Fifth Generation (2008–present)
| Also called | Honda Fit Aria Guangzhou-Honda City Honda Ballade (South Africa) Honda City S |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–present - (In China the City is also available with the R18 motor) |
| Assembly | Ayutthaya, Thailand Alor Gajah, Malaysia Greater Noida, India Guangzhou, China Lahore, Pakistan Campana, Argentina Sumaré, Brazil (until 2011) Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Adapazarı, Turkey |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine | 1.3 L L13A i-Vtec SOHC I4 1.5 L L15A7 i-Vtec SOHC I4 118hp 1.8 L R18A? i-Vtec SOHC I4 142hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100 in) |
| Length | 4,420 mm (174 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (58 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,095–1,155 kg (2,410–2,550 lb) |
| Related | Honda Fit/Jazz (2nd gen.) Honda Freed |
The fifth generation Honda City was unveiled in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2008 followed by launches in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and China (Guangzhou Honda) in the following months. It is manufactured in number of locations including Thailand, Pakistan and Brazil.
Depending on market conditions, the City is available in a range if engine and specification levels. Generally in Asian markets the City comes in three variants – S, V and SV models. In some markets the V and SV is replaced by the E. For South America the range includes the DX, LX, EX, and EXL models.
The range of four-cylinder engines include a 1.3 producing 73 kW (98 hp) at 6,000 rpm, a 1.5 engine putting out 120 PS (88 kW), and both are available in manual and automatic transmissions (Indonesia), a 1.8-liter R18A engine (China)
In South America the range is offered with the i-VTEC 1.5-liter flex-fuel engine that is shared with the Brazilian Honda Fit. The power output is 115 hp with petrol and 116 hp using ethanol. Manual and automatic gearboxes are available.
The City was briefly offered in selected European countries including Poland with a 1.4-litre i-VTEC engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed i-SHIFT automated manual transmission.
Since it was launched in India in November 2008, the City became the best-selling model of the company in the country, with sales volume even surpassing that of Thailand, previously the best selling market for the City. The Honda City has been the leader in the premium mid-sized sedan segment for a decade, with 35% market share in 2010.
In February 2009, Honda Australia have released the Thai-made City into the Australian market in two 1.5-litre variants (VTi and VTi-L). According to Honda Australia's boss, Yasuhide Mizuno, the City will compete with other light sedans such as the Japanese built Toyota Yaris, the Korean-made Holden Barina and the Nissan Tiida (also Thai). This will be the first City released in Australia since the 1980s. It replaces the formerly smaller-sized Civics.
The City was launched in 2011 in South Africa as the Ballade, to fit below the Civic and above the Jazz (Fit) sold there.
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