Honda City GD
A practical subcompact sedan featuring Honda's innovative Ultra Seats and dual-sequential ignition.
- Power
- 88 bhp
- Top speed
- 106 mph
- Est. value
- $2k–$4k
About the Honda City GD
The fourth-generation Honda City, designated GD, was a significant departure from its predecessors, sharing its Global Small Car platform with the Fit/Jazz hatchback. Marketed primarily in emerging markets and Southeast Asia, it featured the 'Intelligent Dual & Sequential Ignition' (i-DSI) engine designed for maximum fuel efficiency rather than outright performance. Its most notable interior feature was the 'Ultra Seats' system, which allowed for multiple folding configurations to accommodate tall or bulky cargo. While its tall, narrow styling was polarizing, it gained a reputation for exceptional reliability and class-leading interior space.
Honda City GD specs
The Honda City GD produces 88 bhp (66 kW) and 131 Nm (97 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 106 mph (170 km/h).
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | City |
| Generation | GD |
| Trim | 1.5 |
| Years | 2002–2008 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 1.5-litre i-DSI inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,497 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 88 bhp (66 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 131 Nm (97 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 106 mph (170 km/h) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,065 kg (2,348 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 83 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Honda City GD worth?
A typical Honda City GD is estimated to be worth $1,500 – $4,000 (about £1,100 – £3,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Honda City GD rarity in CarSpot
The Honda City GD is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Honda City GD fun facts
- The GD City was sold as the Honda Aria in Japan, where it was imported from Honda's manufacturing plant in Thailand.
- The i-DSI engine used two spark plugs per cylinder that fired at different intervals to ensure more complete combustion and better fuel economy.
- Despite being a sedan, it retained the Jazz's centre-mounted fuel tank layout, which is what enabled the versatile 'Ultra Seats' configuration.