India has just welcomed its facelifted Honda City and while the model won’t be made available Stateside, it does have an acceptable design.
Compared to the pre-facelift City, the new model is characterized through an entirely different front fascia , LED daytime running lights as standard and reshaped headlights. There’s also a chrome bar above the front grille that stretches between the headlights, a different bumper and LED fog lights that can be added as an option.
At the rear, the facelifted VX and ZX variants come standard with a trunklid lip spoiler, integrated LED brake light and LED taillights. Lesser models include simplified taillights and a sculptured bumper. There’s also two-tone 16-inch wheels.
The cabin of the new City is also rather impressive for an entry-level sedan at its affordable price point. Top models include a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system that incorporates navigation, Bluetooth and MirrorLink connectivity and voice recognition. It also includes WiFi support, a HDMI port and 1.5 GB of internal memory.
The entry-level S model comes standard with fabric seats, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel and four speakers. If you want some added features, the SV variant includes LED indicators on the mirrors, a multifunction steering wheel with telescopic adjustment, touch-operated automatic climate control and power-folding door mirrors.
Owners of the V models will enjoy the added convenience of keyless entry, push button start, eight speakers, a reverse camera and alloy wheels while the VX also gets a sunroof, leather upholstery, adjustable rear headrests and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
In terms of engines there is a 1.5-liter i-VTEC petrol delivering 119 PS (117 hp) at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,600 rpm, mated to eight a five-speed manual or a CVT. A diesel displacing 1.5-liters and pumping out 100 PS (98 hp) at 3,600 rpm and 200 Nm at 1,750 rpm is also offered.
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