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Honda City is a well-known name in the Indian market. In fact, this Japanese carmaker made its India debut with this mid-size sedan in the year 1998 and the City is currently in its fifth-generation avatar.
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Honda Cars India is celebrating 25 glorious years of the City and more than 9 lakh units of this mid-size sedan have been sold yet. Over the years, it has become synonymous with the elite class. Here’s how the Honda City evolved over the years.
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The first-generation Honda City was sold in India from 1998 to 2003 and it was based on the sixth-gen Honda Civic (FERIO). It was offered with a 1.3-litre and a 1.5-litre VTEC petrol engine.Â
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The second-gen Honda City (2003-2008) was more spacious than its predecessor and got a 1.5-litre i-DSI engine paired with a CVT – a first for any car in India back then. In 2005, the City was updated with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine which made it extremely popular.Â
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The third-generation Honda City (2008-2013) featured aero-shot styling. Its biggest USP was its 117 bhp 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol motor. Moreover, the third-gen Honda City got ABS and airbags as standard and even a sunroof in higher trims.
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The fourth-generation Honda City (2014-2020) is one of its most successful iterations ever. It was first introduced in India and then in other global markets. This City was more spacious and feature-rich than its predecessor and even got a new CVT unit.
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The Honda City is currently in its fifth-generation avatar. It was launched in India in July 2020 and is more spacious and feature-rich than ever before. Moreover, the company introduced the e:HEV (strong hybrid) version of the City last year.
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It is worth mentioning that the Honda City is the longest-running mainstream car in Indian automotive history. Now, the company is planning to launch a facelift version of the Honda City in March 2023. It will be offered with petrol and hybrid powertrain options but the diesel engine will be axed, for good.
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