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Honda e: lively, versatile, perfect for the city

Electric driving is simply a smart choice. Some call it “alternative” mobility but today especially in the city it is the best solution to live sustainably without giving up. The new one embodies this principle in an exemplary way Honda e, 100% electric.

Fun, original and downright brilliant this city car of the Japanese company wants to be noticed without flexing its muscles. Indeed, it is precisely the familiar and reassuring look that makes it immediately empathetic thanks to the square lines and the peculiar front LED headlights.

To try it in preview among the streets of Rome, dotted with timeless beauties, between picturesque alleys, ancient splendor and imperial streets was the actress Ilenia Lazzarin who captured a peculiar aspect of this car. “My trip I want it to be a source of inspiration, that’s why I drive the Honda e. It’s fully electric, completely emission-free, quiet, and meets my urge to live one more sustainable life».

On the road does not go unnoticed. A clear distinguishing feature of the Honda e is his compactness, 3 meters and 90 centimeters in length. Measurements of a car with one clear urban vocation, easy to park and perfect for city errands.

If on the outside it sports an elegantly metropolitan look, sitting in the driver’s seat you find yourself in an unexpected situation technological lounge. In fact, Honda has bet a lot on comfort and innovation to offer drivers an experience different from other city cars.

The seat looks more like a sofa than a car seat. All the interiors have been designed to experience the moments of driving in urban traffic lightly and without stress. Just let yourself be surprised by the light that also enters the panoramic roof and play with the super technological dashboard of the Honda e.

«We need to enjoy time more that we are allowed, even the travel time and I want to enter a space where I feel welcomed. A relaxing space where I feel good, ”Ilenia recalled.

In an age where our space and our freedom have been severely limited, the new Honda offers an intimate way to return to conquer the spaces of our imagination, letting it be what surrounds us to inspire us. Magic, in fact, is sometimes found in unexpected places, in hidden corners but also in the most emblematic landscapes of our cities.

Before the eyes there are ben two 12.3-inch touch displays which not only reproduce all the service information for the driver, but also allow you to customize the car in an original way, even setting a fun screensaver with fish swimming in a virtual aquarium. In short, every element of the Honda e has been designed to offer maximum inspiration when driving.

The side mirrors are striking, replaced by two rooms mounted on the body and by two six-inch in-car visors. When all the displays are on, it feels like you’re in a spaceship, but always with your eyes on the road.

To increase the appeal and driving pleasure of the Honda and there are many other hi-tech gadgets such as the infotainment system that even allows you to connect a video game console, the possibility of giving voice commands with the help of the assistant. vocal, the automatic parking system.

All car data can be synchronized to the smartphone using l’app My Honda+ and it is also possible to pre-heat or cool the car before boarding with a simple remote control. In addition, thanks to the advanced entertainment system, the telephone can be used for easily transfer music and videos to see on the internal displays.

The fun is also confirmed with your hands on the wheel because the small Japanese city car boasts a really brilliant electric motor from 136 horsepower that go up to 154 hp for the Advance version. To maximize efficiency in urban contexts, Honda and proposes a Foot control system unique that, once activated, will offer the driver the possibility to accelerate, slow down and stop the car using only the accelerator pedal.

“Electric vehicles are the future of our cities and Honda and it was specially designed for city driving. A car that allows you to move easily, in a respectful way but also with determination, the determination of a Honda engine »emphasized Ilenia.

No giving up even when it comes to active safety with the Honda SENSING package. The car from the Tokyo manufacturer makes essential aids such as the adaptive cruise control which maintains the distance of the car in front by decelerating and braking if necessary. There is also the lane keeping system and automatic detection of approaching vehicles that are not seen by mirrors due to blind spots.

Powering the Honda e is a high-capacity 35.5 kWh battery that insures a range of 222 kilometers (in WLTP cycle), covering the typical urban routes without problems while also leaving the freedom to go on some adventure outside the city. By exploiting the power of a 50W column it is possible to recharge the battery up to 80% in just 31 minutes.

The new Honda e therefore it has everything you need to make urban mobility simple, fun, environmentally friendly but above all to give inspiration in every occasion of movement. The dimensions are contained for maximum agility but can climb aboard four passengers with maximum comfort. And for an extra touch of style they are 5 colors available: Bianco Platinum White, Grigio Modern Steel Metallic, Giallo Charge Yellow, Blu Crystal Blue Metallic e Nero Crystal Black Pearl.

The starting version has a cost of 35,900 euros, the more advanced and equipped Advance version with almost everything as standard has a price of 38,900 euros. Thanks to the Honda eco-incentives and the state ones, in case of scrapping it is possible to get a bonus up to 12,000 euros.

Find out who come Honda e can give you new inspirations.

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