Honda City Hatchback clinches Best Design award in its segment

Updated Dec 20, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The new hatchback is making a statement in its first year.

Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is proud to announce that the City Hatchback won the Best Design award in its segment at the 2021-2022 Auto Focus People’s & Media’s Choice Awards (AFPMCA), which is now on its 17th edition.

Honda City Hatchback front view

Honda City Hatchback

The Honda City Hatchback was selected as the Media's Choice when it comes to having the Best Design in its segment. Of note, the said vehicle is the brand’s replacement for the Honda Jazz as its entry in the local hatchback segment. It is offered in the RS variant only which gives the City Hatchback a sporty and more upscale appearance from the front to the back. This is one of the many reasons why this vehicle’s design stands out in the market.

At the front, the City Hatchback has a mean-looking fascia thanks to its sharp LED headlamps. This is highlighted by the integration of the LED daytime running lights (DRLs). Only blacked-out trims can be seen around the vehicle which creates a sportier and rugged design.

The character line that runs between the front headlamp and LED taillight provides an aerodynamic touch to the sides. As standard, this Japanese hatchback uses 16-inch two-tone Berlina black alloy wheels which go well with the blacked-out bits of the exterior body.

Honda City Hatchback rear view

It now boasts a Best Design award

The all-new Honda City Hatchback is also awarded the Media's Choice Best Engine Performance award in its segment at the 2021-2022 AFPMCA. Under the hood, it is equipped with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine capable of generating 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This power unit setup allowed the City Hatchback to register a fuel economy of 25 km/l.  

HCPI is offering four colors for the City Hatchback, namely the Ignite Red Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl. 

HCPI awards from AFMPCA

Honda Cars Philippines brought home seven awards

Aside from the Honda City Hatchback, AFPMCA also awarded other Honda models. Just like last year, the Honda Brio won Best Engine Performance and Best Safety Features awards. Meanwhile, the Honda Civic and Honda Accord received the Best Engine Performance award each. Lastly, the Honda Odyssey bagged the Luxury Standard Van/MPV for the seventh consecutive time.

“Honda commits to always give our best to our customers through our products and services. Thank you for your continued support,” said HCPI President Mr. Masahiko Nakamura.

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Honda City Hatchback

The Honda City Hatchback is the more compact version of the seventh-generation Honda City. In the Philippines market, this model only has one variant: the City Hatchback RS 1.5 CVT. Currently, it is priced at Php 1,153,000. 

Propelling the City Hatchback is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. The said engine is capable of making up to 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. The sole trim for this model uses a continuously variable transmission, which sends power to its front wheels. 

In terms of size, the 2022 Honda City Hatchback is 4,349mm long, 1,748mm wide, and 1,488mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,600mm, a ground clearance of 134mm, and a curb weight of 1,141kg. 

Locally, the Honda City Hatchback rivals the likes of the Toyota Yaris and the Mazda 2 Hatchback

₱ 1,153,000

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