Honda City 5th Gen (2025): Still the Top Sedan?
For over 20 years, the Honda City has been a favorite sedan for Indian families, workers, and car lovers. It's known for being reliable, classy, and up-to-date. Now, in 2025, Honda's making waves again with the 5th Generation City — a car that’s smarter, safer, and more stylish than before.
Whether you like the bold look, the packed interior, the hybrid gas savings, or Honda’s reputation, the latest City looks to have it all. Let's see why people are calling it the most well-rounded sedan in India right now.
Looks Modern but Familiar
Right away, the new City looks sharp and confident. It keeps the familiar look but adds bolder stuff like a wider front grille, cool lines, and sleeker LED headlights. The back has modern Z-shaped LED tail lights, so you'll spot it at night.
Honda even made a new Sport Edition this year, released in June 2025, with red touches, carbon-look bumpers, and a cool body kit great if you want a sedan with a sporty vibe.
An Interior Made for Everyday Comfort
Inside, you'll see where the City is special. The interiors are open, bright, and well-planned. Soft panels, chrome bits, and leather seats (in the best models) feel fancy but not too much.
Rear passengers get lots of legroom still a leader in its class and the trunk is big at 506 liters. The hybrid version loses a little space for the battery, but it's still big enough for family trips or airport runs.
Easy-to-Use Tech
The 2025 City has lots of tech that makes driving easier and more fun. The 8-inch screen works with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and even has Amazon Alexa through Honda Connect. Wanna cool the car before you get in? Just ask Alexa.
Drivers also get a 7-inch screen in the gauge cluster, and better models have a sunroof, wireless phone charger, auto AC, and ambient lights all there to make a chill, modern driving space.
Two Engines, Two Ways to Drive
The City has two good engine options a nice 1.5L gas engine or a super-efficient e:HEV hybrid.
If you like the normal driving feel, the gas engine with manual or CVT is smooth, quick, and easy to live with. If you want to save gas, the hybrid is great. It switches between electric, hybrid, and engine modes, so it drives quietly and gets 27+ km/l mileage rare for most sedans.
Safety First
Safety is really important to buyers, and Honda is trying hard. The City now has the Honda Sensing ADAS stuff, with lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking.
With 6 airbags, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety score, Honda’s ACE body, and stuff like the LaneWatch camera, it’s one of the safest sedans around for both city streets and long trips.
Key Specifications at a Glance
Dimensions & Exterior
Length: 4574 mm
Width: 1748 mm
Height: 1489 mm
Wheelbase: 2600 mm
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (Petrol), 169 mm (Hybrid)
16" diamond-cut alloy wheels (variant-based)
New Sport & Apex Editions (with visual upgrades)
Engines & Fuel Efficiency
1.5L i-VTEC Petrol:
121 PS / 145 Nm
Manual: ~17.8 km/l
CVT: ~18.4 km/l
E20 fuel ready
1.5L e:HEV Hybrid:
Combined Output: 109 PS / 253 Nm
Fuel Efficiency: 27.13 km/l (ARAI)
Transmission: e-CVT
Three driving modes: EV / Hybrid / Engine
Interior & Features
Dual-tone or all-black cabin themes
8" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Alexa remote integration via Honda Connect
7" HD driver display
Electric sunroof
Wireless phone charger
Rear AC vents, sunshade, auto climate control
Ambient lighting, 8-speaker sound system
Safety Highlights
5-Star ASEAN NCAP rating
Honda Sensing ADAS: CMBS, RDM, ACC, LKAS, Auto High-Beam
6 Airbags
LaneWatch camera
VSA, Hill Start Assist, ABS + EBD
Rear parking sensors + multi-angle camera
Pricing (Ex-showroom, India – July 2025)
Petrol Variants: ₹12.38 – ₹16.65 lakh
Sport Edition (New): ₹14.89 lakh
Hybrid ZX e:HEV: ₹19.90 lakh (after July 2025 price cut)
Final Verdict
The 2025 Honda City 5th Gen has some cool improvements. Its mix of tech, safety, and comfort makes it a really good option. Whether you're getting your first sedan, upgrading, or just want a family car that you can always count on, the City is still a great choice.
