Honda City facelift 2023 launch highlights: Price, features, availability and more

Honda City facelift 2023 India launch: Claimed mileage figures

The Honda City 1.5-litre petrol engine has a claimed mileage of 17.8 kmpl for the 6MT version and 18.4 kmpl for CVT. In addition, the Honda City e:HEV hybrid has a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 27.13 kmpl.

2023 Honda City facelift more details here

To know more about the 2023 Honda City facelift, read our detailed launch report here.

2023 Honda City facelift: New features

The new features on offer with the 2023 Honda City include a wireless phone charger, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ambient lighting and rain-sensing wipers.

Honda City 2023 India pricing: Compared to pre-facelift

While the entry price of the sedan has come down with the introduction of the SV trim, the top-end ZX hybrid (e:HEV) variant now costs Rs 20.39 lakh (ex-showroom), which means that the top-end hybrid variant is Rs 50,000 more expensive than before.

2023 Honda City ADAS tech

The Honda Sensing ADAS tech has now trickled down to the standard Honda City petrol variants as well. These include Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation System, Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Lead Car Departure Notification System (New) and Auto High-Beam.

Honda City facelift new colour and design

The new colour option on the 2023 Honda City is called Obsidian Blue Pearl.

2023 Honda City facelift prices out

The 2023 Honda City gets two new entry-level variants - SV for petrol and V for hybrid, priced at Rs 11.49 lakh and Rs 18.89 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. Stay tuned to this space for the variant-wise pricing.

Honda City facelift 2023 LIVE updates: Launched!

Honda has launched the 2023 City facelift in India at a base price of Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom)!

2023 Honda City revealed!

Here's your first look at the 2023 Honda City facelift!

Honda City 2023 launch: Styling updates

The 2023 Honda City facelift will get a slightly redesigned front bumper, new diamond-cut alloy wheels, a brand-new lip-spoiler as well as a new faux diffuser integrated in the rear bumper.

2023 Honda City facelift launch: Variants

The 2023 Honda City facelift will likely be offered in four trims, namely SV, V, VX and ZX. Also, the City e:HEV is expected to be available in a new VX trim.

Honda City facelift launch updates: New colour

Honda will likely introduce a new Blue colour option for the 2023 City facelift, apart from the colours that have been available so far including Red, White, Brown, Grey and Silver.

2023 Honda City facelift news: 25 years in India

The Honda City is one of the oldest nameplates in the Indian four-wheeler market, with the first generation version launched in 1998.

2023 Honda City facelift launch live updates: Mileage

The Honda City e:HEV (hybrid) has a claimed mileage figure of 26.5 kmpl, making it the most fuel efficient sedan in the Indian market.

2023 Honda City facelift: Rivals

The 2023 Honda City facelift will continue to rival the likes of Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, as well as the Hyundai Verna - which is set to receive a generational update later this month.

Honda City facelift launch: Transmission options

Transmission options with the 1.5-litre NA petrol engine will include a 6-speed MT, and an optional CVT, while the hybrid engine will be available with a standard e-CVT.

Honda City 2023 facelift India launch: No diesel

The upcoming Honda City facelift will likely be a petrol-only offering, with the carmaker ditching the 1.5-litre diesel engine. The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine (121 PS/145 Nm) will be upgraded to comply with the RDE norms, while it could also be made E20 fuel compliant. The 1.5-litre strong-hybrid petrol engine on the City Hybrid is also expected to be introduced on some lower variants to make it more accessible.

2023 Honda City facelift India launch: ADAS tech

Honda will also offer the new City facelift with some Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, and auto high beam. These Honda Sensing suite of ADAS features are already offered with the Honda City e:HEV (hybrid), and will now trickle down to the standard version of the sedan.

Honda City facelift 2023: Features

The sedan will retain the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, push start/stop button, automatic climate control, ventilated seats, an electric sunroof, automatic adjustable and retractable wing mirrors and so on. However, new features like ventilated front seats and a wireless phone charger will likely be on offer.

2023 Honda City facelift official teaser image

New Honda City facelift: Price

Pricing for the Honda City facelift is expected to start from about Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom), and it will continue to rival the likes of Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, as well as the Hyundai Verna - which is set to receive a generational update later this month.

2023 Honda City facelift launch live updates: Design

The 2023 Honda City facelift was recently leaked before the official debut, revealing a redesigned front bumper which looks slightly more aggressive, while the honeycomb grille design is also retouched. The sides feature a new design for the diamond-cut alloy wheels, while the overall profile remains unaltered. Moving to the rear, there's a new lip-spoiler as well as a new faux diffuser integrated in the rear bumper.

2023 Honda City facelift news: Welcome to the LIVE blog!

Good morning and welcome to the LIVE blog of the 2023 Honda City facelift launch. Stay tuned to this space for all the updates from the launch event set to take place later today.