What is the starting price of the Honda City?

The Honda City's price starts at ₹11.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

Which engine and gearbox does the Honda City offer?

The Honda City offers a 1.5-litre petrol engine with either a manual or a CVT, and a 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid (e:HEV) paired with an electronically-controlled CVT automatic.

What is the Honda City’s boot space?

The Honda City has a boot space of 506 litres.

What is the Honda City’s fuel tank capacity?

The Honda City has a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres.

What are the Honda City’s dimensions?

The Honda City is 4,583mm in length, 1,748mm in width, 1,489mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,600mm.

What is the Honda City’s kerb weight?

The Honda City has a kerb weight ranging between 1,110 kg and 1,153 kg.

How many airbags does the Honda City get?

The Honda City comes with 6 airbags.

Does the Honda City have ADAS?

Yes, the Honda City is equipped with Honda Sensing ADAS (Level 2), available from the V variant onwards.

Does the Honda CIty get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes, the Honda City comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which cars rival the Honda City?

The Honda City rivals include the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus.

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₹13.90 - ₹23.15 Lakh

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Within the premium midsize sedan segment, the Honda City is one of the most recognised nameplates. The Honda sedan’s primary rivals are the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, and Volkswagen Virtus. The starting price of the Honda City is ₹11.95 lakh (ex showroom), with the fifth generation model receiving a facelift in early 2023.

Honda’s 5 seater midsize sedan is available in petrol-only and hybrid powertrain options. This offers buyers a blend of performance and fuel economy, especially in the case of the City hybrid, which also costs more than its rivals. The Honda City has historically been one of the most sought-after midsize sedans, though its boot space of 506 litres is the smallest in its class.

Key Highlights of Honda City

Honda City has a modern and elegant three box design characteristic of a typical sedan.
City has stylish multibeam LED headlights, checkered front grille, Z shaped LED taillights, and 16 inch two tone alloy wheels.
Honda City Sport gets blacked out front grille, ORVM housing, sharkfin antenna, rear spoiler & rear boot garnish, and 15 inch grey alloy wheels.
Honda City interior uses a beige and black two tone theme, good fit & finish, comfortable leatherette seats, knurled HVAC knobs, plus faux wood trim.
City Sport has all black interior with contrast red trim and stitching, red ambient lighting, and gloss black accents.
Cabin of the Honda City feels roomy and ergonomically sound with decent storage options and creature comforts.
Honda City conveniences are rear armrest with cupholders, rear sunshade, wireless charger, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and automatic climate control with rear vents.
Features include remote engine start, paddle shifters, tilt & telescopic steering, powered sunroof, driver seat height adjust, front & rear USB charging ports, and 7 colour ambient lighting.
Infotainment features of the City include an 8 inch touchscreen, 7 inch part digital instrument cluster, and 8 speaker audio system.
Honda Connect comes with free 5 years subscription with smartwatch and Amazon Alexa connectivity.
Honda City hybrid gets blue surrounds for the Honda logos, e:HEV badge on the boot, hybrid drive information on digital gauge cluster, and regenerative braking control with paddle shifters.
Honda City safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill start assist, LaneWatch camera, automatic headlights & wipers, auto dimming IRVM, TPMS and ISOFIX anchors.
Honda Sensing ADAS tech includes adaptive cruise control, collision detection with emergency braking assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beam.
Honda City uses i-VTEC naturally aspirated petrol engine with e-CVT, Manual, CVT Auto gearbox options.
Honda City hybrid gets an i-VTEC petrol engine mated to one electric motor and a lithium ion battery.

Honda City Latest Updates

Feb 2026: Honda City petrol and hybrid versions in February are available with benefits up to Rs 1.28 lakh and Rs 1.97 lakh, respectively.

Jan 2026: Honda offers in January for the City petrol sees prices dip by as much as Rs 1.33 lakh (depending on the variant), while the price for the hybrid version’s extended warranty goes down by Rs 17,000.

Jan 2026: Honda City hybrid price goes up by Rs 52,000, nullifying the price drop post GST revision.

Dec 2025: Honda City’s 2026 facelift expected with minor cosmetic and tech updates.

Dec 2025: Buyers of select Honda City variants to get discounts of up to Rs 1.22 lakh.

Sep 2025: Honda City top-end variant prices drop by Rs 57,500; City hybrid prices drop by 41,790.

Jul 2025: Next-gen Honda City hybrid to use PF2 platform with higher localisation.

Feb 2025: V and VX trims of the Honda City are available with the Apex Edition kit at an extra Rs 25,000.

Honda City Features and specifications

Our Rating	8
Mileage	17.8 kmpl - 27.26 kmpl
Engine	1498 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol-Electric Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission	e-CVT, Manual, CVT Auto
Seats	5
Body Style	Sedan
Doors	4
Max Power	100hp at 5600-6400rpm
Max Torque	131Nm at 4500-5000rpm
Warranty Distance	Unlimited km
Warranty Duration	3 Years

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Honda City price & variants

The Honda City ex showroom price starts at ₹11.95 lakh for the base 1.5 Petrol SV MT variant and goes up to ₹20.00 lakh for the top end 1.5 Petrol Hybrid ZX e-CVT variant. The Honda City variants include 8 options. Honda City on road price ranges approximately between ₹13.90 lakh and ₹23.15 lakh, varying from city to city.

Honda City variants are 1.5 Petrol SV MT, 1.5 Petrol V MT, 1.5 Petrol VX MT, 1.5 Petrol V CVT, 1.5 Petrol ZX MT, 1.5 Petrol VX CVT, 1.5 Petrol ZX CVT, 1.5 Petrol Hybrid ZX e-CVT.
Honda City is available with naturally aspirated petrol and hybrid powertrains; the engine used is a 4 cyls.
Honda City transmission options are e-CVT, Manual, CVT Auto.
Honda City 1.5 Petrol SV MT price is ₹13.90 lakh, Honda City 1.5 Petrol ZX MT price is ₹17.25 lakh and Honda 1.5 Petrol Hybrid ZX e-CVT price is ₹23.15 lakh, varying depending on your city.

VariantsKey featuresOn road price

Honda City 1.5 Petrol SV MT

1498 cc | Petrol | Manual

Ambient interior lighting

Keyless start

Airbags

Integrated (in-dash) music system

Rear camera

₹13.90 Lakh

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Keyless start

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Integrated (in-dash) music system

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Honda City 1.5 Petrol V MT

1498 cc | Petrol | Manual

Adaptive cruise control

Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

Keyless start

Airbags

₹14.76 Lakh

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Adaptive cruise control

Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

Keyless start

Airbags

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Honda City 1.5 Petrol VX MT

1498 cc | Petrol | Manual

Adaptive cruise control

Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

Sunroof

Keyless start

₹15.94 Lakh

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Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

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Honda City 1.5 Petrol V CVT

1498 cc | Petrol | CVT Auto

Adaptive cruise control

Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

Keyless start

Airbags

₹16.14 Lakh

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Honda City 1.5 Petrol ZX MT

1498 cc | Petrol | Manual

Adaptive cruise control

Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

Sunroof

Keyless start

₹17.25 Lakh

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Honda City 1.5 Petrol VX CVT

1498 cc | Petrol | CVT Auto

Adaptive cruise control

Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

Sunroof

Keyless start

₹17.33 Lakh

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Honda City 1.5 Petrol ZX CVT

1498 cc | Petrol | CVT Auto

Adaptive cruise control

Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

Sunroof

Keyless start

₹18.64 Lakh

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Honda City 1.5 Petrol Hybrid ZX e-CVT

1498 cc | Petrol-Electric Hybrid | E-CVT

Electronic parking brake

Adaptive cruise control

Ambient interior lighting

Cruise control

Sunroof

₹23.15 Lakh

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Adaptive cruise control

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Honda City expert review

Autocar score

We like

Space and comfort
Well-rounded performance

We don't like

Misses ventilated seats
Premium pricing

Reviewed by: Saumil Shah

Honda City comparison

Honda City

₹11.95 - ₹20.00 Lakhs

Transmission

e-CVT, Manual, CVT Auto

Engine

1498 cc

Fuel type

Petrol-Electric Hybrid, Petrol

Mileage

17.8 kmpl - 27.26 kmpl

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Hyundai Verna

₹10.79 - ₹17.13 Lakhs

Transmission

Manual, CVT Auto, Dual-Clutch Auto

Engine

1482 cc - 1497 cc

Fuel type

Petrol

Mileage

18.6 kmpl - 20.6 kmpl

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Skoda Slavia

₹10.00 - ₹17.99 Lakhs

Transmission

Manual, Torque Converter Auto, Dual-Clutch Auto

Engine

999 cc - 1498 cc

Fuel type

Petrol

Mileage

18.73 kmpl - 20.32 kmpl

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Volkswagen Virtus

₹10.50 - ₹19.00 Lakhs

Transmission

Manual, Torque Converter Auto, Dual-Clutch Auto

Engine

999 cc - 1498 cc

Fuel type

Petrol

Mileage

18.7 kmpl - 20.19 kmpl

Honda City mileage

The Honda City mileage is between 17.77kpl and 18.4kpl for the petrol manual and CVT versions, while the Honda City hybrid mileage is up to 27.26kpl.

Fuel type	Displacement	Transmission	Mileage
Petrol-Electric Hybrid	1498 cc	e-CVT	27.26 kmpl
Petrol	1498 cc	Manual	17.8 kmpl
Petrol	1498 cc	CVT Auto	18.4 kmpl

Honda City news

08 Feb 2026

Up to Rs 1.97 lakh benefits on Honda City, Elevate in February

14 Jan 2026

Honda Elevate price hiked by up to Rs 60,000

04 Jan 2026

Honda City gets discounts of up to Rs 1.33 lakh this January

23 Dec 2025

Upcoming sedans in India in 2026

17 Dec 2025

Honda City to get second facelift in 2026

03 Dec 2025

Honda Elevate, City get discounts of up to Rs 1.36 lakh this December

22 Sep 2025

Honda Amaze prices drop by up to Rs 1.2 lakh with new GST rates on cars

27 Jun 2025

New Honda hybrid SUVs, next gen City hybrid in the works

Honda City Images

The Honda City images feature both static and tracking shots of the sleek sedan. There are detailed, close-up images of the City’s exterior that highlight the car’s modern yet tall stance, while interior shots detail the various comfort and convenience features of the City.

Front Right Three Quarter Partial Image - 2308

Color Golden Brown Metallic Image - 2959

Color Lunar Silver Metallic Image - 2960

Color Meteoroid Grey Metallic Image - 2963

Touch Screen Infotainment System Image - 2278

Leather Wrapped Gear Knob Shift Selector Image - 2279

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Honda City Colours

Honda City colour choices include up to 6 exterior shades, with the colours including Golden Brown Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic.

Golden Brown Metallic

Lunar Silver Metallic

Meteoroid Grey Metallic

Obsidian Blue Pearl

Platinum White Pearl

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Honda City FAQs

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Trending Questions on Honda City - Answered by Autocar Experts

Asked by: Jerryon Feb 5, 2026

Which naturally aspirated car is best under ₹16.5 lakh?

There are quite a few options that fall under your budget. However, without knowing your exact requirements, it will be hard to recommend one. That being said, Honda's 121hp, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine is one of the best around and stands out for its peppy nature and strong high-rev performance. This engine is offered with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic in the Honda City sedan (₹11.95 lakh - 16.07 lakh) and the Honda Elevate SUV (₹11.60 lakh - 16.57 lakh), ex-showroom.

Alternatively, there's Maruti's 103hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine that can be found in a number of models and its known for its relaxed nature and fuel efficiency. Hyundai's 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol unit is also another option that can be found in a number of Hyundai-Kia models, and it impresses with its refinement.

Asked by: Suraj Kannanon Jan 31, 2026

We presently own a 2014 Honda City Diesel as our secondary car and an Innova Crysta Diesel as our primary vehicle. Our usage is approximately 60% city and 40% highway. We are considering purchasing a new secondary car; however, upgrade options for sedan enthusiasts are quite limited. Kindly suggest suitable new car options within a budget of ₹20 lakhs.

You're right, the choice of sedans available in the market today has dwindled considerably in recent years, and the midsize sedan segment is being propped up by just four candidates. The good news is that all four of them are expected to be updated in 2026, which should breathe some life into them in the form of updated looks and more features, and whichever car you choose, we recommend waiting until the updated version is launched.

If you're a fan of the Honda City's no-nonsense approach, you'll like the new one, which will feel like a step up from your 2014 model, especially in terms of space and features. However, its single-engine option is limiting, and it is not as fun to drive as before.

The Hyundai Verna is far more versatile and gets an even longer list of features, but it too errs on the safe and unexciting side, even with its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. Your best bets are the Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus, which, with the facelifts, will get a much-needed features upgrade.

They are excellent to drive, yet spacious and comfortable, and a particular highlight is their punchy TSI turbo petrol engines. Choosing between them is a matter of preference, as they are the same car underneath, but either of these is what you should choose.

Asked by: Vujeshon Jan 22, 2026

I am looking for my second car with a stylish design, best ground clearance, 5-star safety, and top features like Level 2 ADAS, tyre monitoring system, sunroof, large boot, and cruise control. My preferences are Curvv, new Duster, XL6, Harrier, or Toyota cars. Please advise which would be the best suitable option and which variant as well. My usage is about 60% city and 40% highway, with a budget of ₹15 lakh.

None of the cars you have shortlisted have Level 2 ADAS, within your budget of Rs 15 lakhs. Since this is a must-have, you may consider the Tata Nexon, which satisfies all your requirements. It includes a 5-star crash safety rating, ADAS, tyre pressure loss indicator, sunroof, cruise control, and its boot space is quite respectable too. Also, the Nexon feels tough, and its ride comfort is very good for your city and highway drives.

If you are comfortable with sedans, then the Honda City and Hyundai Verna meet all your requirements, and have a much larger boot than all the compact SUVs on sale. Between the two, the Verna feels more modern, and is a bit more refined, too.

Asked by: Haraprasad Gargon Jan 17, 2026

My driving is mostly on highways. I am confused between the Honda City and the Victoris. Please advise.

It really depends on the kind of highways you will be driving on. If the surface is rough and strewn with potholes, the Maruti Victoris, being an SUV, will be a safe option. However, if the highway is wide and smooth, the City is better because it has a much stronger engine, which makes overtaking easy, and the lower stance makes it more stable at highway speeds as well.

Also, the Honda City offers a more comfortable rear seat, which is important if you are likely to be chauffeur-driven.

Asked by: Satishon Jan 11, 2026

I am confused about choosing between the Thar 4×2 petrol, Tata Curvv, and the Honda City. Please help me decide which one to choose.

That's a very varied set of cars in your shortlist, and it would be hard to pinpoint one without knowing your specific requirements. The Mahindra Thar is a good option if you want a rugged SUV to take on bad roads. If you really like the image, if not its not better than the others as a daily driver, as the ride over medium bumps and patchy city streets is very busy. Also, the refinement, too, will not be as nice as the Honda City in particular.

The Tata Curvv will be more refined than the Mahindra Thar and will feel more premium inside, too. Plus, it will have sufficient ground clearance for most bad roads in and about the city. So this is a good buy if very rough roads are not something you encounter.

The Honda City would be best if you like to drive, as the handling of a sedan will feel better than the Thar and the Curvv. Also, we assume you live in an area with reasonably good roads.

Asked by: Akhil Malikon Jan 8, 2026

I have a budget of around ₹30 lakh and am more inclined towards a sedan rather than an SUV, but currently there are no good options. Are there any expected this year?

Sadly, there are no all-new Rs 25-30 lakh sedans lined up for launch this year. However, slightly lower down the price ladder, we will see the launch of updated versions of the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus over the year.

There's way more choice for the same budget in SUVs with options spanning petrol, diesel, hybrid and EV powertrains as well as with two and three rows of seating, and 4x2 and 4x4.

Asked by: Hafiz Kooliyaton Jan 8, 2026

Hello, Sir/Madam. I own a 2009 Honda City that has clocked 2.55 lakh kilometres, and I am extremely happy with it. It's like my second wife. However, due to family pressure, I am now considering upgrading to a new car. I drive around 1,500km a month, mostly on highways, and we are a family of five. The cars I am considering are the XUV 7XO, Invicto, new Seltos, Elevate, or a used Innova Crysta. I would also like advice on an automatic hatchback or compact SUV for my wife. Please advise.

Given you have a family of five, a larger car would work better to accommodate luggage as well, in case any of your 1,500 monthly kilometres are family driving holidays. Since you're used to the rock-solid reliability of the Honda City, we would recommend the Maruti Suzuki Invicto from your shortlist.

The hybrid powertrain of this Maruti car is incredibly efficient, smooth, refined, and very comfortable, and it should be reliable enough to last as long as your City has. The other midsize SUVs you have listed are also good, but they will not offer the same space, comfort, and flexibility as the Invicto.

Asked by: Rashmi Bhallaon Jan 6, 2026

I have been very happy with the Honda City and drive only about 5,000km a year. I now need to purchase a new car, but am unable to decide between the Honda Elevate and the Honda City.

The Honda City and Elevate are similar in many respects, and the choice largely comes down to your preferred body style. The Elevate, with its higher ground clearance, is better suited to handling the unpredictability of Indian roads. Its practical boot (though City has a larger boot on paper, but Elevate's boot is easier to use), high seating position, and airy cabin are added advantages. The Elevate also gets a larger touchscreen and a more modern interior layout. So we would suggest go for Honda Elevate.

Asked by: Honey guruon Jan 5, 2026

I’m looking to upgrade my vehicle within six months and my budget is ₹25 lakh. I am a sedan lover. Please suggest a car that is value for money, offers good mileage, has moderate maintenance costs, and strong safety standards.

Unfortunately, there are very few sedan options available today, and between Rs 20 to 30 lakh, you would only find the Honda City Hybrid. The City will meet your requirements of good mileage and low maintenance cost, however this variant isn't really value for money at all.

Thus, we would suggest you consider the Hyundai Verna instead. The car may not be as fuel-efficient as the Honda, but it is efficient enough.

We put the 1.5 litre turbo petrol auto through our standard test cycle, and it returned 10.76kpl in the city and 16.05kpl on the highway. The Verna is also well equipped and offers good value, and will be reliable and low on maintenance costs. It also secured a 5-star rating in the GNCAP crash tests.

Asked by: Amrit Jamion Dec 29, 2025

I have been using a Honda City for the last 13 years and am now looking to buy a new sedan. Honda has discontinued the Civic, and Skoda has discontinued the Octavia. What would be a good replacement if I do not want to move to BMW or Audi and prefer a car that is comfortable and suited for city driving?

Yes, the sedan market is unfortunately hanging on by a thread, especially at the mass market end of the spectrum. As such, there's not much available between midsize sedans like the Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus, and luxury offerings from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. However, depending on your budget, there are two routes you could go down.

First, the Toyota Camry, which, despite costing close to ₹50 lakh, offers excellent value when you look at the overall package. The other is the BYD Seal, which also offers strong value at a similar price point, along with impressive electric performance.

Of the two, the Camry might be better suited to your needs as it's more comfortable and relaxed for city driving, though the Seal is more engaging from behind the wheel.