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Honda Cars Philippines Inc. has just officially announced the upcoming launch of the New Honda City on July 13, 2023. It is now taking in reservations for the facelifted City through its website, www.hondaphil.com, and its dealerships nationwide.
Reservations taken from July 1 to 12, 2023, will have a waived fee worth ₱5,000 as long as the units are purchased and released on or before August 31, 2023.
HCPI will also have a mall display at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall from July 13 to 16, 2023, showcasing the new Honda City and other models. You know, just to make the decision-making easier on your part.
A key upgrade to the new Honda City is the inclusion of the Honda SENSING safety suite across the variant lineup. In addition, HCPI is introducing a new base model 1.5 E CVT trim that comes with a ₱ 975,000 price tag.
The refreshed Honda City lineup will also see a price increase across the range:
New Honda City Price Guide
| Variant |
Old Price |
New Price |
| 1.5 CVT Honda SENSING |
New Variant |
₱975,000 |
| 1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING |
₱ 953,000 |
₱999,000 |
| 1.5 V CVT Honda SENSING |
₱1,033,000 |
₱1,075,000 |
| 1.5 RS CVT Honda SENSING |
₱1,093,000 |
₱1,130,000 |
Refreshed looks
As we reported, the facelifted Honda City will feature Honda Civic styling cues up front with its revised bumper and grill treatment. The horizontal slats in the front bumper of the current generation City have been replaced by intricate grillework.
Also Read: Civic-inspired: 2023 Honda City facelift leaked ahead of its launch in India
The foglight housings have also been reworked with a matching new front bumper design. A new wheel design comes with the refresh as well.
The rear bumper has likewise been revised and will contribute to the bolder stance of the new Honda City.
The following colors will be available based on trim:
- Ignite Red Metallic (RS, V, and S)
- Obsidian Blue Pearl (New color; RS and V)
- Platinum White Pearl (RS and V) - Additional ₱20,000
- Taffeta White (S and E)
- Lunar Silver Metallic (S and E )
- Meteoroid Gray Metallic (All variants)
Upgraded safety and tech
Aside from including Honda SENSING safety, the new Honda City will also have Vehicle Stability Assist and front and side airbags across all variants.
The new Honda City will also feature a new digital instrument cluster which HCPI says adds further personalization by the vehicle user. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via an 8-inch touchscreen audio will be available in the S, V, and RS variants.
Same engine
The new Honda City will retain the 1.5-liter Double Overhead Cam i-VTEC engine and CVT combo with 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque. So nothing new there. Also not new is the ease of maintenance HCPI promises for the new Honda City with its twice-a-year PMS scheduling.
Also Read: FULL REVIEW: 2020 Honda City RS - An ideal city car for the urban jungle
Are you excited about the Minor Model Change Honda City?
