Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the market this month. To celebrate this milestone, HCPI said that it will launch two new models this October. One of which is the 2021 City. Also, HCPI is now accepting reservations for its all-new subcompact sedan.
2021 Honda City RS
The 2021 Honda City will be available with new variant names and colors. Of note, the RS version of the all-new City will be available in the country. However, based on HCPI’s initial announcement, we won’t be getting the 1.0-liter turbo version of Honda’s subcompact sedan.
The all-new Honda City will be available with the following colors:
- Ignite Red Metallic (new color; 1.5 RS CVT, 1.5 V CVT, and 1.5 S CVT)
- Modern Steel Metallic
- Platinum White Pearl (new color; 1.5 RS CVT and 1.5 V CVT only)
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Lunar Silver Metallic (1.5 V CVT and 1.5 S CVT only)
- Taffeta White (1.5 S CVT and 1.5 S MT only)
The front end of the 2021 Honda City looks better
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The PH-spec 2021 City will be powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, the usual power unit that the local market is already accustomed to. With that in mind, we could expect the City to put out 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque. Almost all of the variants come with a continuously variable transmission except for the entry-level City.
Other things that we could expect to come with the 2021 City is an eight-inch touchscreen that comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said feature is available in other ASEAN markets such as Thailand.
HCPI also said that all current Honda owners who will refer an all-new City buyer will receive Php 5,000 worth of e-gift certificates. Of course, that is if it’s a successful referral. This referral program will run until December 31, 2020.
As a side note, the outgoing City was launched by HCPI last 2017. Since then, the company sold more than 21,000 units. Now, the all-new City is seen as one of the two new models that will help HCPI meet its sales target for 2020. In addition, the upcoming launch of the 2021 City will make the local subcompact sedan segment more competitive as it is expected to go head-to-head with the facelifted Toyota Vios.
Here's the facelifted Honda CR-V
Aside from the all-new City, we’re also expecting to see the launch of the new Honda CR-V on October 22. While HCPI has yet to officially confirm this, we think that the CR-V is the other model to be launched next week. The reason for this is that now is the ideal time to launch the facelifted CR-V since Toyota will be debuting the new Fortuner tomorrow.
To know more about the unveiling of the all-new Honda City, and its exciting special announcement and offerings, tune in to HCPI’s official Facebook and YouTube page on October 22, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
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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.
₱ 973,000 - ₱ 1,128,000
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