C O V E R     S T O R Y

I’ve never dared touch my dad’s Frank Sinatra CD collection.  Call me a buffoon, but all it reminds me of is an afternoon at a neighborhood Starbucks café.  However, when I accidentally plopped in Frank instead of t.A.T.u in the City’s CD player, to my surprise here’s a guy who knew his cars—or at least the new Honda City.  Though he probably hasn’t even heard about the City, Ol’ Blue Eyes got it just about right, and to prove my point, Frankie’s going to do a duet with me.  Hit it, Frank!

Frank:
My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you’re my favorite work of art

Uly:
There’s no denying the fact that the City looks awkward.  Its decisively short front and elongated rear make it just about the perfect prop for Star Trek.  The sharply angular line that runs across the hood through the grille to the front bumper makes it appear as if Darth Vader has the right to materialize from its interior.

However, that’s just about the only criticism you can level at it.  Let me explain.  The reason for the City’s rather dopey appearance is the result of Honda’s DNA splicing technology.  Through the use of advanced bio-mecha-technology, they’ve managed to use the award-winning Jazz / Fit hatchback as a basis and slap on a trunk for the ASEAN market.  Wonderful, isn’t it?

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