A driver's car

Exterior Still looks modern and fresh.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Spacious, Luxurious, Great quality of materials, seats are very comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Noiseless engine at idling, wonderful acceleration, very good fuel economy.

Ride Quality & Handling Very comfortable ride, precise handling.

Final Words Go for it if you are looking for a petrol sedan and if you will be doing the driving.

Areas of improvement Climate control should have been provided in a 10 lakh car

Wanted to replace my 3 year old Aveo with another petrol sedan. Since I dont have a driver and do all the driving myself, I was looking for a car which would have good performance and driving pleasure. Considerations included Nissan Sunny, Renault Scala, New Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna and the new Honda City. 

Test drove all of the above cars. Loved the space in the Sunny & the Scala but the quality of interiors were tacky and the drive was uninspiring.

New Ford Fiesta was amazing to drive but space inside was cramped and it did not come across as a family car.

Verna was loaded with features but the quality of metal was questionable. The doors closed with a clink rather than a thud. 

Vento was solidly built and was the most comfortable of the lot but with one dealer in Kolkata and multiple negative reviews on carwale.com was not encouraging at all.

Fell in love with the new Honda City after a test drive. The engine was the most refined, the steering was light and precise and the car was fun to drive. 

Repeated all the Test Drives again, and all in one day and found the Honda City as the champion. A true driver's car!

Booked the V MT in Carnelian Red Pearl colour on Oct 27th. Dealer (Eastern Honda) was very good and threw in some discounts and freebies (foot mats, sun film, rear view camera). 

Took delivery on 3rd Nov. Have driven about 100 kms so far. Fuel economy as on the trip computer shows 12.8 kmpl. This is with the AC on and in an engine which is yet to be run in. I think its fantastic because I used to get around 9.5-10 kmpl in my Aveo. The cruise control feature is amazing and is a boon on long empty stretches, especially during early morning or late nights.

The sound system quality is amazing. The speakers are awesome. I have put my entire music collection on a 32 GB pen drive and the system reads it flawlessly.

What I miss is a climate control system. Even a i20 has it these days! Also at this price and trim level, foldable side mirrors should have been par for the course. Will update once I complete 1000 km in the car.

Quiet Engine, Light and precise steering, Acceleration, Amazing audio systemClimate control & foldable side mirrors are missing features