Man, the new Honda City 2025 is like that dependable daily driver who’s had a fresh facelift—sharper looks, hybrid efficiency, and tech upgrades that make it a smart choice for city hustles or highway cruises in India’s busy roads. The Brazilian-spec facelift, expected in India by late 2025, adds a new grille, LED headlamps, and electronic parking brake while keeping the core design. Priced from Rs. 12.38 lakh to Rs. 16.35 lakh ex-showroom for petrol (Rs. 19.89 lakh for e:HEV hybrid), it’s a value champ against the Hyundai Verna or Skoda Slavia—perfect if you’re upgrading from an older City or jumping from a Civic, with a 1.5L turbo or hybrid claiming 27 kmpl and Honda Sensing ADAS, though the rear space might cramp tall uncles on long trips.
Sleek, Sporty Design
This sedan’s a balanced beauty—4,687 mm long, 1,801 mm wide, 1,415 mm tall, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase that’s nimble for dodging autos or parking tight. Weighing 1,300-1,400 kg with 135 mm ground clearance, it glides over bumps without scraping. The 2025 facelift amps the grille with horizontal slats, slim LED headlamps with DRLs, and wraparound taillamps in shades like Rallye Red or Sonic Gray Pearl—five seats with a 414L boot that folds 60:40 for extra gear. 16-18 inch alloys with 215/55 R16 tires grip steady—aero lines add flair, wide doors for easy hops, slim for mohallas.
Cozy, Tech-Packed Cabin
Slide in, and fabric or leatherette seats hug five with good front legroom and rear vents—no third-row, flat floor eases middle seats. The 414L boot gulps groceries or bags, folding rears expand for hauls. Top trims rock a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay for maps or Spotify, 7-inch digital cluster for speed and mileage. Dual-zone AC chills quick, single-pane sunroof floods light, ambient LEDs set moods—cup holders and cooled glovebox keep chai handy. Airy for commutes, 8-speaker audio pumps tunes—no massage seats, build quality nails long drives.
Efficient, Punchy Powertrain
The 1.5L i-VTEC petrol (121 PS, 145 Nm) or e:HEV hybrid (126 PS system) pairs with CVT for seamless shifts, zipping 0-100 kmph in 7.5-8.9 seconds, topping 190 kmph. ARAI 18.4 kmpl petrol (real-world 16-18), hybrid 27.26 kmpl (22-25)—stretching 40L tank to 650-700 km at Rs. 5-6/km. Electric mode silent in traffic, petrol kicks for highways. MacPherson struts up front and torsion beam rear soak potholes softly—no wallow on curves, refined NVH for chats, CVT drone nags some.
Safety Suite Loaded
Honda Sensing ADAS with automated emergency braking, lane keep, adaptive cruise standard, chasing 5-star Global NCAP with ACE body. 6-10 airbags, 360-camera, blind-spot monitor add confidence—tough for urban knocks, VSA stability shrugs wet slips, ISOFIX for kids.
Price and Easy Snag
V MT at Rs. 12.38 lakh, ZX CVT Rs. 16.35 lakh—e:HEV ZX Rs. 19.89 lakh. On-road Delhi Rs. 14-22 lakh with taxes. Facelift expected 2025, stock at Honda dealers or CarDekho, September perks: Rs. 20k-50k off, no-cost EMI on SBI cards, exchanges Rs. 50k. Waits 7-15 days, 3-year/unlimited km warranty, Rs. 4k-5k yearly—resale 75% after three years.
What Folks Say
Owners love the refinement and mileage—”glides like a dream,” one Delhi driver raves—but rear space cramps tall folks, no diesel bugs highway fans. Service Honda solid everywhere, CVT lag irks manuals lovers. Vs. Verna’s turbo or Slavia’s space, City wins on ADAS—top if smooth drives rule.
Quick Specs
Expected 2025 facelift, Rs. 12.38-19.89 lakh, 1.5L petrol/hybrid, 121-126 PS, 18.4-27.26 kmpl ARAI, seven variants. Check dealers for Rallye Red or deals—your sedan’s waiting.
