The 2026 Honda City has been launched in India with introductory prices starting from Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the second mid-lifecycle update for the fifth-generation City that debuted in 2020. Following the 2023 update, the City now gets a more comprehensive makeover with a completely redone fascia and more features on the inside, but mechanically it remains unchanged. The City has the distinction of being the longest running nameplate in India.
- New City available in four trims: SV, V, ZX and ZX+
- Gets new 10.1-inch touchscreen, 360-degree camera, front ventilated seats
- Continues with 1.5-litre petrol and strong hybrid powertrains
Here's a look at the 2026 Honda City price list in detail:
As before, the City continues to be available in SV, V, ZX and ZX+ trims, and the hybrid is limited to only the top ZX+ trim. The base price of the City hasn't changed, but the top ZX+ petrol-CVT variant is now more expensive by Rs 1.08 lakh. Meanwhile, the City e:HEV also sees a price hike of Rs 1 lakh.
2026 Honda City facelift exterior design
As with most facelifts, the updates are just to the soft parts, but even then, Honda has done a good job in completely changing the fascia of the City. It now gets a pair of sleeker headlamps with a two-part brow-like LED DRL signature that’s connected by a light bar headlining the new honeycomb patterned grille. Honda says the throw of the light beams are longer and wider than before. There’s also a new body coloured panel atop the grille that replaces the chrome trim on the outgoing City.
The bumper also gets a widened central air intake and new triangular air intakes at the edges, bringing a slightly sharper look. Nothing much has changed in profile save for the new set of dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels, while at the rear, it gets a new two-tone bumper with reflectors positioned at the edges, and a new faux diffuser finished in body colour.
Honda has also introduced a Crystal Black Pearl exterior colour option, while carrying over the five existing colour options from before. These include Radiant Red, Obsidian Blue, Meteoroid Grey, Lunar Silver and Platinum White.
2026 Honda City facelift interior and features
The updates on the inside aren’t as comprehensive, however. It now gets a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen which sticks out slightly instead of appearing fully integrated in the dashboard. The dual-tone theme, the AC vents, the centre console and also the part digital instrument cluster have been carried forward unchanged. What’s nice is that there are still plenty of tactile buttons and dials for the HVAC controls and also on the steering wheel, aiding ease of operation.
On the equipment front, a 360-degree camera and front ventilated seats are also new additions. Other features include an 8-speaker sound system, ambient lighting, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charging pad, connected car tech, a sunroof, an electric parking brake and a rear windscreen sunblind. The City also continues with its Level 2 ADAS suite, lane watch camera, rain sensing wipers, hill-start assist and 6 airbags.
2026 Honda City facelift powertrain and specs
Under the hood, the 2026 City continues with the tried and tested 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 121hp and 145Nm of torque. It comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-step CVT gearbox. The 126hp/253Nm, 1.5-litre strong-hybrid powertrain with an e-CVT gearbox also carries on unchanged from before. Honda claims an efficiency of 27.26kpl with the hybrid powertrain, and is offering a new 5-year warranty on all the hybrid components.
The new City will continue to see competition from the likes of the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus. Incidentally, the Verna, too, was recently updated with a slight makeover, while the Slavia and Virtus are also due a facelift soon.
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