Honda City is a truly comfortable sedan at economical rates, especially for the base and mid variants. The newer variants offer a sporty look with modern wrap-around LED lights and a more sophisticated infotainment system. The sunroof added more charm to the interiors, which offers a silent and comfortable ride with fewer movements. Some of its key specifications are mentioned in the sections below.
The 1.5L engine operates at 121 ps with low rpm, which increases fuel efficiency on city roads. On the highways, it relentlessly switches to high-rpm for a flat movement. The engine functions silently, which is ideal for those long drives.
Honda SENSING has now been introduced in the hybrid variant that comes with Level-2 ADAS that helps reduce collisions. The CMBS (Collision Mitigating Braking System), adaptive cruise control, 6 airbags, LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist), etc add to the safety features.
Honda City dimensions are 4594 mm in length, 1748 mm wide, and 1489 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2600 mm, and the boot space is 506 litres.
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1498 |
| Max power (bhp) | 119 bhp@6600rpm |
| Gear box | 6-Speed |
| Max torque (Nm) | 145 Nm@4300rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 17.8 |
| Fuel Type | petrol |
| LED Headlights | |
| Lane Watch Camera | |
| Remote Alexa operation | |
| Six Airbags |
Elegant Edition Mt | Sv Petrol Mt | |
|---|---|---|
Comfort & convenience | ||
| 12V power outlets | Yes | Yes |
| 12V power outlets - 12V boot power outlet | No | No |
| 12V power outlets - 12V front power outlet | Yes | Yes |
| 12V power outlets - 12V rear power outlet | Yes | Yes |
| 2nd row adjustable headrest | No | No |
Entertainment & communication | ||
| Apple car play / android auto | Yes | Yes |
| Heads up display (HUD) | No | No |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Am/fm radio | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Audio system remote control | No | No |
Exterior | ||
| Body colored bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| Body kit | No | No |
| Chrome exhaust | No | No |
| Chrome front grille | No | No |
| Chrome garnish | Yes | Yes |
Interior | ||
| 3rd row seats | No | No |
| Cabin lamps | Conventional | Conventional |
| Cigarette lighter | No | No |
| Digital Instrument cluster | No | No |
| Digital Instrument cluster - Digital Tachometer | No | No |
Safety | ||
| 2nd row middle rear headrest | Yes | Yes |
| 360 view camera | No | No |
| Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags - Co-passenger airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags - Front torso airbags | Yes | Yes |
Warranty | ||
| OEM warranty (years) | 3 | 3 |
"I am super amazed by the performance of the CVT. The rubber-band effect has been minimised to quite an extent and the transmission can handle both, being driven in a sporty manner or for fuel efficiency. A very good jack of all trades, and the refinement of the petrol engine is the added cherry on top."
"Still the OG! I have bought all generations of the Honda City in its petrol avatar and the car continues to astound me with its high levels of refinement and driving pleasure. The manual is a must for any enthusiast and the way the VTEC kicks in during higher rpms is just a magical experience. "
"Once the only option in the segment, the Honda City now has many rivals. While it might not be as powerful as the competition, the Honda City still continues to deliver as a comfortable sedan with premium interiors. "
"The interior of the Honda City speaks volumes about the intent of the car. While it is a car that speaks to enthusiasts, the true pleasure of the City is in its premiumness. All the touch points inside the cabin deliver that experience, although I would take one star away for some hard plastics used in the cabin."
"I have the diesel manual and apart from the clatter of the diesel engine, the Honda City is a capable highway car. There is good stability at highway cruising speeds and the frugality of the diesel engine is just mind-boggling!"
"Amazed by the excellent performance of the CVT, which reduced the rubber-band effect. The transmission handles the sporty and fuel efficiency modes equally. The refinement in the petrol engine has shown wonderful performance. "
"Honda City continues its performance as a comfortable sedan with its premium interiors. Despite the arrival of rivals, it has continued its powerful efficiency and performance. "
"The car continues its legacy of high level in refinement and pleasure in driving. The manual mode is still ideal for driving enthusiasts, as the VTEC during the higher rpms feels magical. "
"The Honda City is a capable highway car except for the clatter from the diesel engine. It has good stability on highways, especially at cruise speed. The best feature is the frugality of the diesel engine. "
The on-road price of Honda City in Delhi ranges between Rs. 13.25 lakh to Rs. 18.31 lakh. The on-road price of City in Delhi depends on the variant as well as any discounts available at the time of purchase.
The Honda City is available with an Automatic Transmission at a starting price of Rs. 15.66 lakh (On-road, Delhi) for the V CVT Trim, going all the way up to Rs. 18.31 lakh (On-road, Delhi) for the ZX CVT Trim.
The Honda City comes with one engine choices: a 1.5-litre petrol unit making 121 PS of power
The top model of the Honda City is the City ZX CVT, available with an automatic transmission. The on-road price of the City ZX CVT in Delhi is Rs. 18.31 lakh.
The ARAI claimed mileage of the Honda City is 18.04 kmpl for the petrol automatic and 17.08 kmpl for the petrol manual, the real-world mileage of the Honda City is up to 16.28 kmpl for the petrol automatic and 15.2 kmpl for the petrol manual.
The Honda City comes with dual front and front seats side airbags as standard across all trims along with curtain airbags for VX and ZX trims.
Key features of the Honda City are an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with weblink support along with an electric sunroof, 16-inch, dual-tone alloy wheels, ambient lighting and amazon alexa compatibility.
The 2023 Honda City does not come with a diesel engine or CNG model.
The Honda City is a 5-seater sedan.
The Honda City is offered in 9 variants namely SV MT, V MT, V CVT, VX MT, ZX MT, VX CVT and ZX CVT.
The Honda City comes with one engine choice: a 1.5-litre petrol unit (making 121PS and 145Nm)
The Honda City offers 506 litres of boot space.
The Honda City’s power output is 121 PS for petrol.