Honda City — Price, Variants & Specs (2026)
The Honda City is priced between ₹11.82 Lakh – ₹20.55 Lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026) across 8 key variants. The ZX MT variant costs about ₹17,32,750 on-road in Delhi.
The fifth-generation City remains the benchmark midsize sedan for refinement, rear-seat space and the free-revving 1.5 i-VTEC, facing off against the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and VW Virtus. The City e:HEV strong hybrid is unique in the segment, pairing two motors with an Atkinson-cycle engine for diesel-beating economy. The 2023 facelift added ADAS across most of the range.
Key Specifications
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.82 Lakh – ₹20.55 Lakh |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L i-VTEC petrol / 1.5L Atkinson petrol with e:HEV strong hybrid |
| Max power | 124 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Strong Hybrid |
| Transmission | Manual, CVT, e-CVT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 18–27 kmpl |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Airbags (max) | 6 |
| Safety rating | 4 stars (NCAP) |
| Boot space | 506 litres |
| Current generation since | 2023 |
Pros & Cons
What's good
- Segment's only strong hybrid with 26.5 kmpl claimed economy
- Refined, rev-happy 1.5 i-VTEC petrol
- Spacious rear seat and 506-litre boot
- Honda Sensing ADAS on most variants
- Proven reliability and strong resale value
- 4-star Global NCAP rating with 6 airbags available
Keep in mind
- e:HEV hybrid commands a steep premium
- No turbo-petrol to rival the Verna and Virtus on outright pace
- Firm low-speed ride on 16-inch wheels
- Hybrid's boot is slightly compromised by the battery
Honda City Variant Prices (July 2026)
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV MT | Petrol | Manual | ₹11.82 Lakh |
| V MT | Petrol | Manual | ₹12.85 Lakh |
| V CVT | Petrol | CVT | ₹14.10 Lakh |
| VX CVT | Petrol | CVT | ₹15.25 Lakh |
| ZX MT | Petrol | Manual | ₹15.05 Lakh |
| ZX CVT | Petrol | CVT | ₹16.55 Lakh |
| e:HEV V | Strong Hybrid | e-CVT | ₹19.00 Lakh |
| e:HEV ZX | Strong Hybrid | e-CVT | ₹20.55 Lakh |
Indicative ex-showroom prices. On-road prices vary by state — see city-wise breakups below.
Honda City On-Road Price by City
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Total interest
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Honda City — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the Honda City?
The Honda City spans roughly Rs 11.82 lakh to Rs 16.55 lakh ex-showroom for the petrol, while the City e:HEV strong hybrid ranges from about Rs 19 lakh to Rs 20.55 lakh. The hybrid premium buys dramatically lower running costs.
What is the mileage of the Honda City?
The City petrol claims 17.8–18.4 kmpl, while the City e:HEV hybrid is rated at about 26.5 kmpl. In city traffic the hybrid genuinely delivers 20-plus kmpl, where it is at its strongest.
How safe is the Honda City?
The Honda City scored 4 stars for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP testing. Six airbags are available, and Honda Sensing camera-based ADAS features on most variants add a strong active safety layer.
What are the Honda City's rivals?
The City competes with the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, VW Virtus and Maruti Ciaz. No rival offers a strong hybrid, which gives the City e:HEV a running-cost advantage even over diesels.
Which Honda City variant should I buy?
The City V CVT is the value sweet spot for most buyers, while the ZX CVT adds the full feature set including a sunroof and LaneWatch camera. If you drive over 1,500 km a month in the city, the City e:HEV hybrid pays back its premium in fuel savings.