Honda is going to launch the mid-life facelift of the City sedan on May 22 in India. It will be the second facelift of the current generation City, and it is likely to offer some substantial upgrades over the outgoing model. Read below for the changes to expect from the 2027 Honda City facelift.

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1. What are the expected exterior updates on the 2027 Honda City facelift?

The upcoming City facelift will be introduced in the global market on May 22, 2026. It has already leaked online, showing a substantial change to its exterior design.

While its dimensions are likely to remain largely unchanged, the front fascia of the new City will offer a completely new shape. It now gets new sleek wraparound connected LED projector headlights, which are matched with a sleek honeycomb design grille and a new bumper with integrated LED foglights.

The side profile will offer a set of new dual-tone alloy wheels and new mirrors with a 360-degree camera setup. Additionally, the rear design will offer a set of clear lens LED taillights and a new sporty bumper.

2. What will be the interior changes on the 2027 Honda City facelift?

The leaked photos online also showcase the new cabin layout of the City facelift. The dashboard now features a redesigned shape with a bigger floating infotainment screen that is suspected to offer wireless connectivity like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Other notable changes include the new steering wheel, a new digital driver console similar to the Honda ZR-V Hybrid, a new centre console design with AC controls and front ventilated seat controls. The cabin is likely to continue offering the beige and black theme as before.

In terms of the new features, the City facelift is expected to offer ambient lighting, electric front seats, new voice commands, updated sound system, wireless charging, and more.

3. What will be the engine specs of the 2027 Honda City facelift?

Honda is likely to carry the same engine options on the City facelift as used on the current model. These include a 1.5-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine that offers 121 bhp. It is paired with a CVT automatic gearbox and a 6-speed manual transmission.

Buyers also get an option of a strong hybrid, or City e:HEV, which uses a 1.5-litre petrol motor and an electric motor to deliver high fuel efficiency. It is a self-charging hybrid that uses an e-CVT gearbox.

4. When will the new Honda City facelift launch in the UAE?

The updated City facelift will be launched in India on May 22. Since the UAE is a high-priority market for the brand, we suspect that it will be launched in the coming months in the Middle East.

With the new aggressive and sporty design and new feature upgrades, the price of the Honda City facelift will be higher than the current car.