The 2025 Honda City will feature dual-zone automatic climate control and an electronic parking brake while retaining a similar design to the old model.

• The 2025 Honda City facelift has been revealed in Brazil.

• It features a redesigned grille with horizontal design elements.

• The City 2025 has a white and black interior theme.

• It includes new features like dual-zone automatic climate control and an electronic parking brake.

• The powertrain remains consistent with a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a manual or CVT gearbox option.

The current specification Honda City available in India has been on sale since March 2023. Recently, an updated version of the compact sedan was unveiled in Brazil, which is expected to be launched as Honda City 2025 in India. This facelift features minor changes including a new grille and additional features like automatic climate control and an electronic parking brake. Let’s explore the differences between the 2025 Honda City and the current model sold in India.

Similar design with an updated grid

The updated Honda City in Brazil is quite similar to the Indian version, but there are some differences. The Brazilian model features a grille with horizontal lines, while the Indian model features diamond-shaped design elements. Both models share the same chrome bar connecting the LED headlights, as well as the front bumper and fog light housing. They also feature identical features such as 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, LED taillights and a stylish rear bumper.

A different interior theme

The current Honda City in India has a beige and black interior, while the Brazilian model features a white and black cabin theme. Additionally, the Brazilian version features white faux leather upholstery for the seats, compared to the beige faux leather seats on the Indian model.

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New security features and technologies

The Brazilian-spec City comes with dual-zone automatic climate control and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold function. The wireless charger is now located behind the gear lever and has a similar 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. However, the volume control wheel and touch buttons differ from the Indian version. Other features, like the semi-digital instrument cluster, rear air vents, an 8-speaker audio system, and a single-panel sunroof, remain the same.

Same powertrain

There is no difference in the powertrain option and the Honda City 2025 continues with the 1.5 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, the detailed specifications of which are as follows:

*CVT = Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission

The India-spec Honda City offers a hybrid powertrain option that combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with two electric motors, offering a total power output of 127 hp and 253 Nm. This hybrid option is not available with the Honda Brazilian city recently revealed. However, the City 2025 in India is expected to continue to offer the hybrid powertrain.

Expected price and rivals

The Brazilian-spec Honda City is expected to launch in India in 2025, likely at a slightly higher price than the current Indian model. For context, the Honda City is priced in India between Rs 11.82 lakh and Rs 16.35 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). The 2025 model will continue to compete with the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen VirtusAnd Maruti Ciaz.

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