Two numbers make the 2026 City's value case: 27.26 and 40. The first is the hybrid's claimed kmpl — the best mileage in its price band per our data — and the second is how many percent that economy sits above the sedan-segment median. In a market where sedans are squeezed from below by SUVs and from above by German badges, the City's answer is running-cost arithmetic nothing else in the ₹12-21 lakh range matches.
Two numbers make the 2026 City's value case: 27.26 and 40. The first is the hybrid's claimed kmpl — the best mileage in its price band per our data — and the second is how many percent that economy sits above the sedan-segment median. In a market where sedans are squeezed from below by SUVs and from above by German badges, the City's answer is running-cost arithmetic nothing else in the ₹12-21 lakh range matches.
The range splits into two 1,498 cc petrols. The standard DOHC VTC unit makes 121 PS and 145 Nm with a 6-speed manual or CVT and claims 17.97 kmpl. The hybrid pairs an Atkinson-cycle engine with electric drive for 127 PS, a stout 253 Nm, and that 27.26 kmpl headline — CVT only. Both are unstressed, rev-happy Honda engines; neither needs a turbo to feel sorted.
The rest is classic three-box practicality: 4,594 mm long, a 506-litre boot, a 2,600 mm wheelbase and a 1,294 kg kerb weight that keeps the car light on its feet. Eight variants keep the walk-up simple, and ADAS, LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and a sunroof appear as you climb. Ranked 13th on price among 46 sedans in our data, it is the value anchor of the segment's premium half.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹12 Lakh |
| V | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹13.3 Lakh |
| V CVT | Petrol | CVT Automatic | ₹14.3 Lakh |
| ZX | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹15.26 Lakh |
| ZX Plus | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹16.15 Lakh |
| ZX CVT | Petrol | CVT Automatic | ₹16.26 Lakh |
| ZX Plus CVT | Petrol | CVT Automatic | ₹17.15 Lakh |
| ZX Plus Hybrid | Petrol | CVT Automatic | ₹21 Lakh |
Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.
1498 cc · 121 PS @ 6600 rpm · 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm · 6-Speed MT / CVT AT · ARAI 17.97 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
1498 cc · 127 PS · 253 Nm @ 0-3000 rpm · CVT AT · ARAI 27.26 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
Length: 4594 mm · Width: 1748 mm · Height: 1489 mm · Wheelbase: 2600 mm · Ground clearance: 165 mm · Boot space: 506 litres · Fuel tank: 40 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Around ₹5,000-8,000 per year across the first five services for the standard petrol; hybrid servicing runs similar with occasional battery-system checks (indicative).
First-year comprehensive typically falls in the ₹40,000-65,000 range in metros, with hybrids at the upper end due to higher insured value (indicative).
Real-world, expect the hybrid in the low 20s kmpl — roughly ₹4.5-5 per km — versus about ₹7 per km for the standard petrol (indicative). Over 15,000 km a year, that gap is real money.
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City vs Hyundai Verna: Starts at ₹10.99 lakh — sharper styling and pricing, but no answer to the City hybrid's 27.26 kmpl. See the Hyundai Verna.
City vs Volkswagen Virtus: From ₹10.5 lakh with 20.8 kmpl — the driver's choice; the City counters with economy and a bigger boot. See the Volkswagen Virtus.
City vs Skoda Slavia: From ₹10 lakh and 20.32 kmpl — strong value below the City, minus the hybrid option. See the Skoda Slavia.
City vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: From ₹9.09 lakh at 20.65 kmpl — the budget sedan play, a generation behind on kit. See the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
The City in 2026 is really two cars. The standard petrol is a competent, light, honest sedan that fights the Verna and Virtus on conventional terms. The hybrid is the interesting one: 27.26 kmpl and 253 Nm make it the rational pick for anyone whose odometer works for a living, and no rival in the band has an answer to it. My money goes on the hybrid in a mid-to-upper trim — the fuel savings are permanent, the novelty of the top trim's extras is not.
₹12 lakh to ₹21 lakh ex-showroom across 8 variants — standard 121 PS petrol (MT/CVT) at the lower end, the 27.26 kmpl hybrid at the top. On-road adds roughly 10-15% by state.
Claimed: 17.97 kmpl for the standard petrol, 27.26 kmpl for the hybrid. Real-world, expect mid-teens and low-20s respectively depending on traffic.
If you cover 1,000 km or more a month, generally yes — the ~9 kmpl claimed advantage over the standard car compounds quickly, and you also get 253 Nm versus 145 Nm. Low-mileage users are better off in the standard CVT.
Yes — a 6-speed manual with the standard 121 PS engine. The hybrid is CVT-only.
A 506-litre boot, 4,594 mm length and 2,600 mm wheelbase make it one of the most usable three-boxes at the price. The 165 mm ground clearance is the one number to respect on rough approaches.
ADAS, LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, a sunroof, ambient lighting and a 4.2-inch digital cluster feature in the range — spread across trims, so check the variant table for your shortlist.
The SUV gives you seating height and clearance; the City answers with 27.26 kmpl, a bigger boot than most compact SUVs, and sedan-grade highway manners. If economy and ride comfort rank above stance, the City wins.
Check the registration on GaadiInfo for RC details, hypothecation and pending challans, and on hybrids have the battery system's health confirmed at a Honda workshop before money changes hands.