The Honda City 2025 is a hybrid fuel economy car with premium features and a trusted Honda DNA, priced (MSRP) between $20,000–28,000. Fresh e:HEV (2.0L) hybrid powertrain, Honda Sensing 3.0 ADAS, a bigger 10.25″ infotainment touchscreen, and Aspire S Special Edition are some highlights.
Design and Space
Its combination of aerodynamic lines, aggressive honeycomb grille, sleek LED headlights with sequential indicators, and a fastback roof in coupe styling gives a very edifying interpretation of its on-road presence.
- Dimensions: 4675 x 1775 x 1471 mm | Wheelbase: 2700 mm | Rear legroom: Good | Wheels: 16–18″ alloys with low-profile tubeless tires | Ground clearance: ~5.9 inches | Trunk: ~420 liters — enough for families to carry their weekend bags.
- Color options: Meteoroid Gray, Radiant Red, Platinum White, and Black accents in Aspire S.
Cabin and Tech
Things become inherently better with a 10.25″ infotainment system (wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay), a 10.2″ driver-oriented digital display (speed, hybrid flow, ADAS alerts), dual-zone automatic air conditioning (with rear vents), ambient lighting, gesture control, and steering-mounted shortcuts. Remote features and OTA updates for Honda Connect 2.0 of Aspire S.
Engine, Gearbox, and Mileage
- 1.5L turbo-petrol: ~180 hp, 240 Nm (1,700–4,500 rpm); standard 10-speed auto.
- 2.0L e:HEV hybrid: 184 hp (combined), 315 Nm, CVT.
- Claimed mileage: ~25 km/l (real-world 22–24 km/l, depending on driving and conditions).
- Top speed: ~124 mph | 0–100 km/h: ~7.8 seconds.
- A 40-liter tank provides an estimated ~600–650 miles of range on a full tank.
- The multi-link suspension and active noise cancellation create calmness in the cabin during long national rides, while the electric mode gives a sip-and-go feeling in the city.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Honda Sensing 3.0: Adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, collision mitigation braking, blind-spot monitoring, 360º camera (with dynamic guidelines), up to 6 airbags, ABS+EBD, VSA, hill-start assist.
- Targeted crash ratings: 5-star (ASEAN NCAP/IIHS, depending on market).
- Traffic Jam Assist eases the burden in stop-and-go traffic (Aspire S).
Connectivity and Features
LED auto high-beam, USB-C ports, wireless charging (ZX), keyless entry/push start, 8-speaker audio, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, HUD (available in selected markets on ZX). Connected services for remote operations such as start, location tracking, and geo-fencing are included.
Pricing, Offers, and Maintenance
Dealer price ranges from $20,000-V to $28,000-ZX e:HEV, with offers up to $1,500 (market and season-wise).
- Maintenance: $400–$600 per annum | Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles.
- Waiting period: 1–2 months.
User Experience: Positives / Negatives
- Pluses: Smooth hybrid, quiet cabin, good ADAS, proven and realistic fuel efficiency of ~25 km/l, reliable with good resale.
- Negatives: Sporty drivers may find CVT disengaging; average trunk space for larger items; no AWD options; prices of certain trims feel premium.
Competitions
The City 2025 has torque and refinement in its favor against the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra, and VW Jetta; however, Elantra gives a good run for infotainment and feature packing, while Honda’s service network and resale value remain eternal lures.
Conclusion
The Honda City 2025 is a fine blend of sporty dynamics, efficiency, and reliability. If someone is looking for a compact sedan that delivers up to 25 km/l, along with Honda Sensing 3.0, a huge touchscreen display, and palace-like comfort, this car is a worthy buy in the $20,000–28,000 price bracket.
