2026 Honda City Facelift Launched in India Starting From ₹11.99 Lakh: Check Price, Variants & Features

2026 Honda City facelift has been launched in India at an introductory starting price of Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The facelift brings a refreshed design, a cabin packed with more features, and the same trusted petrol and hybrid powertrain options.

While the introductory base price remains unchanged at Rs 11.99 lakh, the top-end trims and the strong hybrid variant have seen noticeable upward price adjustments.

Price

Exterior Design

While the side profile of the sedan remains largely unchanged, Honda has heavily reworked the front and rear to deliver a sportier aesthetic.

Reworked Front Profile

• Sleeker Headlamp Design: The sedan features a pair of sleeker headlamps boasting a unique, two-part, brow-like LED DRL signature.
• Connected Light Bar: A brand-new LED light bar sits right above the revised honeycomb-patterned grille, seamlessly connecting the headlights.
• Enhanced Visibility: Honda notes that the throw of the new light beams is now both longer and wider than the outgoing model.
• Chrome Delete: The prominent chrome trim from the previous model has been replaced by a sleek, body-colored panel resting atop the front grille.
• Aggressive Bumper: The front bumper has been redesigned with a wider central air intake alongside new triangular air intakes positioned at the outer edges for a sharper look.

Side & Rear Updates

• New Alloy Wheels: The side profile retains its classic silhouette but rides on a brand-new set of dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels.
• Redesigned Rear Bumper: The rear updates include a new two-tone bumper featuring reflectors positioned at the far edges.
• Faux Diffuser: A new, body-colored faux diffuser element has been integrated into the lower rear bumper.

Interior

The interior updates on the 2026 Honda City facelift are subtle but impactful, retaining the core layout while introducing modern tech.

• Larger Touchscreen Infotainment: The dashboard now houses a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Unlike the previous neatly integrated unit, this new screen protrudes slightly from the dashboard layout.
• Familiar Cabin Layout: The premium dual-tone interior theme, AC vent design, centre console layout, and the part-digital instrument cluster are carried forward completely unchanged.
• Physical HVAC Buttons: Aiding ease of operation while driving, Honda has smartly retained plenty of tactile physical buttons and dials for the climate (HVAC) controls, alongside steering-mounted audio and cruise controls.

Feature Upgrades & Safety Tech

The 2026 Honda City facelift fills crucial equipment gaps to better compete in its segment.

New Feature Additions

• 360-Degree Camera: Offers a complete birds-eye view for stress-free parking and tight maneuvers.
• Ventilated Front Seats: A highly requested comfort feature for hot driving conditions.

Features That Are Carried-Forward

• 8-speaker premium sound system
• Ambient cabin lighting
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Wireless smartphone charging pad
• Advanced connected car technology
• Electric sunroof
• Electric parking brake (EPB)
• Rear windscreen sunblind
• Rain-sensing automatic wipers

Safety Features

The new Honda City continues to offer a robust safety net, highlighted by its Level 2 ADAS suite (Honda Sensing).

• Honda Lane-Watch camera system
• 6 airbags as standard across variants
• Hill-Start Assist (HSA)

Color Options

• Crystal Black (new)
• Radiant Red
• Obsidian Blue
• Platinum White
• Cognac Silver
• Meteoroid Grey

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