Honda will launch three new cars in the Indian market on 22nd May. The upcoming models are no longer a surprise – it will be the updated Honda City and its hybrid version, accompanying the all-new Honda ZR-V. Let’s have a look at all three models at a glance.
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Upcoming Honda Cars – Honda ZR-V
The Honda ZR-V is expected to be identical to the international-spec model, as it will be brought and sold in India as a CBU (Completely Built-Up Unit). As a CBU model, prices will surely be high; we expect it to start at Rs 45 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). For newcomers, the ZR-V is a 5-seater SUV from the Japanese automaker. It has a striking presence with a sporty fascia.
The model’s interiors are also clean and include several tech features. Some of those include a 12-speaker Bose sound system, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, head-up display, powered front seats, powered tailgate, and a panoramic sunroof. The international-spec model is equipped with 11 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, TPMS and more. Now, how many of these features will be carried over to the Indian model is yet to be seen.
Regarding the powertrain, the SUV is expected to come with a 2.0-litre NA petrol engine with a strong hybrid setup with two electric motors. It produces 182 bhp and 315 Nm, paired with an e-CVT gearbox.
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Updated Honda City and City Hybrid
As part of a facelift, the exteriors of both the Honda City and City Hybrid are expected to be largely the same. The way the interiors look will also remain the same. The City, in both hybrid and non-hybrid avatar, offers a good list of features, including a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, powered driver’s seat, 360-degree parking camera, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Level 2 ADAS, single-pane sunroof and more. However, with the update, we expect the sedan to receive a new steering wheel and a large touchscreen infotainment system.
Powertrain options will also remain the same. Honda City gets a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine producing 120bhp and 145Nm, mated to a 6-speed MT/CVT. Whereas the hybrid model is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol-strong hybrid engine (124 bhp and 253 Nm) paired with an e-CVT gearbox. With the facelift, the price of the model is expected to be hiked by Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, depending on the model and variants.
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