2020 Honda City Review - Evolution or Revolution? | First Drive | Autocar India
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- The City is Honda's most important model in India and it will soon be launched in an all-new avatar. Interestingly, however, this is the first time the old City will continue to be sold alongisde the new one. As a result the new model has grown up significantly and as Gavin D'Souza and Sergius Barretto find out, there's a lot to be excited for with the new model.
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Viewers! What do you think about the new Honda City? Like the way it looks? The interior? The equipment? The performance? Let us know in the comments below! #TeamAutocar
Are you sure about Honda selling both versions of the City in parallel? Other reports suggest that it's only a temporary initiative till the stocks of the old car run out?
Good
Looks like civic
Rapid ciaz verna better this is ugly
The New Rapid is a winner!
I had the 2010 City and now I bought this one. This one is amazing! Very smooth to drive and good quality.
The only product which keeps Honda India in Game
Isn't Amaze their bread and butter... It had record bookings or something during launch and still sells nicely.
Overall good package and much better built than tin can alternative
@@eriktenhag2022 not its City which their best seller in India City has been in India from 1996
Amaze 2nd
And the
Civic 3rd
Activa : am I a joke to you?
@@eriktenhag2022 it's amaze
from 20kph to 150 kph in third gear !!
this is insane
The v-tec kickes in yoooo
It's vtec bro verna can't match a vtec it's more mature and feels luxurious
Those tyres! Reminds me of that guy in the gym who forgets his leg workout. Hulk with chicken legs. 🤦
Same , wheels are too small
😂😂😂😂
Lol 😂
Good one.. nice way to put it 😂😂😂
yes true, they should have been atleast 195.
THIS CITY over any verna 😍
It still is the king of the segment !
Honda City is an evergreen car at any day, any time. It's always a pleasure to own one and drive one ❤️❤️
Not anymore. Especially since the switch to ivtec. It has become a boring family car like vento.
Everything's good about this car except the small wheels
yea the wheels are the only downside
Increases mileage
No, they r compatible...
Except the price
Company designes a car and its wheels in proportion to efficiently concur its overall ability.
We indians want wider wheels because we see it in audi or merc . But we need to understand that they are costlier car for a reason.
The wheels are awkwardly small to the proportions of the car.
Yes this has been a problem with all Honda sedans since 2014.
185 section tires 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ honda at it again
It's strange because the tires of the amaze are very proportionate to the body, why can't they do the same with city
Yes, they are stealing the otherwise premium exterior looks of the car.
@@untamedronin8339 But this new is by far the worst in my opinion...
Can one get spend and get 17 inches on them?
I just bought this beauty. Believe me it’s the best in the segment.
Comfort and drive experience is so amazing
Honda really know what its customers really want. Finally a good allrounder in its segment.
This car looks much better than the previous one
Yes❤️
I don't this so they gave this a civic touch
u sure 🥱
I don't see much difference
Better than the overdesigned verna this is more matured feels upmarket it's an allrounder verna is trash in chauffeur driving experience
I used to love the City till the 2014 model. Good to see a generation that I can get back on board with. And Gavin, I loved the pun at the end of the video
Wish Honda Had Provided Ventilated Seats and Electric Power Adjust For The Driver's Seat
AAKASH GUPTA well you don’t need ventilated seats when u can now switch on the ac by the app before entering the car.... i feel honda has chosen features that we usually use.
@@vishnukarthik801 whatever its is
But ventilated seats can't be replaced
@@vishnukarthik801 even if u can have remort start n can turn on AC to pre cool the cabin , Ventilated seats are for providing ventilation for our back which will sweat over long hours in the seat , especially in summers n mid afternoon drives
@@vishnukarthik801
That's a hectic task bro...
We don't often use remotely switching on the ac...
I would prefer ventilated seats over a sweaty back on arrival...
For the back seat city is a clear winner...
Had they given electric seat adjust and ventilated seats city would have been a clear winner on all fronts
Dude this is c segment car not d segment
Expected price should be 16-17 lacs or less than that top end
I can almost imagine his face when he came up with the ' tale of two cities' line XD
Haha, credit for that one actually goes to Sergius :)
@@gavin_drives love your content man!
@@gavin_drives That was the perfect way to end this. Or maybe even the comparison video of the 2 Citys
The front grill doesn't look attaractive and good
It's more look like Civic
Verna is classic and look good
Owned it. Driven it. Loved it. One of the greatest engines of all time? Yes.
For India*, yes.
@@MayankLongiany even in the world, Honda makes the best engines. They made the greatest sports cars in history after all.
It's far from the best engine
@@skiran69 acura nsx
@@skiran69 but can't match some great engines from ferrari
Ferrari's engine is like a art in sports car industry
Honda city feels more self driven. The best car in the range to be self driven and superb honda engine. feels the best of the lot in terms of looks
Front end looks more civic..👍
I felt like accord
The grill is more civic and I love it headlights are inspired from accord
The Engine Hood has been replaced by the Range Rover SVR’s hood.. Does that look proportionate to any one?
Rear jaguar
sabit ali rear looks more like 3 series
Still nothing can beat the looks of the 3rd Gen Honda City, especially the 2013 facelift edition. It's a tank of a car. I currently own a 2014 VMT but I always miss my 2010 S MT.
150 kph in 3rd gear & still 3 gears left...😱😱
This petrol engine is definitely a gem 👌
I pulled my 2015 city CVT at 110 in 1st gear
ram g not possible you probably didn’t hold the gear using paddles after putting it on sports mode.
many cars do it 😅😅
Swift 1.3 petrol (1st gen swift)
Ecosport Ecoboost petrol
.....
They have lower redline. But even taller gearing
2020 Verna - Good looks, not so impressive interior and comfort.
2020 City - Not so impressive looks but interior and comfort seems better.
Old Verna had better looks
Reliability Honda>>>>>>>>Hyundai
Honda city looks better for me than verna
Honda's Good decision to sell old version and new version. Still i love the old one.
Honda: A refined car with an even more refined engine, premium interior and comfortable features. All at an even more affordable price now.
People in comment section: tHe wHEelS lOoK sMaLllll
It still misses out ventilated seats, rear disc brakes and even electric adjust for the driver seat, but otherwise, it's absolutely lovely.....I like the instrument cluster of this car, very well executed.
always love Gavin's video.. very elegant, very understated.. explained the engine behaviour and characteristics so well I am confident I don't need a test drive!
fall in love with honda city once again, a product close to every honda lover and a product which kept honda to dominate the market in the segment class
The “Tale of two cities” at the end definitely put a smile on everyone. Great review as always.
Drag race : Honda City vs Hyundai Verna
Practical comparison: Honda City vs Hyundai Verna vs Skoda Rapid vs Volkswagen Vento vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Please Autocar India team🙏🙏
Turbos are gonna suck in reliability. And that’s where people will respect city with naturally aspirated engine
What's up with Honda's obsession with that fat chrome grill upfront! ☹️! The rear end looks so classy. But the fat chrome upfront
That is the only off for me and a major one. A bit muscular look on the front would make it a budget bmw 😑
True😭
Correct
Just change it later yourself easy
Bro it depends upon people's tastes I do like it though overall the car looks beautiful just take the look of the car in person believe me you'll love it over verna rapid
185 section tires... Damn Honda 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Rear looks just like bmw 3series
They like copying that.
You’ll see last few gen also kind of resemble the 3series generations.
@@varunsambi2004 just like how hyundai copies audi's grills and even their designs
Yeah, looks "just like a 3 series". Until it's parked next to one.
Just like BMW copied those from 2016-18 Chevy Camaro
I absolutely love Honda City’s and our family owned every generation since the Type 2! As good as this engine is, this is not a value proposition anymore. The rapid rider at 7.50L (exshowroom) looks way too sweet a deal. And to top that 6 year warranty too!
A flexible and refined engine, comfortable cabin, debatable fuel efficiency, decent specs and features. Since I don't mind small wheels, I see this car as an absolute winner. Not the biggest fan of honda but this tempted me to try it out.
Finally wait is over, really loves the channel
Gjb
Thanks a tonn Gavin and Sergius to get out and do this review for us during this unfortunate times and the situation in Mumbai. Thanks to the entire crew of ACI and their families too.
I think this generation of City will keep the flag up for Honda. It will do well.
Thanks Kshitij, glad you liked it.
The design is just not ok for me..it's disproportionate from certain angles..looks like a bigger amaze..it has lost the charm of the earlier generation cities. Disappointed with Honda.
Yes, the previous versions were better,
Sleek & Proportionate.
In my opinion it looks more mature and sturdy. I think they have adopted German design strategy. The tail lights reminds me of BMW. Trust me it doesn't look like amaze, infact it has a slight resemblance to the 2nd generation honda city. 😊
@vivek vats you are absolutely right. The dolphin variant I.e. 2nd generation had the most sturdy and good finishing quality.
I like the design inside and out, except for its nose. That chrome strip seems not as pronounced as on the Amaze, which is the single reason that makes me hate it to my guts. I liked the earlier designs, but I like this (matured) one better!
@@vivekvats7110 nope
Looka terrible anyway you slice it
I'm still driving the 2006 Honda City ZX model. And it still can clock 150 kmph without a sweat and is smooth as butter for the most part. These beasts never die. Japanese engineering for the win!
Definitely the city. Couldn’t wait to get one myself ❤️
I personally like the older look of the Honda City, the mono chrome grill just dosen't enhance the beauty of it. Personally i liked the older grill. But nothing beats the ivtec
Kinda like accord
Like amaze too .
Its hilarious that people find it between Amaze and Accord. Well i just say, its not at all looking like the city . Honda ruined the dashing City
- ve for accord
Man a car selling for 21 years and is the most successful mid size sedan in India cannot be ruined.
It is Honda's bread and butter car.
This will always be the best in class.
People say Verna is better but does Verna's engine perform like this guy.
Take 1.5 petrol manual and just try to drive it on highway and trust me your view will definitely change.
@@kumarharsh1842 yeah it's terrible
Loved that last line about "the tale of two cities".
Phenomenal review. Keep up the good work, G!
I like the new City look. It looks more mature both the interior and exterior. If I was in the market to buy a sedan it would probably buy this. It would be a great daily driver.
Sergius you did a great job of explaining the fuss at 3rd gear while picking it back.
And talking of interiors, no way driver-oriented rather feels more on the co-passenger end.
Thanks Anant
Good to see you all away from Goa... feels home!!
There's a reason why people prefer Autocar reviews... So classy n amazing!
King of sedan
So many important features are missing. Ventilated seats, rear movable head rests, not so bright infotainment system, cooled glove box
Yes it misses on ventilated seats but it gives you india first Alexa telematics,g meter,lane watch camera,
ambeient lighting which verna doesn't offer rear also the brightness of the touchscreen has been reduced to prevent glare while driving but yes it did backfire a bit cause they reduced more than required
Cost cutting due to bs6 era & safety norms
Arnab Nayek are you looking for a Drivers car or a gadget ??? If yes Then look somewhere else.
ultimate car and flight feed ,,, Bro it’s up to u ,, if u want to increase the brightness of touch screen then u can do In Settings,,, There is a option
I liked this more than Verna. This is amazing and one of the iconic cars of India. There are 5 cars popular and iconic: Scorpio-Offroading, Bolero-agriculturing, XUV- as a best SUV, XYLO as a best Family car and Honda City as a best family sedan. These cars are the main iconic cars of India.
Nice review as always!
I also liked your mask this time. Where did you buy it from? 🙂😉
Pros:
The backlight looks sleek and bad ass.
Cons:
1.What’s up the silver chrome in the front grill..? It looks really Bad.
2.the Wheel is too small.
Verna Looks much better
The front grill doesn't look attaractive and good
It's more look like Civic
Verna is classic and look good
Bro Verna is not in the range of this and this car is pure class
Verna looks better, breaks down faster. Don't compare a Honda with a Hyundai. Honda is a class of it's own while Hyundai is a copycat.
1. Dip that grill in gloss black (Sexy AF)
2. Upgrade the tyres to wider taller rubber
Done!
Suyash Kaul i agree with u.
150KMPH..
In 3rd gear..
WTF.
😲.
🔥🔥
Sad to note that Honda doesn't have any turbo charged petrol engines.
Diesel variant still lacks the punch with just 200Nm while the competition has 250Nm.
However true to the name CITY, it has a great CVT and supreme front seats which is what most people need. And the name Honda means hassle free ownership.
Why so surprised 2012 model itself can achieve a 140kph in 3rd gear
VTEC kick in yo
nice work after lockdown, some signs of going back to normal
Been a Fan of city. Using city zx 2006 model from brand new to now 1.9 lakh kms. Brings smile everytime I start driving it with super refinement and slick and smooth gearshift (like a butter knife) and nice clutch. It's the car one can't just let go. And also, car won't give up either with its reliability.
An affordable S class that is also one of the best drivers car and that premiumness and luxury of the CITY
Tata Ace aka 'chota hathi' is the affordable S class.
Keep yourself quarantined you are terminally ill.
S Class? What are you smoking man?
E class is the only affordable S Class Dumbo.
Omg !! I saw the thumbnail and thought amaze's 2020 facelift is out then when i read fhe title i was astonished. Seriously i m not making this up
Honda plz bring back the 2019 city back
Idk what has happened to these automobile brands now a days hyundai totaly ruined the verna, creta and the elentra . Now its honda ruining the city
The L like indicators looks dope and yeah definitely a cool upgrade love those paddle shifters
"A Tale of Two City's" - Nice touch for the ending
Charles Dickens?
Much awaited ... autocar up to the mark ✌
There is no match for Honda’s drive train. Best in the world.
Most awaited review. Great job Team Autocar India!!!!
I still believe Volkswagen Vento is beast in this segment... Fun to drive
@Suchitra Yadav you are absolutely right..... The German engineering, driving dynamics, handling, ride quality, safety, high speed stability, etc are just unmatchable.
Because you own it. That's old AF. You will find this car a segment or 2 above Vento in terms of looks, features , space , refinement everything. It gave the handling part to aid ride quality which is also much better than Vento. Test drive it to believe it
Highly awaited
This is and will always be an Icon!! The best Sedan!!
The shape of 2020 Honda city is excellent.The DRL lights and rear tail lamps looks awesome. The interiors looks nice. The car looks are premium.Only the car is missing one thing that is the engine of the car which is non turbo. If the engine would be turbo caharge than it could be more great in power.
Autocar
You are taking good care of covid 19 .
... your videos are amazing I wish that you make a video on Mercedes Benz gla....pls make a review
Somehow it looks smaller and compact than the current one
The buttery smooth Legend !!!
Good review as always! You sound so excited when you are seated in the rear seat :-)
“A tale of two cities” … now that’s a smart line to end on! 👌
Holy freaking damn! 150 in 3rd gear goddamn!
Awaiting for new honda city 2020 review
A long video from autocar😍😍
Fantastic car! 4 from my wish list still pending 1) Electric parking brakes, 2) Larger wheels 3) Panoramic sunroof 4) Electric drivers seat adjustment with 2 memory function. :) .. expecting new colours.
Expecting a panoramic sunroof for small sedan is bit over enthusiastic rest of your needs are genuine. But why a parking brake switch? Old classical mechanical parking brake lever is charming in all means. Colours must be added
Puny Wheels
thanks to the review, yes those tyres really stand out. Looks like ciaz it is
HONDA CITY...❤❤
I really like honda cars, currently have a honda jazz and looking to upgrade to city in coming months. I really liked the comprehensive reveiw, gives a good idea to the consumers who are looking to buy.
The city has once again grown up to be the leader of the class with its sheer driveability, comfort & looks, though not the sportiest car of all. Just wish those wheels were little bigger to a rather perfect package !
I like how the design has matured and like Gavin, I absolutely love the rear! I really wish they would drop that chrome strip on the nose, though! The interiors look good and that rear seat is a boon for the chauffeur-driven customers, which are the usual buyers of the City.
As apparent with the decision to sell it alongside the older car, this is going to be (more) expensive and thus would not do much for the 'City' and Honda. Maybe it is intentional, as Honda seems to have made peace with their position in the market. I wish that wasn't the case, as that could have brought both the 'City' and 'Honda' brands to its former glory!
Honda City is the king of this segments.
Brilliant review! God job you guys.
For it's pricing they should have given it ventilated seats, adjustable rear headrests, foldable rear seats and maybe electrically adjustable driver seat atleast..
They have skipped on bringing in the more enthusiastic 1.0L turbo petrol..
The above said features would have knocked out the competition right at the launch itself but Honda have missed to cash in on the opportunity...
Maybe all this would come in the next facelift but by that time the competition would have added even more features than what Honda would offer
It is unsafe to buy honda car as their sales are low and can move out of Indian market
@@monkeymi4912
No way in the near future bro...
Honda haven't set the sales cash counters wringing anywhere apart from southeast Asian countries..
They still are a significant player in the market...
Amaze is doing good and the city was also doing decent sales numbers...
Honda moving outta India is not in the immediate vicinity
@@monkeymi4912 Ford Renault's and Nissan are much worse than honda
Honda keeps making these ugly front grills for its car. Is it only me or do others over here also feel the same?
Nah, It's cool
It's only you :)
I feel the same. Amaze, Civic and now City all get this stupid front grill
It tries too hard to be a dodge
It’s only you
Should've given it shopping cart tires while they're at it.
Haii autocar.. please bring a comparison between the all new honda city and all new verna... I m stuck with these two... Hope you will bring out the best comparison video.. thankyou.. and i m always stayed tuned with you people... Takecare bhe
The background melody sound in dope
It's exactly looking like honda Amaze ,just they streched the old city
I am seriously contemplating changing my Dad's Creta with this new City automatic
Don't
Please don't
Awesome review Autocar! !!!
Beautiful car. Always been a fan of the City's comfort and hope they carried forward the same in this one. The front and rear seats are a USP and haven't seen any other car in this range which is so comfortable. Only problem is the build quality of the body. The bumper tends to fall apart with a small hit. I faced that many times with my own Honda City. Hope it is taken care of in this one. Rest , a beautiful, hassle free and a very comfortable car to live with.
Is it just me or the tail lamps look like new gen BMW
It is not just you.
If you see, all the previous 3 gens of honda city have tail lamp similar to the respective version of 3 series
Stop using so much chrome honda 🤦
It's the market that wants it.If you check Civic in rest of the world it gets black grill whereas Indian spec Civic gets chrome grill.
Gavin ! , nice new style brother love the beard . Suits you very much !
Thanks bro! It's growing on me (pun intended) 😂
late but the best review so far
Does the new Honda CITY have driving modes like eco
Only automatic has it.
The cvt has sports mode and the petrol has a eco mode
You guys just had to say it ..isn't it? The Tale of two cities 🤦
Tell me if there wasn't any deliberation over it. 😅
Haha it had to be said 🙂
Another good review as usual..👍🏻
Your theme song energizes me !