Honda City Facelift, ZR-V SUV India Debut on May 22: Here’s What to Expect

Honda Cars India will introduce two models in India on May 22nd 2026, the Honda City facelift and the new ZR-V SUV. The City is one of the longest continuously running nameplates in the country and it is currently in its fifth generation in the country and on the other hand the ZR-V is a new product that will be introduced in the domestic market for the very first time.

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The fifth-generation Honda City will receive its second facelift later this month. This update is expected to get revised exteriors and infotainment system updates. Overall silhouette and dimensions and powertrains are likely to remain unchanged. The update is expected to focus on the cabin. Likely additions include a larger touchscreen infotainment unit, a digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats and a powered driver’s seat. It can also get a 360-degree camera and ADAS updates.

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The City is expected to continue with the current powertrain options. These include the 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated i-VTEC petrol engine producing 119.34bhp and 145Nm of torque. This engine is likely to continue with the existing 6-speed MT and 7-speed CVT with paddle shifters. The City is also expected to get a more elaborate variant lineup which can make it more accessible for a larger audience.

The Honda ZR-V is expected to be introduced as a completely built unit (CBU) and will be positioned above the Elevate in the India lineup. Globally, it sits between the HR-V and CR-V. In the international market the ZR-V features a crossover-style SUV design with a wide grille, slim LED headlamps and horizontally aligned tail-lamps. It measures 4,568 mm in length, 1,840 mm in width and 1,620 mm in height, It has a wheelbase spanning 2,657 mm.

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On the inside it can sport a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, a digital instrument cluster, head-up display, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control and a powered tailgate. Safety systems include the Honda Sensing suite with functions such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and collision mitigation braking.

The global ZR-V gets a 2.0L strong hybrid powertrain with a e-CVT. This powertrain generates a combined power output of 180bhp and 300 Nm of torque. It will be very crucial for Honda to get the product placement and pricing right with the ZR-V to knock the ball out of the park.