New Honda City Facelift to Launch in India by March 2023

Get ready for a fresh new look as Honda gears up to unveil the highly-anticipated mid-cycle update for the 5th generation City in India! The sleek new design is set to make its debut by March 2023, marking the first update since its launch in mid-2020. While the updates may be minor in nature, sources reveal that Honda is looking to enhance the appeal of the petrol-hybrid powertrain with the introduction of a new trim and a revamp of the regular City variant. Get ready to experience the City like never before!

The facelift will likely focus on revamping the soft plastic parts, giving the City a sleek new design. Expect to see revised front and rear bumpers, as well as a new design for the alloy wheels. Honda will also be shaking things up with the variant line-up, and while the interior may not see major changes, new features such as ventilated seats and a wireless charger could be added to keep up with the competition.

Honda to Introduce More Affordable e:HEV Trim for City, Closing the Gap Between Petrol and Hybrid

Get ready for a more budget-friendly option as Honda plans to introduce a more affordable trim for the City e:HEV powertrain. Currently, the e:HEV option is only available on the fully loaded ZX trim and comes with a hefty price tag of Rs 19.89 lakh (ex-showroom). This is a significant difference compared to the standard City petrol's top-spec trim, which is priced at Rs 15.62 lakh (ex-showroom). With the introduction of a more affordable trim, Honda is looking to bridge the gap between the petrol and hybrid options and make the e:HEV powertrain more accessible to a wider range of customers.

New Honda City Facelift to Feature Petrol-Only Engine Options Due to Upcoming RDE Norms.

Honda is preparing to release the facelifted version of its popular City sedan, which will be offered as a petrol-only option. The company has decided to discontinue the 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine on the City due to the upcoming RDE (Real Driving Emissions) regulations set to take effect in April 2023.

As a result, buyers will have the option of choosing between the 121hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with either a 6-speed manual or CVT automatic gearbox. Additionally, there will also be the 126hp, Atkinson Cycle 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain that comes with an e-CVT transmission. With the new engine options, the City facelift will meet the upcoming RDE norms while still offering a great driving experience to the customers.

New Honda City Facelift to be Priced at a Slight Premium

Expect the City facelift to be priced at a slight premium over the current model. As before, the City will continue to rival the likes of the Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the Hyundai Verna. The Verna is also due to receive a generation change that’s set to debut in the coming months.

Honda to Introduce a New Mid-Size SUV to the Indian Market in April 2023

Honda is set to unveil its latest addition to the Indian market, a new mid-size SUV, which is expected to be released by April 2023. The new SUV will be built on the platform of the Honda Amaze compact sedan, which has been modified to accommodate the new model. The mid-size SUV is expected to be over 4 meters in length, and Honda is planning to heavily localize its production in order to offer a competitive price. Pricing is a crucial factor in the mid-size segment, particularly when competing with cars like the Creta and Grand Vitara. It is also rumored that this new SUV will be sold exclusively in India.