With the help of bank partners, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) upgraded a few deals in its February promo called 'Choose Your Own Deals.' One of the models that received a promo upgrade via the Bank Partner Sale is the Honda City RS.
Honda City RS
Valid from February 14 to 20, 2022, customers can get the Honda City RS with a cash discount of Php 70,000, which is Php 10,000 more than the previous deal. Moreover, customers who will reserve for the model in a Honda dealership via the company’s bank partners are entitled to an additional special financing promo.
The Honda City RS is the model’s top-of-the-line variant in the local lineup. It boasts RS-exclusive exterior features including full LED headlights with auto-off timer, RS design front grille with RS emblem, sports bumper, 16-inch RS design wheels, and high gloss black trunk spoiler.
The City RS flaunts a sporty appearance
Inside, the Japanese subcompact sedan offers an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight speakers, and black leather & suede seats with red trims. Rear passengers also benefit from a leather center armrest with cup holders, exclusive to the RS trim.
Powering the Honda City is a standard 1.5-liter inline-4 DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine capable of generating 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. The engine is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). To note, only the RS trim gets paddle shifters that drivers can use to control the transmission’s simulated gears.
HCPI's Bank Partner Sale
Furthermore, HCPI is offering additional cash discounts to other Honda models as well including the Brio and BR-V. Here is the complete list of deals under the Bank Partner Sale:
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Model
HCPI Promo discount (PHP)
Bank partner sale additional discount (PHP)
Total Cash Discount (PHP)
2022 BR-V 1.5 S CVT
70,000
10,000
80,000
2022 BR-V 1.5 V CVT
40,000
10,000
50,000
2021 BR-V 1.5 S CVT
90,000
10,000
100,000
2021 BR-V 1.5 V CVT
90,000
10,000
100,000
2022 CR-V 1.6 S Diesel 9AT
70,000
10,000
80,000
2021 City V CVT
60,000
10,000
70,000
2021 Brio 1.2 RS Black Top CVT
25,000
10,000
35,000
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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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