The Honda City facelift, which is set to make its debut on May 22, has been spied undisguised, revealing the new front design of the upcoming sedan. This will be the second facelift update for the 5th-gen Honda City. For reference, the first facelift to the current-gen City was given in March 2023.
2026 Honda City Facelift – What Do The Spy Images Reveal?
The 2026 Honda City will feature a completely new front facia, with sharp LED headlamps, redesigned honeycomb grille finished in piano black, and restyled bumper with a sleeker air dam connecting triangular fog lamp housings. The Honda badge will now also be repositioned from the grille to above it.
The sedan will also feature newly designed blacked-out alloy wheels.
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Other Expectations
While the rear design of the sedan is yet to be seen, it is expected to feature a new bumper along with a restyled tail lamp setup.
Inside, we expect Honda to equip the 2026 City with a freestanding touchscreen infotainment system with advanced connected car technology. It is also likely to get new amenities like a powered driver seat, ventilated front seats, and a 360-degree surround view system with blind-spot monitoring.
Powertrain Details
As for powertrains, the City facelift is expected to retain the ongoing 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (121PS/145Nm), which can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. On the other hand, its hybrid version will also be on offer with an e-CVT automatic transmission.
Expected Price and Rivals
Expect the 2026 Honda City facelift to command a significant price premium over the ongoing model, which retails between Rs 12 – 20 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, it will retain its rivalry against the likes of Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus.
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