2021 Honda City Sedan available with 10K downpayment this month

Updated Nov 16, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

And a 35K cash discount for those who plan to pay in full.

The mobility of Filipinos has been compromised due to the global health crisis that first broke out in the country last March 2020. This is why Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) offers the “Keep on Driving” promo that provides cash discounts and low downpayment deals on its vehicles including the Honda City Philippines.

Honda City front view

Honda City

With the “Keep on Driving” promo, the 2021 Honda City Sedan 1.5 S CVT variant can be availed of with a special all-in low downpayment for as low as Php 10,000. Also, the same model is available with a Php 35,000 cash discount which can be used to cut its suggested retail price (SRP) of Php 888,000.

The special all-in low downpayment scheme consists of a 10-percent downpayment and a payment term of 36 to 60 months via select bank partners. This includes BPI Family Savings Bank, China Bank Savings, Bank of Commerce, and RCBC.

What the Honda City 1.5 S CVT offers are features such as halogen projector headlights, LED daytime running lights (DRLs), LED tail lamps, and power-adjustable door mirrors on the exterior. Meanwhile, the interior comes with a black interior theme, an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, fabric seats, and a keyless entry.

Honda Cars Philippines Keep on Driving promo for September 2021

Keep on Driving promo

Powering the model is a 1.5-liter inline-4 DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine that is capable of generating 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque. The engine is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as opposed to the 6-speed manual transmission used by the base City S variant.

Furthermore, the “Keep on Driving” promo offers other Honda models with cash discounts and low down payment deals. To note, the said promo will only last until the end of September 2021. See the list below for reference:

Model with Variant

Suggested Retail Price

Cash Discount

*Special and Regular All-in Low

Downpayment for as low as

2022 New CR-V SX Diesel 9AT AWD Honda Sensing (7-seater)

Php 2,158,000

-

Php 138,000

2021 BR-V 1.5 S CVT

Php 1,038,000

Php 60,000

*Php 10,000

2021 Jazz 1.5 RS Navi CVT

Php 1,090,000

Php 20,000

Php 54,000

2021 HR-V 1.8 RS Navi CVT

Php 1,515,000

Php 20,000

Php 83,000

2021 New Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo Honda Sensing

Php 3,210,000

Php 100,000

-

2020 Civic 1.8 E CVT

Php 1,188,000

Php 55,000

Php 35,000

2020 Odyssey 2.4 EX-V Navi CVT

Php 2,698,000

Php 100,000

-

2020 Brio 1.2 V CVT

Php 661,000

Php 30,000

Php 24,000

For current Honda owners, HCPI is offering the Honda Upgrade Program which provides an additional Php 5,000 cash discount for those who will purchase any variant of the City Sedan, BR-V, Brio, Civic, CR-V, and HR-V. Interested Honda owners must present the following to avail of the program:

  1. Two valid government-issued IDs
  2. Latest vehicle official receipt
  3. Certificate of registration together with a notarized deed of sale (for second-hand units)

“This September, we are extending our promo campaign with different cash promotions and exclusive deals. This is our way of helping the quality of life and mobility of the Filipino people,” said HCPI President Masahiko Nakamura.

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Know more about Honda City 2024

Honda City

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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