Honda Cars India Launches 2026 City with Major Design Overhaul and Enhanced Features at Introductory Price of ₹11.99 Lakh

The 2026 City arrives with a comprehensive exterior redesign, led by a completely reworked front fascia. The sedan now features redesigned headlamps flanking a new honeycomb-pattern grille, which is connected through a continuous light strip. A newly designed Honda emblem is positioned between the hood and the grille, while a revised front bumper incorporates triangular side trims, giving the vehicle a sharper visual identity.

The side profile retains the familiar silhouette, complemented by pull-type door handles and newly designed alloy wheels. At the rear, the sedan receives smoked taillights and vertically positioned reflector units. The boot lid has been refined for a cleaner appearance with an integrated spoiler, while the rear bumper has also been redesigned. The model is offered in multiple colour options, including Crystal Black Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, and Meteorite Gray Metallic.

In terms of pricing, the SV manual variant is priced at ₹11,99,900, while the V manual variant is priced at ₹13,29,900. The ZX manual variant is available at ₹15,25,900, and the ZX+ manual variant is priced at ₹16,14,900. In the automatic CVT lineup, the V variant is priced at ₹14,29,900, the ZX at ₹16,25,900, and the ZX+ at ₹17,14,900. The hybrid e:HEV ZX+ variant is priced at ₹20,99,900.

The interior of the 2026 Honda City retains a familiar layout with notable upgrades in technology and comfort. It now features a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The steering wheel design and physical button layout remain largely unchanged. Feature additions include a sunroof, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, an eight-speaker audio system, ambient lighting, and footwell illumination.

Safety and driver assistance systems have also been enhanced, with the inclusion of a 360-degree camera, six airbags, hill hold assist, and advanced driver assistance system features.

Under the hood, the 2026 Honda City continues with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 121 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission. The hybrid variant is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine combined with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 126 horsepower and 253 Nm of torque. The hybrid model offers a fuel efficiency of up to 27.26 kilometres per litre.

The launch of the 2026 Honda City reinforces Honda’s strategy to keep its flagship sedan competitive in a rapidly evolving midsize segment, while simultaneously expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of the ZR-V SUV.