The Honda City V MT is the second base variant of the freshly updated 5th Gen City and the most affordable trim to include Honda's full Level-2 ADAS suite.
At Rs 13.3 lakh ex-showroom, the variant comes with LED lighting, alloy wheels, and an 8-inch infotainment system, though it skips a sunroof and a 360-degree camera.
Honda Cars India recently launched the facelifted version of its fifth-generation City sedan, with prices ranging from Rs 12 lakh to Rs 21 lakh ex-showroom.
The range covers several variants, and units had already begun reaching dealerships even before the official launch date. Among the trims that have drawn early attention is the V MT, the second base variant in the lineup and, quite significantly, the most accessible trim to feature the Honda Sensing Level-2 ADAS suite. It sits at Rs 13.3 lakh ex-showroom, placing it at a point that few rivals can match for the level of driver assistance technology on offer.
An Exterior That Holds Its Own Against the Range-Toppers
Despite not being the flagship trim, the City V MT presents itself respectably on the outside. It gets LED projector headlights alongside LED DRLs that double up as turn indicators.
The most visible difference from the top-spec variant is at the front, where the connected LED light bar gives way to a chrome strip.
On the sides, the V MT rides on 15-inch alloy wheels in a dark finish, which is a notable step up from steel wheels.
Both front doors get request sensors, the powered outside rear-view mirrors carry LED turn indicators, and the tail lamps at the rear are the same LED units housed in a clear assembly with a smoked finish.
A Cabin That Covers the Essentials Sensibly
Step inside and the V MT greets you with an 8-inch infotainment screen paired with an automatic climate control panel.
Front occupants get two Type-A USB ports and a 12V socket, while rear passengers are served by a pair of Type-C charging ports. The wireless charging pad found on higher trims is not present here, and the gearshift is a standard six-speed manual unit.
The interior rear-view mirror is manually dimmable. Front seats come with adjustable headrests and a centre armrest, while the rear bench offers a centre armrest and rear AC vents, though adjustable rear headrests are absent.
Features Reserved for Higher Trims
The V MT does not get a sunroof, a 360-degree camera, or the Lane Watch camera that features on upper variants. A reversing camera is, however, included as standard, which covers the practical base.
Safety Credentials and What Sits Under the Bonnet
The safety package is not watered down. Six airbags, a rear defogger, and a TPMS with deflation warning come as standard across the new City range.
The instrument cluster pairs two analogue dials with a small multi-information display in the middle, and the full Honda Sensing Level-2 ADAS suite is fitted without any compromise. Boot space measures a generous 506 litres regardless of which gearbox is chosen.
Power comes from Honda's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 119 bhp and 145 Nm. This is available with either a six-speed manual or a seven-step CVT.
The CVT version of the V trim additionally gets paddle shifters and remote engine start. The strong hybrid option, as with the previous generation, remains exclusive to the top-spec ZX Plus variant.
The Case for the V MT as the Smartest Buy in the Range
At Rs 13.3 lakh ex-showroom, the City V MT makes a compelling pitch. It delivers Level-2 ADAS, a proper set of LED lights, alloy wheels, and an adequately equipped cabin at a price that few rivals can beat for this level of safety and driver assistance technology.
The missing comfort features are deliberate trade-offs rather than oversights, and for buyers who value safety tech over premium additions, this variant is well worth a close look.
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