Honda’s dependable, dapper City gets a facelift for 2025, mixing well-loved comfort and a premium feel with modern tech, updated safety gizmos and design elements. This version sets that high standard even higher in the mid-size sedan category.
Aggressive Exterior Design with Light Styling Changes
The grille, which has been changed to incorporate horizontal slats and a thinner strip of chrome, makes the front look more grown-up and aggressive. Bumpers, front and rear have been reformed to emphasize the sporty spirit and comes with new dual-tone 15–16″ alloy wheels and again, sharper LED headlamps, taillamps. It’s an extra 25mm that adds to road presence and cabin space (turn0search1, turn0search2).
Cabin Comfort and New for 2021 Wing Spoiler Tech Features
On the inside, full-LED headlamps, dual-zone automatic climate control (from the mid-variants) and long overdue electronic parking brake with auto hold function up the luxury quotient. The infotainment system also gets some enhancements: there’s now a wireless charging pad behind the gear lever, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a crisper touchscreen, rear USB-C ports and Honda’s LaneWatch blind-spot camera. Interior fascia displays include a 4.2″ TFT or 7″ TFT instrument cluster (ensure passengers specify the correct variant from turn0search1, turn0search2, turn0search3, turn0search9).
Powertrains: Make It Smooth or Hybrid
Under the hood, the City continues to be powered by the proven 1.5L i‑VTEC engine (121PS, 145Nm) available with 6‑speed manual and CVT, delivering a great balance of performance and fuel efficiency. For more efficient urban driving, there’s the hybrid e:HEV models that combine a 1.5L petrol engine with electric motors to deliver 124PS and 253Nm. Ils sont compatibles avec les normes RDE et E20 les plus récentes; la version diesel est abandonnée (turn0search6, turn0search3, turn0search2).
Safety & ADAS Suite is the marquee feature
Safety gets a major boost. The refreshed model includes 6 air bags and all‑4 disc brakes as standard. Higher grades gain Honda Sensing ADAS which features adaptive cruise control, low‑speed follow, lane‑keeping assist, frontal collision mitigation and automatic high‑beam among many others. Blind‑spot monitoring is also optionally available on higher trims. The City’s legacy as to occupant protection and driver comfort is upheld (turn0search1, turn0search2, turn0search6).
Ride Quality and Realism
The sedan provides a smooth, responsive drive with the refined i‑VTEC engine. Its smooth steering and composed highway handling is highly praised by enthusiasts, who think its cabin feels downright luxurious — one commenter even compared it to much pricier cars. And its rear-seat comfort, substantial legroom, and considerate iniatives (such as a wireless charger and side‑view cameras) enhance its daily usability (turn0reddit14, turn0search6).
Price, Rivals & Value Propositions
The new City will be offered at a slight premium over the current models (₹11.8 – 16.5L). And with all these features, including ADAS, hybrid powertrains and safety enhancements, it takes a direct fight to the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, VW Virtus, and the Maruti Ciaz – and still offers the great trust and resale value that you have come to expect from Honda (turn0search3, turn0search5).
Pros & Cons at a Glance Highlights
- Contemporary outdoor adjustments and more defined LED lighting
- Wireless and dual-zone AC
- Improved i‑VTEC and hybrid powertrains
- Superior Honda Sensing ADAS package
- Large, upscale cabin with available features
Areas to Note
- NVH—the CVT perhaps refinement at high revs—could be better (turn0reddit13)
- Interior Design Actually feels somewhat dated, quite high priced despite superior materials (turn0reddit13)
- Performance-oriented types will miss lack of turbocharged engine
Final Verdict
An all rounder to the core, fifth generation Honda City 2025 just got better. With significant improvements in comfort, technology, safety and hybrid efficiency, it’s well positioned to compete in the crowded midsize field. If old-world grace is what you’re after, combined with modern smarts and practical performance, the City is still one of the most compelling options in its class.
