Honda City V

The City V is the petrol-manual mid-variant of the Honda City in India, and it pairs the 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox for buyers who want a balance of refinement, space and lower running costs than the higher trims. It is a practical pick if you value the City’s large 506-litre boot, roomy cabin and sedan comfort without stepping up to the CVT or hybrid variants.

The City V is the sweet-spot City for buyers who want the 1.5-litre petrol with a manual gearbox and a better feature set than the base trim, without moving all the way to the top variants. It delivers a claimed 17.8 kmpl, 119.35 bhp and 145 Nm, and adds practical upgrades such as a touchscreen, automatic climate control, alloy wheels and rear power windows.

The City V suits buyers who prioritize everyday usability: the sedan offers a large 506-litre boot, 2600 mm wheelbase and a five-seat cabin, making it more versatile for family use and long trips than many compact sedans. Its manual-only setup keeps the experience simple and keeps running costs predictable, but it remains a petrol-only choice rather than a diesel or hybrid option.

Choose the City V if you want a well-equipped midsize sedan with strong space, a refined naturally aspirated engine and sensible ownership appeal, but do note that it sits in a higher price band than smaller sedans and does not include the convenience of an automatic gearbox in this specific manual version. The variant also has a 6-speed manual, front-wheel drive and safety basics like ABS, with the overall package aimed at comfort-focused buyers rather than performance seekers.

The City V continues as the most affordable mainstream trim in the Honda City lineup, using the 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox and an ARAI-rated mileage of 17.77 km/l, so it suits buyers who want the core sedan without paying for the CVT or hybrid.

Honda now lists the City with E20 compatibility and BS VI 2.0 compliance, which matters for ownership planning in India because it confirms the car is ready for current fuel and emissions requirements.

For a value-focused buyer, the City V’s appeal is also in its practicality: it keeps the 506-litre boot, 2600 mm wheelbase, and 5-seat layout, while adding everyday convenience features such as a touchscreen, automatic climate control, rear power windows, and alloy wheels.

Honda City V petrol manual is a mid-variant with an ex-showroom price of ₹13.15 lakh in New Delhi and an on-road price of ₹15.21 lakh there, so it suits buyers who want the City’s key comfort and convenience features without moving to the higher ZX trims. It is powered by the 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox, making it the more budget-friendly V option for those who prefer a clutch pedal.

Honda City V CVT is priced at ₹13.90 lakh ex-showroom in New Delhi and about ₹16.07 lakh on-road, making it the automatic choice in the V grade for city-focused use. Compared with the manual V, it asks for a higher upfront outlay but gives the convenience of a CVT, which is often the more practical pick for stop-go traffic and relaxed commuting.

Honda City V sits above the SV and adds equipment that can matter in a buying decision, including a single-pane sunroof, smart key with push-button start, automatic climate control, electric-folding ORVMs, rear AC vents, and full LED headlamps. For buyers comparing variants, the V grade is often the value point in the City line-up because it balances feature set and price without jumping to the costlier ZX models.

Honda City V petrol manual is rated at 17.77 kmpl by ARAI, which is the key figure to use when judging fuel efficiency for this variant in India. In typical real-world use, owners commonly report around 10-14 kmpl in city traffic and 18-22 kmpl on highways, so the V MT suits buyers who do a fair mix of urban and open-road driving.