2023 Honda City Facelift (Photo: Honda)
The facelifted model of the sedan has been launched in two trims specifically petrol-only and e:HEV in the Indian market
Honda Cars India has launched the 2023 City facelift at a beginning value of Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) in the nation. Being introduced in two varieties specifically petrol-only and e:HEV, it should immediately rival Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna and Skoda Slavia in the Indian market.
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2023 Honda City Facelift Variants
The petrol-only model of the 2023 City facelift has been introduced in 4 trims: SV, V, VX and ZX. On the opposite hand, the 2023 Honda City e:HEV comes in two grades specifically V and ZX.
2023 Honda City Facelift Design
The new sedan comes with a number of beauty updates at the skin. It flaunts a newly-designed entrance grille with diamond chequered flag sample. In addition, the entrance bumper can also be new with carbon wrapped decrease molding which is complemented by the sporty fog lamp garnish. The 2023 Honda City facelift rides on new 16-inch dual-tone diamond-cut multi-spoke alloy wheels.
As for the rear profile, the sedan boasts of recent bumper with carbon-wrapped diffuser and physique colored boot lip spoiler. The model has launched an all-new coloration with the 2023 City facelift in the type of Obsidian Blue Pearl.
2023 Honda City Facelift Interior and Features
Coming to the cabin, it has been supplied in a dual-tone black and beige theme with the petrol variants whereas the e:HEV trims get a dual-tone upholstery completed in Ivory and Black. The 2023 City facelift comes full of a plethora of bells and whistles comparable to Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, PM 2.5 Cabin Air filter, Remote management operation by way of Smart Phone Application, One-Touch Electric Sunroof, Wireless Charger and Rain Sensing Auto Wiper.
The 2023 Honda City e:HEV has been launched with a brand new carbon fibre sample instrument panel assistant aspect garnish end, piano black encompass end on all AC vents and piano black garnish on steering wheel. For the primary time, the Ambient Lighting comes in Front Door Inner Handle and Front Door pockets with a provision for adjusting the brightness by means of the meter illumination management swap.
A particular point out goes to the Honda Connect tech which comes with 37 options and 5-year free subscription. It works with sensible watch gadgets, Alexa distant functionality and OK Google.
2023 Honda City Facelift Safety Features
The 2023 Honda City facelift will get Honda Sensing driver help security system. The Honda Sensing know-how additionally positive factors a brand new characteristic in the type of “Low-Speed Follow” during Adaptive Cruise Control. Furthermore, another new feature ‘Lead Car Departure Notification System’ makes its way in Honda Sensing suite of safety features in both City petrol and City e:HEV.
Some of the notable features in Honda Sensing include Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Lane Keep Assist System and Auto High-Beam. Honda Sensing was already available with the e:HEV models but the petrol-only variants of the pre-facelift version were deprived of it.
Other standard safety features in the sedan comprise of 6 Airbags, Honda Lane-Watch, Multi-angle Rear view Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with Deflation Warning, Vehicle Stability Assist with Agile Handling Assist and Hill Start Assist.
2023 Honda City Facelift Engine
Under the bonnet, the petrol-only variants house the RDE-compliant 1.5L i-VTEC motor which develops top power of 119 bhp at 6,600 rpm and peak torque of 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm. It can be availed with 6-speed manual and 7-speed CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) gearboxes with mileage figures of 17.8 kmpl and 18.4 kmpl, respectively. This engine has been developed in compliance with the E5 and E20 fuels.
On the other hand, the e:HEV variants come loaded with Honda’s unique self-charging dual motor e-CVT hybrid system and 1.5L Atkinson-Cycle i-VTEC petrol engine. There are three driving modes on offer namely EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive. The total power output released by the engine and electric motors stands at 124 bhp while returning a fuel efficiency of 27.13 kmpl.
2023 Honda City Facelift Price
Below is the variant-wise price of the New City sedan:
| New City (i-VTEC) | SV | V | VX | ZX |
| MT | Rs.11,49,000 | Rs.12,37,000 | Rs.13,49,000 | Rs.14,72,000 |
| CVT | – | Rs.13,62,000 | Rs.14,74,000 | Rs.15,97,000 |
| New City (e:HEV) | V | ZX |
| e-CVT | Rs.18,89,000 | Rs.20,39,000 |
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