Honda City

Been driving a 2017 City for the past 2 months. Mileage was 40k when I got it. Changed to 16" To make the ride better as the car is light .

-fuel efficient.getting around 14km/litre

-spacious and practical interior

-freezing cold air con

-simple and easy to maintain

-reliable

-sporty design

-impressive around corners

-good pick up from standstill

-sports mode comes in handy

-CVT whinny as hell

-road noise can be intrusive

-silly 15" skinny wheels

Thank you Nelson! No regret buying this car from him!

He well explain on our enquiries and doubt.

Yes we did test drive and really AMAZED us! I fall in love with HONDA CITY 2017!!

Oh he has a name, IRON MAN!

HANDLING. FUEL. COMFORT. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR.

Road noise but who cares as long u enjoy the comfort of the car!

I was looking for a new car at Honda to replace my 9 year old Jazz. Went to the showroom and decided to test drive the new Jazz, City and HR-V. During the test-drive of City, I realise how quiet the City SV was as compared to both the Jazz and the HR-V. The seats for both the front and back passengers were very comfortable and suitable for long range driving. Exterior wise, this is a very handsome looking car as compared to its peers like Vios. Interior wise, the cabin is very spacious with adequate features. However, there is no apple carplay and sat nav in the infotainment system. Just the usual radio, Bluetooth connectivity for music and phone calls. Overall, this is a good all rounder A-B car.

So without a doubt, I booked the City and gotten it in mid September after 3 COE tries. Till now the ride is smooth and comfortable. The only thing I wish Honda can do better is to enlarge the width of the car and enhance the infotainment system.

Spacious cabin

Comfortable seats

Quiet and smooth ride

Reliable car

Eco mode

Higher bhp than its peers

Shark fin antenna

Reverse camera

No apple carplay

No sat nav

Looks small on the outside as the width is the same as Jazz

Looking for an affordable car to replace my dad's 10 year vios which is due to be scrape soon.

The acceleration of the car is pretty good coming from a 1.5L engine and the car is just a pleasure to drive daily on the road.

Passenger at the back also have good legroom and headroom

Honda Engine and the resale value down the road

Nice dashboard

Too much chrome the front of the car

Owned a 2014 SV model closes to 2 years. The car is very easy to drive and park due to small tyre and narrow body. The engine is powerful, quiet and pick up from station is good.

CTV not so bad when get used to that, only need some practices on dropping gear with paddle shifter when over taking or need some push to fast speed.

Average FC is 13km/l on 50/50 urban and highway based on average footer. Slowly drive below 2k rpm can see more that 14km/l, but need to mix with highway. 100% Urban is 8 to 9km/l.

Suspension is hard and sturdy. Can feel holes on road and need to be very slow when crossing small humps especially those small humps at Custom.

For the built quality, hear vibration from the plastic panel and dashboard intermittently.

- Brand

- Spacious boot and rear leg room

- Look too narrow when comparing to other cars

- Vibration noise from plastic panel

- Need to be very slow when crossing humps

- Bumpy ride on uneven surface

- Used by driving test centre

- Old SOHC engine

I test drove the car. It is quite quiet. There are a lot of buttons on the steering wheel so it takes some getting used to. But overall it's OK.

There is rear air con as well which means to me, this car might not be for the person who does not ferry any passenger. Good for the family man, unsure if it's good for the single man who drives alone.

Quiet and nice handling

Too many buttons on steering wheel

Default leather steering wheel as I prefer my mesh steering wheel cover but apparently there is no option as the steering wheel is default leather.

Pros:

Best-in-class mileage

Spacious cabin

Fun to drive on city roads as well as highways

Cons:

Front fascia looks quite identical to the old version

Diesel engine could have been more refined

Ride quality could be improved

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Fun to drive on city roads as well as highways

Front fascia looks quite identical to the old version

Just gotten my key and am proud and happy to be a Honda City 1.5SV owner!

Following is my humble opinion:

Drive and handling pretty comfortable. Good at turning. Good fuel consumption too.

City is light. Hence pick up is fast and sprints easily.

I would like to compliment one of your SE, Glady Teo, from Alexandra showroom. Excellent customer service, prompt and patient. She is someone who is willing to goes extra miles to ensure we are happy! THUMBS UP for her great service!

Definitely value for money given the price tag at SGD$92,999 and fuel economical. No regrets!

- Excellent FC

- Cold Aircon

- good rear legroom and boot size

- remote keyless entry and boot entry

- knocked down rear seats

- cruise control and paddle shift

- Bluetooth, HDMI and USB connections all available.

- reverse camera.

- Side view mirrors are not auto folding

- no auto climate

- no day light

- no electric brake.

Been a proud and happy Honda City 1.5SV owner since late January 2017. Since I have been driving it for the past 2 months and over 4,000 km clocked, I thought I would be able to provide an humble opinion on it.

Drive/ Handling

Drive and handling is pretty average (about 7/10). Coming from a previous 205/55 R16 ride to the city's current 185/55 R16, City's handling feels adequate, but cornering is rather compromised. Spiral turns (some exits from expressways) with my previous ride could handle at 60km/h, the City only track at 50km/h at best. City at 1,096kg, is one of the lightest in its class, and it sprints forward readily and easily at will.

Road comfort

Becos of the rear Axel Torsion Beam suspension, City feels every bump and crack on the road. The minimal insulation material (lack of), also translated to every audible sound noise thru the cabin. I would rate it (6/10).

Fuel consumption

For a NA (Naturally Aspirated) engine, the City returns 16km/l, on 80% Highway 20% Urban driving. I rate its fuel consumption as excellent (9/10). Easily one of the most economical and fuel efficient NA engines out in the market. Also able to run on RON 92 petrol, since it is Thai-assembled and that Thai and Malaysian mid tiered RON petrol is rated 91.

Value for Money (VFM)

At prevailing market px SGD$92,999 (as of Mar 17), the City SV is easily one of the most economical and VFM car out there. Honda frequently tops the engine reliability charts (1 failure out of 344 engines) - shows the odds are in your favour to own a Honda. I have no regrets in owning the City and look to many more good years of service from the Honda badge :)

- excellent FC, frugally driven, it can deliver 17-20km/l on local roads.

- Honda reliability, peace of mind on the roads.

- Cold Aircon

- Zero problems with the SOHC engines, wats wrong with saving fuel?

- 16inch sized rubber, save money during tyre changes!

- awesome sized rear legroom and boot.

- remote keyless entry and boot entry..

- knocked down rear seats.. Awesome.

- spare tyre available, versus inflatable kit, which is useless if tyre sidewall is damaged.

- road bumps, noise and poor insulation is evident.

- side view mirrors are not auto folding and requires you to press a button each time when u park, before u disable the engine. The 2017 City will come with autofold sideview mirrors as standard.

Went to try out this sedan.

First looks, the styling has changed from a box liked car to a more curving one and comes only 1 variant the SV which has many cosmetic and a 16 inches rims from factory while headlamps are still halogen than option or standard as LED.

Boot space is bigger than before and can hold many bags as shown by sales.

Inside, the leather is from factory too and comes with a 7 inches screen display but still with no climate aircon where keyless and paddle shifters are given now as standard.

The drive off was kinda jerky as its comes with SOHC engine to pair with 7-speed gearbox. Gear changes are smooth but seems too much to pair with this engine, perhaps 5 speed is more than enough.

Tried using paddle shifts, jerking effect when change gears and gets noisy seems like overclocking the engine at times where its not meant to "Cheong" Or dash off where it kinds of forcing the engine which eventually the paddle shifts might be just a display or white elephant.

Parking comes with reverse camera as standard and IPAS which is good to have.

Overall, if this is a DOHC engine with the 7 speed CVT, it will be a worth getting one but seems some impairment of the SOHC and 7-speed is there that might hinder buyers to consider it and look at Jazz (a hatchback) which is a DOHC instead or even other makes that are of similar budget concerns.

Paddle shift

More spacious than before

16 inches rims

Reverse camera comes with IPAS

SOHC engine

Halogen lights

No dual zone auto aircon

Summary: This car may lose out to Korean counterparts in terms of features, but if you are looking for a long term value for $ (i.E. Low maintenance & petrol cost) & decent performance (i.E. Drive & pick-up) sedan, do consider the Honda City SV.

Compared and test drove the Honda Civic 1.6L, 1.5T and this car (SV version).

Initially never considered this car at all due to the perception that it is a very basic no-frills and "Uncle" Car.

After taking a closer look at it at the showroom plus test drive, felt that it is a better deal to me than the Honda Civic even though the Civic looks better and sportier to me.

Main advantages over the Civic 1.6L:

- At least $1k less depreciation a year (I got a good deal, depreciation only $8.6k a year compared to Civic's $10.1k when I bought)

- Better pick-up

- Lighter by around 150kg

Main advantage over Civic 1.5T:

- Much much cheaper, price difference is about $30k aka more than 30% Pricier.

(Side note: If I got alot of extra cash to spare, i will go for Civic 1.5T but bear in the mind its depreciation is ard $11k a year which is $2.5k more than this car each year)

Bought this car in Dec 16 and was delivered in abt 1 month's time. So far so good very happy with the buy :) Look for Darren Too for a friendly and experienced SE to serve you!

Good FC (around 15km/L, 80% highway & 20% city)

Electronic touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity & many charging ports

Good pick-up, better than current Honda Civic 1.6L (bearing in mind this is a 1.5L N.A. engine mated to CVT)

Big boot space

Good legroom

Cruise control + paddle shifters

Quiet drive

Keyless entry & drive (just touch door handle can open door with key in pocket)

Option for brown leather seats (which i got)

Quite a fair bit of hard plastics in the interior

No ventilated seats (unlike Korean competitors in the same segment)

SOHC engine when other models already using DOHC engines (more powerful)

Have been driving it for almost a month now and it still surprises me on my everyday driving and I look forward to driving it everyday. This latest City has got far better looks than its older siblings and styled nicely for a compact sedan. The interior is super spacious and my wife have been loving it since she sits at the back taking car of our child. There are also plenty of charging points in the car for gadgets intensive society nowadays. The AD support has been great so far with good follow ups.

The pick-up is good and can feel the pull at only 2000rpm even with a full load in the car. Its also a very reactive car and accelerates fast (with minimal lag) when traffic light turns yellow. My former suzuki would not have been able to do that. CVT is dull when accelerating from rest but its fine thereafter.

Default Reverse camera

Fog lights

Cruise control

Paddle shifter

8-speaker sound system

Push start button + keyless access

Spacious interior and big boot

Sporty exterior look (after bodykit)

Good acceleration for chionging traffic light

A lot of charging ports

Drum brakes (dislike only the aesthetics, not the function)

Not able to achieve the stated FC. Can only manage 13km/L

Car chassis a bit too high leaving a big lobang underneath

No rear Aircon

No built in GPS

CVT slightly dull

Fuel tank too small. Need to top up often for those who travels a lot.

Previously my ride was Nissan Latio. I've been driving this Honda City for a week, and here's my review:

Exterior:

Two words; Modern and stylish. I like the sporty look of the front bumper which reminds me of the Type-R look. Side of the car could have looked dull due to short length and tall height (it's a compact car after all) but this has been compensated with nice curve line across the side of the car, making it looks lower and unique. Rear of the car looks great. I like the so called BMW rear light which is a good copycat. However, the rear looks like a 'duck rear' when view at certain angle.

Interior:

Also two words; Spacious and comfortable. Rear boot and leg room at rear passenger seat are humongous. But the headroom is a bit low especially if you are > 1.8m tall. In terms of width, this car somehow feels wider than Latio although the spec is the about the same which is 1695mm. 3 adults can sit at the rear seat comfortably without any issue. Next, the seat feels plush with enough back support which is suitable for long journey. There are also plenty of storage compartments such as at front dashboard, side doors albeit at smaller capacity compared to my previous Latio.

Driving Experience:

The steering wheel feels light which is alright as it's useful when driving around the city. In terms on handling, the car feels stable when cornering at sharp corner at 60 - 70km/hr speed which is great compared to other similar compact car category. CVT gearbox is a bit dull, but this can be compensated by utilising the paddle shift function. Overall, I think the driving experience is the best among its competitor. Although it's still a bread and butter car, at least it has the comfort and sportiness level that my family and myself can appreciate.

Conclusion:

Before buying this car, I have considered other models such as Vezel, Civic, Altis, Sylphy, Axio, Mazda 3. In the end, I decided to buy City as it's from AD (safer buy), lower depreciation (~ 8.8k per year), better options (such as traction control, entertainment system) and last but not least, it's a Honda!

Traction Control

Fog lights

Paddle shifter

8-speaker sound system

7" responsive touch screen display

Push start button + keyless access from both side front passenger doors

Spacious cabin and boot

Sporty exterior look

Sporty handling but at the same time comfortable ride

No HID or LED headlights or rear lights

Should be 6 airbags instead of 2 airbags only

No auto climate control

No rear aircon ventilation

No auto retractable side mirrors when locking/ unlocking the car

No built in GPS

Non adjustable timer wiper (Even my old Latio has it!)

Gd handling especially at bends, car still feel stable at moderate speeds.

Normal mode used mainly during hotter days as aircon cools down the car at a faster rate then econ mode. Acceleration feels the same with both modes. Mainly driving a mix of city and highway, fuel consumption stands at about 13.4km/l for econ driving with a heavy foot, hits 14.6km/l with lighter foot at econ mode. Roomy back seat area ensures your family members feel comfortable as you cruise your vehicle.

Aircon that can make me shiver during a sunny day.

Easy bluetooth connectivity for mobile to engage.

Roomy backseats even with both front seats leaning back.

Multi function steering wheel.

Reverse camera.

Lack climate control.

Lack GPS system.

Not able to achieve the high fuel consumption as stated.

The feel of the steering is extremely stable at swerving, it does not have the kind of very light feeling of other cars. At normal mode, response of engine is fast at both low torque and high speed. At Econ mode, drag is expected but peddle shift comes into handy. Manually shifting up the gear eliminates the draggy feeling and accelerates faster, it is useful for overtaking.

I use cruise control as frequent as I hit highway, it helps to achieve fuel efficiency as high as 23km/l on a smooth traffic for 20km of distance travelled. However, it only manages 12.4km/l on average for a mix of high way and city roads. I'm not satisfied with this result as I expect it to achieve at least 14km/l as the spec mentions 17.5km/l (or 5.7L/100km) (12.4km/l seems to be only 71% Of the advertised spec...).

Hill Start Assist supposed to help in fuel economy as I no need to keep pressing accelerator at the slope of car park entry :) . Even though I'm not sure how much it contributes to fuel saving, it is a convenient feature at the very least.

As it names suggests (Honda City), it is a comfortable car for smooth city ride as its torque and power curves are flatter compared to other sporty model such as Civic. Honda packs many features focuses on performance and manoeuvring, I guess that is the main reason why it lacks GPS, maps and climatic control taking the price into consideration.

1) Steady steering control and fast engine response

2) Peddle shift

3) Cruise control

4) Fuel economy

5) Hill Start Assist

1) Lack of GPS and map

2) No automatic climate control

3) Restriction to project phone screen to in-car LCD