Honda City 3rd (Facelift) Generation Price in Pakistan, Pictures & Reviews

The facelifted 3rd Generation Honda City was introduced in the year 2000. The car featured some cosmetic upgrades compared to the pre-facelift model as well as the implementation of VTEC technology. The car was based on the same platform that underpinned the 4th Generation Honda Civic. The 3rd generation Honda City was introduced to be subcompact car that would slot in underneath the Honda Civic. The car was available in two different variants EXi and EXi-S. Production of the Honda City 3rd Generation lasted for four years, the Honda City was available to purchase in the years 2000, 2001, 2002 and the year 2003. The price of the Honda City 3rd Generation is fairly competitive when compared to other models in the same class.

Exterior

The exterior of the facelifted 3rd Generation Honda City featured the use of new sleeker and more angular side swept headlights along with a larger trapezium styled front grille surrounded by a chrome accent. The three-piece front bumper found on the pre-facelift Honda City was replaced with a larger one piece bumper that featured twin rectangular shaped openings for air intake and the standard circular fog lights were moved closer to the ends of the bumper. The rear end compromises of larger side swept trapezium shaped taillights and a new larger one piece bumper. The overall exterior of the facelifted 3rd Generation Honda City is that of a typical sedan with very restrained and minimalistic styling.

Interior

The interior of the 3rd generation Honda City compromises the use of dark tone plastic trim pieces throughout the interior and switchgear, the front, and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features on the car include a stereo speaker system with CD and Cassette input while the higher end EXi-S variant featured air conditioning, power windows, central locking, an RPM meter and a central armrest at the front. The overall cabin of the 3rd Generation Honda City is fairly spacious and dark due to the use of the black plastic trim pieces all throughout the interior. It offers a decent amount of interior space on both the front and rear and offers a good level of comfort and a decent level of interior refinement.

Engine

Engine
The facelifted 3rd generation Honda City was offered with a choice of 2 engines.
1.3 Liter 16 Valve SOHC Inline 4
1.5 Liter 16 Valve Inline VTEC Inline 4

Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic

Mileage

The Honda City 3rd Generation gives an average of 9-11 km/liter which combines for an estimated range of 405-495 KM from its 45-liter fuel tank.

Competitor

The main competitors of the Honda City 3rd Generation are the Toyota Corolla Xli and Toyota Corolla GL.

Specifications

1.3 Liter 16 Valve SOHC Inline 4 which produces 94bhp @6400 RPM, 0-100 KM/H 11.3 Seconds
1.5 Liter 16 Valve Inline VTEC Inline 4 which produces 104bhp @6500rpm, 0-100 KM/H 10 Seconds