Honda is all set to launch the mid-lifecycle update of its popular City sedan in India. The refreshed model is expected to be available in showrooms from March 2, with test drives starting a day later. Here is everything we know about the upcoming Honda City facelift.
2023 Honda City: Design Changes and More Features
The City facelift is likely to receive cosmetic updates, with changes limited to the soft plastic parts. The vehicle is expected to come with revised front and rear bumpers, along with a new design for the alloy wheels. Honda has also confirmed that the City will be upgraded with more features, although the details are yet to be disclosed.
2023 Honda City Facelift: Petrol and Hybrid Powertrains Only
The City facelift will be a petrol-only sedan, as Honda is discontinuing the diesel engine due to the upcoming Real Driving Emissions (RDE) norms. The petrol and the hybrid powertrains are expected to be upgraded to meet the RDE norms and be E20 fuel (20 percent ethanol blend) compliant.
The City facelift is expected to come with a 121hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine, mated to either a 6-speed manual or CVT automatic gearboxes. It will also have the 126hp, Atkinson Cycle 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain that comes mated to an e-CVT transmission.
2023 Honda City e:HEV to Get New Entry-Level Trims
Honda currently offers the e:HEV powertrain only on the top-spec, fully loaded ZX trim. The upcoming model is expected to introduce a more affordable trim of the City e:HEV, decreasing the gap between the petrol and the hybrid.
2023 Honda City Expected Price and Rivals
The City facelift is expected to be priced approximately one lakh more than the current model. The City petrol is currently priced between Rs 11.87 lakh-15.62 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Upon launch, the City will continue to rival the likes of the Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, and the Hyundai Verna.
The upcoming Honda City facelift is expected to come with cosmetic updates, new features, and upgraded petrol and hybrid powertrains. With a new entry-level variant of the City e:HEV, the gap between the petrol and the hybrid is likely to decrease. The City facelift is set to continue rivaling the likes of Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, and Hyundai Verna.
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