2026 Honda City Launched in India at ₹12 Lakh: Price, Features & Updates

• Honda has launched the updated 2026 City in India with prices starting at ₹12 lakh (ex-showroom).

• Available in four variants—SV, V, ZX and ZX+.

• The facelift introduces a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and continues with both petrol and strong hybrid powertrain options.

Honda Cars India has launched the 2026 Honda City facelift at an introductory price of ₹12 lakh (ex-showroom).

Marking the second major update for the fifth-generation sedan introduced in 2020, the refreshed City receives updated styling, new features and enhanced technology to stay competitive against rivals such as the Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia.

Here are the 2026 Honda City details:

What's new on the 2026 Honda City facelift exterior design?

The 2026 City receives a noticeably revised front-end design. Honda has introduced sleeker LED headlamps connected by a light bar, a new honeycomb-pattern grille and a redesigned bumper that gives the sedan a more modern appearance.

Other exterior updates include:

• New dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels

• Revised rear bumper design

• Updated LED lighting elements

• New Crystal Black Pearl exterior colour option

2026 Honda City facelift interior and features upgrades

Inside the cabin, Honda has focused on improving technology and comfort. The highlight is the new 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, replacing the smaller unit from the outgoing model.

Safety equipment includes six airbags, Honda Sensing ADAS, a lane watch camera, electronic stability control, and hill-start assist, depending on the variant.

Notable features include:

• Ventilated front seats

• 360-degree camera

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

• Wireless phone charger

• Ambient lighting

• Connected car technology

• Electric parking brake

• Rear sunblind

• 8-speaker audio system

• Sunroof

2026 Honda City facelift engine and hybrid powertrain

The standard 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 121 hp and 145 Nm of torque and is available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic transmission.

For buyers prioritising fuel efficiency, Honda continues to offer the 1.5-litre strong-hybrid system producing 126 hp and 253 Nm, paired with an e-CVT transmission. Honda claims a fuel efficiency figure of 27.26 kmpl for the hybrid variant.

With refreshed styling, enhanced technology, and the continued availability of an efficient, strong-hybrid powertrain, the 2026 Honda City aims to strengthen its position in India's premium midsize sedan segment while offering buyers a compelling blend of comfort, efficiency, and practicality.

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