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Last Updated on: 05 Jun 2025

Honda City

Autocar score
8
₹14.45 - ₹24.12 Lakh
On road price, Delhi
Delhi
Starting₹23,257 /month
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Honda City price starts at Rs 12.38 lakh going upto Rs 16.64 lakh for the top spec petrol automatic variant. The City is Honda’s bestselling car in India and the nameplate has been around since more than two decades. The City is one of the few sedans in India that can be bought with pure petrol and petrol hybrid powertrain options. Key rivals to the City include the Hyundai Verna, the Volkswagen Virtus and the Skoda Slavia. The City had one more rival in the form of the Maruti Ciaz which got discontinued recently.

Honda City Latest Updates

  • 2023 – Honda City fifth generation facelift launched 
  • 2022 – Honda City hybrid launched in India 
  • 2020 – Honda City fifth generation launched in India 
  • 2014 – Honda City fourth generation goes on sale 
  • 2008 – Honda City third generation launched in India 
  • 2005 – Honda City second generation facelift launched 
  • 2003 – Honda City second generation (Dolphin) goes on sale 
  • 1998 – Honda City first generation launched in India

Features and specifications

Our Rating
8
Mileage
17.8kpl - 27.13kpl
Fuel Type
Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
CVT, e-CVT, Manual
Seats
5
Body Style
Sedan
Doors
4
Max Power
98hp at 5600-6400rpm
Max Torque
127Nm at 4500-5000rpm
Warranty Distance
Unlimited km
Warranty Duration
3 Years
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Honda City variants & price

The Honda City variant list includes SV, V, VX, and ZX trims, offering a progressive increase in features, technology, and comfort. The Honda City on road price for the base SV variant starts at Rs 12.38 lakh going upto Rs 15.39 lakh the top model petrol manual variant. The Honda City hybrid price starts from Rs 12.85 lakh and it comes in a single variant only. Honda City top model features include 360 degree camera, sunroof, alloy wheels, multiple airbags and full LED lights. The Honda City hybrid also gets Honda Sensing ADAS setup.

VariantsOn road price
Honda City 1.5 Petrol SV MT
1498 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹14.45 Lakh
Ambient interior lighting
Keyless start
Airbags
Integrated (in-dash) music system
Rear camera
Honda City 1.5 Petrol V MT
1498 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹15.34 Lakh
Adaptive cruise control
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Keyless start
Airbags
Best for driving
Honda City 1.5 Petrol VX MT
1498 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹16.58 Lakh
Adaptive cruise control
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Honda City 1.5 Petrol V CVT
1498 cc | Petrol | CVT
₹16.79 Lakh
Adaptive cruise control
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Keyless start
Airbags
Honda City 1.5 Petrol ZX MT
1498 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹17.94 Lakh
Adaptive cruise control
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Autocar's pick
Honda City 1.5 Petrol VX CVT
1498 cc | Petrol | CVT
₹18.02 Lakh
Adaptive cruise control
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Honda City 1.5 Petrol ZX CVT
1498 cc | Petrol | CVT
₹19.39 Lakh
Adaptive cruise control
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Honda City 1.5 Petrol Hybrid ZX e-CVT
1498 cc | Hybrid | E-CVT
₹24.12 Lakh
Electronic parking brake
Adaptive cruise control
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof

Honda City expert review

Autocar score
8

We like

  • Hybrid fuel efficiency

  • Rear-seat comfort

We don't like

  • Hybrid is expensive

  • Some features missing

Exterior Design And Engineering

8

Interior Space And Comfort

9

Performance And Refinement

7

Mileage / Range And Efficiency

9

Ride Comfort And Handling

8

Features And Safety

8

Value For Money

8

Honda City comparison

Honda City
Honda City
₹14.45 - ₹24.12 Lakhs
8
Transmission
e-CVT, CVT, Manual, Automatic
Engine
1498 cc
Fuel type
Petrol-Electric Hybrid,Petrol
Mileage
17.8-27.13 kpl
Hyundai Verna
Hyundai Verna
₹12.94 - ₹20.42 Lakhs
8
Transmission
DCT, CVT, Manual, Automatic
Engine
1482-1497 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Mileage
18.6-20.6 kpl
Skoda Slavia
Skoda Slavia
₹12.09 - ₹21.22 Lakhs
8
Transmission
DCT, TC, Manual, Automatic
Engine
999-1498 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Mileage
18.73-20.32 kpl
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen Virtus
₹12.21 - ₹22.56 Lakhs
9
Transmission
DCT, TC, Manual, Automatic
Engine
999-1498 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Mileage
18.7-20.19 kpl

Honda City mileage

Honda City mileage starts at 17.8 kpl and goes up to 27.13 kpl. The City comes with a single 1.5-liter petrol engine for the pure petrol line-up and a petrol-hybrid for the top model. 

Fuel typeDisplacementTransmissionMileage
Hybrid1498 cce-CVT27.1 kpl
Petrol1498 ccCVT18.4 kpl
Petrol1498 ccManual17.8 kpl

Honda City Images

The Honda City is a subtly styled sedan with not over the top looks. It gets classy design cues and looks like a typical Honda. Checkout more details on the City in this section.

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Honda City videos

The Honda City is a good highway cruiser and is a compelling buy for customers who want to drive their car and also for the ones who want to use a chauffeur. Check out our Honda City videos section for more on this sedan. 

Honda City Colours

The Honda City in India is available in a range color options that include Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, and Obsidian Blue Pearl. Popular colour choices on the Honda City include Platinum White Pearl and Radiant Red Metallic. 

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