New Honda City Facelift Launched At Rs 12 Lakh: Here’s Everything That’s New
The updated Honda City Facelift is finally here, and honestly, Honda seems to have played it smart this time. Instead of completely changing a formula that already works, the brand has focused on improving the things buyers actually care about — styling, features, comfort, and overall premium feel.
What makes the launch even more interesting is the pricing. The new Honda City Facelift starts at Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom), which is the same starting price as the outgoing version. That alone makes it a strong value proposition in today’s market where almost every update usually comes with a hefty price hike.
The City has always had a loyal fanbase in India. Even in an SUV-dominated market, there are still plenty of buyers who prefer the elegance, comfort, and driving feel of a proper sedan. And this facelift only strengthens that appeal.
Here’s a detailed look at what’s changed.
Honda City Facelift Price And Variants
Honda is offering the City facelift in four variants with both petrol and hybrid options.
| Variant | Petrol MT | Petrol CVT | Hybrid eCVT |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV | Rs 12 lakh | — | — |
| V | Rs 13.30 lakh | Rs 14.30 lakh | — |
| ZX | Rs 15.26 lakh | Rs 16.26 lakh | — |
| ZX Plus | Rs 16.15 lakh | Rs 17.15 lakh | Rs 21 lakh |
The strong hybrid continues to sit at the top of the lineup, while the regular petrol trims cover a wide price range for buyers with different budgets.
Exterior Design: Sharper Without Losing The City’s Identity
One thing Honda deserves credit for is not overdoing the design.
The new Honda City Facelift still looks classy and elegant, but now it also feels a little sportier and more modern. The front-end gets the biggest changes, and that’s where the facelift feels instantly noticeable.
You now get a wider grille along with sleeker LED projector headlamps that come with a smoked finish. The connected LED DRLs add a much more premium look, especially at night. It gives the sedan a wider stance visually and makes it look more upmarket on the road.
Honda has also redesigned the front bumper with larger air intakes and a cleaner lower section. Interestingly, the thick chrome strip from the old model is gone now, and honestly, the front looks cleaner without it.
From the side, the silhouette remains familiar — which is not a bad thing because the City has always been one of the better-looking sedans in the segment. The updated 16-inch alloy wheels help freshen things up further.
At the rear, Honda has updated the LED tail lamps and tweaked the bumper design slightly. You also get a sporty spoiler and shark-fin antenna, both of which add a subtle premium touch.
Overall, the facelift doesn’t try too hard to look aggressive like some modern sedans do. Instead, it keeps that balanced and mature styling the City is known for.
Still One Of The Most Spacious Sedans In The Segment
The dimensions remain unchanged:
- Length: 4594 mm
- Width: 1748 mm
- Height: 1489 mm
- Wheelbase: 2600 mm
And honestly, that’s perfectly fine because space was never a problem here.
The City continues to offer an excellent rear-seat experience with loads of legroom and great under-thigh support. Even the middle passenger gets decent comfort thanks to the nearly flat floor.
For families and chauffeur-driven buyers, this remains one of the City’s biggest strengths.
New Colour Options
Honda is offering the facelift in six shades:
- Crystal Black (new)
- Radiant Red
- Obsidian Blue
- Platinum White
- Cognac Silver
- Meteoroid Grey
The new Crystal Black shade especially suits the updated design quite well.
Interior: Familiar Cabin, But More Premium Now
Step inside and you’ll notice that Honda hasn’t completely redesigned the cabin — and honestly, that’s probably a good thing.
The dashboard layout remains simple, clean, and easy to use. There’s no unnecessary clutter here, which many buyers will appreciate.
The dual-tone black and beige interior continues, and the ivory-themed cabin gives the interior a bright and airy feel. Soft-touch materials on the dashboard and door trims also make the cabin feel richer than before.
The biggest change inside is the larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It definitely looks more modern now, although some people may still find its placement slightly awkward.
The Honda City Facelift also continues with physical AC controls, and this is something many users will genuinely appreciate in daily driving. The buttons feel tactile and are far easier to use than touch-based climate controls.
Honda has also added ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, and connected car technology — all of which help the cabin feel more premium and contemporary.
The sunroof and large windows further enhance the sense of space inside the car.
Features And Safety Get A Big Upgrade
Honda has added several important features with this facelift.
Key Features:
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless charger
- Ambient lighting
- Electric sunroof
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- 8-speaker sound system
- Connected car technology
- Cruise control
- Push-button start
The addition of ventilated seats feels especially useful for Indian weather conditions.
On the safety side, the City facelift now gets:
- 6 airbags
- Electronic Stability Control
- TPMS
- Hill-start assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 360-degree camera
- Honda Sensing ADAS
The 360-degree camera is one of the most important additions because buyers now expect it in this segment.
Honda’s ADAS suite continues to include adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane assist, and other advanced safety functions.
A Few Features Are Still Missing
While the City now feels more loaded than before, there are still a few things missing that rivals offer:
- Powered seats
- Fully digital instrument cluster
- Powered tailgate
These may not be deal-breakers for everyone, but some buyers could notice their absence while comparing cars in this price range.
Boot Space Continues To Be Excellent
Practicality remains one of the City’s strong points.
The boot space continues to be among the best in the segment, making the sedan ideal for long trips, airport runs, and family usage.
Engine And Driving Experience
Honda hasn’t changed the powertrain lineup, which honestly makes sense because the existing engines are already quite refined.
| Engine | 1.5L Petrol | 1.5L Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 121 PS | 126 PS Combined |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 253 Nm Combined |
| Gearbox | 6MT / CVT | e-CVT |
| Mileage | Up to 17.97 kmpl | 27.26 kmpl |
The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine remains smooth, refined, and extremely reliable. It’s not the most aggressive engine in the segment, but it delivers a very comfortable and effortless driving experience.
The manual gearbox is likely to appeal more to enthusiasts, while the CVT suits buyers who want a relaxed city driving experience.
The hybrid version continues to be the most impressive option in terms of fuel efficiency and refinement. In traffic conditions, the hybrid setup feels extremely smooth and quiet.
Rivals
The new Honda City Facelift competes with:
- Hyundai Verna
- Skoda Slavia
- Volkswagen Virtus
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