- ZR-V to be the new flagship offering from Honda
- Could be followed by 0 Alpha electric SUV
Honda Cars India is all set to announce the prices for two new offerings tomorrow. The carmaker will debut the facelifted City and the all-new ZR-V. Notably, the latter is a new nameplate after a fair amount of time and will go on to become the flagship model for the brand in the country.
The new Honda City facelift has already started arriving at local dealerships, thus revealing the majority of updates that the updated sedan will receive. These include new front and rear bumpers, fresh grille, new LED DRLs, LED light bar on the fascia, fresh design for the dual-tone alloy wheels, new rear diffuser, clear lens LED tail lights, and a revised bootlid.
Inside, the updated Verna rival will come equipped with a larger touchscreen infotainment system, updated AC control module, ventilated front seats, and a 360-degree camera. The model was recently spotted parked next to one of its rivals, the Volkswagen Virtus, and you can read about it on our website.
Powering the 2026 City is likely to be the same 1.5-litre Vtec petrol engine paired with six-speed manual and CVT units. The power output of 119bhp and 145Nm is expected to remain unchanged. Meanwhile, the new ZR-V could be propelled by the 2.0-litre petrol hybrid powertrain with 180bhp and 240Nm, mated to a CVT gearbox.
The new Honda ZR-V, which will rival the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and select variants of the Skoda Kodiaq, is expected to boast a freestanding touchscreen infotainment screen, electric sunroof, three-spoke steering wheel, all-LED lighting, large alloy wheels, digital instrument cluster, and a wireless charger. Following this launch, Honda’s next offering for India is likely to be the new 0 Alpha electric SUV.
