Honda Cars India has begun dispatching the City Sport Edition to dealerships nationwide, giving customers their first real chance to get up close with the sportier avatar of their beloved sedan.
The limited-run City Sport Edition, launched at ₹14.89 lakh (ex-showroom), is Honda’s way of saying “we heard you” to customers who’ve been asking for something with a bit more visual punch. With rivals like the Skoda Slavia Sportline and Hyundai Verna already flexing their sporty credentials, Honda’s timing couldn’t be better – though some might argue it’s fashionably late to the party.
Honda City Sport Edition Design
Let’s be honest – the City Sport doesn’t beat around the bush. It’s gone full Batman with that blacked-out look, and frankly, it works. The chrome grille that used to gleam like your neighbor’s new car now sports a sleek black coating that’s way more sophisticated. Those ORVMs? Crystal black. The alloy wheels? Metallic grey that somehow makes the whole package look more expensive than it actually is.
Honda’s thrown in a black rear spoiler too – not the boy-racer kind that looks like it was borrowed from a Fast & Furious movie, but something that actually belongs on a sedan. The glossy black shark-fin antenna is a nice touch, though let’s face it, most people won’t even notice it until someone points it out.
But here’s the kicker – that ‘Sport’ badge on the boot. It’s not subtle, and Honda clearly doesn’t want it to be. This is their way of making sure everyone knows you didn’t just buy the regular City.
The color options are pretty smart too: Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, and Meteoroid Gray Metallic. Each one’s been picked to make those black bits pop, though we suspect the white will be the showroom favorite.
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Honda City Sport Edition Interior
Step inside and boom – it’s like someone turned off the lights, but in a good way. Honda’s ditched that safe dual-tone interior for an all-black theme that immediately feels more upmarket. Your passengers will definitely notice the difference, even if they can’t quite put their finger on what’s changed.
The red stitching on the seats and steering wheel is where Honda shows they understand the assignment. It’s not screaming “LOOK AT ME!” like some aftermarket job, but it’s there, adding just enough contrast to keep things interesting. The door panels get the same treatment, and honestly, it transforms the whole cabin experience.
What really caught our attention though is that 7-color ambient lighting – something the regular City doesn’t get. It’s one of those features that seems gimmicky until you actually use it, then you wonder how you lived without it. The dark red dashboard insert and those glossy black AC vents? Chef’s kiss.
Honda City Sport Edition Features
Here’s where Honda plays it smart – they haven’t stripped out features to hit a price point. The City Sport gets the full Honda Sensing ADAS suite, which is still pretty much unmatched in this segment. We’re talking adaptive cruise control that actually works in Indian traffic (mostly), lane keeping assist for those long highway stretches, and collision mitigation braking that might just save your bacon one day.
The 8-inch touchscreen stays put with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay – because nobody wants to fumble with cables in 2025. The 4.2-inch TFT display in the instrument cluster isn’t groundbreaking, but it gets the job done without looking dated.
Honda City Sport Edition Engine and Performance
Under the hood, Honda’s stuck with what works – that 1.5-liter naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine that’s been powering Cities for years now. It churns out 119 bhp at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. Not earth-shattering numbers, but this engine’s got character – it loves to rev, and that i-VTEC kick is still satisfying when you need to overtake that slow-moving truck.
Here’s the thing though – Honda’s made the Sport Edition CVT-only. No manual transmission option, which might disappoint the purists, but let’s be real, most City buyers are going automatic anyway. The CVT’s gotten better over the years, and at 18.4 kmpl claimed fuel efficiency, your wallet won’t complain too much.
Honda City Sport Edition Price and Positioning
At ₹14.89 lakh (ex-showroom), the City Sport asks for ₹49,000 more than the regular V CVT variant. That’s not pocket change, but it’s not unreasonable either when you consider what you’re getting. Honda’s positioned it cleverly – right between the V and VX variants, giving customers a sporty option without forcing them to jump to the fully-loaded ZX.
| Honda City CVT Variant | Price (Ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| V | ₹14.40 lakh |
| Sport (NEW) | ₹14.89 lakh |
| VX | ₹15.47 lakh |
| ZX | ₹16.65 lakh |
The limited production run is Honda’s way of creating some FOMO – and honestly, it might just work. There’s something appealing about owning a car that not everyone else has.
Look, the City’s been around long enough that it could use a shot in the arm, and the Sport Edition might just be it. Will it single-handedly revive City sales? Probably not. But it gives Honda something fresh to talk about, and customers something different to consider when they walk into a showroom.
The real test will be whether buyers are willing to pay extra for what’s essentially a cosmetic makeover. Our guess? In a market where image matters as much as practicality, the City Sport might just find its audience.