- The recently launched 2023 Honda City gets ADAS tech from the 2nd base variant onwards
- The V variant of the 2023 City gets all the ADAS features & some more comfort & convenience features
- It is available in a single petrol engine with a manual gearbox or a CVT automatic
- It is priced at Rs 12.37 lakh for the manual transmission & Rs 13.62 lakh for the CVT automatic
- This makes the 2023 Honda City's V variant the most affordable car in India with ADAS tech
The recently launched 2023 Honda City is available in 4 variants i.e. SV, V, VX, & ZX. The SV is the new base variant and the only variant that doesn't get ADAS. Honda has equipped the V, VX & ZX variants of the 2023 City with ADAS. Moreover, the second base V variant is priced at Rs 12.37 lakh for the manual transmission & Rs 13.62 lakh for the CVT automatic (ex-showroom). This makes it the most affordable car in India with ADAS tech. It also becomes the first & the only car in India to offer ADAS under Rs 15 lakh. Here we have discussed all the features & details of the 2023 Honda City 'V' variant.
2023 Honda City V Variant: Technical Specs
The V variant of the 2023 Honda City comes with a single petrol engine option i.e. the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 121 PS of power and 145 Nm of torque. The transmission options are a 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic. The manual transmission gets a claimed fuel efficiency of 17.8 km/l and the CVT automatic gets a claimed fuel efficiency of 18.4 km/l.
2023 Honda City V Variant: Features & Safety
The V variant is the second base variant of the 2023 Honda City. Therefore, apart from its own variant-specific features, it gets all the features of the base SV variant of the 2023 Honda City. Here's a list of all the features that the V variant of the 2023 Honda City gets (the list includes the features of the base SV variant of the 2023 Honda City).
| Power adjustable & foldable ORVMs | Driver power window with one-touch up/down & pinch guard |
| Ambient light in the center console pocket | Height-adjustable driver seat |
| LED taillamps | Rear windscreen defogger |
| Shark Fin Antenna | Projector headlamps with LED DRLs |
| Front & rear central armrests with storage & cup holders | Tilt & telescopic steering |
| Auto climate control AC with rear AC vents | PM2.5 dust & pollen filter |
| 4 speaker setup | Push button engine start/stop |
| 8-inch touchscreen infotainment | Wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay |
| Manual dimming IRVM | ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Hold, TPMS (Warning Based) |
| 4 Airbags | Multi-angle/view reverse camera |
| Auto headlamps | 4.2-inch color TFT MID |
| Front fog lamps | R15 dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels |
| Remote engine start (only CVT) | Touch sensor-based keyless access |
| 7-speed paddle shifters (CVT only) | Proximity lock/unlock |
| Honda Connect tech - smartwatch integration, Alexa & Google Assistant compatibility | Honda Sensing ADAS tech - auto high beam assist, auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, etc. |
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Verdict: Honda has definitely priced the 2023 City very competitively. Also, giving the ADAS tech from the second base 'V' variant is a commendable job by Honda. This makes the 2023 Honda City the most affordable ADAS-equipped car in India, and also the first & only sub-15 lakh car in India with such advanced technology.
