Honda City is in the Indian market for nearly 20 years, yes, that's how old the mid-size sedan is. And we have seen a total of four generations and while we wait for the upcoming fifth one that will launch post lockdown, here we are giving you five reasons why you should pick the current-gen Honda City!
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Currently, Honda Cars India are providing discounts up to Rs 1 lakh on the fourth-gen City and in this article, we tell you what makes it a great buy! But first, let me explain to you the discounts Honda is offering on each variant of City
| Variant | Cash Discount | Exchange Discount | Total Discount |
| SV MT, V MT and V CVT | Rs 25,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 45,000 |
| VX MT | Rs 37,000 | Rs 35,000 | Rs 72,000 |
| ZX MT, VX CVT, ZX CVT | Rs 50,000 | Rs 50,000 | Rs 1 Lakh |
It is the top-spec trim, ZX MT, VX CVT and ZX CVT which offers discount up to Rs 1 lakh combined (cash + exchange offer). And it makes a great deal for someone investing in a premium mid-size sedan with features loaded up to the brim. So without any further ado, we give you five reasons to go for current-gen City!
Reliable 1.5-litre i-VTEC Engine
This engine is in the market for more than 15 years and with time it has only evolved. This is the most reliable engine which makes as much as 117 bhp with 145 Nm of peak torque. The NVH levels on this unit are negligent and it is only at higher speeds when you rev the engine too hard, you feel the noise.
Very Economical To Run
Just recently Honda upgraded the 1.5L petrol engine to the latest BS6 emission norms. And the ARAI certified fuel economy is stated at 17.4 km/l for the manual transmission and the automatic is as high as 18 km/l. The City comes with a 5-speed manual and an optional CVT gearbox!
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Sophisticated Exteriors
With rivals like Maruti Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Rapid and Toyota Yaris, the City still looks fresh even in its fourth-gen avatar. The headlights, foglights and taillights are offered with LED treatment and it also comes with LED DRL (Daytime Running Lights). The top-spec of City gets 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Features
The interior of the City gets a dual-tone colour scheme of beige and black. The dashboard looks premium and is finished in gunmetal finish with piano black. And you get a larger touchscreen infotainment system which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-spec trims get leatherette upholstery, electric sunroof, engine start/stop function, automatic climate control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel and among others.
Safety Features
Honda City offers dual airbags, ABS (Antilock braking system) with EBD (Electronic brake force distribution), high-speed alert system, front seat belt warning, ISOFIX mount child seats, rear parking sensors as standard across all trims. It is the top-spec trims which receives as much as 6 airbags which comes as a necessity for those looking for an added safety.
Prices
With the all-new City coming in, Honda is offering hefty discounts on the current-gen model and the list for the same has been attached at the start. The prices for this model range from Rs 9.91 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.31 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
