The new 2023 Honda City facelift has finally been launched in the country. Prices of the sedan’s updated model start from Rs 11.49 lakh and go up to Rs 20.39 lakh (all, ex-showroom). It’s being offered in four grades – SV, V, VX and ZX – and the same engine setup. That means, the new City can be had with either a 1.5L petrol or a 1.5L Atkinson cycle hybrid powertrains. While the former makes power worth 121bhp with a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox, the latter delivers 126bhp with an e-CVT transmission.
Honda has upgraded both engines to meet the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) norms and E20 compliance. The carmaker has discontinued diesel engine due to its poor sales and the upcoming RDE regulations.
New Honda City 2023 Prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
| SV MT Petrol | Rs 11.49 lakh |
| V MT Petrol | Rs 12.37 lakh |
| V CVT Petrol | Rs 13.62 lakh |
| VX MT Petrol | Rs 13.49 lakh |
| VX CVT Petrol | Rs 14.74 lakh |
| ZX MT Petrol | Rs 14.72 lakh |
| ZX CVT Petrol | Rs 15.97 lakh |
| V e-CVT Hybrid | Rs 18.89 lakh |
| ZX e-CVT Hybrid | Rs 20.39 lakh |
With the mid-life update, the ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) has been introduced in petrol variants as well. The suite offers features such as a 360 degree sensor, mitigation blind spot, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, etc.
On the safety front, the sedan also offers hill start assist, vehicle stability assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, 6 airbags, a multi angle rear view camera, Isofix child mount and ORVM-mounted lane watch cameras. The new 2023 Honda City also gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charger, rain sensing auto wiper and PM 2.5 cabin airfilter.
Minimal changes have been made to its design. The new 2023 Honda City facelift has slightly updated front and rear bumpers, a new honeycomb grille and newly-designed 16-inch alloy wheels. The model lineup also receives a new Obsidian Blue colour scheme. Other available paint options include Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic and Meteoroid Grey Metallic.
After the updated City, the Japanese automaker will unveil its all-new mid-size SUV that will challenge the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder and Kia Seltos. The model will make its debut in April or May, followed by its market launch during 2023 festive season.
