Honda Cars India has revealed several features that we can look forward to in the 2020 City. The new and updated Indian-spec Honda City is set to be launched this year.
The Indian-spec Honda is installed with a 7-inch semi-digital instrument and a small multi-info display. What’s impressive about the 2020 City is Honda’s LaneWatch system.
This consists of a camera on the passenger-side wing mirror that helps the driver see the other side of the car better. The feed is then displayed to the center screen.
Looking at the updates, we can say that Honda Cars India is doing a great job
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Under the hood, the Indian-spec City will reportedly come with two 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine options. The first engine option is a naturally-aspirated L15A i-VTEC gasoline engine that is capable of generating 119 hp at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm.
It is coupled to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
The second engine option is said to come with a diesel engine that produces 99 hp and 200 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm. All engine options in the Philippine-spec Honda City are only offered with a gasoline engine.
A more aggressive and sportier body details have been added
For the exterior features, the side body profiles have also been updated – giving the Indian-spec City an even sportier and more aggressive overall design. The wheels have also been reworked that gives the sedan a more subtle yet sporty visual.
Other Indian-spec City features are said to include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Honda Connect telematics system, a sunroof, LED headlamps and taillights, hill start assist, keyless entry, remote engine start, leather upholstery, six airbags, and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system.
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Updates in the interior made it look contemporary
As much as we want these features to be included in our local City, Honda Philippines hasn’t released any statement regarding the matter.
If the diesel-powered City makes its way in the local market, we could see a slugfest featuring one of its segment rivals, the Hyundai Accent equipped with a CRDi engine.
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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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