2020 Honda City Spied In India Without Camo

• The 2020 City is expected to launch in April 2020.
• It could be offered with two engine options: a 1.5-litre diesel and a petrol.
• Expected features include connected car technology, sunroof and cruise control.

The 2020 Honda City has been spotted testing undisguised for the first time in the country. This comes a day after the car was to be officially revealed, an event that got postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus scare. Does the India-spec sedan look similar to the international-spec City which made its debut in November 2019? Let’s find out. 

The India-spec City seen here looks largely similar to the international model. The rear end comes with sleek split LED tail lamps which look similar to the BMW 3 Series. Also new are the revised tailgate and new bumpers which house the reflectors. The City also gets India-specific changes like the new alloy wheel design. Meanwhile, the front end will come with a familiar Honda chrome grille flanked by sleek LED headlamps.  

Inside, the India-spec City will come with a black-beige interior. The dashboard is expected to be similar to the international-spec model with a minimalist layout. Honda could add more piano black and aluminium inserts to uplift the ambience. 

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In terms of features, the City could retain features like touchscreen infotainment, climate control, a sunroof, cruise control, steering-mounted audio controls as well as keyless entry push button start from the current model. It could also feature connected car technology. On the safety front, expect the City to come with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a backup camera and electronic stability control.  

The 2020 City will be powered by the familiar 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that will develop 121PS, 2PS more than the current model. It’ll be offered with a manual and CVT option. The existing 100PS 1.5-litre diesel engine could also find its way with mechanical upgrades to meet BS6 norms. Expect it to be offered with a 6-speed manual and CVT.  

The Honda City is expected to launch in India by April 2020. We expect prices to start from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). The City will lock horns with the VW Vento, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Toyota Yaris and the upcoming Hyundai Verna 2020, Skoda Rapid TSI.

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