Old Honda City Price List 2026: Generation and Year-wise

While mid-size SUVs take up most of the parking lot space today, the Honda City remains the gold standard for anyone who wants a proper, driver-focused family sedan without spending luxury car money. Across five generations in India, it taught generations of buyers how a high-revving petrol engine is supposed to sound, backed by cabin space that regularly makes crossover owners jealous.

Because Honda completely reinvented the car's platform, styling, and engines every few years, the old Honda City price list in 2026 splits into different generational bands:

• 3rd-Gen "Arrowshot" (2009 to 2013 i-VTEC Corporate, S, and V): ₹1.45 lakh to ₹3.10 lakh
• 4th-Gen Pre-Facelift (2014 to 2017 Petrol MT/CVT & 1.5L i-DTEC Diesel): ₹2.90 lakh to ₹5.30 lakh
• 4th-Gen Facelift (2017 to 2020 SV, V, VX, and ZX): ₹4.50 lakh to ₹7.50 lakh
• 5th-Gen New City (2020 to 2025 Petrol IVT & 1.5L Diesel): ₹7.80 lakh to ₹11.50 lakh

• 5th-Gen City e:HEV Hybrid & Facelift (2022 to 2025): ₹10.50 lakh to ₹13.40 lakh

   

We've broken down every model year, generation, engine, and variant below so you can value any second hand Honda City cars listing down to the last rupee.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Honda City

Before we look at the numbers, here is the honest trade-off of bringing an older City home:

Pros

• Legendary 1.5-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine that pulls cleanly to 6,800 rpm and easily crosses 3,00,000 km with regular oil changes
• E20 Fuel Material Compliance: Every Honda City sold in India since 2009 is manufactured with ethanol-compatible fuel lines and gasket materials, making it vastly safer against E20 petrol corrosion than rival sedans of its era
• Best-in-class rear legroom, deep door pockets, and a flat floor that accommodates three adults in the back without cramped knees
• Massive 500-litre (and 510-litre) boot capacity that swallows airport bags and weekend luggage without a squeeze

• Smooth CVT and IVT automatic options that refuse to jerk in crawling city traffic

   

Cons

• Low 165 mm ground clearance that scrapes tall, unscientific speed breakers when loaded with five passengers
• Noticeable tyre roar and cabin wind hiss at triple-digit speeds on pre-2020 models
• Stiff low-speed suspension ride on 4th-gen cars fitted with 16-inch alloy wheels
• Expensive body panels, LED headlamp assemblies, and sensor-heavy ADAS windshield replacements after minor shunts

• Noisy 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine on 2014 to 2020 models that lacks the refined quiet of Hyundai's CRDi motors

   

Old Honda City Price List in 2026: Year-by-Year Valuation Chart

Our master valuation chart separates base and mid trims (Corporate, E, S, SV) from top-spec luxury and automatic variants (V, VX, ZX, e:HEV) across all five generations so you can benchmark real-world pricing corridors.

Year-by-Year Second-Hand Honda City Price List in India 

How to Check Fair Market Pricing Without Guessing:

Because the Honda City badge holds immense respect among used car buyers, private sellers frequently ask top-trim money for base S or SV manuals. To find fair prices, browse verified inventory for used Honda City cars on Cars24. Because our prices are calculated from thousands of completed marketplace transactions rather than wishlist ads, you see a transparent, fair price upfront. Every car in our owned inventory passes a 300-plus point inspection, and your purchase is protected by a 30-day return policy, repair cover, and an available lifetime warranty.

Generation-Wise Breakdown: Engines, Variants, and How to Value Them

When inspecting a car in person, keep these generational milestones in mind.

1. Third Generation: The "Arrowshot" Era (2008 to October 2013)

• Used Price Range in 2026: ₹1.45 lakh to ₹2.10 lakh (Corporate, E, S); ₹2.20 lakh to ₹3.10 lakh (V, V Sunroof)
• Engine: 1.5-litre i-VTEC 4-cylinder petrol (116 bhp, 146 Nm)

• Transmissions: 5-speed manual; 5-speed torque-converter automatic with paddle shifters (introduced late 2009 on S and V AT)

   

With its aggressive wedge-shaped "arrowshot" profile, this generation cemented the i-VTEC engine's reputation in India. It was wonderfully simple: no turbochargers to lag, no complex DPF filters, and a high-revving petrol motor that hits its stride past 4,000 rpm.

• What to buy: Look for a 2011 to 2013 Honda City V Sunroof (Manual or Automatic) priced between ₹2.25 lakh and ₹2.95 lakh. The 2011 facelift added a refreshed front grille, turn indicators on the wing mirrors, rear parking sensors, and a much-needed ground clearance lift to 165 mm.

• What to skip: Avoid the base Corporate or early E trims from 2009 to 2010, which lacked alloy wheels, an audio system, or safety airbags. Also check the suspension struts, as high-mileage Arrowshot models often need new damper assemblies.

   

2. Fourth Generation: The Modern Classic (January 2014 to 2020)

• Used Price Range in 2026: ₹2.90 lakh to ₹5.30 lakh (2014 to 2017 Pre-Facelift); ₹4.50 lakh to ₹7.50 lakh (2017 to 2020 Facelift)
• Engines: 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol (117 bhp, 145 Nm, 5-MT or CVT); 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel (99 bhp, 200 Nm, 6-MT, sold from Jan 2014 to Mar 2020)

• Trims: E, S, SV, V, VX, and a new flagship ZX trim added in the 2017 facelift

   

The fourth generation brought two massive changes: a much larger 510-litre boot and the introduction of Honda's 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine. While the diesel was noisy at idle, it delivered an effortless 18 to 22 km/l on the highway, making it a favourite for long-distance drivers.

Pre-Facelift (2014–2017) vs Facelift (2017–2020): In January 2017, Honda facelifted the 4th-gen City with full LED headlamps, LED DRLs, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels (on VX and ZX), a 7-inch touchscreen with MirrorLink, and side/curtain airbags on the new ZX trim. At the same time, it replaced the older manual CVT paddle shifters with a 7-step CVT featuring paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

• What to buy: A 2018 or 2019 Honda City V or VX CVT (Petrol) priced between ₹5.60 lakh and ₹6.90 lakh. The CVT automatic paired with the 1.5L i-VTEC is silky smooth for daily urban driving. If your monthly running exceeds 1,500 km, a 2018 to 2020 i-DTEC Diesel VX (₹5.10 lakh to ₹6.40 lakh) is a highway mile-muncher.

• What to skip: Avoid pre-2016 base E and S petrol trims if you want safety, as dual airbags and ABS only became standard across every variant in late 2016.

   

3. Fifth Generation: The Luxury Tech Era (July 2020 to 2025)

• Used Price Range in 2026: ₹7.80 lakh to ₹11.50 lakh (Standard Petrol & Diesel); ₹10.50 lakh to ₹13.40 lakh (City e:HEV Hybrid & Facelift)
• Engines:
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  • 1.5-litre i-VTEC DOHC Petrol: 121 bhp, 145 Nm (6-speed MT or 7-step CVT / IVT)
  • 1.5-litre i-DTEC Diesel: 99 bhp, 200 Nm (6-speed MT, discontinued Feb 2023)
  • 1.5-litre Atkinson Cycle e:HEV Strong Hybrid: 126 combined bhp, 253 Nm torque, e-CVT automatic (introduced May 2022)
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Built on a stiffer, safer crash structure that earned a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating, the fifth-generation City grew longer and wider, adopting a sleek European silhouette inspired by the Accord. It brought Alexa remote integration, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and Honda Sensing ADAS (Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control) on top trims.

Variant-Wise Price & Feature Guide for 4th & 5th Generation Honda City

Petrol vs Diesel vs e:HEV Hybrid: How Powertrain Choice Shifts Used Prices

When evaluating two listings of the same model year, your choice of powertrain dictates both the asking price and your monthly fuel budget.

1. Petrol i-VTEC vs Diesel i-DTEC (4th & 5th Gen)

In the used market, a Petrol automatic (CVT/IVT) commands a ₹50,000 to ₹90,000 premium over a same-year manual petrol, whereas a used Diesel manual trades for ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 less than its petrol equivalent because Indian buyers increasingly favour petrol automatics for city use.

• 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol (MT & CVT): Delivers 11 to 13 km/l in city traffic and 16 to 18 km/l on the highway (approx. 13.5 km/l mixed). At ₹100 per litre, your running cost is ₹7.40 per km. It is whisper-quiet and silky smooth.
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• 1.5L i-DTEC Diesel (Manual): Delivers 16 to 18 km/l in the city and 21 to 24 km/l on the highway. At ₹90 per litre, your running cost drops to ₹4.50 per km, saving you ₹2.90 every single kilometre. Over 1,500 km of monthly driving, the diesel saves you roughly ₹4,350 a month (₹52,000 a year). For a complete 5-year maintenance breakdown, check our Honda City running cost guide.
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2. The City e:HEV Strong Hybrid (2022 to 2025)

If your budget stretches past ₹10.50 lakh, the Honda City e:HEV is an engineering masterclass. It pairs a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with two electric motors and an e-CVT transmission. It runs on pure electric power at city crawling speeds, switches to hybrid mode under acceleration, and uses the petrol engine directly on the highway.

• The Fuel Payoff: In bumper-to-bumper city traffic where normal petrol sedans drop to 10 km/l, the e:HEV easily returns 22 to 26 km/l, dropping city running costs below ₹3.80 per km.

   

4 Mechanical Checks to Negotiate the Price Down

While the i-VTEC block is nearly indestructible, four wear points require attention during your test drive. Use our used Honda City buying guide to inspect these areas and negotiate:

1. CVT / IVT Transmission Rubber Belt & Pulley Whine (Deduct ₹25,000 to ₹45,000): Take the car up to 80 kmph on an open stretch. A faint high-pitched electrical whine or surging rpm without matching acceleration points to belt slip inside the CVT/IVT unit, which requires fluid flushes or pulley overhauls.
2. Steering Rack Play & EPS Motor Noise (Deduct ₹9,000 to ₹16,000): Turn the steering wheel quickly from lock to lock while stationary. A metallic clunk or sticky resistance means the electric power steering rack or intermediate shaft needs adjustment.
3. Suspension Damper & Lower Arm Bush Wear (Deduct ₹12,000 to ₹22,000): Over generations, the City's soft suspension takes a beating on deep potholes. Drive over a rough service road; if the front end bottoms out or makes a hollow thud, budget for new front struts and control arm bushes.

4. Tyre Upgrades & 15-inch vs 16-inch Cost (Deduct ₹16,000 to ₹28,000): SV and V trims ride on 175/65 R15 tyres, while VX and ZX trims use wider 185/55 R16 tyres. Check tread depth and sidewall cracking before you finalise the deal.

    

Which Used Honda City Should You Buy in 2026?

Match your budget and driving routine to one of these four ideal configurations:

• For tight budgets (₹3.20 lakh to ₹4.50 lakh): Buy a 2015 or 2016 4th-Gen Honda City V or VX Petrol (Manual). You get the 1.5L i-VTEC engine, 510-litre boot, rear AC vents, and dual airbags at the absolute floor of its depreciation curve.
• For city automatic commuters (₹5.80 lakh to ₹7.50 lakh): Pick a 2017 to 2019 4th-Gen Facelift VX or ZX CVT. The 2017 facelift brings LED headlamps, 16-inch diamond-cut alloys, side/curtain airbags, and paddle shifters for a smooth urban drive.
• For families wanting modern tech and ADAS safety (₹8.50 lakh to ₹11.20 lakh): Target a 2021 to 2023 5th-Gen New City ZX (Petrol IVT). You get six airbags, a sunroof, LaneWatch camera, and Honda Sensing ADAS without paying showroom prices.
• For high-mileage green commuters with flexible budgets (₹11.00 lakh to ₹13.40 lakh): Hunt down a 2022 to 2024 Honda City e:HEV Hybrid. Its 25+ km/l city mileage and electric torque make it the ultimate long-term commuter.