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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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  • V
    Vijay
    on 25th August 2025
    4.3

    It’s fantastic car for day to day use , it is not perfect even in one point but it’s not weak either I love the reliability factor which no other manufacturer gives this peace of mind, While engine is Real gem, The manual gear box is work of mechanical art with such a amazing shift quality , It provides engaging driving experience

    Front view of a Honda City parked outdoors at night
  • VG
    Vijay goswami
    on 25th August 2025
    4.3

    The car is amazing.. Decent average but great comfort and driving experience . It’s a complete family car with a lot of space. And after knowing that honda is making E-20 complaint engines since 2009 i feel that i have made a great choice by purchasing this car in 2021.

  • AJ
    Anup Jaguri
    on 25th August 2025
    4.7

    Honda Engine is best in class in case of smoothness and performance and fairly well in mileage.

  • VA
    Vineet A
    on 25th August 2025
    4.3

    Overall loved the car. No hassle in city and long drive are like smooth. I feel the car's real features are also sorted out like driving dynamics, suspension, space, ease of use buttons etc.

    rear view of a Honda City on a forest road
    front three-quarter of a Honda City parked in a green outdoor setting
    side view of a Honda City parked at night under string lights
  • D
    Dron
    on 25th August 2025
    3.7

    Most comfortable car you can buy in india within this price range, ample space in rear seats too which even many SUVs lack. Only real complaint can be wind or road noise on speeds over 100km. Damping may help but I have not done it myself.

    side view of a Honda City sedan at a petrol station
    front three-quarter view of a Honda City at a fuel station
    Rear view of a Honda City in Delhi
  • AR
    Arvind rathi
    on 26th August 2025
    4.3

    It’s feel like you drive a real sedan it’s low and good throttle response. A single car which fit perfectly in all the 3 stage of driving like when you want to drive clam it’s give mileage of 12/13 in city and 18 on highway. When you want to drive fast there’s no throttle lag it’s fit for all age people

    Front view of a Honda City parked on the street at night
    interior dashboard of a Honda City
    Dashboard close-up of a Honda City
    front view of a Honda City on a residential street
  • AC
    Ashish Chopra
    on 26th August 2025
    5.0

    Great driving experience & comfort packed in a car offering robust security features like honda connect, adas starting with v variant

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    interior front seats and dashboard of a Honda City
    front view of a Honda City in a workshop
    Interior dashboard view of a Honda City
    rear three-quarter view of a Obsidian Blue Pearl Honda City
    Interior dashboard and gear lever of a Honda City
    Rear side window and door of a Honda City
    rear view of a Honda City in a garage
    Interior dashboard view of a Honda City
    Boot space of a Honda City
  • JK
    Jassa Khakh
    on 27th August 2025
    3.3

    I’ve to drive my honda city 2016 model, it has CVT gearbox, which is fantastic & providing more power-torque. This car has more comfort & reliability rarther than other sedens. I loved to do drive in sports mode on Highways.

  • K
    karan
    on 27th August 2025
    4.7

    the car has luxury and engine is also peppy enough to overtake easily on roads,and after all a vtec is always a vtec the way it redd lines i love it thankyou honda for making such engine and designing the sexy look of car thanks for giving indian roads a true power

    Front view of a Honda City parked at night on a city street
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    Rear view of a Honda City on a roadside
  • D
    DHANANJAY
    on 27th August 2025
    4.0

    This car was amazing I sold it just 2 months ago and the mileage was superb and the speed was fast and tough as always and leg room was decent and interior was good

  • FU
    FAIZ UR REHMAN
    on 28th August 2025
    4.3

    i own a 2016 honda city perfectly running on E20 petrol Maximum i drove from Delhi to Mumbai and Mumabi to Delhi Mileage on AC was 17.1kmpl which is awsome for a 1.5 engine

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  • SC
    Shekhar Choudhary
    on 1st September 2025
    5.0

    The Honda City has long been a household name in the Indian automotive market, and for good reason. For decades, it has consistently delivered a driving and ownership experience that resonates with a wide range of consumers, from young professionals to families. A deep dive into user reviews and long-term ownership accounts reveals a consistent pattern of satisfaction, solidifying the City's reputation as a reliable, comfortable, and enjoyable sedan.

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    front three-quarter view of a Platinum White Pearl Honda City
    Rear view of a Honda City
    rear view of a Honda City
    Front view of a Honda City
  • A
    Aneesh
    on 3rd September 2025
    5.0

    The 5th gen looks kickass, and is a full size sedan which can seat 5 and amazing boot space. Provides an incredible boot space too. In the sea of SUVs I would still prefer to sticking to the sedans and will not let them die. The high revvvving engine doesn’t make you miss out on turbo. This is a tried a tested under rated car that’s lived through the turbulences of the market. And to everyone who blames the clearance - let’s get you an upsized set of tires and argue about how much you enjoy body roll. To each their own, City needs to be driven to be experienced. I’m old school and it works great for me.

    Front left headlight and wheel of a Honda City
    front and side view of a Honda City near a rocky hillside
  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 16th September 2025
    3.0

    Honda City has best engine ,releiablibilty and less maintainance because i have driven 50000 km. It is Japanese company so they provide best cars in the world

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 16th September 2025
    4.0

    Honda City Manual is smooth, refined, and still a joy to shift through gears. Cabin feels upscale, ride is balanced, and it handles daily drives without breaking a sweat.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 23rd September 2025
    5.0

    Definitely a Honda City VTEC. Best car in the segment and driven over 50k km . Have always been fond of that car. The pure na engine feels so good. It's not the fastest in today's day and age but the feeling that car gives is surreal

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 23rd September 2025
    3.0

    Currently my family owns a honda city which is a 2018 model. Big fan of my own car love the relaiablity and engine. Its a bulletproof engine I always love to take it for a spin around the ghats. It never disappoints me after it 3k rpm rev.

  • JL
    JATIN Luniyal
    on 25th September 2025
    5.0

    Honda city is absolutely a hidden gem car special in diesel it is mileage rocket car

    Front three-quarter view of a Honda City parked beside a building
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    front three-quarter view of a Honda City parked beside a wall
  • ST
    Shashank Tomar
    on 12th October 2025
    5.0

    Best comfort & Smooth driving in segment .single hand driving car n engine quality is too good

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 17th October 2025
    3.0

    Honda City is the only pratical car for middle class people giving luxury feel and affordable maintainance at the same time. Great value for money and great car for 5 seater. Milleage is little bit disappointed but overall the base model of car good for work and also for city rides

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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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