Honda City - Is it worth the price?
2020 Honda City is already available in our neighbouring country Thailand. So we do have an idea of what is it like and how is it going to be when it gets launched here in Malaysia, which shouldn’t be too far away. However, until that happens, we will continue to have the current-generation Honda City amongst us; a car that has been around in our market for many years now. It has seen tremendous success in its career so far and became part of many lives.
Honda City price range starts at RM 73,836 for its base 1.5L S variant and goes all the way up to RM 92,172 for the hybrid variant. So is it still worth the price? Let’s find out.
Honda City price
Honda City Variants | Honda City Price |
Honda City 1.5L S | RM 73,836 |
Honda City 1.5L E | RM 79,955 |
Honda City 1.5L V | RM 86,983 |
Honda City 1.5L Hybrid | RM 92,172 |
The City is one of the best cars in its segment and has given Honda healthy sales figures, however, that doesn’t mean it has no rivals. Considering a similar price range as that of the City, we have cars like Toyota Vios, Volkswagen Vento, and Mazda 2 Sedan.
Looks
Honda City is indeed an old car now, however, when it comes to looks and aesthetics, it can still give its rivals a run for their money. It has a sporty front end that features a set of sleek LED headlights, Honda’s thick single-slat chrome grille, and sporty bumper. Its side profile is maintained by its stylish and sporty alloy wheels and its rear has got distinctive taillights.
On the contrary, Vento looks more elegant with its subtle horizontal front grille and smooth character lines on the doors. Even from the rear, its relatively small taillights carry the business-like profile very well. If we talk about Vios, it has an in-your-face design thanks to its large headlamps that take up a lot of space at the front. However, its LED fog lamps and front bumper look pretty cool; not everyone's cup of tea though. Mazda 2 Sedan has a beautiful design but its lack of sharpness makes it feel out of place against the others. Don’t get us wrong, it is a good-looking car. It’s just that others are even better.
Interior
Honda City has a spacious cabin with a good amount of legroom for the rear passengers. It also has rear AC vents. NVH levels are also very well contained. There’s a 6.8-in touchscreen infotainment head unit with HDMI connectivity along with an 8-speaker sound system.
Vento’s elegance continues even on the inside. It features a very tidy layout with just the right amount of silver used over the black theme. We love its steering wheel design. VW has also provided Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink. Vios impresses us with its Optitron Meter, automatic AC, and an electrochromic rearview mirror. Cabin space is also decent. Mazda 2 Sedan also has certain exciting features like its unique instrument console, high-quality materials, and MZD connect. Also, its black theme makes the cabin feel sportier.
Engine
Except for the Vento, all the other cars in question here are powered by a 1.5-litre engine tuned to produce different power and torque figures. Honda City has 120 PS of max power and 145 Nm of peak torque. Its hybrid variant has a combined power and torque output of 137 PS and 170 Nm respectively. Toyota Vios specs sheet features 107 PS and 140 Nm whereas Mazda 2 Sedan gets 114 PS and 148 Nm. Vento has two engine options - 1.6-litre with 105 PS and 153 Nm and a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine that produces the same amount of power but 175 Nm of torque.
Safety aids
If we talk about safety aids, Honda City specs sheet includes 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, and reverse parking sensors with camera. Vento and Vios both have secured a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. Vios is the only car that provides 6 airbags as standard across all its variants. Vento has its ICRS (Intelligent Crash Response System) which shuts off the fuel line to minimize the risk of catching fire and explosion if gets activated during a crash, unlock the doors to minimize the risk of trap and switch on the hazard lights. Mazda lacks behind with only dual airbags but does have ABS, EBD, traction control, etc.
Conclusion
While the City still has a soft spot in the hearts of the Malaysians, we can’t deny the fact that new and better cars are now available in a similar price range. If you are open to different brands and have an open mind when it comes to aesthetics, cars like the Volkswagen Vento, Toyota Vios, etc. would prove to be a better deal. Perhaps, the new 2020 Honda City would be worth its price but not the current one on sale.
What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments.
Also read: 2020 Honda City: First Impression
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