Honda City – The second facelift in 2026

The Honda City is set to receive a second facelift for its fifth generation, expected in the second half of 2026 in India. It will serve as a stopgap before the sixth-generation model arrives in 2028. The update is likely to bring refreshed styling inspired by global Honda models, including revised grilles, lighting elements, new alloy wheels, and bumpers, plus minor tweaks and new features like a 360-degree camera, keeping the same petrol as well as hybrid powertrains.

Exterior and Interior Updates (Expected)

Although test mules have not been spotted yet, most of the changes for the 2026 City facelift are expected to be on the exterior. Honda may revise the revisions to the grille, bumpers, taillights, wheels, headlights, and more to align 2026 City facelift in line with the global models, like as Civic.

Inside the 2026 Honda City facelift is expected to sport mild changes, like as new trim pieces as well as upholstery. The overall interior layout, as well as the equipment list, is likely to be largely unchanged, with the possible addition of an optional 360-degree camera like in Elevate.

Engine and Transmission

The 2026 Honda City facelift will continue unchanged on the mechanical front, offering the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 121 hp and 145 Nm of torque, mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. The Honda City hybrid will also be available alongside the petrol variants, retaining the current model’s 126 hp (combined) with a 1.5-litre engine and CVT gearbox setup.