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Honda City 1.5 VTi-L (2009)
by John Ewing,reviewed August 2009
Honda's City sedan shares mechanicals with the Jazz hatch. But pricing for the VTi-L is the same as its slightly larger brother, the Civic VTi 1.8.
City VTi-L offers good safety features, though disappointingly no ESP as standard or option.
Our five-speed manual city proved an easy car to drive with sufficiently competent steering and handling, plus well laid out controls enhanced by tilt steering and on VTi-L, reach adjustment also.
The 1.5-litre engine is a willing worker though not overburdened with torque, needing to be revved to give its best.
For its size, interior space is good and the boot is surprisingly large, though the hinges aren't concealed and intrude into useable space.
For
Good ergonomics and ease of driving, large boot
Against
No ESP, lacks torque
Key features
16-inch alloys, air conditioning, alarm, cruise control, MP3 compatible CD with USB and aux inputs
Safety
Dual front, front side and full length curtain airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters
Car Details
| Vehicle make |
Honda |
| Vehicle model |
City 1.5 VTi-L |
| Vehicle type |
Light Over $20,000 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Price when new |
$22,990 MLP |
| Current price range |
$ - $
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| Insurance |
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| Approved Repairers |
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This review is based on road testing conducted by The Road Ahead. Further vehicle reviews, in-depth comparisons and coverage of consumer motoring issues can be found in the Club's magazine. Prices listed were current at the time of review and are manufacturers list prices and do not include statutory and delivery charges. Prices can vary from time to time and dealer to dealer.