Honda City e:HEV Hybrid Now More Affordable with Nearly Rs 1 Lakh Price Cut in India

Honda Cars India has reduced the prices for the City Hybrid in India by almost Rs 1 lakh. The sedan, which now comes solely in a fully-equipped ZX variant, is priced at Rs 19.90 lakh, compared to its earlier price of Rs 20.85 lakh. The sedan went on sale in India in 2022 and underwent a refresh in 2023. It looks similar to its petrol counterpart, with subtle differences such as exclusive badging and blue inserts in the logo that highlights its hybrid identity. The sedan competes against several mass-market sedans in the segment, including the Skoda Slavia, the Hyundai Verna, and the Volkswagen Virtus. 

Honda City e:HEV: Powertrain

The City e:HEV employs a self-charging hybrid powertrain, which includes a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle DOHC i-VTEC engine paired with Honda's proprietary dual-motor e-CVT. 

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The setup enables three intelligent drive modes—EV, Hybrid, and Engine Drive. It also features regenerative braking that boosts efficiency by recharging the lithium-ion battery during deceleration. The power and torque outputs stand at 124bhp and 253Nm, respectively. 

Honda City e:HEV: Features

The City Hybrid has an Ivory and black interior theme, and a sportier-looking dash with carbon-fibre style detailing and piano black finish. It is equipped with a range of amenities, including a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, push-button start/stop, wireless phone charging, keyless entry, an electric sunroof, and an automatic climate control.

As for the safety, the hybrid sedan offers a comprehensive package, including six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, hill start assist, a multi-angle rearview camera, tyre pressure monitoring, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, ISOFIX mounts, and three-point seatbelts for all passengers. 

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The City e:HEV also comes with Honda’s advanced driver-assistance suite featuring collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control.