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Honda City 5th Gen vs Proton X50 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing City 5th Gen (all variants – price band) vs Standard variants
The short answer

Honda City 5th Gen costs रु 12,09,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda City 5th Gen if
Honda City 5th Gen costs रु 12,09,000 less ex-showroom.
Choose the Proton X50 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Best value entry point into X50 range, giving core powertrain and safety at lowest price. Suits buyers wanting modern turbo SUV and safety kit without paying for flagship features.

Pros
Most affordable X50 while retaining turbo engine and DCT gearbox.
Strong safety package including multiple airbags and stability control.
Good ground clearance and compact dimensions for Nepali urban and highway use.
Attractive exterior design even in base trim with alloys and LED lighting.
Cons
Less powerful engine tune than Flagship variant.
Likely misses some premium features like panoramic sunroof and leather seats.
Boot space figure not clearly disclosed, may concern family buyers.
Proton brand and service network still smaller than Korean and Japanese rivals.
As of 21 Aug 2026
12 rows compared
Honda
रु 59,90,000Lowest price
Proton X50 price in Nepal
Proton
रु 71,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 59,90,000Cheapest
रु 71,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 59,90,000 – रु 83,76,000
रु 71,99,000 – रु 84,99,000
Variants on sale
8
3
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Occasional seasonal discounts or fuel/servicing offers from Proton Nepal social media.
2 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
150 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
226 Nm
Transmission
Not disclosed
automatic
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
196 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
135Better
35
Service centres
150Better
4
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Fabric upholstery and manual seat adjustment in base trim
·Automatic climate control available across range
·Rear AC vents provided for second row
As of 21 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·Large central touchscreen with Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity
·Digital instrument cluster in all variants
·Keyless entry and push‑button start standard
As of 21 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Multiple airbags (front, side, curtain) across range
·ABS, EBD, traction and stability control standard
·5‑star ASEAN NCAP safety rating
As of 21 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·LED headlamps and DRLs on all variants
·17‑inch alloy wheels on lower trims
·Compact SUV styling with sporty grille and roof spoiler
As of 21 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Officially launched in Nepal with three variants
·Imported CBU from Malaysia via Jagdamba Motors
As of 21 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Honda City 5th Gen
Proton X50

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 59,90,000
रु 71,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 60,23,985
≈ रु 72,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 72,016 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 86,552 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Honda City 5th Gen full detailsProton X50 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Honda City 5th Gen vs Proton X50 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda City 5th Gen or Proton X50?

As of September 2026, the Honda City 5th Gen starts at Rs 59.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 12.09 lakh less than the Proton X50 at Rs 71.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda City 5th Gen and Proton X50 in Nepal?

The Honda City 5th Gen costs Rs 59.9 lakh to Rs 83.76 lakh and the Proton X50 costs Rs 71.99 lakh to Rs 84.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Honda City 5th Gen or the Proton X50?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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