Pros:
Reliable petrol engine: The Honda City has been praised for its reliable petrol engine, a 1.5-litre i-VTEC unit that produces 118 bhp and 145 Nm of peak torque.
The choice of a 1.5-litre diesel engine allows for a choice of engines for those prioritising mileage over performance.
Safety features such as ABS, EBD, driver and passenger airbags, anchors, and day and night mirror is standard across all variants of the City.
Multifunctional steering wheel ensures the driver does not have to take his eyes off the road.
Keyless entry and power central locking standard across variants.
All variants of the Honda City come with a multifunctional instrument cluster and a headlight on the reminder.
Cons:
CVT gearbox is sluggish.
Leather upholstery is limited to the top two variants only.
An electric sunroof is a good option, but again, limited to the top-end variants only.
No touchscreen infotainment system for the base variants. They also miss out navigation, Mirrorlink smartphone connectivity, steering-mounted etc
Paddle shifters are limited to the top-end variants only. This feature comes with the Honda City equipped with the CVT gearbox.
Automatic headlight control and wipers are limited to the top-of-the-line petrol and diesel variants only.