Honda has introduced the second mid-lifecycle update for the fifth-generation City, with prices starting from Rs 12 lakh. The 2026 update gives the sedan a slightly refreshed exterior and additional features. It is available in four trims: SV, V, ZX and ZX+, but with the same powertrain options as the previous model. So which variant of the 2026 Honda City should you choose? Let us find out.
2026 Honda City powertrain options and prices
Retains the older model’s petrol and strong-hybrid engines
Powertrain options are unchanged in the 2026 Honda City. The petrol variants feature a 121hp, 145Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed CVT (continuously variable transmission). The City is the only midsize sedan to offer a dual-motor strong-hybrid option, with the setup producing 126hp and 253Nm, mated to an e-CVT.
2026 Honda City colour options
Honda has added a new black option and discontinued the brown shade
The Honda City is available in six exterior colour options: Crystal Black Pearl (new), Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Lunar Silver Metallic. The Golden Brown Metallic paint shade has been discontinued.
2026 Honda City variant-wise features
Honda City SV
Price: Rs 12 lakh
Powertrains: 1.5P MT
- Auto LED projector headlights with LED daytime running lamps (DRLs)
- LED tail-lights
- LED turn indicators on outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
- 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers
- Black grille
- Functional air vents on the front bumper
- Silver garnish on the rear bumper
- Body-coloured ORVMs and door handles
- Shark-fin antenna
- Beige and black dual-tone cabin theme
- Fabric seat upholstery
- Fabric padding on the passenger-side dashboard and armrests
- Leather-wrapped gear lever
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4-speaker sound system
- Analogue instrument cluster with 4.2-inch coloured MID
- Automatic climate control with rear AC vents and PM2.5 filter
- 3-spoke steering wheel with mounted buttons
- Tilt and telescopic adjustments for the steering wheel
- Front and rear USB type-A and type-C ports
- Push-button start/stop
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat (manually adjustable)
- Driver-side power window with one-touch open/close function
- Front centre armrest with integrated storage space
- Foldable rear centre armrest with cup holders
- Multi-angle rear parking camera with sensors
- 1-litre bottle holders on all doors
- Vanity mirror on passenger-side sun visor
- Foldable grab handles
- 6 airbags
- 3-point seatbelts and dedicated headrests on all seats
- ISOFIX child-seat anchors on rear seats
- Hill-start assist
- Manually adjustable inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
- Tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Rear windshield defogger
- ABS, EBD and brake assist
Honda City V (features over SV)
Price range: Rs 13.30 lakh to Rs 14.30 lakh
Powertrains: 1.5P MT, 1.5P CVT
- Clear-lens tail-lights
- Gloss-black trim on the centre part of the tailgate
- 15-inch grey alloy wheels
- Chrome-finished inside door handles
- Connected car tech
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems)
- Keyless entry
- Remote engine start (CVT only)
- Paddleshifters (CVT only)
- Gear-position indicator (CVT only)
Honda City ZX (features over V)
Price range: Rs 15.26 lakh to Rs 16.26 lakh
Powertrains: 1.5P MT, 1.5P CVT
- Single-pane sunroof
- 10.1-inch infotainment system
- 8-speaker sound system
- LaneWatch camera on the left ORVM
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Centre light bar on the grille
- LED reading lamps for the front and rear rows
- 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Black-painted air curtains on the front bumper
- Black front and rear bumper garnish
- Ivory and black dual-tone cabin theme
- Leatherette seat and steering wheel upholstery
- Passenger-side seatback pocket
- Gloss-black surrounds on AC vents
- Chrome finish on AC control knobs
- Ambient lighting on the dashboard and under the infotainment unit
- Front footwell lighting
- Vanity mirror on the driver-side sun visor
- Rear windscreen sunshade
Honda City ZX+ (features over ZX)
Price range: Rs 16.15 lakh to Rs 21 lakh
Powertrains: 1.5P MT, 1.5P CVT, 1.5H eCVT
- Analogue-digital instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT MID
- 360-degree camera
- Ventilated front seats
- Different-coloured 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Body-coloured spoiler on the trunk lip
- All power windows with one-touch open/close function
- Auto-folding ORVMs
- Driver-side seat back pocket
- Disc brakes on all four wheels (hybrid only)
- Auto engine start/stop (hybrid only)
- Electronic parking brake (hybrid only)
Which 2026 Honda City variant should you buy?
ZX trim is recommended, but budget-conscious buyers can choose the base SV trim
The Honda City ZX strikes a good balance between features and price, offering a 10.1-inch touchscreen, 8 speakers, a single-pane sunroof, a wireless phone charger, an auto-dimming IRVM, full-size alloy wheels and more. It is available with both manual and CVT options. However, for buyers on a strict budget, the base-spec SV trim makes a lot of sense. It gets a basic infotainment system with wired smartphone connectivity, 4 speakers, all-LED lighting and a rear parking camera, making it a good proposition for its price.
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