Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced that it will be launching the refreshed City on July 13, 2023. The Japanese car brand has also opened the reservation books for the said subcompact sedan, which can be done through HCPI’s official website or authorized dealerships nationwide.
The new Honda City is on the way
It is available in four variants with the entry-level trim priced at Php 975,000 while the top-spec City RS gets a Php 1,130,000 sticker price. Of note, the said pricing is currently marked as “image price” which means that HCPI could adjust it accordingly.
As an exclusive introductory offer, HCPI has a Special Drive Deal for a limited time. From July 1 to 12, 2023, customers are eligible for a Waived Reservation Fee worth PHP 5,000 for units purchased and released on or before August 31, 2023.
Honda Philippines also revealed that all 2024 City variants would be equipped with Honda Sensing advanced driver-assist technology. The said tech includes the following safety features: collision mitigation braking system, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, lane keeping assist system, road departure mitigation system, lane departure warning, auto high beam, and lead car departure notification system.
Refreshed Honda City that debuted in India last March 2023
The inclusion of Honda Sensing in all 2024 City variants arguably makes it the most well-equipped vehicle (in terms of safety features) in the subcompact sedan segment, which includes rivals such as the Nissan Almera, Toyota Vios, and Mitsubishi Mirage G4, among others.
Honda Philippines has yet to share what the new Honda City will look like. But, a quick glance at the refreshed City that was launched in India can give us an idea of what to expect from the upcoming PH-spec model.
As a refreshed model, don’t expect a drastic design change on the Honda City. Based on the India-spec model, Honda’s subcompact sedan gets a cosmetic tweak that can be seen on the front and rear bumpers. The front grille has also been redesigned, giving the City a fresh look. Expect to see a revamped look on the City’s alloy wheels with the top-spec RS trim having a distinct look, which has been the trend.
Inside, the PH-spec 2024 Honda City could most likely get the same interior layout. But, HCPI has confirmed that will come with a new digital instrument cluster as well as an updated eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As a side note, the base E CVT variant doesn’t come with a touchscreen infotainment system.
All upcoming PH-spec variants will come with CVT
The same power unit can be found under the hood, which is a 1.5-liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine that delivers 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. All 2024 Honda City variants will have a continuously variable transmission (CVT); no manual transmission will be offered as of this writing.
Here are the variants and pricing of the 2024 Honda City (all variants come with Honda Sensing):
- E CVT: Php 975,000
- S CVT: Php 999,000
- V CVT: Php 1,075,000
- RS CVT: Php 1,130,000
New Honda City (India-spec shown)
Available colors for the 2024 Honda City:
- Ignite Red Metallic (RS CVT, V CVT and S CVT)
- Obsidian Blue Pearl (New color; RS CVT and V CVT)
- Platinum White Pearl (RS CVT and V CVT) *
- Taffeta White (S CVT and E CVT)
- Lunar Silver Metallic (S CVT and E CVT)
- Meteoroid Gray Metallic (all variants)
*Platinum White Pearl- Additional PHP 20,000
Honda PH will also be displaying the new City at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall from July 13 to 16, 2023.
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Know more about Honda City 2024
The 2025 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 2025 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.
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Honda City Launch
The refreshed 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Honda City 1.5 E CVT Honda SENSING | ₱973,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING | ₱998,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 V CVT Honda SENSING | ₱1,073,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 V CVT Honda SENSING (Platinum White Pearl) | ₱1,093,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 RS CVT Honda SENSING | ₱1,128,000 |
| Honda City 1.5 RS CVT Honda SENSING (Platinum White Pearl) | ₱1,148,000 |
Honda City FAQs
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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