Overview
- Honda launched the 2026 City facelift and revealed the ZR‑V e:HEV in India on Friday, May 22, with City bookings open and phased deliveries to begin soon.
- The City keeps its existing 1.5‑litre i‑VTEC petrol and 1.5‑litre e:HEV strong‑hybrid systems with ARAI‑claimed economy of about 17.77 kmpl (petrol MT), 17.97 kmpl (petrol CVT) and 27.26 kmpl (hybrid).
- Honda reorganised the City into SV, V, ZX and ZX+ trims and concentrated headline additions—10.1‑inch touchscreen, full LED lights, 360° camera, ventilated front seats and Honda Sensing Level‑2 ADAS—on ZX and ZX+ so lower trims miss many upgrades.
- The ZR‑V e:HEV is being imported as a completely built unit with pre‑bookings open, manufacturer claims of roughly 184 PS and 22.79 kmpl, deliveries from July and media estimates putting its premium price near Rs 40–50 lakh (ex‑showroom).
- Honda is rolling the facelift rapidly across Asia with Thailand pre‑orders and a July pricing announcement, a strategy that may raise average transaction value but could push price‑sensitive buyers toward turbocharged rivals or compact SUVs.