A turbo in the City is of no use. You'll notice a significant drop in mileage, and long-term maintenance would be significant. It ain't a rational choice for someone looking for peace of mind.

Hans Pujara•25 Jul 2026

4/5

I think that you should hold on to the Honda City for as long as you can. Do the basic maintenance, give it a nice detailing and a good wash, and buy some car perfume, the car will feel like new.

Ajay Mittal•23 Jul 2026

5/5

Am using 1999 Honda City 1.5, still the best. It gives 16 to 18 km per liter. Best AC, no complaint with engine.

Ashish Singhal•22 Jul 2026

4/5

The Honda City with its reliable 1.5L iVTec powertrain offers smooth and comfortable driving. Frugality depends on driving style.

Vijay K Kopally•22 Jul 2026

4/5

The New Honda City Automatic is a more refined and frugal car, suitable for those looking for a refined driving experience.

Manish Desai•21 Jul 2026

4/5

The Honda City might be the safer bet if you're concerned about EPC issues with other cars. Its hybrid version offers excellent fuel efficiency for monthly runs and is comfortable for long trips. Overall, the City is a solid choice if you prioritize reliability.

Abhinnashish•21 Jul 2026

5/5

Honda City is very comfortable, reliable, and smooth for daily driving.

Agsc•17 Jul 2026

4/5

Honda City is a better choice due to its hybrid option, good mileage, and low maintenance costs. It also has easy availability of parts.

Suresh Naidu•16 Jul 2026

4/5

The Honda City ZX MT shines with its spacious boot and comfort. It offers a smoother ride in city conditions, making it a better choice for overall comfort and practicality.

Sunil•11 Jul 2026

5/5

The Honda City is a dream car to drive.

Honda City Expert Reviews

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Smooth and efficient hybrid powertrain
Spacious and comfortable cabin

We don't like

Expensive at the top end
Basic-looking screen that’s hard to read in sunlight

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Questions you may find useful

•4d

I have an old Honda City, a 2011 model, which we use for my kids' daily school commute. The daily travel is around 45 km. I'm planning to get a Tata Punch EV for the same purpose. Should I keep the old Honda City, or exchange it? It would be useful during the service period of the Punch EV.

•1h

The Tata Punch EV makes for a sensible upgrade for your daily 45km use. It will be far more efficient and cheaper to run than your Honda City, and the compact size makes it easy to manoeuvre in city traffic. The question of whether to keep the City comes down to how you plan to use the car. If the Punch EV will be your only car, it is worth keeping the City as a backup for longer journeys. However, if the Punch EV will be dedicated to the school run and you have access to another car for longer journeys, it makes sense to exchange the City and reduce your overall ownership costs. This Tata car is a reliable and practical choice for your daily commute, but keeping the City as a backup gives you flexibility if you need it.

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•1w

Hello, I currently drive a 2015 Honda City Petrol Manual (Stage 1 Tune) and am planning to upgrade to the Volkswagen Virtus 1.5 GT DSG. My daily commute is around 40-50 km, and I also do monthly highway drives of 400-500 km. Being a sedan enthusiast and with very limited options in the Rs. 20-25 lakh price range, would the Virtus 1.5 GT DSG be a good choice for my requirements? Thank you.

•1w

Yes, the Volkswagen Virtus 1.5 GT DSG is a very good upgrade from your 2015 Honda City petrol manual, especially given your usage pattern and preferences. Your daily commute of 40- 50 km combined with regular highway runs of 400- 500 km a month makes the Virtus 1.5 GT a strong fit. The 1.5 TSI engine of this sedan car is genuinely punchy, and the DSG gearbox delivers quick, crisp shifts, making both city driving and highway overtakes effortless. You can expect the Volkswagen Virtus mileage to be around 9 to 12 kmpl in the city and 15 to 18 kmpl on the highway.The Virtus also has a well-sorted chassis, a comfortable ride and a spacious cabin, which will make your daily commute and long drives more enjoyable.You could also consider the updated Skoda Slavia that's likely to be launched in a few weeks, or wait for the updated Virtus that'll launch towards the end of the year. These cars will have an upgraded air-con unit (like the Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun) that you will surely appreciate.

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•1w

Dear Autocar Team, I drive around 45,000 km annually across highways and city roads. I previously owned a pre-owned Toyota Glanza Petrol (October 2020 to April 2024), which covered 90,000 km, and I currently drive a Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG (April 2024-present), which has now clocked 96,000 km. While the running costs are low, driving a manual car daily has become physically tiring. Additionally, frequent CNG queues and the limited boot space are major inconveniences. Around 85% of my driving is on highways. My questions are: Is 1.5 lakh km the right financial milestone to sell my Brezza CNG before major maintenance or overhaul costs start increasing? I am looking for an automatic strong hybrid car that can comfortably run up to 1.5 lakh km with low maintenance, fatigue-free driving, and a dedicated spare wheel (stepney). Between the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid, Hyryder CNG, and Honda City e:HEV, which would be the better choice for my requirements? Looking forward to your guidance.

•6d

With 45,000 km a year and 85% highway driving, your priorities are clear: low running costs, fatigue-free driving and long-term reliability. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG has served you well, but the manual gearbox and CNG queues are taking their toll. 1.5 lakh km is a sensible point to consider selling it before major overhaul costs start to creep in.Since you are specifically looking at hybrid cars, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid and the Honda City e:HEV are the strongest fit. Compared with the Honda City e:HEV, Hyryder offers a more relaxed driving experience, a higher seating position, better ground clearance, and a smoother ride over long highway distances. The hybrid system is well suited to your highway-heavy running and avoids the compromises of CNG, while still delivering excellent fuel efficiency and low maintenance.Overall, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid is the best balance of efficiency, comfort, and long-term reliability for your driving pattern. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder price starts from Rs. 11.31 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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•2w

I am planning to buy Honda City V CVT. Is it still worth buying the Honda City in 2026 from a long-term (7-10 years) ownership and reliability standpoint? Or should I consider other cars in the segment, such as the Virtus, Slavia, or Verna?

•2w

Yes, the Honda City V CVT is still worth buying in 2026 from a long-term ownership and reliability perspective. The City remains one of the most dependable and well-rounded sedans in the segment, with a proven naturally aspirated petrol engine, smooth CVT gearbox and Honda's strong reputation for reliability and low maintenance costs. It is also a very comfortable and spacious family car, with a well-sorted ride and a premium ownership experience.The Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia are more driver-focused cars with stronger turbo petrol engines and a more engaging driving experience, but they do not have the same long-term reliability track record as the City. You can expect the Volkswagen Virtus mileage to be around 9 to 12 kmpl in the city and 15 to 18 kmpl on the highway.The Hyundai Verna is a strong all-rounder with a more feature-rich cabin and a more powerful turbo petrol option, and the Verna price starts at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), but the City still feels more practical and better suited to long-term ownership.If your priority is a car that you can keep for 7-10 years with minimal fuss, the City remains the safest and most sensible choice in the segment. The only reason to look at the Virtus, Slavia or Verna would be if you specifically want a more powerful turbo petrol engine and good driving dynamics Otherwise, the City V CVT is still the benchmark for long-term ownership.

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•3w

I want to purchase a car, considering 3 options- Petrol, Hybrid & EV 1- slavia 1.5 dsg 2- Mahindra BE6 pack2 79kwh 3- Honda City Hybrid My yearly drive is 12.5K km (60% highway and 40% city), and I am planning to keep the car for 15 years. Due to e20 concern, I am hesitant to buy Slavia, as a European car may need only xp95 or xp100, which will have high running cost, so I kept 2 more options of hybrid & EV. Can I put normal E20 to slavia1.5dsg, and with all 3, which one should I pick? All 3 cars are almost 25L on road.

•2w

Go for the Honda City Hybrid. With 12,500km a year and a 60% highway/40% city split, the hybrid cars will deliver the best balance of efficiency, refinement and long-term ownership confidence. The City Hybrid is a proven, reliable package with excellent fuel economy in both city and highway conditions, and Honda’s ownership experience is among the best in the segment. It is also a car you can realistically keep for 15 years without major concerns.The Mahindra BE6 is an interesting EV, and at 12,500km a year and EV would prove to be economical. However, with significant highway usage, charging infrastructure, and long-distance planning, you may not want to add complexity.The City Hybrid gives you the best of both worlds: low running costs, strong reliability and no charging concerns. It is the most sensible long-term choice for your usage pattern.

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