Honda refreshes City sedan at Rs 12-21 lakh, leans on hybrid and ADAS to defend midsize turf

Honda Cars India rolled out the 2026 City facelift with Level 2 ADAS, a 65% larger infotainment screen, 16-inch alloys, six colours and a hybrid variant claiming 27.26 kmpl. Priced Rs 12-21 lakh, the update sharpens its fight against Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and VW Virtus.

— Source publishedFri, 22 May, 2026, 13:05 IST·First seen Fri, 22 May, 2026, 13:23 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Honda Cars India launched the 2026 City facelift, priced Rs 12-21 lakh, with Level 2 ADAS, larger infotainment, new black colour, redesigned alloys, and a

Key facts

  • Rs 12 lakh starting price
  • Rs 21 lakh top-end
  • 65% larger infotainment
  • 16-inch alloys
  • 27.26 kmpl hybrid mileage
  • 6 colour options

Why this matters

Honda's ADAS-and-hybrid playbook on City raises the table stakes for midsize sedan rivals and tightens the window for partnership or platform-sharing moves.