Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics

Irish · 8th December 2011, 15:42

Honda has confirmed that City 2011 (New Model) Launch in India will be On 14th December 2011.

Cheers!
Irish

rambo1o1 · 8th December 2011, 16:00

If this is true than its great news. Have been waiting for the refreshed city to see how it compares against the Verna!
Hope Honda stuffs some more features into the car!

THANKS!

ankurvirmani19 · 9th December 2011, 09:01

Honda also has plans to launch Diesel engines. No time lines have been given as such. Read it on zigwheels.

Honda's new diesel engine unveiled

This might be a turning point for the whole Auto industry. The diesel engines in Honda have been much awaited for quite a long time. Other companies need to fasten their belts now.

vinod332002 · 9th December 2011, 11:53

I have a booking for the current City but havent made the full payment. Can I ask the dealer to hold the booking and go for the new car once it is launched? Just wondering if they entertain this kind of request.

swiftnfurious · 9th December 2011, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinod332002

I have a booking for the current City but havent made the full payment. Can I ask the dealer to hold the booking and go for the new car once it is launched? Just wondering if they entertain this kind of request.

Why not?? It's your money and you definitely have choice to wait for a face-lift. But the question is - is it worth assuming a revised higher price or is it better to go with the current model available with discounts.

k2max6 · 9th December 2011, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinod332002

I have a booking for the current City but havent made the full payment. Can I ask the dealer to hold the booking and go for the new car once it is launched? Just wondering if they entertain this kind of request.

Yes you can do so.Although the dealer would push hard to give you the existing model. As someone pointed out 'if its worth' for the new model, because you won't be getting any discounts on it and it would be slightly expensive as well.

What you can do is delay the delivery till the launch and don't make any more payment as well. After the launch you can decide which one do you want.

vinod332002 · 9th December 2011, 13:31

Thanks guys. I'm just wondering if they'll do a Jazz and price it near current discounted levels to rake in the volumes.
I spoke to the dealer and he said they have 8 cars left and he cannot block one for me. Will speak to him again and ask him to let me know when they are down to 2-3 so I can decide whether to risk it or take the 96000 discount I've been offered now. the SA has been most helpful so far so I hope he'll oblige with this request.

sidindica · 10th December 2011, 18:29

Honda City Facelift

Launch: December 14, 2011
Colours: Chameleon red, sparkling brown metallic, bold beige, tafeta white, black, silver, urban titanium

Key changes (cosmetic) Exterior

new front grille with chrome plating
new altered headlights
new front bumper and fog light design
new rear bumper with diffuser
New taillights
new alloy wheel design

Key changes (cosmetic) Interior

blue instrument cluster illumination
gun metal finish central console
E gains beige interiors*

Variants:

CE (corporate edition)
E M/T
S M/T
V M/T
VL M/T
V A/T
VL A/T

VL=V with leather, sunroof, (automatic climate control*)
V and VL get OSRVM turn indicators and new alloy wheels
CE=stripped down version devoid of ABS and airbags*, expect it to start below 7 lakhs*.
E and S about to remain the same with just the facelift.

*Not yet confirmed, will be clear at the launch date.

Mechanically no alterations.

rambo1o1 · 10th December 2011, 22:27

^^
Thanks sidindica

But will Honda be able to sustain the demand when the refreshed city is launched?? Hope there is no long waiting period!

aravind.anand · 11th December 2011, 11:37

I prefer the alloy design of the current car. And I don't like the idea of having Blue lit instrument clusters and orange lit centre console and music system display! Why not change that too? Gun metal finish for the center console should probably silence all those critics who have always been a bit too bothered about the brushed aluminium finish in the current car.

RavenAvi · 11th December 2011, 13:58

Come Wednesday, and we will have the City facelift which will look like this:

Front

Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics-20111107143006ada38.jpg

Back

Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics-201111071430113720c.jpg

Instrument Cluster

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Pics source - auto.163.com

rambo1o1 · 11th December 2011, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by aravind.anand

I prefer the alloy design of the current car. And I don't like the idea of having Blue lit instrument clusters and orange lit centre console and music system display! Why not change that too? Gun metal finish for the center console should probably silence all those critics who have always been a bit too bothered about the brushed aluminium finish in the current car.

I think the new city will have blue back lit for both the center console as well as the instrument cluster.The new city should be similar to the one in Thailand!
Though the Thai version seems to have no climate control or sunroof from what i could make out from the Thai website below.

Honda

aravind.anand · 11th December 2011, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo1o1

I think the new city will have blue back lit for both the center console as well as the instrument cluster.The new city should be similar to the one in Thailand!
Though the Thai version seems to have no climate control or sunroof from what i could make out from the Thai website below.

Honda

But the pic shows the centre console will retain the orange back lighting from the out going version! Does make the ICE look like an after market unit now.

Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics-2012_honda_city_facelift_dashboard.jpg

Change to the exterior really have freshened the car without spoiling the sleek looks of the City I would say.

rambo1o1 · 11th December 2011, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by aravind.anand

But the pic shows the centre console will retain the orange back lighting from the out going version! Does make the ICE look like an after market unit now.
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Change to the exterior really have freshened the car without spoiling the sleek looks of the City I would say.

If its true then its surely going to look out of place! I think we will have to install a touch screen HU to even things out!

Lets see what all honda has done to refesh the new city on the 14! but till then...

libranof1987 · 11th December 2011, 15:22

The facelift features look good; esp. the bumpers, tail-lamps, alloys and that blue instrument cluster is drool-worthy!

What's with a "Corporate Edition" - devoid of ABS and Airbags?! Don't understand the rationale behind that.

Any idea if the tail-lamps are the same size as the current ones? - current City owners would love to upgrade for sure.

Also, what's the diff. in the head-light? - I can't spot any.

8th December 2011, 15:42	#166
Irish BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: India Posts: 603 Thanked: 652 Times	Launch Date: 14th December 2011 Honda has confirmed that City 2011 (New Model) Launch in India will be On 14th December 2011. Cheers! Irish
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8th December 2011, 16:00	#167
rambo1o1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Goa Posts: 517 Thanked: 327 Times	Re: Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics If this is true than its great news. Have been waiting for the refreshed city to see how it compares against the Verna! Hope Honda stuffs some more features into the car! THANKS!
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9th December 2011, 09:01	#168
ankurvirmani19 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Faridabad Posts: 250 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Re: Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics Honda also has plans to launch Diesel engines. No time lines have been given as such. Read it on zigwheels. Honda's new diesel engine unveiled This might be a turning point for the whole Auto industry. The diesel engines in Honda have been much awaited for quite a long time. Other companies need to fasten their belts now.
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9th December 2011, 11:53	#169
vinod332002 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 104 Thanked: 46 Times	Re: Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics I have a booking for the current City but havent made the full payment. Can I ask the dealer to hold the booking and go for the new car once it is launched? Just wondering if they entertain this kind of request.
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9th December 2011, 13:31	#172
vinod332002 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 104 Thanked: 46 Times	Thanks guys. I'm just wondering if they'll do a Jazz and price it near current discounted levels to rake in the volumes. I spoke to the dealer and he said they have 8 cars left and he cannot block one for me. Will speak to him again and ask him to let me know when they are down to 2-3 so I can decide whether to risk it or take the 96000 discount I've been offered now. the SA has been most helpful so far so I hope he'll oblige with this request.
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10th December 2011, 18:29	#173
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Re: Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics Honda City Facelift Launch: December 14, 2011 Colours: Chameleon red, sparkling brown metallic, bold beige, tafeta white, black, silver, urban titanium Key changes (cosmetic) Exterior new front grille with chrome plating new altered headlights new front bumper and fog light design new rear bumper with diffuser New taillights new alloy wheel design Key changes (cosmetic) Interior blue instrument cluster illumination gun metal finish central console E gains beige interiors* Variants: CE (corporate edition) E M/T S M/T V M/T VL M/T V A/T VL A/T VL=V with leather, sunroof, (automatic climate control) V and VL get OSRVM turn indicators and new alloy wheels CE=stripped down version devoid of ABS and airbags, expect it to start below 7 lakhs. E and S about to remain the same with just the facelift. Not yet confirmed, will be clear at the launch date. Mechanically no alterations.
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10th December 2011, 22:27	#174
rambo1o1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Goa Posts: 517 Thanked: 327 Times	Re: Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics ^^ Thanks sidindica But will Honda be able to sustain the demand when the refreshed city is launched?? Hope there is no long waiting period!
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11th December 2011, 11:37	#175
aravind.anand Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Madras <-> Cbe Posts: 2,085 Thanked: 5,687 Times View My Garage	Re: Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics I prefer the alloy design of the current car. And I don't like the idea of having Blue lit instrument clusters and orange lit centre console and music system display! Why not change that too? Gun metal finish for the center console should probably silence all those critics who have always been a bit too bothered about the brushed aluminium finish in the current car.
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11th December 2011, 13:58	#176
RavenAvi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Flying Around Posts: 6,668 Thanked: 47,599 Times View My Garage	Re: Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics Come Wednesday, and we will have the City facelift which will look like this: Front Back Instrument Cluster Pics source - auto.163.com
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11th December 2011, 15:22	#180
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 7,616 Thanked: 18,343 Times	Re: Autocar India scoop: 2012 Honda City Facelift pics The facelift features look good; esp. the bumpers, tail-lamps, alloys and that blue instrument cluster is drool-worthy! What's with a "Corporate Edition" - devoid of ABS and Airbags?! Don't understand the rationale behind that. Any idea if the tail-lamps are the same size as the current ones? - current City owners would love to upgrade for sure. Also, what's the diff. in the head-light? - I can't spot any.
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