Honda
City
Three decades of refinement show: the City's 1.5 i-VTEC, huge rear seat and Honda Sensing ADAS make it the default sensible sedan. It rewards smooth drivers, not racers.
GNCAP ★★★★ adult · 4★ child
₹12.50L–₹17.00L
Ex-showroom
~₹14.51L–₹19.69L
On-road (est.) ~ preview
121 PS
Power (top)
~13.2 km/l
Real-world FE ~ preview
4 petrol
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Consensus Summary
What owners say
Aggregated themes from hundreds of discussions across Reddit, Team-BHP, and direct owner reports.
Rear seat comfort
The City's rear bench remains the family benchmark — owners call it the most comfortable seat under ₹20L.
i-VTEC smoothness
The free-revving 1.5 petrol and light controls earn near-universal owner praise; 14–16 km/l reported.
Ground clearance care
Speed breakers need respect with five aboard — scraping reports are common on tall breakers.
Feature pricing
Owners feel ADAS and sunroof arrive only at steep top-trim prices versus rivals.
Raw Voices
Owner Review Database
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3.5
Average rating
42
Total reviews
POS 52%NEG 21%
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BHPian_VoltChargeMouthShut
★★★★★• 3 months ago
petrolMT
▲ 12Really love the refined, rev-happy 1.5 petrol on the City. It makes the daily ownership experience so much better. Highly recommend it!
u/ncap_fanaticTeam-BHP
★★★☆☆• 3 weeks ago
petrolCVT
▲ 40The NA petrol is smooth and adequate in city, but feels flat and underpowered when fully loaded on the highway. You have to rev it hard to make quick overtakes.
u/value_seekerReddit
★★★★☆• 2 days ago
petrolCVT
▲ 295Very practical family car. Cabin space is class-leading, dashboard layout is clean, and the panoramic sunroof makes the interior feel huge. Service costs are predictable too.
u/smooth_operatorReddit
★★★★★• 2 weeks ago
petrolMT
▲ 246The petrol turbo engine has got genuine punch. The MT transmission shifts are lightning-quick and smooth. Extremely fun to drive on open highway stretches.
u/automatic_onlyTeam-BHP
★★★★★• 1 month ago
petrolCVT
▲ 39The ventilated seats are an absolute lifesaver in Indian summers. Infotainment screen is crisp, wireless Apple CarPlay works flawlessly without any lags.
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Is the upgrade worth it?
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Comparing: SV → V
+₹0.90L
Excellent valueScore: 14.4
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Interactive Dimensions
Scale & Road Footprint
City blueprint — tap any metric to see how it compares in the midsize sedan class.
Wheelbase (2,600 mm)
On the City, the wheelbase is 130 mm shorter than the segment median. Rear legroom is tighter — best if back-seat use is occasional. A longer wheelbase also reduces pitch over potholes and speed breakers.
Automobile Literacy
Jargon-Free Safety & Tech
What all those complex brochure codes actually mean in plain, practical terms.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM
Emergency Anti-Skid. If the vehicle senses a loss of traction (like on wet mud or when swerving to avoid an obstacle), it automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to keep you on your steered path. Essential for safety.
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
Roll-back Prevention. When starting the vehicle on a steep slope (like a flyover or basement mall ramp), it holds the brakes for 2 seconds after you release the pedal, giving you time to move your foot to the accelerator.
6 SRS Airbags (Standard)
Full-Cabin Cushioning. Protects all occupants in case of an impact. Includes two front airbags, two seat-mounted side airbags, and two curtain airbags that shield front and rear passengers' heads from side window impacts.
All-Wheel Disc Brakes
Consistent Stopping Power. Unlike drum brakes, disc brakes dissipate heat quickly, preventing brake fade. They stop the vehicle shorter, more predictably, and with far less foot pressure.
Star Map LED DRLs & Headlamps
Advanced Night Vision. LEDs throw a much whiter, wider, and brighter beam than yellow halogens, reducing eye fatigue during night highway runs. Star Map running lights make you highly visible to oncoming traffic.
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Variant
Showroom price (ex-showroom)₹16,99,900
Registration & road tax (RTO)₹1,86,989
First-year insurance₹54,397
Tax collected at source (cars over ₹10L)₹16,999
Handling & other dealer charges₹11,000
Our estimated on-road total₹19.69L ~ preview
What will it really cost?
Fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres and depreciation over your ownership — tuned to your city and km.