Honda Cars India has launched the 2026 Honda City facelift in India with prices starting at ₹11.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while also debuting the all-new ZR-V e:HEV premium hybrid SUV for the Indian market.

The launches mark Honda’s biggest product push in recent years as the company sharpens its focus on hybrids, premium features and technology-led offerings.  

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Honda City and the ZR-V hybrid SUV.

2026 Honda City: Price & variants

The updated Honda City is available in petrol and strong-hybrid e:HEV options.

Honda City Petrol Prices (Ex-showroom)

• SV MT – ₹11.99 lakh
• V MT – ₹13.29 lakh
• ZX MT – ₹15.25 lakh
• ZX+ MT – ₹16.14 lakh
• V CVT – ₹14.29 lakh
• ZX CVT – ₹16.25 lakh
• ZX+ CVT – ₹17.14 lakh

Honda City e:HEV Price

• ZX+ e:HEV – ₹20.99 lakh

What’s New in the 2026 Honda City?

Honda has given the City a sharper and sportier design update with a revised front fascia, new LED lighting signature, redesigned bumpers and fresh alloy wheels.  

Key highlights include:

• New Blade Eye LED headlamps
• Connected front light bar
• New Z-edge LED tail lamps
• 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
• Crystal Black Pearl exterior colour option
• Larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Ventilated front seats
• 360-degree camera
• USB-C charging ports

The sedan also gets Honda SENSING ADAS features including:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keep Assist
• Road Departure Mitigation
• Auto High Beam

Engine, power and mileage

The Honda City continues with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 121 PS and 145 Nm torque. It is offered with both 6-speed manual and 7-step CVT gearbox options.  

Claimed mileage:

1. MT – 17.77 km/l
2. CVT – 17.97 km/l

The strong-hybrid e:HEV version uses Honda’s dual-motor setup producing 126 PS and 253 Nm torque, with claimed fuel efficiency of 27.26 km/l.  

Honda ZR-V e:HEV: India debut

Honda also used the occasion to unveil the ZR-V e:HEV SUV in India. Positioned as Honda’s flagship SUV, the ZR-V will be imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), with deliveries starting from July 2026.  

Globally, the SUV has already sold over 8 lakh units since 2022.  

Honda ZR-V: Engine and Mileage

The ZR-V is powered by a 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine paired with Honda’s dual-motor e:HEV hybrid system.

Performance figures:

• Power – 184 PS
• Torque – 315 Nm
• Mileage – 22.79 km/l

The SUV offers EV, Hybrid and Engine drive modes and comes with Normal, Eco and Sport drive settings.  

Honda ZR-V Features

The premium SUV gets:

• 12-speaker Bose sound system
• 10.2-inch digital driver display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Powered front seats
• Ambient lighting
• Hands-free powered tailgate
• Dual-zone climate control
• Panoramic ADAS safety suite

Safety features include:

• 8 airbags
• 360-degree camera
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keep Assist
• Hill Descent Control
• Driver Attention Monitor

Honda’s big India bet

Honda said India is now among its top three global focus markets and confirmed six strategic launches this year as part of its growth strategy. 

Published on: May 22, 2026 1:56 PM IST