2020 Honda City makes spy photo debut in Thailand

13/06/2019 - 14:00 Honda City, Honda, Spy pictures Prashant Singh

Honda working on the 2020 City is no new news, but now, the car has been spied for the first time. This is the fifth-gen model that will serve as a replacement for the fourth-gen model which was launched back in 2014.

Honda City 2020 — The next-gen Honda City will likely go on sale in India in early 2020.

The test mule can be seen wearing heavy camouflage, but even then its up-sized dimensions are clearly visible. The new car appears to be wider and longer than the current model. There is a completely new front fascia with wide wraparound headlamps, redesigned front bumper, wider grille and a slightly bigger Honda logo at the front. Though the new spy shot reveals very limited details, one thing is certain that the next-gen Honda City's looks will be inspired by the company's latest design language theme as seen on the new Accord.

Earlier reports also say that the next-gen Honda City will be offered in a mild-hybrid variant, just like its rival Maruti Ciaz. There'll be a full-hybrid variant as well, for the international markets. The conventional engine options will likely be BS-VI 1.5L petrol and 1.5L i-DTEC diesel. Both will be linked to either a standard manual transmission or an optional CVT.

The BS-IV 1.5L i-VTEC petrol engine churns out 87.7 kW (119 PS) at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,600 rpm and comes mated to a 5-speed MT or a CVT. The BS-IV 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine delivers 73 kW (100 PS) at 3,600rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 1750rpm. It comes paired with a 6-speed MT. The redesigned model will likely have a plusher cabin and offer a lot more connectivity, comfort and convenience features.