The Honda City Sedan and Brio have always been two of the best-selling models of the Japanese marque. These vehicles have been going back and forth with each other in keeping the brand’s name relevant in the local market. But for 2021, the City Sedan got the upper hand as it was hailed as Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s (HCPI) top seller.
Honda City Sedan RS
In a report by Visor PH, the Honda City Sedan managed to sell 3,957 units last year, besting the Brio which contributed 3,220 units sold. This feat is a huge improvement over HCPI’s 2020 sales number, the year when the Brio topped the list. In addition, the model posted a 27.9 percent sales improvement last year over 2020.
Perhaps one of the reasons why the subcompact sedan gained more traction was the introduction of the fifth-gen version in late 2020. The all-new model features a sleeker-looking exterior design, a redesigned interior layout, and a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) setup instead of a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) system from the outgoing model.
Honda Brio
Meanwhile, the Honda Brio went on to compete last year without any significant updates. The automaker’s hatchback entry still comes with the same design and features including the standard 1.2-liter SOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine. Regardless, the hatchback managed to rank second overall, accounting for 25.4 percent of the brand’s 2021 sales.
HCPI sold a total of 12,680 units last year. The City Sedan and Brio still were the models fighting for the top spot, while the flagship models such as the Civic Type R and Accord finished last in the sales race. Here is the complete list of the Japanese automaker’s sales performance in 2021:
|
Model |
Sales Figures |
|
City |
3,957 |
|
Brio |
3,220 |
|
BR-V |
1,989 |
|
Civic |
1,354 |
|
CR-V |
1,058 |
|
HR-V |
417 |
|
City Hatchback |
392 |
|
Jazz |
130 |
|
Mobilio |
58 |
|
Odyssey |
48 |
|
Civic Type R |
30 |
|
Accord |
27 |
|
Total |
12,680 |
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Know more about Honda City 2024
The 2024 Honda City is a subcompact sedan. In the Philippine market, its four variants are City E, City S, City V, and City RS—the prices for these range from Php 973,000 to Php 1,148,000.
Size-wise, the refreshed City for 2024 is 4,580mm long, 1,748mm wide, and 1,467mm in height. The RS trim is a bit longer at 4,589mm. All trims then get a wheelbase length of 2,600mm and a ground clearance of 134mm.
Under its hood is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine capable of making up to 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Locally, the Honda City competes against the Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Mazda3, Nissan Almera, Hyundai Accent, MG 5, etc.
Honda City Launch
The refreshed 2024 Honda City was introduced to the Philippine market on June 13, 2023. It was launched locally with four available variants: the E, S, V, and RS.
Of note, the 2024 model updates the seventh-generation GN model which was initially introduced back in 2019.
Honda City Exterior
On the outside, the Honda City’s top-spec trim gets LED headlamps and the stylish RS kit which provides a high gloss black finish for many of its parts. All come standard with LED daytime running lamps, and LED taillights.
The City then sits on a set of 16-inch alloys for the RS. The V and S meanwhile, gets 16-inch or 15-inch alloy wheels respectively. The S uses a set of 15-inch steel wheels.
Other equipment available to the City includes power-folding side mirrors, side mirror integrated signal lamps, a trunk lid switch, a trunk spoiler, and an automatic on/off for the headlamps.
Honda City Interior
The City can comfortably seat up to five occupants which are then kept cool by an automatic or manual climate control system depending on the trim. The RS gets more convenience features in the form of a rear seat armrest, and rear seat accessory ports. It also has more cupholders numbering 4.
The model’s top-spec trim likewise has the fanciest-looking interior. This is because it gets leather-clad seats, and RS trim finishes. Plenty of bits of the City RS cabin also get a red contrasting color.
For the driver, this Honda sedan gets a 4.2-inch TFT color meter, an analog gauge cluster, a urethane steering wheel, and a tilt and telescopic steering column.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing entertainment aboard the Honda City is an eight-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For the RS, this display is linked to a total of eight speakers.
Safety for all City variants is handled by the Honda Sensing suite. This includes adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, lane keep assist, road departure warning, lane departure warning, auto high beams, and a lead car departure notification warning.
Standard safety equipment for this Honda model includes ISOFIX child seat anchors, anti-lock braking, stability control, speed-sensing door locks, and dual front airbags. Only the RS and V trims get a reverse camera. All variants get side airbags, but only the RS gets side curtain airbags.
Platform & Chassis
The Honda City uses a front-engine, front-wheel-drive chassis under the Honda Global Small Car Platform. Ride comfort is provided by McPherson struts for the front and a torsion beam suspension for the rear.
Braking for this model is provided by front discs and rear drums. It also uses a hand-operated manual parking brake.
Honda City Engine & Drivetrain
The 2024 City carries over the 1.5-liter found on the pre-facelift model. At maximum, this engine can churn out 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its wheels via a CVT.
Honda City Q&A
1. Does the Honda City come offered with a front-wheel drive option?
Yes, it does.
2. Which Honda City variant has a sunroof?
The sunroof is not available on any variants of the Honda City, even the top-spec model.
3. Is the Honda City a fuel-efficient sedan?
Yes. According to the fuel efficiency test result by the Department of Energy, the Honda City consumes roughly 26.02 km/l.
4. Is the Honda City Philippines a good car?
Definitely. The Honda City is considered one of the most exquisite handling cars in its segment. Moreover, it is backed with a comfortable ride quality thanks to its sorted suspension setup of independent MacPherson struts with a stabilizer up-front and an H-shaped torsion beam with a stabilizer at the back.
5. Is the Honda City classified as a sedan?
Yes. The Honda City is the entry of Honda Cars Philippines Inc. to the subcompact sedan segment in the Philippine market.
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