The Indian car market has seen a rise in demand for special edition vehicles, with buyers seeking individuality in their cars. Honda has launched the City Sport Edition, a limited edition variant of its popular City sedan, priced at Rs. 14.89 lakh. The City Sport Edition sits between the V and VX variants and is available in three color options. It competes with the Skoda Slavia Sportline, which is a permanent fixture in the Skoda range.
In terms of exterior design, both cars have added features such as blacked-out parts and grey-painted wheels. The City Sport has blacked-out bumper and ORVM parts, while the Slavia Sportline has a blacked-out spoiler, darkened tail lamps, and blacked-out wheels and grille. The Slavia Sportline is only available in one color option, whereas the City Sport can be had in three color options.
Under the hood, the City Sport is powered by a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder petrol engine producing 118bhp and 145Nm, paired with a seven-step CVT transmission. The Slavia Sportline, on the other hand, is powered by a 1.0-liter, TSI AT engine producing 114bhp and 178Nm, mated to a six-speed AT system. The claimed mileage for the Slavia stands at 18.73kmpl, while the City offers 18.40kmpl.
In terms of features, both cars offer standard segment features such as climate control, paddle shifters, auto start-stop, wireless phone mirroring, and ambient lighting. The Slavia Sportline gets additional features like a digital instrument cluster, bigger infotainment system, and a powered driver’s seat. Both cars offer a full black interior as part of the package. The Slavia Sportline also gets a full LED light package and a five-star BNCAP crash test rating, while the Honda City Sport gets Level 2 ADAS.
The price difference between the two cars is negligible, with the City Sport Edition priced at Rs. 14.89 lakh and the Slavia Sportline priced at Rs. 14.85 lakh. Ultimately, the choice between the two cars comes down to personal preference and brand loyalty. However, it’s worth noting that the City Sport Edition is a limited offer, whereas the Slavia Sportline is a permanent fixture in the Skoda range.