Honda is set to give a mid-cycle update to the fifth-gen City in India. The sedan, which had its last facelift in 2023, is now expected to add more features to stay relevant in the segment, where the Verna has raised the bar with various segment-first premium amenities like heated and ventilated seats. The City already enjoys a strong status in the category for offering good interior space, high fuel-efficiency and comfort. With the upcoming facelift, it is expected to strengthen its reputation and grab more market attention by offering features, which its closest rival, the Hyundai Verna offers. Here are some of the features that the new Honda City is expected to gain to better compete with the Hyundai Verna in the midsize sedan segment.
A Bigger Floating Infotainment
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new City is likely to sport an upgraded infotainment system. The existing model packs an 8-inch touchscreen, but the facelift could replace it with a larger free-standing screen with enhanced graphics and a more advanced interface. It is also anticipated that the City could borrow the 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment offered on its SUV sibling, the Elevate. The Verna currently offers dual integrated 10.25-inch screens. Honda may not go fully dual-screen immediately, but a larger floating unit with wireless smartphone connectivity is anticipated.
Ventilated Front Seats
Ventilated front seats have become a common feature now, especially in premium sedans and SUVs. Hyundai already offers ventilated and heated front seats with the Verna, but the current City misses out on this aspect. The facelifted City is likely to finally address this gap with ventilated front seats in higher-spec models, which would highly improve comfort during hot summer conditions.
A 360-Degree Camera
The Japanese carmaker is also expected to add a 360-degree surround-view camera in the safety net. A dedicated steering-mounted camera button, seen in the test mules, suggests that the sedan may get this feature.
Currently, the City only offers rear parking sensors and a reverse camera, while the Verna gets a more advanced parking assistance package including front parking sensors and a 360-degree view system.
Fully Digital Driver Display
Hyundai has equipped the Verna with a large fully digital instrument cluster. On the other hand, the existing City comes equipped with a semi-digital setup. The carmaker may offer a large digital instrument cluster on its long-running sedan. This unit, similar to the infotainment, could also be borrowed from the Elevate SUV.
Powered Driver Seat
Another feature that could make its way to the new City is a powered driver seat. The existing model uses manual seat adjustment, while the Verna offers a 6-way powered driver seat in top variants. The inclusion of powered seat will help the Honda sedan to cement its position competitive the segment where buyers increasingly expect convenience-focused features.
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Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold
The Verna already offers an electronic parking brake with auto hold. In comparison, the current City has a traditional mechanical handbrake setup.
Honda will likely introduce an electronic parking brake in the facelift to make the center console more advanced and improve convenience during heavy traffic.
