Honda City Hybrid price hiked by ₹29,900 in May
Honda Cars India has silently hiked prices on the City e:HEV or City Hybrid in its lineup. The only hybrid offering from the Japanese automaker, the Honda City Hybrid is available in a single fully-loaded ZX trim, now priced at ₹ 20.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This makes the hybrid sedan about ₹ 29,900 more expensive than earlier.
Honda City Hybrid: What's on offer?
The Honda City Hybrid is the only one of its kind in the midsize sedan segment. The sedan draws power from the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with an electric motor. The motor produces 122 bhp and 253 Nm of peak torque, paired with an e-CVT automatic unit. The City Hybrid aces when it comes to fuel efficiency with an ARAI-certified 27.1 kmpl. The model gets a dedicated EV mode that allows the car to run on electric propulsion alone, further helping lower emissions.
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The Honda City Hybrid uses a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine combined with an electric motor that offers an ARAI-certified 27.1 kmpl
The City e:HEV is loaded on the feature front equipped with Honda Sensing technology, essentially Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) bringing adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, collision mitigation braking, and more. There are minor visual changes on the hybrid model compared to the pure-petrol version, while the other features have been carried over including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Also Watch: Honda City e:HEV Hybrid: First Drive Review Honda City Hybrid Discounts
While Honda has hiked the price on the City Hybrid, the automaker is offering benefits worth up to ₹ 65,000 on the sedan. Apart from the City Hybrid, the Honda Elevate comes with benefits worth ₹ 76,100, while the second-generation Honda Amaze gets discounts worth up to ₹ 57,200. Notably, the second-gen Amaze is only available in the S trim with manual and automatic transmission choices.
There are no additional offers on the third-gen Amaze, albeit existing Honda car owners will be able to avail discounts. Lastly, the Honda City petrol gets benefits worth ₹ 63,300 in May 2025. Make sure to get in touch with your preferred dealership to check out additional offers and the best deal on Honda cars.
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First Published Date: 15 May 2025, 15:16 PM IST
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