●        All New 5^th Generation Honda City works with Ok Google

●        The Honda Action on Google is compatible with Google Assistant enabled devices such as Google Nest Speakers, Android^TM & iOS smartphones.

●        Honda Connect App adds 4 new Connected features in addition to existing 32 features

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced an enhanced version of Next Gen Honda Connect by introducing Honda Action on Google. The feature is an extension of integrated Connected technology offered in 5^th Gen Honda City which already comes with Alexa remote capability. With the introduction of the Honda Action on Google, the 5^th Gen City now works with Ok Google. HCIL has also enriched the Honda Connect platform with 4 new functionalities and all the 36 features deliver enhanced safety, convenience and peace of mind to its customers.

Commenting on development, Mr Rajesh Goel, SVP & Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Cars India said, “Consumers are increasingly seeking products and solutions that make their life easier and caters to their on-the-go lifestyle in a seamless manner. As we celebrate the anniversary milestone of our successful 5^th Gen Honda City, we are delighted to introduce voice based Google Assistant interface with our Honda Connect platform which will offer convenience to stay connected with your car while performing daily routine activities.”

The Honda Action on Google will offer 10 voice enabled features which can be executed via Google Assistant enabled devices like Google Nest Speakers, Android phones, etc. This Action is also supported by iOS devices. These 10 features can be used with text based command functionality of Google as well.

Additionally, the newly introduced features in Honda Connect include Valet Alert, Fuel Log Analysis, Cost of Maintenance Analysis and Enhanced options for Service Products. The advanced Honda Connect platform has been developed keeping in mind customer’s hyperactive lifestyle and their growing interaction with advanced technology, offering instant and seamless communication between the customer, car, his family and Honda.

SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONALITIES AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE ASSISTANT ENABLED DEVICES*

Feature	Description
Remote Functions  (AC, Door)	Customer can remotely ●        Switch on/off AC & set temperature (warm, normal, cool) ●        Lock/unlock doors Ok Google, ask Honda to turn on my car’s AC and set temperature to cool Ok Google, ask Honda to unlock my car door
Car Dashboard	Customer can know the real time status of the following items: 1) Door lock/ unlock status 2) Light on/ off 3) Odometer Reading 4) Engine Health 5) Battery Health 6) Fuel Status Ok Google, ask Honda to check my car’s status
Find my Car	Customer can blink and beep the car remotely via voice command  Ok Google, ask Honda to Find my Car
Remote Boot Opening	Customer can open the boot remotely via voice command Ok Google, ask Honda to unlock my car’s boot
Indirect Tire Deflation Status	Customer can get tire deflation status via voice.  Ok Google, ask Honda to check the tire status
Battery Health Status	Customer can check if there is any issue with battery. Ok Google, ask Honda to tell me about Battery health
Time Fencing Alert	Time fencing is a mobile feature where alerts are generated in case a car is accessed in Safety duration. Customer can toggle it ON/OFF Ok Google, ask Honda to turn on my car safety mode
Locate My Car	Customer can check the location of the car. Ok Google, ask Honda to share my car’s location
Service Features (Service History, Check validity of PUC, RSA and Insurance)	Customer can check past 3 Service History in form of Date, Dealer & Amount. Ok Google, ask Honda to share my car’s Service History Customer can check expiry dates of RSA, Pollution and Insurance. Ok Google, ask Honda what’s my Pollution expiry date#
Fuel Status	Customer can check the fuel status of the car.   Ok Google, ask Honda to check my car’s fuel capacity

# The information about RSA, PUC & Insurance should be updated in Honda Connect App
* The same features are available on Alexa based devices and can be activated by saying Alexa, ask Honda …

With over 36 connected features coupled with voice-based services of Alexa & Google Assistant, 5^th Gen Honda City aims to provide a sense of safety & security, convenience, and peace of mind for its customers.

OVERVIEW OF THE NEW CONNECTED FEATURES:

FUEL LOG ANALYSIS This feature will provide graphical representation of many features such as Fuel filing trend; Kilometres driven; Cost per Km; Fuel Consumed and Fuel Cost.  It will help customers to evaluate driving economy of a trip for self-improvement or when driven by another driver	COST OF MAINTENANCE Showcases trend of expenses in the categories of Periodic maintenance (free and paid service), General repair (Accessory and normal repair), Body and Paint (Insurance paid and customer paid). This will help customers to keep a track of service expenditure over ownership period
VALET ALERT Sounds an alert & notification in case the vehicle is driven outside fence area set. Customers will be notified in case car crosses set limit of valet parking	ENHANCED OPTIONS FOR SERVICE PRODUCTS: Customer will be able to book Value Added Services along with regular Service Booking through Honda Connect App. Online offers can be directly availed which are provided by Honda during various promotional campaigns on Extended Warranty, Road Side Assistance and Service booking.

OUTLINE OF 36 CONNECTED FEATURES OF NEW GEN HONDA CONNECT:

SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES	CONVENIENCE FEATURES	PEACE OF MIND FEATURES
Contextual Speed Alert	Trip Diary	Payment Gateway
Auto Crash Notification	Remote Tailgate Operation	Roadside Assistance
Manual SOS	Secondary Profile	Low Fuel Alert
Stolen Vehicle Tracking	Trip Planning	Battery Alert
Unauthorized Access Alert	Personalized Alert	Tire Deflation Alert
Geo-Fence Alert	Remote Operations	Driver Scoreboard
Speed Alert	Find My Car	Trip History
Time Fence Alert	Nearby POIs	Malfunction Alert
Idle Alert	Live Car Location Sharing	Enhanced options for Service Products (NEW)
Live Car Location	Car Dashboard
Navigate to My Car	Multiple Car Management
Valet Alert (NEW)	Feedback & Query
Service Scheduler
Fuel Log Analysis – (NEW)
Cost of Maintenance (NEW)