2020 Honda City review, road test

We put the fifth-generation City through our comprehensive tests to find out how it performs in the real world.

Published on Sep 28, 2020 07:00:00 AM

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Honda’s winning formula, now with an added dose of comfort and plushness, blended into a pricy proposition.

Honda has hit the ball out of the park with the new, fifth-generation City. It builds on the strengths of the outgoing version and excels in several areas. Its interiors feel upmarket, with several high-quality materials and tastefully executed bits. Space inside the cabin is huge, and the City’s seat comfort is in a league of its own. Then there’s its ride quality, which is supple, and one of the best in its class. When it comes to engine performance, the diesel is fuel-efficient and refined, and the new petrol is an absolute firecracker in terms of outright performance. A lot of premium kit and connected-car tech has now made it to the equipment list too.

But this contemporary proposition comes at a price, and the new City is one of the most expensive cars in its class. Some rivals might offer a more engaging drive experience, while some might be more feature-rich, but the Honda City is a jack of all trades and master of some – and although it’s pricey, this is a car you can seldom go wrong with.