Latest Update: Honda recently hiked the prices of City sedan and made several features as standard. The standard equipment list now includes 6 airbags, rear windshield sunshade, 8 speaker audio system and seat belt reminder for all seats.
Key Highlights
Introduction
Currently in its 5th generation, Honda City still remains one of the most sought after and popular mid size sedan in India. Moreover, Honda also sells the City eHEV - the strong hybrid version of City in India.
Exterior & Design
The 5th gen Honda City comes with a more sophisticated exteriors with cleaner lines that make it a mature design. Also, being a timeless design, it will likely age well.
Coming to its design elements, the Honda City comes equipped with 9 array LED headlamps, LED front fog lamps, carbon fiber finish lower down the front bumper, thick chrome element connecting the two headlamps, 16 inch diamond cut dual tone alloys, Z shaped wrap around LED taillamps, carbon fiber wrapped rear bumper diffuser, boot lid spoiler, shark fin antenna, etc.
Interior & Features
Honda City offers one of the most premium and upmarket cabin in the sedan segment. That's because of the use of premium quality materials, excellent fit and finish. Also, the use of soft touch materials & wood finish on dashboard and door trims add to the premium feel inside the cabin.
On the features front, the City offers 7 inch part digital instrument cluster, 8 inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless android auto/apple carplay, optional wireless charger, ambient lighting, retractable rear windshield sunshade, 4 speaker + 4 tweeter surround sound audio system, proximity lock unlock, single pane sunroof, etc.
On the safety front, it comes loaded with electrochromic IRVM, TPMS, tyre deflation warning, ESP, traction control, hill hold, 6 airbags, light sensing auto headlamps, rain sensing auto wipers, left lane watch camera.
It also offers Honda Sensing - a camera based level 1 ADAS tech with features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto emergency braking, etc.
Engine & Performance
Honda offers only one engine options with the City. Its the tired and tested 1.5 litre iVTEC naturally aspirated petrol motor mated to either a 6 speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic transmission. Moreover, the 4 cylinder iVTEC motor generates 121 PS of power and 145 Nm of torque.
Dimensions
Honda City is one of the most spacious sedan in its class with a length of 4583 mm, width of 1748 mm, height of 1489 mm and a wheelbase of 2600 mm. Also, its boot space measures at 506 litres.
Variants & Colours
Honda offers 4 variants in the City i.e. SV, V, VX & ZX. Moreover, customers can choose from 6 different colours i.e. Lunar Silver Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic & Meteoroid Grey Metallic.
Segment & Rivals
Honda City is a mid size sedan that rivals the likes of Hyundai Verna, VW Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.