V CVT Price and Specs, Honda City Facelift

Add an automatic to the V and you get the V CVT, which uses Honda's continuously variable transmission on the 1.5 litre petrol. Power stays at 121 PS with 145 Nm through the front wheels. The automatic lifts the claimed figure slightly to 17.97 kmpl and raises the price over the manual V.

On top of the manual V's kit, including Honda Sensing, adaptive cruise control, R15 multi-spoke alloys and the 8 inch touchscreen, the CVT adds remote engine start and 7-speed paddle shifters. Six airbags are fitted and it seats five. The CVT is the main reason to pick this trim, smoothing out stop-start traffic without any gear changes.

This trim suits city drivers who want the safety kit and an easy automatic but do not need the larger screen or diamond-cut wheels. Both the V and V CVT share the same engine and Honda Sensing aids. If those extras matter, the ZX CVT steps up. If you rarely sit in traffic, the manual V saves you money.