The fifth-generation model is expected to heat things up in the compact sedan segment and is going on sale in India very soon.Here's how it fares against the competition.
The Honda City is one of the best-sellers for the Japanese automaker and manufacturer is developing the next generation version of the popular sedan. Spy shots of the 2020 Honda City emerged for the first time in India, months after the car was spotted testing in Thailand earlier this year. The Honda City was developed for the ASEAN markets and the car is likely to see its global debut in Thailand first, before making its way to the Indian market. The fifth generation City is expected to grow on many fronts as competition gets fierce, not only within the segment but with the arrival of compact SUVs in the same price bracket.
Honda Cars India has hikes prices across its premium model range. The Honda City sedan, BR-V compact SUV and the CR-V SUV witness a price increase between Rs. 7003 and Rs. 89,069. The revised prices came into effect since September 11, a day after the GST council cleared additional compensation cess GST between 2-7 per cent on premium vehicles.
Honda completes 25 years in Philippines this year and to show its appreciation towards its customers, the Japanese auto giant introduced the City Limited Edition model in the country at the sixth Philippine International Motor Show earlier this month.
With a monthly sales of 7213 units in February 2014, new Honda City outshined Hyundai Verna for second consecutive month. Hyundai Verna was the segment-topper before the City was launched.