Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) launched a new special edition variant for the City Sedan and the City Hatchback alongside the introduction of the new 2026 CR-V. Dubbed the 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition, HCPI said the special edition variant is meant to mark 30 years since the Honda City was first introduced in the Philippines.
The Honda City was introduced in the Philippine market in 1996. It was first launched as an exclusive model for the Asian region, and HCPI said that the City has become one of its best-selling models over the years. HCPI President Rie Miyake noted that Honda has sold over 150,000 units since it arrived in 1996.
The Honda City Sedan 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition adds exclusive aesthetic upgrades integrated into the City 1.5 S CVT Honda Sensing trim. The special edition variant comes with black accents seen on the door mirrors, door handles, front grille, and alloy wheels. The City 1.5 S CVT Honda Sensing 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition retails at PHP 1,039,000.
The Honda City’s story entered a new chapter in 2021 with the launch of the City Hatchback, expanding the City’s model lineup in the Philippines. HCPI shared that since the City Hatch’s launch, it has sold over 3,700 units.
The Honda City Hatchback 1.5 RS CVT 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition comes with exclusive aesthetic garnishes that include: black Honda badge and City emblem, front under spoiler, front center garnish, front fog garnish, tailgate spoiler garnish, extended rear bumper, exhaust pipe finisher, and rear under spoiler. The City Hatchback 1.5 RS CVT 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition is available at P1,279,000.
Both the City and City Hatchback 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition variants come in Platinum White Pearl. To add, both the City and City Hatchback come with an exclusive 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition emblem.
HCPI has also launched special promos for the City and City Hatchback 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition through partner banks such as BPI, RCBC, and Security Bank. The car brand said that interested customers may avail of the following until March 31, 2026:
– Deal 1: 15 percent all-in downpayment for as low as P30.
– Deal 2: Zero percent on the first year (exclusive for BPI).
– Deal 3: Cash discount promo up to P60,000.
Autocar’s Take
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is celebrating the City’s 30th anniversary since it was first offered in the country. As such, HCPI saw it fit to launch two special edition variants of the City Sedan and the City Hatchback. While only getting aesthetic or design updates, it is still a nice gesture from Honda to celebrate one of its iconic and popular models in the country.
The black accents make sense and blend well into the Platinum Pearl White exterior paint. It gives the City Sedan and City Hatch a subtle yet distinctive design update, making the design update not look over the top.
