Honda City 2025: The new face of the Indian midsize sedan
The name Honda City is enough to define itself in the Indian car market. Whenever there is a thought to buy a midsize sedan, this car comes to mind first. The car has been in people’s hearts over the years because of its stylish look with a smooth drive and durable engine. The company has now introduced its new face into the Indian market, Honda City 2025.
The new City has undergone design changes but also hosts many modern features and advanced technologies. The intention is to attract customers wanting a stylish, safe, and durable car that can suffice in every need from daily use to long trips.
It has been priced between Rs. 12.38 lakh and Rs. 20.85 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, it goes against strong contenders like the Hyundai Verna, the Volkswagen Virtus, and the Skoda Slavia in this price range.
Design: Premium and Practical
So much better looking and so much stronger than before is the design of the new Honda City in 2025.
- The front view is supplemented by a bold grille; it gives the vehicle an aggressiveness and stylish look.
- Newly designed LED headlamps assure safe night travel, apart from being eye candy.
- 16″ alloy wheels further boost the sporty aesthetics.
- The car measures 4583 mm long, 1748 mm wide, and 1489 mm high on a wheelbase of 2600 mm, which ensures very good space on the inside.
- The car weighs approximately 1150-1200 kg and has a ground clearance of 165 mm, which makes it cruise quite comfortably over speed bumps and bad roads.
- It has 506 liters of space in the trunk so that you can easily take long journeys with the family and have ample room for large bags and luggage.
- The car has available colors like Radiant Red, Platinum White.
Interior Display
The inside has been made more premium in Honda City 2025.
- The 8-inch Honda Connect touchscreen system integrates with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay into a broad suite of connectivity.
- Speed, fuel efficiency, and other information are displayed on the semi-digital instrument cluster.
- Auto AC with rear AC vents further coupled with ambient lighting in the car create driving pleasure.
- Interiors are designed so that both the driver and passengers experience an experience matching that of a first-rate vehicle.
Engine and Performance
Honda has launched the new City 2025 in two engine options.
1.5-liter i-VTEC petrol engine
- Power: 119 bhp
- Torque: 145 Nm
- Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 7-speed CVT
- Mileage: 17.8 to 18.4 km/l
e:HEV hybrid engine
- Power: 126 PS
- Mileage: 27.13 km/l
Smooth in city and smooth on highway.
So, it is for those who are the most fuel-efficient-minded would be a City with a hybrid engine.
Camera, Safety Features
The new Honda City 2025 is also very developed concerning safety.
- This will help in parking backwards.
- Higher variants have a LaneWatch camera that watches for blind spots.
- This model has the advanced driver assistance system technology of Honda Sensing with features like Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, and much more.
- Additionally, it has six airbags, ABS with EBD, and Stability Assist also.
Thereby making this car safe from congested city roads to high-speed driving on the highway.
Fuel system and mileage
- The tank of the Honda City 2025 holds 40 liters.
- Delivered by city petrol engine, the range varies from 700 to 736 kilometers on a full tank.
- The hybrid variant covers up to 1000 kilometers.
- Per km, petrol version costs around Rs 5 to 6, while hybrid version comes to Rs 3 to 4 per km.
- Low NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) prevents any disturbance in ride quality.
Connectivity and others
That’s a lot of very modern features that the Honda City 2025 is going to have.
- Alexa voice control – control your car now using voice commands.
- USB-Cs – for faster charge.
- Keyless entry – no need to extract the key again and again.
- Eight-speaker audio system – good quality sound.
- Sunroof – improves the style of the car.
- LED tail-lamps and auto-headlights – make night drives secure.
Price and Availability
- The Honda City 2025 entered the Indian market in March 2025.
- For the model, starting prices have been fixed at Rs. 12.38 lakh (variant V MT).
- Top-of-the-line variants are priced up to Rs. 20.85 lakhs (ZX e:HEV).
- The ex-showroom price in Delhi ranges from Rs. 14 lakh to Rs. 23 lakh.
- Once in a while, in the high festive period, the company gives off sometimes around Rs. 50,000 discount.
- Annual maintenance cost varies from around Rs. 8000 to Rs. 12000.
- The warranty period is three years or 40,000 km.
- Just wait about seven to fifteen days to get the car.
Customer Views/Shortcomings
Now let’s take a look at what buyers or test drivers are saying about the new Honda City 2025.
Pros
- Smooth CVT gearbox
- Spacious and good cabin area
- Huge and efficient mileage from the hybrid engine
- 165 mm ground clearance
- Highly advanced ADAS features
Cons
- Seats in base variant a bit inferior
- Power at wide open stretches could have been better
- The rear seat doesn’t fold, unflexed boot space
Who is the competition?
There are some super sedans in this price range that compete against this Honda City.
- Hyundai Verna – Power and technology-wise ahead.
- Volkswagen Virtus – Has a better power output.
- Skoda Slavia – Indifferent in its popularity based on size and practicality.
But well, City leads on refinement, hybrid tech, and Honda’s reliable service network.
Conclusion
Honda City 2025 is the perfect choice for those who want a stylish, modern and reliable mid-size sedan.
Its strong design, comfortable interior, advanced ADAS features and excellent mileage of the hybrid engine make it stand out from the rest. Although the power could have been a little better and the option of folding rear seats could have been given, but still this car remains the leader in its segment.
If you are looking for a premium and durable car in the budget of Rs 12 to 21 lakh, then Honda City 2025 is a great option for you.
