Unveiling the Honda City Sport: a facelift or just a new colour

Hey folks! Your friendly neighborhood car enthusiast here, and I’ve got some exciting news from the Honda camp that just dropped. Get ready to add a little more oomph to your daily drives, because Honda has officially launched a new, limited-run variant of our beloved City sedan: The Honda City Sport!

Now, before you ask, no, it’s not a complete overhaul with a new engine. But trust me, this “Sport” edition is all about giving that familiar, reliable City a seriously cool visual upgrade, and it’s priced at ₹14.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Pretty sweet, right?

So, what’s the big deal? Well, Honda knows we love a car that stands out, and they’ve given the City Sport some neat cosmetic tweaks that really hit the mark.

Here’s the lowdown on what makes this “Sport” variant special:

Darker, Edgier Looks: Say goodbye to some of the chrome. The City Sport embraces a more aggressive, blacked-out theme. Think blacked-out front grille, black ORVMs (those are your side mirrors, by the way!), a slick black lip spoiler at the back, and even those cool glossy black shark fin antennas. Even the alloy wheels get a sporty grey treatment. It just screams “I mean business!” without being over the top.
Sporty Interiors with a Dash of Red: Step inside, and you’ll find an all-black cabin, which already feels premium. But Honda has added some fantastic red contrast stitching on the leather seats, door inserts, and even the steering wheel. It’s a small detail, but it makes a huge difference in how “sporty” the interior feels. Plus, you get fancy 7-colour ambient lighting – perfect for setting the mood!
The Same Trusted Engine: Under the hood, it’s the familiar and reliable 1.5-liter i-VTEC petrol engine. It’s E20 compliant (which is great!), and it pumps out a healthy 121 PS of power and 145 Nm of torque. So, while the looks are sportier, you’re still getting that smooth, efficient drive the City is known for.
Automatic Only (for now!): This “Sport” variant comes exclusively with a CVT automatic transmission, which also includes paddle shifters for when you want a little more control. So, if you’re a manual enthusiast, you might have to stick to the other City variants for now.
Loaded with Features: You’re not losing out on features here. The City Sport gets all the good stuff from the mid-spec V CVT variant, including the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, and of course, Honda SENSING (their awesome ADAS suite for enhanced safety!).