Honda City Turbo 2020 launched in Thailand
They’ve finally done it! After months of rumors and some spied shots of the Honda city's first look, Honda Thailand has unveiled what could probably be the Japanese carmaker's most anticipated release of the year: the seventh-generation Honda City 2020!
It's technically known throughout the ASEAN region as the fifth-generation (as the first two were exclusive to Japan), but we really couldn't care less since the Philippine-market City defined the subcompact market as we know it today.
Let's check out the exclusive photos of the all-new City 2020 with Philkotse.com
The Honda City has been a consistent best-seller for Honda
Honda City 2020: Engine
The standard formula of having a compact body that can seat up to five people in a pinch, haul loads of stuff and run on VTEC is still there, albeit with a few major upgrades. First of all, TURBO, baby! Powering the Honda City 2020 is a 1.0L 3-cylinder DOHC turbocharged VTEC engine, that's good for 120 hp @ 5,500 RPM and 173 Nm of torque at 2,250 RPM.
Be reminded that this is the same engine found in the UK-spec Honda Civic SR, which means that the new City is far from being a pushover. Mated to a standard CVT, the engine boasts of reaching up to 24 km. on a single liter of fuel.
Powering the all-new 2020 Honda City is a 3 Cylinder dual overhead cam turbocharged VTEC engine
2020 Honda City Turbo: Exterior
Exterior Styling is reminiscent of the 10th generation Honda Civic but remains distinctly its own car with unique LED tail lamps and Daytime Running Lamps. It shares the same platform and chassis as the all-new Honda Jazz introduced last month at the Tokyo Motor Show but, for good or bad, doesn’t share the design language.
Fans of nostalgia who miss the Honda City of the Early 2000s will certainly fanboy over the door-mounted side mirrors, I know I am. 15 inch allow wheels come standard across the board except for the RS model which gets 16 inches.
The RS variant comes with a complete set of sporty aero parts
The all-new Honda City is 4,553 mm long, 1,748 mm wide and 1,467 mm tall but the ride height and position have been adjusted to provide a lower riding feel and better experience when driving the Honda City. I for one cannot wait to try this.
The all-new Honda City is bigger in almost all directions giving it a more planted stance
Honda City 2020: Interior
The interior has also seen some changes such as an all-digital information display in between the analog tach and speedometer and an 8-inch touch screen infotainment system right in the middle of the center console that supports both Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
Everything else is still there as well as the old trusty hand brake lever, which I personally favor over the electronic ones popping up.
The Honda City has a large 8-inch touch screen with Apple car play and Android auto
There are multiple variants such as 1.0 Turbo S, 1.0 Turbo V, 1.0 Turbo SV, and 1.0 Turbo RS. The RS variant comes with a complete set of sporty aero parts including a Gloss Black front grille with RS logo emblem, sporty front bumper and grille, LED Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED Fog Lights, Sporty Black Power retractable Side Door Mirror with Turning Light, Gloss Black Trunk Spoiler with an “RS” logo, and new sporty-design 16-inch Alloy Wheels.
The Honda City will surely bring in customers curious to see a Turbo Vtec City
Honda City 2020 Price & Variant
The Honda City should be unveiled and be made available anytime next year. Latest updates on upcoming Honda cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Honda Philippines' local lineup. There are no official prices for the Philippines but knowing Thailand their pricing might give us an idea what it would be when it arrives on our shores.
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Honda City Variant
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Thailand Price
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Philippine Conversions
( as of 25/11/2019)
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Honda City S 2020
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579,500 Baht
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Php 973,951.24
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Honda City V 2020
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609,000 Baht
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Php 1,023,531.15
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Honda City SV 2020
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665,000 Baht
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Php 1,117,648.96
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Honda City RS 2020
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739,000 Baht
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Php 1,241,701.01
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>>> Check out cheaper options in our Honda City for sale section
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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