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    2012 Honda City

    New from

    $16,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 6.6 L / 100km

    About the Honda City

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Honda City is a small car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $16,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the VTI variant and topping out at $22,990 for the Vti-l.

    There are 2 variants of the City available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2009.

    The Honda City is only available with an null motor that produces 88kW and 145Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 City is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Honda City models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    77.19 - 80.73 kW/t
    56.41 kW/t
    111.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    506 litres
    204 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 6.6 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    636 - 667 km
    618 km
    978 km
    Price
    $16,490 - $22,990
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,540 - 1,580 kg
    1,465 kg
    1,840 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    800 kg
    700 kg
    1,300 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 mm
    115 mm
    150 mm

    All Honda City Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2020$15,990$22,090
    2019$15,990$21,590
    2018$15,990$21,590
    2017$15,990$22,990
    2016$15,990$22,390
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Honda City Pricing

    2012 Honda City Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Honda City

    VTi

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Gsp
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.73
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 506
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1000
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1315
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1063
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1351
      • Front Track (mm): 1490
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 51.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 50.8
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.7
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1470
      • Overall Length (mm): 4430
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 940
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1290
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 910
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1338
      • Rear Track (mm): 1475
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2550
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 73.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 148
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1497
      • Engine Code: L15a Vtec
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 89.4
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 42
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 667
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 145
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1540
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1090
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Vti-L

    Adds to VTi:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.19
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1475
      • Rear Track (mm): 1460
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 156
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 636
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1580
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1140
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 83
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 83
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Removes from VTi:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.73
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1490
      • Rear Track (mm): 1475
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 148
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 667
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1540
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1090
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
    See all 2012 Honda City Specs

    2012 Honda City Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2013800Kg800Kg
    2012800Kg800Kg
    2011800Kg800Kg
    2010800Kg800Kg
    2009800Kg800Kg
    See all Honda City Towing Capacity

    2012 Honda City Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Honda City

    The most fuel efficient Honda City is the VTi with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Honda CityFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.3 L/100km
    1.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.6 L/100km
    See all Honda City Fuel Economy

    2012 Honda City Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Honda City?

    The Honda City offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Honda City FAQs

    The cheapest Honda City is the VTi that starts from $16,490.

    The most expensive Honda City is the Vti-L that starts from $22,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Honda City is 800 kg offered by the following variants: VTi and Vti-L.

    The largest Honda City is the VTi which measures 1695mm wide, 4430mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.

    The most powerful Honda City is the VTi which has 88kW of power from its 1.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Honda City is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Honda City is the Vti-L which weighs 1580 kg (kerb weight).

    The Honda City uses Unleaded.

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