Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. released the 2024 City for the local market with four variants: the RS, V, S, and E. The model in general gets several notable changes to its exterior design, plus its safety kit of all of its variants was beefed up significantly.
The 2022 Honda City RS
So how does the refreshed model compare to the outgoing version of the City in a more general sense? Let’s find out by comparing the new 2024 Honda City against the old pre-facelift version to find out.
The 2024 Honda City RS
2024 Honda City Old Vs New: Exterior
When it comes to appearance, the older version of the Honda City which was released in 2021 bore a thicker grille slat. The new model gets a slimmer slat with a slightly wider grille. Furthermore, the shape of the old City’s LED headlamps and daytime running lamps was more conservative, while the new one gets a sharper-looking set.
Outgoing model from the rear
The lower bumper of the new City also gets a more angular design. This is seen on both corners of the lower intake. The old one’s lower front section, in contrast, assumed a more subdued look though it had a mesh-type cover as well.
The side portions of the new City don’t appear to depart much from the pre-facelift version. It gets the same character lines and the same outline for its windows. The rear though, gets a revised pair of LED taillights which pops out of the vehicle’s contours giving it more depth.
New model from the rear
Also new to the 2024 City is the set of wheels equipped on the RS trim. It’s still a spoked design, but it looks a bit more complex than the old four-spoke set on the previous version.
2024 Honda City Old Vs New: Interior
Not much has changed inside the refreshed City. Just like the old model, it gets the same knob-type air-conditioning layout, the same dashboard design, and an identical center console. Most of the changes are found on the RS trim. Specifically, it gets new garnish colors and its instrument cluster was updated.
Old City RS from the inside
Most of the new car’s interior convenience features, however, were carried over from the old version. These include an analog gauge cluster, a manually adjustable driver ‘seat, a push-to-start button, a tilt and telescopic steering column, etc.
A peek inside the refreshed version
2024 Honda City Old vs New: Tech & Safety
The biggest difference between the old and new models is that all trims of the Honda City now get Honda Sensing. This places it as an arguably safer ride compared to its predecessor.
2022 City RS from the side
For those unfamiliar, the Honda Sensing is the brand’s proprietary advanced driver assist kit. It includes adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, lane departure braking, auto high beams, and lead car departure notification.
Both the old and new City models also get what you’d expect from a modern vehicle. All trims now come with dual front airbags and side airbags. Only the RS and the V get a reverse camera, while the RS is the only trim that comes standard with side curtain airbags.
2024 City from the side (V variant shown)
In addition to more safety equipment, the new City (RS, V, and S) also gets a better infotainment system. It’s still an eight-inch unit just like the old model, but its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity software can now function wirelessly.
2024 Honda City Old vs New: Engine
The new Honda City is identical to the older version when it comes to powertrains. Under the hood, both the old and new models use a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that outputs 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Both versions also get continuously variable transmissions sending power to their front wheels.
The old and new Honda City gets the same 1.5-liter engine (2024 City RS variant shown)
Honda also didn’t revise anything on the new City where suspensions and brakes are concerned. Like the old model, the new City still uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a torsion beam for the rear. It also carried over the pre-facelift model’s front disc brake, rear drum brake, and hand-operated parking brake.
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Know more about Honda City 2024
The 2025 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 2025 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.
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Honda City Launch
The refreshed 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Honda City 1.5 E CVT Honda SENSING | ₱973,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING | ₱998,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 V CVT Honda SENSING | ₱1,073,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 V CVT Honda SENSING (Platinum White Pearl) | ₱1,093,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 RS CVT Honda SENSING | ₱1,128,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 RS CVT Honda SENSING (Platinum White Pearl) | ₱1,148,000 |
Honda City FAQs
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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