New Honda City (2014) vs Third Generation Honda City: Quick Comparison

To start of with, as we have mentioned earlier too, the new Honda City looks like an evolution of the old Honda City in some ways. Although the basic silhouette may appear to be the same, there is not one single body panel that has been passed on from the old car to the new one. 

For example, the new Honda City gets a much deeper grille as compared to the older one. The new Honda City also receives a twin barrel headlamp unit as compared to a single barrel one. The tail section though gets the most stunning updates with the new taillight and boot lid design. The new taillights are horizontally stacked and well spread out as compared to the older car’s clustered look. The new tail lamps also have a lot of visibly lit up areas, which in turn improve safety. The new boot lid and the boot itself has a much larger opening than the outgoing car which in turn means easier access to the loading area. 

The most crucial change though is in the Interior. Lets start with the additions: Rear AC vents, a touch screen climate control system, a 5-inch LCD infotainment screen and lots of glossy black plastics that give the new 2014 Honda City a sense of purpose. Gone are the overused silver bits that we saw everywhere. In turn, we now get a lovely polished aluminium look instead. 

GALLERY: 2014 HONDA CITY

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If you currently drive a Honda City, the one thing you will notice is the change in the noise vibration and harshness levels in the new 2014 Honda City. The NVH levels are considerably lower thus making the car much easier to live with. Even the diesel is quite quiet and offers a sophisticated driving experience. 

Talking about engines, the New 2014 Honda City Diesel has been the talk of the town ever since its reveal in late November and for good measure. The 1.5-litre i-DTEC engine is quite refined and powerful while offering staggering levels of fuel economy. According to ARAI reports, the new Honda City Diesel delivers 26kmpl making it the most fuel-efficient car in the country. 

Although we have continuously harped about how we would like the tyre size on the new 2014 Honda City to be larger than the ones provided, these aren’t exactly bad either. One must remember that most owners and drivers of the new Honda City are not going to push their cars to the extreme but expect it instead to give the best in terms of fuel efficiency and ensure hassle free driving. When compared to the older Honda City, the new 2014 model does handle a tad bit better even with the tiny wheels. We think this has to do with the way the suspension itself has been setup to ensure the best balance between the two. 

We have been inundated by queries from current Honda City owners and loyalists wondering whether or not they should upgrade to the new car or not. With fuel prices growing ever so precariously and diesel cars offering more inherent advantages like fuel efficiency, the answer to that is still quite simple. With the funky new look, new dashboard, a million gizmos and a well balanced chassis, the new 2014 Honda City is certainly deserving upgrade. 

GALLERY: 2014 HONDA CITY