After much anticipation, Honda has launched its globally variant Honda City 2023 with a facelift for this subcompact sedan. While there are no major changes to the car's exterior and interior, the Japanese automaker has added a number of new safety features, making the new Honda City a notable upgrade from its previous versions.
Honda City Exterior
The exterior of the Honda City 2023 has not seen many changes, as the facelift is minor. The company has upgraded the front grille, bumper, wheels design, and added new color options. The grille now features a mesh patterned air inlet, while the bumper comes with a carbon-wrapped splitter and sporty fog lamp garnishes. The facelifted rear bumper has a carbon-wrapped diffuser and a body-colored trunk lip spoiler. The 16-inch alloy wheels have a dual-tone diamond cut multi-spoke design, giving the car an overall improved appearance. Lastly, Honda has introduced an obsidian blue pearl as a new color for the facelift.
Honda City Interior
The interior of the Honda City 2023 looks more or less similar to the pre-update version. However, the higher-spec version gets a new instrument cluster with an adaptive Honda Civic V partially digital display that shows more information to the driver. Meanwhile, the lower-spec version will continue to come with the old cluster as before. Lastly, the Indian and South African markets are expected to get a tan interior in the new facelift.
Major Changes
The Honda City 2023 has received a number of safety and convenience options, including a wireless charger, lane watch system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 7-inch digital TFT display, one-touch electric sunroof, ambient lighting, new reverse camera, and rain-sensing wipers. However, the most significant upgrade in the new City is the Honda Sensing feature, which is now standard for the top variants. This means that the new City comes with the company's active safety package, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lead Car Departure Warning, and Auto High Beam.
Changes in the Engine
The engine of the Honda City 2023 remains unchanged, and the car still comes with the familiar 1.5L I-VTEC engine producing 119hp and 145Nm of torque. The hybrid version has a total system output of 124hp and 253Nm of torque. The transmission options for the non-hybrid version remain the same, with either a 6-speed manual or CVT transmission.
Price of Honda City 2023
The price of the Honda City 2023 in Pakistan ranges from PKR 4,579,000 for the base variant 1.2L M/T to PKR 5,419,000 for the top-of-the-line 1.5L variant.
Conclusion
Overall, the Honda City 2023 facelift may not have major changes in its design or engine, but it offers a host of new safety features and improved convenience options that make it a smart choice for those in the market for a subcompact sedan. With the addition of Honda Sensing and other new features, the car is more advanced and safer than its predecessors. The Honda City 2023 is now available in many markets worldwide, and it's definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a subcompact sedan.