Honda City 1.3 i-VTEC Car Reviews

I am a user of this car over the past three years, I have found that this is the best Pakistani assembled car in 1300 cc category, IVTEC series of engine installed was declared best fuel efficient engine in Japan almost 4 years ago, since I am a flyer by profession so I have tried this car in different configurations , variable speeds, variable loads and frequent or mild air-conditioning, if the driver is able to drive this car on engine RPMs then its fuel mileage is amazing, I have experienced more than 21 kms /litre with following drive style
1. drive at fix 3000 to 3200 engine RPMs with what ever speed you get, your rolling speed would be based on total load, centre of gravity as per loading luggage in cargo, the drag forces like windows open , less tyre pressure, driving in a hilly area, use of constant air conditioning , out side air temperature , the wind effect etc.
2. where you get long declines just relax pressure from accelerator and note fuel consumption.

Exterior is just Perfect .. Sporty Look .. Paint quality perfect <3

Interior is good but not perfect ... Roomy interior .. but Rolla have more space then City .. but as i upgraded from Swift to City .. for me Its just perfect <3 . Comfort level is at his best .. long drives are very comfortable now.. Navigation works perfect.. maps are correct .. just love it

Fuel Economy is just wow .. city drive with A/C 12.5km/l .. as my car is still under 1000km .. fuel economy ll improve by time ... just love this part .. my ex swift was petrol Guzzler :( :D

Ride Quality is now marvellous.. Changed the tires which increased its comfort..Hardly Feel any Bump now..Handling is perfect now.. car runs smoothly @ 130 .. ;)

I think this is wise decesion to go with City rather then Rolla .. Honda make something different .. Corolla from xli std to Altis Sr ( same shape ) :/ and Corolla is hot cake for thieves .. if you prefer comfort , style , Fuel consumption ..Go with Honda City

A good car with standard features and satisfactory performance... however i dont like the silver coating on Door arm rest panels... Very Poor Quality Silver coating.. it removes even with a slight rub of cloth....
Exterior is stylish... Interior is spacious...Back View Camera is a MUST HAVE FEATURE since one has NO IDEA REVERSING this car due to poor rear view visibility...
INSTALL AC / CABIN AIR FILTER....it was shocking 4 me that Honda didn't even bother to install AC filter....
Don't mess with the Electrical System... Honda will void your warranty...
Happy Driving..Prayers.

Exterior: looks are good just install visors and its looks good, body material is just like other cars not so heavy

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort): no door lock unlock switch in handle, no watch, other features are ok, AC is good , space is good, no extra noises, speedometer gives a sport look.
Fuel Economy: giving me 12-13 in Karachi in rush hours

Ride Quality & Handling: breaking is good, handling, acceleration is awesome, and suspension is very hard just bumps off
Final Words: Overall I am satisfied with the car, much better than corolla the awami car, if you can compromise on suspensions then its good; feel of acceleration is good like 95 civic just shoots up. Ac is chilling, lots of boot space, I fitted 2 suitcases big ones and a 3 hand carries in it. Gears are soft, breaking is also good

Exterior:ok

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort):comfor is minus like sitting on a rock suspension is stone hard evry bump feels to ur stomach

Fuel Economy:fuel economy is average if on cng then its ok it gives 140 km in one cylinder and on motorway it gives 180 km so its ok on petrol its average is so so

Ride Quality & Handling:handling is ok braking is very good in most cases

Final Words: according to its price its reasonable car but overall comfor is very bad seats r very uncomfortable and suspension is very poor u can feel even small stone on the road , but if u comparing wid gli its more better coz gli engine techonology is very bad its gives problems after 40000 km starts shaking and vibrating but hondas engine is very good very stable and also price good compare to gli corolla

Exterior: Many people disagree but Honda City offers a strong built car and much better than Toyota Corolla GLI. Toyota has been bulking up the new Corollas and this is one of the reasons it gets scratches and dents the most in our crowded traffic of Pakistan. The shape is more focused towards young guys with an aggressive look.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort): Honda City offers a beastly interior. The elegant black interior and completely different shapes provides a very sleek and appealing interior. It's indeed not as much spacious as Corolla but at least it's new and awesome! While on the other hand, most of the Pakistan manufactured cars are offering the same interior since ages. Thank God Honda has thought of something new. The car is comfortable enough but not the best. Seriously, neglect this factor as there is much more and if you care so much about the comfort then get a soft pair of tiers and you can have pretty good comfort. The car has enough room to relax and stretch for five persons and put your goodies in the huge trunk. The most coolest feature in terms of capacity is they are now offering very good amount of space below the rare seats where you can put your small items i.e Laptops.

Fuel Economy: The best in Pakistan. No other Pakistan manufactured car could be a comparison. The reason is simple that Honda has not bulked up the car with unnecessary amount of weight. The car runs perfectly fine on Petrol and on CNG as well but make sure to get it done from someone good who knows what he is doing.

Ride Quality & Handling: Again, the best among the Pakistan manufactured cars. The engine is soundless, the handling is just perfect! The car is fully under your control at maximum speed and the ABS is your best friend.

Final Words: Let me explain. When you'll try to buy a City people are going to say "The spare parts are expensive". Let me tell you, they are not! The better item, the higher the cost. They are a bit expensive but they are affordable. Or better yet, just get your car insured.
Secondly, people are going to claim that Honda City has a low resale value. I'll agree but then again, the car has been underestimated. Anyone with a good brain would prefer Honda City over any other car that you'd get for the same amount.

Thank you Honda!

Exterior: The exterior is nicely designed though its not a strong built(local assembled are all tin ka taba)anyway the car is gives more of an aggressive look than any of its local contemporary's.I would rate its exterior 8/10

Interior: Its interior has not much to offer,cheap interior but the new titan interior looks decent.It's spacious but not as much if u compare it with its contemporary's i.e XLI,GLI.
This I-Vtec is comfortable in its own way,those who lost their youth might struggle a bit. 7/10

Ride Quality & Handling: Impressed with the throttle response this I-Vtech gives,there is no second thought to it that contemporary's eat its dust.It has a hard(Al-Mashhoor)suspension which brings both advantages and disadvantages to the car and becauase of that it disappoints a little on rural but drives like a boss on urban roads.It has an edge over its contemporary's in handling thanks to its hard suspension. 8.5/10

Fuel Econonmy : This I-Vtech is not just popular because of its hard suspension,It's fuel economy is what that makes it even famous throughout.

With A/C 12-13 km/l
Without A/C 14-15 km/l
Highway 16-20 km/l

The above mentioned figures may vary from person to person and totally depends on the way the car is driven.


Not many people take a drive-test before buying a vehicle in PK,so i would suggest everyone to atleast drive-test first that particular car your about to buy.

Exterior: The styling is excellent and the car is very attractive. It's sleek and it's actually shaped like an arrow. Overall, the design and build is fantastic.

Interior: The interior is brilliant, especially if you opt for beige cloth instead of black. The quality of the upholstery and all the materials, even if they are plastic, is very good. The stereo system is also a good one for this price range.

Fuel Economy: Fuel economy is exceptional in this car, it achieves 11.4 km/l of mostly city driving with the A/C on all the time and being thrashed around. Because of the current CNG crisis, buying this will help preserve CNG reserves.

Ride Quality: The ride quality is very good, and it's not as hard as many people say, but it is harder than a Corolla. That might be a good thing because this feels better over bumps than my old GLi, that was too jumpy.

Performance & Handling: This being a Honda, lives up to expectations and the acceleration is amazing. Handling, too is brilliant, even at high speeds, like 130 km/h, it does not wave around or vibrate much. Acceleration is better than the Swift or GLi/XLi and it can easily take them in a drag race.

Final Words: Honda has outdone themselves with this car and this is an excellent buy for anyone thinking about it. This is better than the GLi/XLi or the Swift/Liana, and I can vouch for that having owned all of them. I would recommend going for the auto as the manual is jerky, but you should test drive it as you may feel differently.
Thank you.