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Cant match SX4

A Review by Ra Saks on Honda City 2008 1.5 E MT
26 September, 2008


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Feature to feature SX4 beats it at much lower price- no audio system is a definite let down


Iwould have expected Honda to have priced it at the same level as SX4 if not lower since they now have a fully depreciated plant in India


With the higher cost of spares and service as compared to Maruti it appears they are smiling all the way to the bank at the poor customers cost




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22 Comment(s) on this Review

  1. on 29 Sep, 2008 at 04:19 PM Rishi Gupta (New Delhi)

    If the only thing that one wants to consider while taking a car then SX4 or a hatchback or the NANO but for a sedan there are more considerations. This car is the best as compared to what it offers in that price band. City cant be beaten by any car in its range. Amazing car. I booked it today

  2. on 29 Sep, 2008 at 09:29 PM N.K.Bose (Kolkata)

    It is clear that Honda is trying to encash its brand in India else why should one not opt for SX4 which even has a glass antennae apart from a stunning integrated music system.SX4 scores high on its stallion looks and ground clearance gives it the SUV comfort in a acar's clothing.Poor Honda at best is aping music controls introduced by SX4 in this country.

  3. on 30 Sep, 2008 at 12:16 AM Chandrakanth

    honda makes world's best passanger cars.Its comparable only to toyota and nissan in india.

  4. on 01 Oct, 2008 at 04:39 PM Arvind Singh Chauhan (Raipur)

    HONDA can not be compared with SX4, either in price or in service network. Really MARUTI has provided an excellent combination of style and technology.

  5. on 02 Oct, 2008 at 01:48 PM Rajesh_Chak2001

    The comparison to SX4 is ridiculous.The fit-finish, the build quality, Quality of interior plastics, Vtec engine with amazing mileage shouldnt be compared to that of SX4. Honda's spare might me expensive but very rarely they let you down. City is in a league of its own. I do agree that ground clearance is an issue on Indian roads.If SX4 was such a great product it should have sent the sales chart flying. :)

  6. on 07 Oct, 2008 at 07:41 PM Dinesh Shetty (Baroda)

    I would ask viewers to desist from comparing any car to a car from the maruti stable. City-SX-4 or swift-fabia. Please note that the marutis do not stand comparision. Just check out prices in Europe and you will find out that the SX4 costs less than Fabia over there. So it is maruti that is charging more

  7. on 11 Oct, 2008 at 01:15 PM Dialga_150

    U cant compare any Hondas Cars with Suzuki. Honda City is like a babbling baby in front of the SX4. Even if u compare SX4 with Civic, u will find that Civic is only in front in performance. City must have alloys and leather seats. SX4 is a very spacious beefy looking car.

  8. on 11 Oct, 2008 at 01:29 PM Anand Mohandas (Navi Mumbai)

    babbling baby!!....lols....good one...but check these links:---
    check out these links:-
    (these will help u decide "Sx4 or New Honda City")...and also the slogan..."who's the man now"
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGqpeDc8TO0
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaQSFDbtWTA&feature=related
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI_CBJLEQag&feature=related
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tXPSpQTAko&feature=related

  9. on 17 Oct, 2008 at 06:44 AM Ritesh Shorey

    Dnt Even Try To Compare New HONDA CITY Vth SX4.Honda Technology Is Generation Ahead Then SX4.Honda'S Look,Style,Milage & Resale Value Are Not Compareable With SX4.

  10. on 23 Oct, 2008 at 08:38 PM Anurag Prasad

    Dude have u driven an SX4? I think with the new City Honda is hoping that anything can be sold underneath a Honda badge. Don't be blind in your admiration. Check out the new city's interiors (unbelieveably plasticy and garish, feature list, feel of car (though i haven't yet driven it) but i can tell u, it will take a lot to beat SX4 in drive and handling and going by what i have seen, i don't think this car is going to make it. If someone still wants to worship the badge, i guess they will sell

  11. on 03 Nov, 2008 at 11:21 AM Osram

    Test drive comparison in Overdrive of November gives a clear verdict.Both SX4 and New City are at par for performance and fuel economy. SX4 braking is far superior due to wider tyres,rear discs and ABS

  12. on 08 Jan, 2009 at 09:32 AM Saikot (New Delhi)

    To compare the cars, its basically in this segment the buyer looks for luxury that's cost effective and not a price tag that leaves a hole in your pocket; to the least City cannot fit this bill. Disc brakes, integrated music system air bags. Why did the Honda release this now? Didnt oldr City's deserve ids?1 has got to be kidding if u say dat at the price of a Honda,u dont hve a Climate Control. As for sales, I'd bttr nt quote the figrs. Honda is in shwrms,SX4 has 6 mnths waiting.

  13. on 20 Jan, 2009 at 10:13 PM Himanshu (New Delhi)

    Luxury is never cost effective. And SX4 looks will look outdate in just one year from now when all the cars around will be aerodynamic. Even FABIA is going for Plastic Surgery. People are ready to buy even the CITY dats been discontinued now. Coz of its aerodynamic looks. And Ya a person who buys a car of 8 lakhs earns a lot. He might be having a hefty life insurance policy. But No insurance can give you the person's life back. ABS and DUAL AIRBAGS are certainly a life insurance.

  14. on 22 Jan, 2009 at 05:47 AM Vikash (Panipat)

    Sx4 is really a men among all the cars on its segment sx4 looks very solid i am honda fan but sorry new city lost its courage

  15. on 23 Jan, 2009 at 10:19 PM Dheeraj

    Guys! It is your own choice and how good you are at driving. But test drive SX4 before you close on any vehicle. You would find this car indulges you in driving. The control and suspension is amazing but I wish better ground clearance in this car and I know that would have been against its stability. Cars are to be driven on roads and in India you do not want your car to rub its belly on roads which is most unsafe for a car.

  16. on 23 Jan, 2009 at 10:44 PM Dheeraj

    And I want to add more , please park white colour SX4 alongside of any car of its class or with C-class, I bet you feel proud of owning SX4.

  17. on 27 Jan, 2009 at 04:27 PM Ragini (Calicut)

    But SX4 looks like Maruthi desire. A person who has spent Rs.8,00,000 will feel bad when his car reembles a car of Rs6,00,000:-((((

  18. on 27 Jan, 2009 at 04:27 PM Ragini (Calicut)

    But SX4 looks like Maruthi desire. A person who has spent Rs.8,00,000 will feel bad when his car reembles a car of Rs6,00,000:-((((

  19. on 07 Feb, 2009 at 05:02 PM M.Zafrulla (Vishakhapatnam)

    Ofcourse SX4 is the best, but when comes to resale TRUVALUE people coating low price to sx4. The company itself devalueing the sx4..Why? Maruti Udyog should take care about resale aspect also..

  20. on 01 Mar, 2009 at 08:28 AM Ritesh Shorey (Jalandhar)

    I Compared Both Cars Around 6 Mths Back.Many My Friends Objected My View That New Honda City Is Generation Ahead Then SX4.Last Week I Spent Lot Of Hours In Maruti & Honda Workshops & Talked To Mechanics. I Also Visited So Many Car Dealers About 85% Loudly Supported Honda City Then Sx4 Including Maruti Mechanics.

  21. on 03 Mar, 2009 at 08:59 PM Himanshu (New Delhi)

    Bought ALL NEW HONDA CITY. FEELS SO LIGHT. AND SO LUXURIOS, SPACIOUS, EVEN MY SKODA LOOKS DATED IN FRONT OF THIS. I suggest spending 8 lakhs on this car is equal to getting a sonata, skoda, civic or even accord. Coz at the end you want a spacious luxury car, save some money, driving performance, and pride. You get all that totally.

  22. on 09 Apr, 2009 at 10:07 AM Rajeev Pradhan (Mumbai)

    Honda City has come out with automatic transmission with ABS EBD and airbags Let Maruti think twice and bring in automatic transmission otherwise we will be compelled to sell our SX4 and buy a City Automatic

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