Honda City: “The Honda City name is synonymous with unmatched quality and superior driving experience and is not just a car but an emotion and reflects the dreams and aspirations of millions of customers across India,” he added.
From the time it was first introduced in 1998, the City has evolved from that sporty sedan into a premium family car in its class that is not badly battered even after the SUV storm.
And today, in its newest 2025 reincarnation, Honda has refined the recipe yet again.
So, does the City continue to have the muscle to hold sway over the sedan segment? Let’s take a closer look.
Exterior: Tasteful And Understated
Honda hasn’t overstyling changes — and that’s a very good thing. 2025 honda city 100 honda city 2025 concept 21 The 2025 Honda City hold on to the beautiful and well-proportioned silhouette, with subtle changes at the front in the grille, sharper LED headlamps and chunkier bumpers.
There’s a little more elegance in the design now — no crazy bling, no over-the-top doodads, just tasteful chrome accents and a profile that stands out without grabbing you by the collar.
The back side now gets refreshed LED tail lamps and the 16-inch dual tone alloys adds a sporty flavour. Processor Considering that, overall, the City still remains premium and polished, that’s quite what its buyers want.
Interiors: Smart, spacious - and sexy
Step inside and you find a cabin that’s upscale-feeling and intuitive. The soft-touch materials, leatherette seating and simplistic design to the dashboard give it a touch of quiet elegance.
The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is decently responsive and now includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The instrument cluster is partially digital, and higher trims get things like Alexa voice control, ambient lighting, wireless charging and a rear sunshade.
Space is also a strong suit—up front or in the back, there’s plenty of leg and head room, even for the long legged.
Drivetrains: Lots of Punch for a Prius
Power is either 111PS/200Nm or 121PS/149Nm. Powering the 2025 City are two engine options:
i-VTEC 1.5 L Petrol (121 PS, 145 Nm)
1.5-litre e:HEV Petrol Hybrid (126 PS)
And the naturally-aspirated petrol is silky smooth and surprisingly peppy to boot, particularly when paired with the 6-speed manual. The CVT version is more city friendly, relaxed and fuel efficient.
But the big game-changer is the e:HEV hybrid, which harnesses both petrol and electric power to achieve some impressive mileage figures (in the region of 26–27 km to the litre), making it one of the most efficient sedans in the segment.
It’s just smooth, peaceful and perfect for both city traffic and highway cruising.
Ride quality & handling: The best of both worlds
If there is one thing the City always nails, it is the ride comfort. There’s a great balance in the suspension on the 2025, soaking up bumps and potholes with class.
The steering is light around town, but firms up well as you get up to speed, and that gives you confidence in the driver’s seat.
Whether you’re threading your way through the lanes or zooming on the expressway, the City feels planted, composed and refined.
Noise isolation has also been enhanced, which results in a less tiring drive during long stretches behind the wheel.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Timeless and elegant design
Spacious, feature-rich cabin
Petrol engine is smooth and sophisticated
Hybrid version offers high fuel economy
Reliability and resale value As for reliability and resale value, a longtime Honda strong suits, we think that even in light of any recent upturn in Fit quality, Fit durability and subsequent resale value are simply unknowns compared to the Yaris.
Cons:
No diesel engine option
Hybrid variant is pricey
Clearance on rough roads can be a little sketchy
Missing some ADAS options available in competitors
Petrol-boot swallowing not quite as impressive in the hybrid
Bottom line: YSB (Yes, Still the Best) Sedan
Even as everyone is saying that SUVs are all that matters now, the Honda City 2025 shows that a beautifully designed sedan still has its place.
The leader in its segment for over 20 years, with world class performance, convenience and economy and trust of over 78 lakh happy customers, the City continues to meet the needs of smart, up-to-date customers, offering the highest driving satisfaction in its class.
Be it a regular office goer, a small family or a driving feel loving enthusiast, the City is available for everyone and makes the case to be one of the most well rounded car that money can buy at this moment of time.
It doesn’t shout for your attention, but quietly outperforms most of the competition when it really counts.
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