Launched in 2020, the fifth-generation Honda City continues its tradition as a family-oriented car, with an equal focus on both driving enthusiasts and back-seat comfort seekers. The performance of the Honda City as an all-rounder car makes it highly in demand in the used car market. This version of the car has already hit the used vehicle market in many towns and cities, and here are some pros and cons of the Honda City to consider while buying one without any ambiguity.
What makes the fifth-gen Honda City a worthy option in the used car market?
Few cars match the immense popularity and reliability that the Honda City has been enjoying since the beginning of this millennium. All the generations of the City, including the current fifth-gen version, are high on comfort, ease of driving and performance from the standstill. These attributes make it an equally good option for both types of car buyer's those who love driving and those who prefer to be passengers.
Which version of the used Honda City is worth buying?
- The pre-facelifted fifth-gen Honda City you can buy from the used car market came in three variants - V, VX and ZX.
- If you ask us, the mid-spec VX variant is the one to choose from in the used car market. It gets the most modern essentials like projector headlamps with LED DRLs, a sunroof and alloy wheels on the outside. Even the interior comes nicely equipped with features like 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, auto AC and a multi-functional steering wheel with cruise control.
- The top-spec ZX variant features a few lucrative add-ons like all-LED headlamps, leather upholstery, 7-inch TFT MID, side and curtain airbags and a lane watch camera. Buy this variant only if these features make sense for you daily since the ZX is much more expensive than the VX.
What are the general problems seen in a second-hand Honda City?
- The Honda City has always maintained its reputation as a reliable option for all buyers.
- While buying a used fifth-gen Honda City, keep an eye on the rattling issues, which might come from the dashboard, door panels and cabin lights. A simple test drive will help you check this out.
- The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system of this Honda City is not the smoothest and most intuitive system among all cars in its price range. There can be minor issues like lagging and crashing of this system at times.
What are the ownership costs of a used Honda City?
- The Honda City is a premium car with slightly-expensive asking prices, so expect the maintenance costs to be on the slightly higher side, if not exorbitantly high.
- The 1.5-litre petrol variants, which claim 121 PS and 145 Nm, return 12-13 kmpl in city conditions and 16-17 kmpl on the highway. On the other hand, the variants powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which produces 100 PS and 200 Nm, claim 16-17 kmpl in city conditions and 20-21 kmpl on highways.
While the spare parts of the Honda City can be relatively expensive, they are readily available due to the car's popularity in India. Since the Honda City has been available with a standard 3-year warranty, the used City you will be considering might still have its warranty scheme intact.
How much to spend on a used Honda City?
- The fifth-gen Honda City is still on sale in a facelifted version, but the updates are minimal to spot in the first impression. It means that expect the used samples of this version of Honda City to be on the pricier side.
- Currently, samples of second-hand Honda City are available in the Rs 11-14 lakh bracket in the used car market. Don't shell out more than the upper limit for the top-spec variants.
Is a used Honda City an easy car to live with?
With an image as a bullet-proof reliable sedan, the Honda City maintains its traditions as a hassle-free car to own. The Honda City is a large car which measures over 4.5 metres. While the sedan is well-equipped with features like reverse parking sensors and a camera, it might be slightly strenuous to park for newer riders. This problem can be even more hard-hitting if there is a lack of available parking spots.
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