Honda gave the City a mid-cycle refresh not too long ago. The update provided the brand’s subcompact sedan minor changes — giving it a fresher look.
But does having new exterior and interior features enough to make the Honda City the right ride for you? Let’s find out by checking out its pros and cons.
City cars typically look less aggressive and don design cues that befit their tamed and muted urban environment. But thanks to the sporty and aggressive design of the Honda City, its would-be owners would need no help standing out from the crowd.
Take the range-topping RS variant for example. It wears carbon fiber-design appliques on its lower front bumper as well as on its new rear diffuser. Its grille also has larger holes than its predecessor, which make it look like a track machine whose engine might need more than the usual cooling.
For added flair, one can opt to get the Modulo pack complete with bodykits, a pair of fog lamps, sleeker wheels, door visors, and a trunk tray.
Occupants riding the Honda City will not be disappointed with its stylish interior.
The top-of-the-line variant comes with leather appointments found in the seats, steering wheel, shift knob, and front center armrest.
A colored interior trim also lines the cabin of the Honda City’s highest grade, which adds character to the car.
Tech-wise, one will find a four-inch full-color thin-film transistor meter in the instrument cluster and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto inside the Honda City.
There are also rear air-conditioning vents to keep the second-row passengers cool and comfortable during both short and long trips.
The Honda City now offers a bolstered list of safety features across the board.
Honda gave all City variants with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, which come with adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, auto high beam, and lead car departure notification.
Since it is just a mid-cycle refresh, the new Honda City carries the same 1.5-liter gasoline engine under its hood.
On paper, the power mill, found also in its predecessor, makes 119 horses and 145 Newton-meters of torque.
Despite being a carryover from the old model, many still agree that it is a reliable powerplant.
The Honda City is offered in continuously variable transmission (CVT) only. This means that no manual gearbox will be paired with the aforementioned 1.5-liter mill.
Nevertheless, the top-tier variant comes with paddle shifters, which help drivers have fun-to-drive feel by getting the power by upshifting or downshifting.
The pros of the Honda City definitely outweigh its cons. On that note, many car buyers might be prompted to make the decision to upgrade, especially those who are looking to get a more modern-looking ride.
The Honda City is offered in four variants and is priced from P973,000-P1.128 million.
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