The Honda Gienia which was officially unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show 2016 has been officially launched in China. It first appeared as a Honda Concept B at Beijing Auto Show 2014.
Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 131 hp and 155 Nm of torque the Gienia is coupled with either a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission. Price starts from 80,900 yuan (PKR 13.84 lac) up to 127,900 yuan (PKR 19.69 lac).
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The Honda Gienia measures 4,517 mm in length, 1,705 mm in width and 1,477 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. Compared to the Greiz, the Gienia is 22 mm shorter in length, but has the same wheelbase.
The Gienia is actually a hatchback version of the Honda Greiz sedan which is a China-only iteration of the Honda City, being made by Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DMC). Honda also has a joint venture with another car manufacturer in China, Guangzhou Auto Corporation (GAC) with which it produces the actual Honda City, which is available globally.
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