Darkish-themed version automobiles are a development in Thailand, and Honda is getting in on the motion with the Metropolis e:HEV The Black Outshine. Priced at 735,000 baht (about RM94k), The Black Outshine is predicated on the present e:HEV SV variant of the B-segment sedan and comes with numerous aesthetic tweaks reflective of its identify.
These embrace black Honda logos entrance and rear, with the latter additionally getting a ‘Metropolis’ emblem at the hours of darkness hue. Equally, the 16-inch alloy wheels, door handles and facet mirror caps are painted black, whereas the grille follows the RS’ design and is accompanied by a black higher trim piece.
Past these visible modifications, the remainder of the automotive is just about unchanged from a regular e:HEV SV. Honda’s Clever Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) hybrid system stays current with an electrical motor rated at 109 PS (107 hp or 80 kW) and 253 Nm to drive to the entrance wheels.
Energy for the electrical motor is provided by a lithium-ion battery that’s charged by one other electrical motor (acts as a generator and a starter) mated to a 1.5 litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine making 98 PS (97 hp or 72 kW) and 127 Nm. The petrol engine also can clutch in by a single-speed transmission (E-CVT) to offer direct drive at larger speeds when it’s extra environment friendly to take action.
The equipment listing contains halogen projector headlamps, a seven-inch multi-info instrument cluster show, an 8-inch Superior Contact head unit with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, computerized air-conditioning with rear vents, keyless entry and begin (with sensible key), Honda Sensing, 4 airbags and leather-based upholstery.
Clients can have two exterior colors to select from, with the beginning value being for a Crystal Black Pearl end. There’s additionally Platinum White Pearl, though this bumps the asking value as much as 739,000 baht (RM95k).
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