Honda Cars Philippines wants to turn the tide against the prevalence of sub-compact crossovers by giving its 2021 City the most dramatic and most feature-packed transformation yet. The fifth-generation in Honda’s storied line of sub-compact sedans, the all-new City redefines the segment in every imaginable way.
In terms of appearance, “Civic lite” easily comes to mind with its low and wide appearance. Despite competing in the sub-compact segment, the all-new City is dimensionally close to offerings a size bigger: 4,553 mm in length (+113 mm), 1,748 mm in width (+53 mm), and 1,467 mm in height (-10 mm). LED daytime running lights and LED taillights are standard, as are, depending on the trim, 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels.
For the first time ever, the all-new City gets the RS treatment. Sitting atop the range, the 2021 City RS adds uniquely styled bumpers (with a built-in diffuser out back), machine-finished 16-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlights and front fog lamps, and high-gloss black accents on the grille, mirrors, and spoiler.
Inside, the 2021 City continues with Honda’s “man-maximum, machine-minimum” philosophy giving it with the largest cabin in its class. The new horizontally-oriented interior reduces visual bulk, while more soft-touch points and improved interior materials makes for a truly class-above feel. A traditional two-gauge cluster greets the driver, but at the center is a standard (except for the base MT) 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and WebLink. Automatic climate control and keyless smart entry is standard on the V and RS grade.
Just like its exterior, the City RS is well-differentiated inside with its all black interior with sporty red accents. Leather and suede seats come standard as do eight speakers for the infotainment system, and a Civic Type R inspired leather steering wheel and aluminum sports pedals for the driver.
For the Philippine market, all variants of the 2021 City is powered by a new 1.5-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine. This powerplant makes 121 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque, mated to either a 6-speed manual or the Earth Dreams CVT. All variants benefit from the Eco-Coaching light, but only the automatic variants have the Econ Button.
For safety, the latest City scores an impressive 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Four airbags (dual front and side-impact), ABS with EBD, and electronic stability control are standard, while the V and RS add a multi-view rear camera. The RS also gets side curtain airbags.
The 2021 Honda City comes in the following colors with the corresponding prices (introductory prices valid until December 31, 2020):
- 1.5 S MT - P 838,000
Colors: Taffeta White, Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic - 1.5 S CVT - P 878,000
Colors: Taffeta White, Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Ignite Red Metallic - 1.5 V CVT - P 968,000
Colors: Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Metallic, Ignite Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl - 1.5 RS CVT - P 1,048,000
Colors: Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Ignite Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl
2021 Honda City Specifications
- Overall Length: 4,553 mm
- Overall Width: 1,748 mm
- Overall Height: 1,467 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,600 mm
- Front Tread / Rear Tread: 1,495 mm / 1,483 mm
- Ground Clearance: 134 mm
- Turning Radius: 5.0 m (at center)
- Curb Weight: 1,083 kg (1.5 S MT), 1,106 kg (1.5 S CVT), 1,113 kg (1.5 V), 1,120 kg (1.5 RS)
- Trunk Size: 519 liters
- Type: Inline-4, DOHC, i-VTEC
- Fuel Supply System: PGM-EFI
- Engine Displacement: 1,498 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm x 89.5 mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
- Maximum Power: 121 PS @ 6,600
- Maximum Torque: 145 Nm @ 4,300
- Drive-By-Wire: Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed MT / Earth Dreams CVT
- Paddle Shifters: 1.5 RS
- AT Shift Lock: AT variants only
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 40 liters
- Emissions Rating: Euro 4
- Remote Engine Start: 1.5 RS
- Eco Button: Yes
- Eco-Coaching: Ambient Meter (AT variants only)
- 2021 Honda City Chassis & Steering System
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes: Drum
- Parking Brake System: Hand Brake
- Steering: Electric-Assist Rack & Pinion
- Steering Wheel Material: 3-Spoke Urethane (1.5 S), 3-Spoke Leather (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Steering Adjustment: Tilt & Telescopic
- Steering Controls: Audio & HFT (1.
- 5 S), Audio, HFT w/ Voice Recognition (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Cruise Control: 1.5 V & 1.5 RS
2021 Honda City Exterior Features
- Headlights: Halogen Projector (1.5 S, 1.5 V), Full LED (1.5 RS)
- Auto Off Timer: Yes (15 seconds after engine off)
- Daytime Running Lights: LED Guide Type
- Fog Lights: 1.5 RS (LED)
- Fog Lamp Garnish: 1.5 RS (Sport Type)
- Side Turn Signal Lights: Fender Mounted (1.5 S), Door Mirror Integrated (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Tail Lights: LED
- High-Mount Stop Lamp: LED
- Front Grille: Chrome (1.5 S, 1.5 V), High-Gloss Black with RS Emblem (1.5 RS)
- Sports Type Bumper: 1.5 RS
- Door Handles: Body Color (1.5 S, 1.5 RS), Chrome (1.5 V)
- Door Mirrors: Body Color (1.5 S, 1.5 V), High-Gloss Black (1.5 RS)
- Power Folding Mirrors: 1.5 V, 1.5 RS
- Trunk Spoiler: 1.5 RS
- Front Wipers: Fixed Intermittent w/ Washer
- Antenna: Sharks Fin
- Tire Size: 185/60 R 15 (1.5 S), 185/55 R 16 (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Wheel Size: 15x6.0 J (1.5 S), 16x6.0 J (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Spare Tire: Space Saver Type
- One Push Start System
- Keyless Entry System: Wave Key (1.5 S), Smart Entry (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Audio System: 2-DIN Audio (1.5 S MT), 8-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Weblink (1.5 S AT, 1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB (1.5 S MT), Bluetooth, USB x 2 (1.5 S AT, 1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Speakers: 4 (8 for 1.5 RS)
- Climate Control: Manual (1.5 S), Automatic (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Rear Vents: 1.5 V, 1.5 RS
- Tachometer, Speedometer, Fuel Level, Fuel Consumption Meter, Trip Meter, Range Computer, Temperature, Illumination Control
- Interior Color: Black (1.5 S), Black w/ Ivory Trim (1.5 V), Black w/ Red Trim (1.5 RS)
- Interior Trim: Interior Color (1.5 S), Hand-Wrapped (1.5 V), Hand-Wrapped w/ RS Stitch (1.5 RS)
- Interior Accents: Silver (1.5 S), Piano Black (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Vent Outlet Garnish: Black (1.5 S), Silver (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Inner Door Handles: Black (1.5 S), Chrome (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Seats: Fabric (1.5 S, 1.5 V), Leather & Suede (1.5 RS)
- Driver and Front Passenger Adjustable Headrests
- Driver Seat Height Adjuster
- Front Passenger Seatback Pocket
- Front Center Armrest: Fabric (1.5 V), Leather (1.5 RS)
- Rear Center Armrest: 1.5 RS (w/ Cup Holders)
- Shift Knob: Urethane (1.5 S), Leather (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Sport Pedal: 1.5 RS
- Power Windows: w/ Auto/Down for Driver
- Windshield Defogger: Front & Side
- Accessory Socket 12-volt: Front (1.5 S, 1.5 V), Front & Rear (1.5 RS)
- Map Light
- Dome Light
- Trunk Light
- Rear View Mirror: Day & Night
- Vanity Mirror with Lid: Driver (1.5 S, 1.5 V), Driver & Front Passenger (1.5 RS)
- Grab Handle: 3 (1.5 S, 1.5 V), 4 (1.5 RS)
- Driver’s Side Coin Holder
- Bottle Holder: 4
- Cup Holder: 2 (1.5 S, 1.5 V), 4 (1.5 RS)
- Airbags: 4 (1.5 S, 1.5 V), 6 (1.5 RS)
- Vehicle Stability Assist
- Hill Start Assist
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Emergency Stop Signal
- Multi-view Rear Camera (1.5 V, 1.5 RS)
- Front Seat Belts: Adjustable 3-pt ELR x 2
- Rear Seat Belts: 3-pt ELR x 3
- Seatbelt Minder: Driver & Front Passenger
- Power Door Locks: with Speed-Sensing Function
- Driver’s Knee Bolster
- Security Alarm with Immobilizer
The exterior styling cues are reminiscent of the fourth-generation Jazz - mainly the lights and the grille. I'm glad Honda still sells this with three pedals.
ReplyDeleteThe wheels seem small compared to the body.
ReplyDeleteThe city seems to be getting uglier and uglier as time goes by. For me, the best looking was still the 2009 "transformer" look. Interior was so bland though.
ReplyDelete2009 was the ugliest
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