapid ... I need space in my car .......to kya mere 13lacs worth hai !!!?? Though my parents love this car...
@@aadityasaxena8931
I know there are some problems in honda city 5th gen but still it's worth spending. I have no rattling noise problem till now. Even after some problems, it's one of the best sedan in this segment. I would suggest not to change your decision and go for it.
@@jinkswinks408 bauth bauth dhanyawad sirjii🙏🏻
Go for Honda City. I own a vmt and its the best. By the way I'm coming from a suv. My previous car was Duster. So don't be in a doubt and go for city!
Great job dear 👍
Don’t know why people make automobile videos if they don’t have any knowledge.
I also have the same Honda city and there is something called mounting point .This fender is not mounted on the point where you are pressing . Press right above the wheel arch and see , it will be hard .
Next year car prices are increasing for a reason , to keep up companies have to cut cost so sheet metal is weak .
Sheet metal strength is not equal to safety , an ambassador can kill the occupant in a 50 kmph head on .
If you really want cars with tough sheet metal and good safety now you should have spent more money and bought cars like civic or octavia which will satisfy your needs .
Don’t berate a brand without prior research .
I feel the sheet metal is fine for this price , Take a vernier and measure for exact thickness.
Hi Franco,
Thanks for watching the video and thanks for the comment.
I would like you to check the build quality of german cars. Also, compare the standards of asean ncap and euro ncap. That will be an eye opener for you.
I agree that honda city is amazing to drive but we will not be a party to blind fan following. The car has some problems which may not bother you but it is a concern for many.
@@Francisreviews We would like you to check the quality of polo or rapid same segment. Octavia and civic comparison will not be justified.
@@jinkswinks408 Although Sheet metal of city is good,not like German cars but Platform (Body structure) of City is very strong which helps to save passengers inside the cars..
Honda never compramises with body structure(platform) in india..Hyundai/ kia does with its cars..with poor platform and good sheet metal quality..results like kia seltos got barely 3 star (missed by 0.03 points) else got 2 star only..
Before Crash test of kia seltos, everyone was saying seltos has best built quality,look at the bonnet it feels heavy,door close with thud etc etc etc...But due to poor platform,seltos scored 3 star as Body shell was unstable..
Body structure,Platfrom is primary factor and Sheet metal quality is the second..
@@jinkswinks408 sir skoda and vento kahan compare kar rahe hoo. Those are really good but will give u outdated interiors and no space.
Thid is a sheer example of cost cutting. Morons who are defending the fact are mere fanboys and trust me, Honda has many. Test drove this car and also found the plastic panels in the doors not worthy of belonging in this segment. They literally depress while opening the doors. Seriously? 🤦🏻♂️
Atleast with this quality, the least Honda could do was to keep the price similar to the old car.
Disappointed. Not with video but people calling each other “Moron”, just to win useless argument. Why do you guys love to supply content that spreads heated argument, anger, frustration and hatred - just for views? satisfy own ego, coz someone questioned you ? just to be popular? Just to earn more money ? Why ? Safety, Build quality and strength are subjective discussions not conclusive within seconds. Pls stop this, for God sake you own a Honda City, maintain that bit of class and kindly stop creating such content where you say - “you decide”? You should know people will fight, that’s what we are. There is a reason why we were ruled by bunch of people from all around the world for 800 years, stop exploiting that vulnerability in us. Humble request to you and all such content creators. If you find a better car, pls sell this one, bcoz like others you should also stay happy, why you want give lot of pain to yourself by keeping this car just to educate others. Thanks and apologies if it hurts your ego, coz in that case you might be going to create another such video on asking for everyone’s opinion.