Honda Cars India is set to launch the much-awaited facelift of the current (fifth-generation) City on May 22, 2026. The updated model will have notable design changes and feature additions. Recently, an image of it was leaked online. Based on it, we have created more renders so that you get a better view of the new City. Let’s start with this- a proper front view of the car. The facelift’s front fascia has been redesigned significantly. It has been brought closer to those of global models like the Civic Type R and the new Prelude. In this image, you can see the design of the front grille, headlamps and the bumper. The headlamps continue to be LED units, but are sleeker now, with sharper edges. These now extend inward and merge neatly into a larger grille. The grille itself is new. It gets a mesh pattern and extends along the width of the car, seamlessly connecting the headlamp units. It highlights the facelift’s wide stance. The Honda logo now sits on the bonnet and adds more character to the design. Previously, it used to be placed on the grille section. The lines on the bonnet also seem to have been tweaked. The front bumper is also new. It features more angular elements and looks sportier than before. As can be seen in the second image, the side profile view remains unchanged. The roofline and most of the character lines remain the same as before. The silhouette is instantly recognizable. The facelift will, however, get new wheels. A redesigned tail lamp cluster and new bumper are expected at the rear. Overall, the design has been made sharper and cleaner than before. The car looks much more upmarket. The design changes appear to be evolutionary and keep the familiarity safe. We don’t