Honda City Sport
When Honda quietly dropped the new City Sport in India, I was curious. What exactly is “Sport” about? Is it just another badge job or something genuinely exciting? After taking a closer look, I can tell you it’s definitely a cosmetic refresh, but a rather stylish one.
The Honda City Sport Price Point
The City Sport has been launched at an introductory price of ₹14.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It’s positioned above the V CVT variant and carries a premium of about ₹49,000. For that extra cost, you’re getting some neat aesthetic upgrades and a few additional features. It’s CVT-only, by the way no manual option here.
Honda City Prices (Ex-Showroom, Delhi in ₹ Lakh)
| Variant | Manual | CVT |
|---|---|---|
| SV | 12.38 | – |
| V | 13.15 | 14.40 |
| Sport | – | 14.89 |
| VX | 14.21 | 15.47 |
| ZX | 15.40 | 16.65 |
What’s New on the Honda City Sport Outside?
From the moment I saw it, I knew this wasn’t just a basic City with a fancy name. The Sport edition gets a full blackout treatment the grille, the boot spoiler, alloy wheels, ORVMs, and even the shark fin antenna are all finished in black. It gives the car a stealthy, more aggressive look, especially in the Radiant Red Metallic paint option, which I think looks absolutely killer. The other two colors Platinum White Pearl and Meteoroid Gray Metallic also complement the black elements well. And yes, there’s a “Sport” badge on the rear to set it apart.
The Cabin Goes Dark and Bold
Inside, Honda has leaned into a sporty theme too. The cabin is now a sea of black leatherette, with bold red accents running through the seats, doors, dashboard, and even the AC vents. It feels youthful, almost like Honda is targeting a younger audience that wants something flashier than the standard beige interiors. The ambient lighting available in seven colors adds a touch of premium feel at night.
You also get leatherette on the steering wheel and gear knob, which definitely elevates the in-cabin experience compared to the regular V variant.
Features What’s In and What’s Missing?
In terms of features, you’re essentially getting the same kit as the V CVT trim with a few extras:
What you get over the V CVT
7-color ambient lighting
- Leatherette upholstery on seats, steering, and gear knob.
- The same 8-inch infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- ADAS, paddle shifters, auto headlights, keyless entry & go, and more.
What you don’t get
- No sunroof.
- No rear AC vents.
- No LaneWatch camera.
- No 7-inch digital instrument cluster.
- No auto-dimming IRVM or rain-sensing wipers.
- You only get 4 speakers (no tweeters).
So while it looks sportier, it’s not the most feature-rich variant. If creature comforts are your priority, the VX or ZX might be better suited.
No Mechanical Changes
Under the hood, it’s business as usual. The City Sport continues with Honda’s trusty 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, pushing out 121hp, paired exclusively with a 7-step CVT. It’s smooth, refined, and very city-friendly just like the rest of the City lineup. No tweaks to performance or handling, so the “Sport” is all visual here.
Final Thoughts Honda City Sport
The Honda City Sport isn’t a performance upgrade let’s be clear. But what it does deliver is a more youthful, bold, and stylish take on an already trusted midsize sedan. If you’re someone who loves the Honda City but wishes it had a bit more personality and visual flair especially in darker tones this limited-run Sport edition might be your perfect pick.
That said, it misses out on a few premium features, which might be a deal-breaker for some. But if you want something that lookssportier, stands out from the sea of beige sedans, and keeps the City’s tried-and-tested formula intact, this could be the one to go for before it runs out.
