Kamal Ghorui
Honda Cars India is gearing up for a key product update in the country, with the facelifted Honda City and the all-new Honda ZR-V scheduled to debut on May 22. Here’s a quick look at what we can expect from the two upcoming models.
Honda City Facelift , ZR-V India debut: All you need to know
Starting with the City facelift, this will be the second update for the current-generation model. The changes are expected to be subtle on the outside, with minor revisions to the headlamps, tail-lamps, bumpers and alloy wheels. The overall silhouette of the sedan is likely to remain unchanged.The cabin, however, is expected to see more noticeable upgrades. Honda is likely to introduce a larger touchscreen infotainment system along with a fully digital instrument cluster. Features such as ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat and a 360-degree camera could also be added.
Under the hood, no major changes are expected. The City will likely continue with its 1.5-litre petrol engine producing around 119 bhp and 145 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT. The strong hybrid version is also expected to carry on, offering a combined output of 124 bhp with an e-CVT gearbox.Alongside the sedan, Honda will introduce the ZR-V as a completely new nameplate for India. It will arrive as a full CBU import and take position as the brand’s flagship SUV in the market. In terms of design, the ZR-V adopts a more rounded and urban crossover look. Globally, it measures around 4,568 mm in length, 1,840 mm in width, 1,620 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,657 mm, and the India-spec model is expected to have similar dimensions.Powering the ZR-V will likely be a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder strong hybrid setup producing around 180 hp, paired with an e-CVT automatic transmission. On the features front, the SUV is expected to come equipped with a large freestanding touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, powered front seats, a powered tailgate, wireless charging and a comprehensive ADAS suite.
