City facelift vs Virtus

Last Updated on: 23 Sep 2026

Honda City price in Lakshadweep
The Honda City price in Lakshadweep starts at ₹12.08 lakh (ex-showroom) for the SV MT variant and goes up to ₹21.44 lakh for the Hybrid ZX Plus e-CVT.
The Honda City on-road price in Lakshadweep ranges from ₹13.47 lakh to ₹24.02 lakh, depending on the variant, registration charges and insurance.
The Honda City is available with petrol and strong hybrid powertrains, paired with 6-speed manual, CVT and e-CVT transmission options. Compare the ex-showroom and on-road prices of every Honda City variant below to find the one that best suits your budget and requirements.
The Honda City price in Lakshadweep starts at ₹12.08 lakh (ex-showroom) for the SV MT variant and goes up to ₹21.44 lakh for the Hybrid ZX Plus e-CVT.
The Honda City on-road price in Lakshadweep ranges from ₹13.47 lakh to ₹24.02 lakh, depending on the variant, registration charges and insurance.
The Honda City is available with petrol and strong hybrid powertrains, paired with 6-speed manual, CVT and e-CVT transmission options. Compare the ex-showroom and on-road prices of every Honda City variant below to find the one that best suits your budget and requirements.
* Estimated on-road price. Final amount may vary.
* Estimated on-road price. Final amount may vary.
* Estimated on-road price. Final amount may vary.
* Estimated on-road price. Final amount may vary.
* Estimated on-road price. Final amount may vary.
* Estimated on-road price. Final amount may vary.
* Estimated on-road price. Final amount may vary.
* Estimated on-road price. Final amount may vary.
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The base manual variant of the 2026 Honda City has a price that's comparable to the pre-facelift model. The most affordable CVT variant is pricier by Rs 20,000, and the top end hybrid variant is costlier by Rs 1 lakh.
Depending on your location and banking partner, the base SV MT variant of the Honda City has an EMI of Rs 26,571. This amount takes into account a loan tenure of five years, 10 percent downpayment, and an interest rate of 9 percent.
Colours like Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Radiant Red Metallic are all standard colours on the Honda City. However, shades like Platinum White Pearl, Obsidian Blue Pearl and Crystal Black Pearl cost Rs 8,000 over and above the car’s ex-showroom price.
Hello Autocar, I have shortlisted three cars: the Honda City 1.5 naturally aspirated, Honda Elevate and Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI. I am looking for a peaceful ownership experience and plan to keep the car for a long time, possibly around 10 years. I really like the Honda Elevate, especially the ADV Edition, but I keep hearing about its NVH levels. Is it still a good choice for long-term ownership? I also like the Skoda Slavia 1.5, but I am a little concerned about its long-term ownership and reliability. I have not yet driven the facelifted Honda City, although I particularly like its looks, especially in silver. Most of my driving will be in the city, in Bangalore, with a highway trip roughly once every two months. I do not drive every day and generally use the car for commuting to the office two or three days a week. Considering my usage and my priority of hassle-free long-term ownership, which of these three would be the right choice for me?
For your usage and a planned 10-year ownership, the Honda City is the most sensible choice. You don't drive every day, most of your usage is in Bangalore, and your priority is peaceful ownership, so the City's smooth naturally aspirated engine, comfortable cabin, proven reliability and relatively simple powertrain make it the safest fit. The 2026 facelift also gets useful improvements while retaining the same mechanical package.The Honda Elevate would be the choice if you specifically want an SUV. It has good ride comfort, excellent ground clearance and a spacious cabin, and the NVH isn't bad enough to rule it out. However, the engine can sound coarse when revved hard, so do take a proper test drive in Bangalore traffic before deciding.The Skoda Slavia 1.5 is the most enjoyable of the three and considerably quicker, but for a 10-year ownership, its turbo-petrol and DSG combination is more complex than the City's naturally aspirated engine and CVT. That doesn't make it unreliable, but it isn't the obvious choice when peace of mind is your primary requirement.
Looking at a used City and planning to do an RC status check before paying anything. Apart from mParivahan and service history, what else should be checked?
Got ceramic coating on my Honda City last year and the shine has held up pretty well. But honestly, regular washing and maintenance seem to matter just as much.
Most people around me are automatically looking at SUVs now. But for someone who mainly drives on highways and doesn't need extra ground clearance, is there still a good reason to pick something like a City or Virtus?
Currently, I own a Honda City V CVT. For me, this is the best car. I have driven around 16,000 km in last 2 years. However, now my running has increased to 200 km per day. I find EV more suitable for future. Kindly recommend me a good reliable EV or should I go for a diesel or strong hybrid?
With 200km a day, an EV only makes sense if you have reliable home charging and your usage is mostly predictable. Then too, such high usage will require frequent charging, which in turn will take a toll on battery health sooner, and this affects performance, range and resale value. A diesel or strong hybrid is the more practical choice for your usage - the diesel being better suited to greater highway use, and the hybrid to greater city use. The Kia Seltos diesel automatic is the best all-rounder. It is refined, efficient and will handle your daily mileage with ease. A strong hybrid like the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is worth considering if your driving is a mix of city and highway, but at 200km a day, the diesel will still be more cost-effective. The Honda City Hybrid is a good car, but it is not as efficient on the highway as a diesel.













