Honda City

The City is the car that established Honda in India. And this fourth-generation model is still going strong despite not being the newest mid-sized sedan on the block or even the most competitively priced. The Honda City can be had in petrol-manual, petrol-CVT auto and diesel-manual versions.

The City is the car that established Honda in India. And this fourth-generation model is still going strong despite n...

The City is the car that established Honda in India. And this fourth-generation model is still going strong despite not being the newest mid-sized sedan on the block or even the most competitively priced. The Honda City can be had in petrol-manual, petrol-CVT auto and diesel-manual versions.

Last updated in 2017, the Honda City still looks fresh and appealing. The cabin is also inviting as ever and leather embellishments on top-spec trims up the ambience. Quality is still a mixed bag and not everyone is a fan of the asymmetric dashboard, but if there’s one area where the City excels, its comfort. The seats are supremely comfortable and rear seat legroom is exceptional.
Keen drivers will love the 119hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine’s rev-happy nature that’s best enjoyed with the 5-speed manual. Low-speed responses aren’t the best, however. The petrol-CVT auto works well and the standard fit paddleshifters are a nice inclusion. Honda’s 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel offers fantastic driveability and fuel economy but is noisy. The City feels quite nice in the bends but the ride is never completely settled.

Last updated in 2017, the Honda City still looks fresh and appealing. The cabin is also inviting as ever and leather ...

Last updated in 2017, the Honda City still looks fresh and appealing. The cabin is also inviting as ever and leather embellishments on top-spec trims up the ambience. Quality is still a mixed bag and not everyone is a fan of the asymmetric dashboard, but if there’s one area where the City excels, its comfort. The seats are supremely comfortable and rear seat legroom is exceptional.
Keen drivers will love the 119hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine’s rev-happy nature that’s best enjoyed with the 5-speed manual. Low-speed responses aren’t the best, however. The petrol-CVT auto works well and the standard fit paddleshifters are a nice inclusion. Honda’s 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel offers fantastic driveability and fuel economy but is noisy. The City feels quite nice in the bends but the ride is never completely settled.

The City is on the pricier side but is also available across a wide price band so you can zero in on the right version for your budget. We’d only recommend the diesel to buyers who cover large distances each month. As it is, the petrol is the more likeable of the two engine options. Enthusiasts will be happiest with the petrol-manual but it’s the petrol-CVT auto that makes the most sense for urban buyers. Pick between the V or VX versions; the top-spec ZXs are well-equipped but are just too expensive.

The City is on the pricier side but is also available across a wide price band so you can zero in on the right versio...

The City is on the pricier side but is also available across a wide price band so you can zero in on the right version for your budget. We’d only recommend the diesel to buyers who cover large distances each month. As it is, the petrol is the more likeable of the two engine options. Enthusiasts will be happiest with the petrol-manual but it’s the petrol-CVT auto that makes the most sense for urban buyers. Pick between the V or VX versions; the top-spec ZXs are well-equipped but are just too expensive.