The Indian-spec 2020 Honda City has been
officially confirmed to be unveiled next month. Its first teaser has been
released to commence the marketing campaign. The 2020 Honda City will be
unveiled in India in the second half of March and its pre-bookings will likely
open at the same time. Its launch is likely to take place towards the end of
the month. From the teaser image, the India-made version appears to have the
same design as the Thai-made version, which was unveiled in November last year.
The 2020 Honda City has familiar
proportions and a silhouette very similar to that of the old model. The most
noticeable design changes on the outside are seen on the front and rear. The
new front fascia comprises more aggressive full-LED headlights, a more
prominent radiator grille, revised bumper and lower air intake and vertical fog
lamp housing.
On the sides, the biggest change is the
relatively flatter roofline that allows a bigger greenhouse, leading to more
light inside and a heightened sense of spaciousness. At the rear, the all-new
model has newly designed boot lid and bumper. The sleeker LED combination lamps
make the all-new sedan look sportier.
The interior of the 2020 Honda City is a
marked improvement over the old model. Inside, everything from the dashboard to
the centre console, steering wheel, floor console, air vents and the steering
wheel has an enhanced design. Expect an all-new touchscreen infotainment system
replete with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and possibly some connected car
features. Also expect more comfortable seats, improved climate control system
and more charging ports in the all-new model.
The 2020 Honda City will be available in
India with BS-VI 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol and BS-VI 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel
engines. The petrol engine will likely be a straight lift from the old model,
while the diesel engine will be an upgraded version of the old car’s unit.
The prices of the next-gen Honda City will
likely start somewhere between INR 10-10.50 lakh (ex-showroom India). An
electrified variant, either a mild-hybrid or a full-hybrid, will be launched in
2021.
