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Honda
City
Summary
The Honda City is highly regarded for its spacious and comfortable interior, smooth driving dynamics, and reliable performance. Users appreciate the refined 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine and good fuel efficiency, alongside modern features like ADAS. However, some concerns include low ground clearance leading to scraping, average city mileage, and a dated exterior design. Despite these issues, it remains a popular choice for families seeking a practical and stylish sedan.
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  • VS
    V Sukhavasi
    on 5th March 2026
    4.0

    Honda City 2012 model. The quality of the engine and the power that I get to cross vehicles on highways and the smoothness of shifting gears. Also the trunk storage space is also one of the best. It can accommodate my entire family along with the luggage and the drive is super smooth on highways.

  • RY
    rohan yadav
    on 12th March 2026
    5.0

    I have honda city cvt, massive smooth and reliable car. What a superb car.

  • A
    Anonymous
    on 10th May 2025
    5.0

    Great ride absolute comfort and the fuel efficiency was great the ride is super smooth with latest music and infotainment system The projected headlams have great visibility The car feels premium

  • A
    Anonymous
    on 8th July 2025
    4.5

    The Honda City is generally well-regarded for its comfortable ride, smooth engine, and spacious interior

  • AJ
    Abhishek Jain
    on 4th October 2023
    4.3

    The Honda City impresses with its sleek design, comfortable interior, and fuel efficiency. Its responsive handling makes city driving a breeze, and the infotainment system is user-friendly. However, the engine can be noisy under heavy acceleration, and some may find the rear legroom lacking. Overall, a solid urban commuter.

  • S
    Shiloh
    on 5th October 2023
    4.5

    Honda city is one value for money. Honda city is a very good car in terms of comfort,features and reliability. Driving is very smooth, it has quite sufficient boot space.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st July 2025
    4.2

    Honda City ZX CVT- My strong preference for mid-size sedans (given their ride quality and stability) shortens the list to only a select few. In addition to the above, following are the reasons I have picked this car. 1. Reliability: This was one of my main requirements. Having driven a Toyota for the past 11+ years, I am a fan of the reliability that Japanese brands bring with them. Although my first choice was Toyota, given the lack of options in this price range, Honda was my next choice. Honda City has been around the market for a considerable period and generation after generation, this car is a testament to the "reliability" factor that Honda is known for. 2. Engine: German brands (VW Virtus and Skoda Slavia) were in close contention. However, doubts regarding the long-term ownership costs of these cars (particularly related to DSG engines) and the fact that most of my drive would be in the city traffic, tilted the weight in favour of Honda City's naturally aspirated engine (the automatic variant)

  • SH
    Suhail Hussain
    on 24th August 2025
    4.3

    Honda City is a nice family car meant for daily city commute and highway family trips. It feels safe and grounded. It provides you a nice escape from the plethora choicest of SUVs and hatchbacks. SUVs want to look butch and beefy and too high from the ground. Sedans on the other hand tend to be long, classy and poised. City is a comfortable ride, easy for your pocket. I am driving it since last 5 years now. Good to know that the cars manufactured by Honda post 2009 are E20 complaint. It's a relief to know, this speaks about Honda's proactive and deep engineering practices which Japanese car makers are famous for particularly toyota and honda. It was a nice video...

    front three-quarter view of a Honda City
  • BA
    Bhavishya Arya
    on 25th August 2025
    4.0

    I am driving a Honda City manual for a very long and usually in city traffic, I get around 10-12 Kmpl of average but on highways if I cruise at 90 kmph I easilly get 17+ kmpl. Enough power for indian roads, and fun to ride car. After 3 years, still enjoying highway rides on my City.

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  • A
    Anuj
    on 25th August 2025
    5.0

    I love city, specially it's performance and milage. Good comfort, space. In am owner since 2014. No complaints even on 2lakh kms

  • V
    Vineet
    on 25th August 2025
    4.7

    I have the 2014 Honda City Diesel with 6 Speed Manual. Drove it 88000 Kms in total upto now . Because got a Amaze Diesel 2nd gen in 2018 , completed the amaze's 89000 kms also . Both are superb in ride quality city is even better . Mileage is upwards of 25 on highway . Amaze gives sometimes 30 KMPL on tank to tank .while city is 25 KMPL

  • A
    Anonymous
    on 28th April 2025
    5.0

    Its a wonderful car with very good engine quality in local it gives 13-14 avarage nd in long route it gives 19-20

  • SD
    Shailesh Dhavale
    on 12th June 2025
    5.0

    Excellent class, comfortable, spacious and easy to drive for long distances, very low maintenance and gives reach in experience.

  • A
    Abhijeet
    on 19th September 2023
    4.1

    Honda City is a value for money and looks luxury , feels like luxury from both outside and inside. You won't get any car that gives you this much for this little , for middle class its perfect.

  • AG
    Ankit Gandhi
    on 4th October 2023
    3.5

    Embrace Spirit Of Urban Adventure With Honda City… The primary procurator that makes me like this model is its startling capacity to give. Because of the options it provides, this model has won my heart. With its slice bite technologies and instigative car, the brand new Honda City brings civic distinction to life. The City excels on every position, whether it's in tours of technology, comfort, or interpretation. It's a great pick for individualities appearing for invention that actually moves them ahead because of its ample innards and slice bite conveniences, which are acclimatized to current ists.

  • ST
    Shivani Thakur
    on 8th November 2023
    4.1

    Driving experience of this car is really amazing and it's easy to handle it has a powerful engine. The seats are wide and comfortable.

  • S
    Suail
    on 1st October 2023
    3.5

    Soft suspension gives great comfort and the car is fun to drive.So far, I am enjoying driving this vehicle. I would certainly recommend everyone to have a test drive of the all new honda city.It is a fully loaded car with all safety features.

  • A
    anchita
    on 2nd October 2023
    3.7

    Honda city is a very good car in terms of comfort, features and reliability. The Honda City is undeniably a car that provides luxury like no other in the sedan segment

  • AR
    A RAASHIDA
    on 26th October 2023
    3.9

    I found Honda city to be rather comfortable with good upholstery and seats. It is especially good when it comes to longer trips as it also has ample boot space . It also packs sufficient power and is suitable for city commute.

  • N
    Neetu
    on 11th October 2023
    4.4

    car drive experience is very good... very economical... smooth ride.. powerful engine ..

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    According to user reviews on Cars24, the Honda City has an average interior rating of 3.94 out of 5.

    According to user reviews on Cars24, the Honda City has an average exterior rating of 4.36 out of 5.

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    The average city mileage of Honda City is 17.8 - 18.4km/l.
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