2025 Honda City Drival Edition Brings Aggressive Styling And A Hybrid Punch

by AutoExpert   |  29 March, 2025

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Honda’s giving the City a stylish refresh with a new limited-edition model called the Honda City Drival. This slick hatchback, exclusive to Asian markets, builds on the e:HEV RS trim and cranks up the sportiness. It comes dressed in Pearl White with bold gloss black accents and a body kit that means business—think front splitter, side skirts, rear bumper extension with a diffuser, and a massive rear wing that’s hard to miss.

To complete the look, the Drival rolls on a fresh set of 16-inch alloy wheels. Step inside, and the cabin keeps the sporty vibe going with black upholstery, red accents, and contrast stitching.

Honda City Drival

Also inside, the new Honda City Drival packs an 8-inch infotainment display, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, an eight-speaker sound system, and automatic climate control. It’s also got Honda’s ADAS tech on deck, including lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control—features that are pretty much expected these days.

Honda City Drival

Under the hood, nothing’s changed from the e:HEV RS. It’s still rocking the hybrid setup with a 1.5-liter engine pushing out 97 hp (72 kW), paired with an electric motor making 108 hp (80 kW). Power goes to the front wheels through an e-CVT, so it’s all about smoothness and efficiency.

Honda City Drival

The Honda City Drival Edition starts at ฿829,000 ($24,400) in Thailand, making it the priciest option in the lineup. For context, the base City S+ starts at ฿599,000 ($17,600), and the range-topping City e:HEV RS sits at ฿799,000 ($23,500).

Honda City Drival

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