Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is celebrating its 30th year in the local automotive industry with a bang as it officially launches then fifth-generation 2021 Honda City alongside the facelifted Honda CR-V. HCPI’s subcompact sedan comes with a sleeker exterior design along with a revamped interior and an updated in-cabin features. From the looks of it, this vehicle looks well suited to go up against its rivals in the subcompact sedan segment.
Say hello to the 2021 Honda City RS
HCPI is offering the 2021 City in four variants (RS CVT, V CVT, S CVT, and S MT). All of the PH-spec all-new Honda City is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder i-VTEC gasoline engine. The said power unit generates 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque. All 2021 City comes with a continuously variable transmission except for the entry-level S variant that has a six-speed manual gearbox.
In terms of dimensions, the new Honda City is longer by 113mm and wider by 53mm as compared to the old model. Of note, the 2021 City is shorter by 10mm in terms of height and its ground clearance decreased by 16mm.
The 2021 Honda City is now officially in the Philippines
The exterior of the 2021 Honda City looks sleeker and sportier as compared to the outgoing model. The front end of this subcompact sedan shares a bit of similarity to its bigger sibling, the current Honda Civic. All variants of the 2021 City look identical to one another except for the RS trim.
The 2021 Honda City RS variant is an aggressive-looking car
If you’re familiar with Honda’s lineup, the RS version is by default integrated with sportier kits and design. As such, the front end of the 2021 City RS comes with full LED headlights, LED fog lamps, a more prominent fog light garnish, a glossy black mesh grille, and a sporty bumper. On the other hand, the non-RS City variants also come with a striking facia but it doesn’t have fog lamps. Moreover, non-RS trims are integrated with halogen projector headlamps.
Turning at the side, the 2021 City continues to flaunt better styling cues than its predecessor. The City is characterized by a sharp line that gives the vehicle a bold and composed finish. Moreover, HCPI’s subcompact sedan can sit in a set of 16- or 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels depending on the variant.
The City's new taillights look sleeker than ever
The sleek and sporty design cues continue to be seen at the 2021 City’s rear. Similar to its fascia, the City’s new rear design looks better than ever. The LED taillights will surely get your attention when you view the vehicle from the back. You also can’t help but notice the City’s large bumper as well as the RS-exclusive trunk spoiler and diffuser.
The 2021 Honda City comes with a new dashboard layout
Inside, the 2021 Honda City has a dark cabin theme and it has a restyled dashboard layout. Honda redesigned the City’s aircon vents as well as the climate control buttons. Almost all of the variants of this subcompact sedan is integrated with an 8-inch infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
On the other hand, the entry-level S MT variant is equipped with 2DIN Audio. In case you’re wondering, the 2021 City has fabric seats except for the RS variant which comes with leather and suede. In addition, all variants of the 2021 Honda City features a push start button.
Rear passengers get generous legroom
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In terms of safety, the all-new Honda City is packed with features that will make your drives safer. It is equipped with an ensemble of airbags (driver, front passenger, and side) while the top-spec RS variant comes with an additional side curtain airbag. All variants are integrated with safety features such as stability assist, hill start assist, anti-lock brake system, and electronic brakeforce distribution. As usual, the RS trim gets an added feature, which is the multi-view rear camera.
The all-new Honda City is available in the following colors:
- Ignite Red Metallic (new color; RS, V, and S CVT)
- Modern Steel Metallic
- Platinum White Pearl (new color; available for RS and V variants only)
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Lunar Silver Metallic (available for V and S CVT only)
- Taffeta White (available for S CVT and S MT only)
HCPI is offering the 2021 Honda City with the following introductory prices until December 31, 2020:
- 1.5 RS CVT – Php 1,048,000
- 1.5 V CVT – Php 968,000
- 1.5 S CVT – Php 878,000
- 1.5 S MT – Php 838,000
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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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