Sedan · 2025
Honda City 2025 Philippines
₱973,000 — ₱1,128,000
82
Expressway Score
22
km/L highway
6
Airbags
Class 1
Toll Class
Expressway Score
82/100EXCELLENT
Score Breakdown
Overview
The 2025 Honda City is a subcompact sedan that punches well above its weight class in the Philippine market. Now in its seventh generation, the City has become one of the most popular sedans in the country thanks to its unbeatable combination of Honda SENSING on every variant, class-leading 519L trunk, and excellent fuel efficiency. The Honda City price Philippines ranges from ₱973,000 to ₱1,128,000, making it one of the most affordable cars with a full ADAS suite anywhere in the world. Engine options consist of a refined 1.5L i-VTEC producing 119 hp, paired exclusively with a CVT. Its key differentiator over rivals like the Toyota Vios and Hyundai Accent is the standard inclusion of adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist — features competitors reserve for top-of-the-line trims or omit entirely.
Expressway Driving Review
The Honda City is an exceptional expressway sedan that makes long NLEX, SLEX, and TPLEX drives effortless. Honda SENSING on all variants means even the base ₱973K S CVT gets adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, collision mitigation braking, and road departure mitigation — a rarity at this price point. At highway cruising speeds of 80-100 km/h, the 1.5L engine is relaxed and refined, with the CVT keeping revs low around 1,800-2,000 rpm. NVH levels are impressive for the segment, though some wind noise creeps in above 110 km/h due to the sedan profile. The 519L trunk is the largest in the subcompact sedan class — bigger than even some midsize sedans — making it ideal for provincial road trips with luggage. Fuel efficiency on the expressway is outstanding at 22 km/L, translating to roughly ₱180-200 per 100 km of expressway driving. As a Class 1 vehicle, toll costs are the lowest tier on all Philippine expressways. Compared to the Toyota Vios, the City trades a slightly firmer ride for significantly better safety tech and cargo space.
Driver Assistance Features
Honda City 2025 Price & Variants
| Variant | Price | Transmission | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 S CVT | ₱973,000 | CVT | gasoline |
| 1.5 V CVT | ₱1,048,000 | CVT | gasoline |
| 1.5 RS CVT | ₱1,128,000 | CVT | gasoline |
Specifications
Engine & Performance
- Displacement
- 1,497 cc
- Power
- 119 hp @ 6,600 rpm
- Torque
- 145 Nm @ 4,300 rpm
- Transmission
- CVT
- Fuel Type
- gasoline
Dimensions
- Length × Width × Height
- 4589 × 1748 × 1467 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2600 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 134 mm
- Kerb Weight
- 1,107 kg
- Trunk Capacity
- 519L
Fuel Efficiency
22
km/L Highway
13
km/L City
Pros & Cons for Expressway Driving
Pros
- ✓Honda SENSING standard on ALL variants — best-in-class safety value
- ✓519L trunk — largest in subcompact sedan class
- ✓22 km/L highway efficiency — among the best in any car segment
- ✓Excellent value starting at ₱973,000
- ✓Responsive CVT with smooth power delivery
- ✓6 airbags standard across the range
- ✓Low operating cost — Class 1 tolls and gasoline engine
Cons
- ✗Low ground clearance at 134mm — avoid deep puddles and steep ramps
- ✗No diesel or hybrid option for even better highway range
- ✗Interior materials feel basic compared to Mazda3 or Civic
- ✗Wind noise increases noticeably above 110 km/h
- ✗119 hp can feel underpowered when overtaking with a full load
- ✗No manual transmission option available