Honda City, the mid-size sedan from the Japanese automaker, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in India. The model was first launched in 1998 and it’s currently in its fifth-generation with cumulative sales of 9 lakh units including both exports and domestic sales. Now, the company has started testing the new City in Thailand. Just so you know, the sixth-generation City was introduced in Thailand in 2019 that’s getting ready to receive a mid-life update sometime next year. Here’re some key details we know so far about the 2023 Honda City facelift.
2023 Honda City Facelift – Design Changes
The new Honda City 2023 appears sportier than the existing model. Major changes will be made at the front end. The sedan will carry a larger black grille, but misses out on the thick chrome bar. While the front bumper was camouflaged, it’s likely to be revised featuring massive air dams and new fog lamp assembly. One can also notice the side skirts around the edges of the doors. The new City is likely to come with the updated rear bumper and a spoiler positioned above the trunk lid.
2023 Honda City – New Features
Interior details of the new Honda City 2023 are still under the wraps. Though, we expect it to receive a few noticeable upgrades in terms of features. The sedan might get an updated infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity and new connected car tech. Features such as a digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, leather upholstery, sunroof, auto dimming rear view mirror, automatic climate control, multiple airbags, tyre pressure monitor, hill start assist, ESC, ABS, rear view camera and parking sensors, cruise control and traction control will be carried forward from the current model.
New Honda City Facelift – Engine Specs
In India, the new Honda City 2023 will be made available with the 121bhp, 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine and the new Atkinson Cycle 1.5L petrol hybrid powertrain. The hybrid setup has two electric motors, one acting as an electric generator and one working for propulsion. It returns a claimed mileage of 26.5kmpl. The standard petrol CVT variant promises a mileage of 18.4kmpl.
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