Earlier this year, Honda unveiled the facelifted version of the fifth-generation City. Not only did the subcompact get sportier-looking but also more advanced with the addition of the brand’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) called Honda Sensing.
Refreshed Honda City
Now, it seems like we don’t have to wait long before we can get our hands on the new iteration. In a report by Autoindustriya, an insider revealed the City facelift could arrive on our shores next month. The report also states that the current stocks are being cleared to make room for the refreshed model.
The specs of the presumed PH-spec 2024 City are still to be determined as Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) hasn’t addressed the matter yet. But we can check out the new features of the Honda City in India where the facelift debuted so we know what to expect.
Exterior-wise, the Indian-spec Honda City comes with a new grille with a diamond chequered flag pattern, a new front bumper, and a newly-designed 16-inch two-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels. All of these add sportiness to the design, which can be finished in a new color called Obsidian Blue Pearl.
It is available in a two-tone flavor
Perhaps the most noteworthy addition to the interior is the wireless Apple CarPlay, providing a seamless connection to the infotainment system. It is complemented by new tech features such as a wireless charger and a sunroof.
In addition to new tech, the Honda Sensing makes the sedan safer with functions including Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), among others. Currently, only the Nissan Almera offers an ADAS in the Philippine subcompact sedan market.
The refreshed Honda City still uses a 1.5-liter i-VTEC DOHC engine with 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. But over in the Indian market, the said engine is available with a hybrid setup consisting of a self-charging and highly-efficient two-motor e-CVT hybrid system. The propulsion electric motor produces 108 horsepower and 253 Nm of torque. When combined, the hybrid system makes 124 horsepower.
We could see the sportier-looking and smarter City next month
Locally, Honda currently doesn’t offer any of the brand’s e:HEV models. But HCPI President Rie Miyake promised to bring in hybrid models when she took the role last March 2023. That said, one can only hope the Honda City e:HEV will be offered to Filipino car buyers soon.
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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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