
New Honda City Gen
Latest Updates on Honda City New Gen
2026 Honda City Facelift Spied Undisguised Ahead Of Official Unveil
Honda City Facelift Spied Undisguised Ahead of Debut
Honda City e:HEV Hybrid Prices Slashed; Now Costs Rs 19.89 Lakh
Exclusive: Honda City Sport Edition Spied Ahead Of Launch
Honda To Slash Hybrid Powertrain Costs By Over 50%; Plots 13 New HEVs Starting 2027
What's New on Honda City New Gen?
Introduction
- Honda Cars India will launch the facelifted City on May 22, 2026.
- The sedan will receive its second facelift this year.
- It is the fifth-generation model and received the first update in 2023.
- While the current City is priced between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 16.07 lakh, with the Hybrid variant
at Rs. 20 lakh (all prices ex-showroom), the facelift is expected to command a slight premium.
Exterior of the 2026 Honda City
- The City facelift is expected to bring in minimal styling changes.
- Honda hasn't confirmed yet, but the updates are likely to be limited to minor tweaks.
- These include revised headlights, tail lamps, bumpers, and alloy wheels.
- That will help give the City a refreshed look. - However, the overall silhouette will remain intact.
Interior of the 2026 Honda City
- Honda's primary focus this time is inside its cabin.
- We can expect the carmaker to add features such as a powered driver’s seat and ventilated
front seats like its rivals. - Then, there might be a larger infotainment system, and a fully digital instrument cluster.
- Clearly, the aforementioned upgrades will bring the City in line with newer rivals in the
segment.
Powertrain of the 2026 Honda City
- No major changes are expected under the hood though.
- The facelifted City will continue with the existing 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- It comes mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic.
- On the other hand, the hybrid powertrain is also expected to be carried over as is.
Other Upcoming Honda Models are the ZR-V and Zero Alpha
City New Gen Safety Ratings
Expert Review on Honda City New Gen
- Expert Rating
8.2/10
- Safety8.5Comfort7.5Styling8.25Merit / USP8.75Significance9Value for Money8
car&bike Expert Take
“There is a reason behind Honda City's dominance in India’s mid-size sedan market. It has delivered comfort, a smooth driving experience, and low maintenance charges for over 28 years. This isn't a car for driving enthusiasts, though; it mostly focuses on offering a spacious cabin that suits city commutes as well a long journeys.”

When the Honda City first came to India in 1998, it began to slowly build a legacy in the subcontinent's mid-size sedan segment. To keep up with evolving trends, the Japanese manufacturer kept releasing one model of the Honda City after another, ensuring it stayed relevant in every era. At first, it debuted as a compact sedan, but now it has become a more premium and confident offering. While it's not one of the best-selling cars in India, it is no doubt among the country's best-selling sedans, with 25% of its global sales coming from the subcontinent.
Our Senior Editor Shams Raza Naqvi reviewed the Honda City facelift a few years back; you can check out the video on our car&bike YouTube channel. We also published some extra reviews on the website, such as Girish Karkera’s piece on the Honda City’s 2023 facelift, and another article by Subham Parashar comparing the city with its closest competitors. We have mentioned snippets from these experts throughout this article.
The car&bike team's reviews mostly refer to the Honda City's fifth generation, which has undergone significant enhancements from a sporty mesh grille to Level 2 ADAS technology. Honda also currently sells two engine setups for the car, and both are solid offerings that satisfy the overall driving experience.

As Shams elaborates,
“India's love story with the Honda City continues through multiple generations and facelifts.”
Pros
- The cabin offers ample space
- The 1.5-Litre i-VTEC petrol engine is refined
- Ride quality is exceptionally comfortable
- Standard six airbags and Level 2 ADAS features
Cons
- The feature list lacks some premium additions
- Rear seat headroom is tight for taller passengers
- There is no diesel or turbo-petrol engine option
- The manual transmission can feel jerky at lower speeds
Verdict
The Honda City continues to hold its ground in India's sedan segment well. Owners have often mentioned how it rarely sacrifices everyday practicality, passenger comfort, and long-term reliability, regardless of the generation launched. From our side, we firmly consider this vehicle a reliable car that is intended to provide a relaxed driving experience. Furthermore, the eHEV variant has brought a new age of exceptional fuel economy to the sedan. If you intend to own a dependable, spacious, and family-oriented vehicle, the Honda City remains a highly sensible investment.
Girish’s review summarises this about the sedan,
“The facelift and the enhanced feature list justify the car’s price tag even more. The City has always been like that: a no-nonsense car that gets the job done with very little drama. It still is the same. One can argue whether that is better or not in the current world of make-believe, but there is little doubt it fits into the various Indian scenarios with ease, even more effortlessly now.”
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Honda City New Gen Latest News & Reviews
Bilal Firfiray | May 19, 20262026 Honda City Facelift Spied Undisguised Ahead Of Official UnveilNewer face, updated cabin, revised tail lamp design will be seen on the new Honda City, which will be officially unveiled on May 22nd2 mins read
car&bike Team | May 13, 2026Honda City Facelift Spied Undisguised Ahead of DebutCosmetic updates to the sedan include a new look grille, more angular headlamps and a redesigned front bumper.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 4, 2025Honda City e:HEV Hybrid Prices Slashed; Now Costs Rs 19.89 LakhOffered in a single fully loaded variant, the City e:HEV is now cheaper by almost Rs 1 lakh.1 min read
Jafar Rizvi | Jun 19, 2025Exclusive: Honda City Sport Edition Spied Ahead Of LaunchThe Sport Edition gets blacked-out elements on the exterior and an all-black interior.2 mins read
Amaan Ahmed | May 20, 2025Honda To Slash Hybrid Powertrain Costs By Over 50%; Plots 13 New HEVs Starting 2027Lowering its estimate for battery electric vehicle sales by 2030, Honda foresees a sharp rise in demand for hybrid electric vehicles worldwide; will also deploy next-generation ADAS across its portfolio.2 mins read
Girish Karkera | Mar 9, 2023Review: 2023 Honda City FaceliftHonda gives its fifth-gen City more arsenal with features from the strong hybrid version. We get behind the wheel.6 mins read
Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Jul 15, 2020All New Honda City vs 2020 Hyundai Verna: Exclusive Comparison ReviewThe battle of the compact sedans was certain when a new generation of the benchmark car arrives. But the Honda City has lost its grip on the segment off late, so does the legacy car have enough to beat the reigning champ Hyundai Verna?1 min read
Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Jun 30, 2020The Return Of The King: All-New Honda City ReviewIt is the new generation Honda City compact sedan, and it does not get bigger than this. Trifle-delayed yet raring to go, we test it in three variants, to tell you all the good and bad bits of this all-important model.1 min read
Kingshuk Dutta | Feb 15, 20172017 Honda City Facelift First Drive ReviewHere is our first drive review of the 2017 Honda City facelift1 min read
car&bike Team | Sep 19, 2015Review: Honda City DieselHonda has launched the diesel variant of its most successful car, the City. The new City has a .5 litre i-DTEC diesel engine, with a 6-speed manual gearbox that generates 99bhp@3,600rpm and generates a torque of 200Nm. The inside too has undergone a complete makeover. The new City is definitely Honda's way of making its versatility known.1 min read
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