Honda City 2020 Model To Launch In India Next Month: Details, Features, And Expected Price

The upcoming fifth-generation Honda City is 113mm longer and 53mm wider than the outgoing model. However the C segment sedan has a shorter wheelbase (11mm), and is also 28mm shorter than the outgoing model.

The new 2020 Honda City will arrive with features like all LED headlights and tail lights, and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible.

The India spec model is also expected to feature an electric sunroof, rear parking sensors, rear parking cameras, a digital multi-info display system, and rear air conditioning vents.

Safety features are expected to include ABS with EBD, cruise control, six airbags, vehicle stability control, seat belt reminder systems, a high-speed warning system, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

The soon-to-be launched Honda City will arrive with two BS6 compliant engine options - a 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces 117bhp of power and 145Nm of torque, and a 1,5-litre petrol engine that produces 100bhp of power and 200Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a six-speed manual and a CVT automatic.

Honda could also launched the Honda City RS Turbo model that features a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 122bhp of power and 173Nm of torque. Chances however, a slim.

The current-generation Honda City models are priced between Rs 9.91 lakh and Rs 14.31 lakh, and the new models are expected to be priced between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 16 lakh. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.

Once launched, the 2020 Honda City will compete with the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, the Toyota Yaris, the Volkswagen Vento, the 2020 Skoda Rapid, and the soon to be launched Hyundai Verna facelift.

Thoughts About The 2020 Honda City Launching In India Next Month

The Honda City has always been a very successful model for the company, and we expect the next-generation, 2020 Honda City to do just as well as the previous models. Honda will have to bring a lot of tech and connectivity features to the new model and will have to price the sedan just right. We'll know soon enough.