2008 Honda City

With Honda going for premium prices nowadays, the City is about as low as you can go in the Honda range. Introduced for 2003 and facelifted for 2006, it is touted as the perfect `urban` vehicle, with its small exterior and tall interior. There is now a choice of two engines, namely a 1.3-litre four-cylinder with either a five-speed manual or a gearless CVT automatic, or a 1.5-litre four-cylinder with a gearless CVT that can imitate a seven-speed gearbox using wheel-mounted buttons. Standard features on the base 1.3-litre model include multi-reflector headlamps, 14-inch steel wheel, air-conditioning with heater, power windows, electric power steering, radio CD player with 2 speakers, cup and card holders, dual airbags and side door beams. Upgrading to the 1.5-litre adds 15-inch alloy wheels, hidden radio antenna, rear 60/40 split seat, rear tip-up seat function, driver seat height adjuster, power locks, electric mirrors, 2 more speakers for the CD stereo, fake wood-finish consoles,... Read More