Honda 2GC prototype (Honda City facelift) exported to Japan for testing – Report
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Reported to launch in 2017.
Latest export documents from Zauba reveal that Honda Cars India have exported a prototype of the 2017 Honda City (facelift) to Japan for further testing.
The current Honda City made its debut in the Indian market towards end-2013, and went on sale in early-2014.
Codenamed 2GC, it’s expected to launch in India in 2017. The prototype exported packs the 1.5L (1,497 cc) i-VTEC engine, while a diesel variant with the 1.5L i-DTEC will also be included in the lineup when launched. The petrol variant could upgrade the manual 5-speed gearbox to a 6-speed unit sourced from the Honda BR-V, while an EarthDreams CVT with steering mounted paddles will remain.
Otherwise, details on its exterior and interior are scarce. This is the first major facelift for Honda’s top-selling product in India, so it could feature a more contemporary and bolder grille with more chrome embellishments, larger projector headlamps with LED DRLs and a sportier bumper, while the rear-end could get revised taillamp clusters.
The petrol variant could upgrade the manual 5-speed gearbox to a 6-speed unit sourced from the Honda BR-V.
Reported to arrive during festive season of 2016.
Honda Cars India is expected to introduce a facelift for its best seller, the Honda City, in the upcoming festive season. Drawing cues from the China-spec Honda Griez (City), here’s what IAB’s graphic artist, Shoeb R Kalania, thinks the new City could look like.
This rendering draws cues from the China-spec Honda Griez (City).
Although this is a speculative look at the styling, one can expect a bolder grille with more chrome embellishments on the grille, larger projector headlamps with LED DRLs and a sportier bumper, while the rear-end could feature revised taillamp clusters.
Inside, Honda could limit the changes to equipment upgrades and seat upholstery. As for engine lineup, the new City is likely to retain the 1.5-liter i-VTEC and i-DTEC engines. The gearing could be altered for better fuel efficiency though, taking the City closer to the Maruti Ciaz, which holds the title of the most fuel efficient car in its class.
Inside, Honda could limit the changes to equipment upgrades and seat upholstery.
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The current Honda City is priced up to INR 11.09 lakhs for the petrol-manual version and INR 12.32 lakhs for the diesel trim (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Expect little difference between the pricing of the facelifted and current models.
Rivals: Maruti Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, VW Vento, Skoda Rapid
Expected Price: INR 8-12.5 lakhs, ex-Showroom
Expected Release Date: Festive season 2016 (reported)