New Honda City Facelift Launched – All You Need To Know!

The much-awaited mid-size sedan has finally made it to our shores with plenty of new elements to capture the interest of new buyers

Honda has finally taken the wraps off the new City sedan for the Indian market. City is among the most prominent and iconic models of this space. It has been around since the turn of this millennium. First launched in 1998, the City has undergone severe transformations over its lifecycle and still remains in demand even today. That speaks volumes about the kind of popularity it boasts in our market. Despite fierce competition from the likes of the Hyundai Verna, VW Virtus and Skoda Slavia, the City has held its own. Now, with these updates, it again emerges as an enticing proposition to draw in even more new buyers. Let us check out what the new City entails.

New Honda City Facelift – Exterior Styling

Admittedly, the spy media of the uncamouflaged Honda City were already creating a huge buzz on the internet in the last couple of days. Hence, the exterior design was no longer a mystery. The front fascia has been thoroughly updated with a sleek, continuous LED light bar which runs through the entire width of the car and merges neatly into the LED DRLs. Apart from that, the LED headlamps are new with integrated lights. Furthermore, the sedan now carries a redesigned grille section, along with a new bumper. That is something almost every facelift offers.

On the sides, while the overall silhouette and profile are the same as the outgoing model, the new alloy wheels ensure freshness. That will help identify it apart from the previous City. Completing the exterior styling is the tail end with new LED taillamps and a tweaked rear bumper. The bootlid also looks slightly new. Overall, there are enough components and styling distinctions to tell it apart from the old City, without going overboard with the design.

New Honda City Facelift – Interior, Features and Safety

On the inside, the overall layout is not wildly different to the outgoing model either. Still, the cabin continues to be an attractive place for the occupants with tons of new-age tech and convenience amenities, along with a suite of active and passive safety equipment. Some of the main in-cabin highlights include:

• Free-standing Touchscreen Infotainment Display
• Large Colour TFT Instrument Cluster
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Electric Sunroof
• Ventilated Seats
• Automatic Climate Control
• Soft-touch Materials on the Dashboard
• Steering-mounted Controls
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Footwell Lighting
• Ventilated Front Seats
• Honda Connect Connected Tech Features
• 8-speaker Premium Surround Sound System
• Rear Lounge Seats
• Modern Ivory Interior
• Wireless Charging
• All Power Windows Auto Up/Down
• Remote Operations
• Type-C USB Port
• Ambient Lighting
• 6 Airbags
• 360-degree Camera
• Hill Start Assist
• LaneWatch Camera
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Level 2 Honda Sensing ADAS

New Honda City Facelift – Specs

This is one area which has remained the same for the Honda City for a long time now. The sedan continues to draw power from the familiar 1.5-litre i-VTEC naturally aspirated petrol mill, which generates a decent 121 PS and 145 Nm of maximum power and torque, respectively. Performing transmission duties is either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox. Additionally, it gets the e:HEV strong hybrid mill with 126 PS and 253 Nm and a mileage of 27.26 km/l for those who want low running costs. All these engine-gearbox combinations have been quite popular in the market among the critics, as well as the buyers. Hence, there was no need to change them. However, a turbo petrol mill, which has become the norm in this space, is still eluding us.

New Honda City Facelift – Price

This is where things get really interesting. In order to entice new customers, the Japanese auto giant has kept the starting price the same as the outgoing model. The prices for the NA petrol version start at Rs 12 lakh and go up to Rs 17.15 lakh, ex-showroom, while the strong hybrid version of the City is available, just like before, in a single, fully-loaded avatar with a price tag of Rs 21 lakh, ex-showroom. Therefore, the non-hybrid City is positioned at par with the rivals in this space. It is certainly quite accessible to a whole lot of potential customers.

Editor’s Note

Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor

Having followed the Honda City’s journey in India since its early days, I can confidently say that very few sedans have managed to build such long-term trust and emotional connect with buyers. Even in today’s SUV-dominated market, the City continues to attract customers because of its refined driving experience, spacious cabin and strong brand legacy. What stands out to me is Honda’s decision to evolve the sedan with modern styling and added technology while retaining its core strengths. In my view, the facelift ensures that the City remains relevant for buyers who still value comfort, refinement and a proper three-box sedan experience over the ongoing SUV trend.

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