Honda has introduced a limited-edition City Apex Edition, offering subtle design enhancements and a premium feel. Available exclusively with the V and VX variants, this special edition comes at an additional cost of ₹25,000 over the standard models and is offered with both manual and automatic transmission options.

Let’s dive into what makes the Honda City Apex Edition stand out and how it differs from the regular model.

Honda City Apex Edition: Price Breakdown

The Apex Edition is priced slightly higher than its standard counterpart. Here’s a look at the variant-wise pricing:

Variant - V MT

Standard Price - ₹13.05 lakh

Apex Edition - ₹13.30 lakh

Price Difference- ₹25,000

Variant - V CVT

Standard Price - ₹14.30 lakh

Apex Edition - ₹14.55 lakh

Price Difference- ₹25,000

Variant - VX MT

Standard Price - ₹14.12 lakh

Apex Edition - ₹14.37 lakh

Price Difference- ₹25,000

Variant- VX CVT

Standard Price - ₹15.37 lakh

Apex Edition - ₹15.62 lakh

Price Difference- ₹25,000

Note: The top-spec ZX variant does not get an Apex Edition.

What’s New in the Apex Edition?

The Honda City Apex Edition is primarily an aesthetic upgrade based on the V and VX trims. While it retains most of the standard features, it gets exclusive design elements to set it apart.

Exterior Enhancements:

• Unique ‘Apex Edition’ badging on the front fender and tailgate.

• The same overall design as the standard model, maintaining its elegant stance.

Interior Upgrades:

• Apex Edition branding on the seat headrests for a distinctive touch.

• Soft-touch materials on the dashboard, door pads, and instrument panel, enhancing cabin comfort.

• Multi-color ambient lighting to create a more premium feel inside.

• Retains the standard beige interior theme seen in the regular Honda City.

Features & Safety:

• No mechanical or feature upgrades; the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and sunroof remain unchanged.

• Safety features include six airbags as standard, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Powertrain & Performance

The Honda City Apex Edition continues with the 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, offering the same performance as the regular model.

Engine Power Output Torque Transmission Options

1.5L i-VTEC Petrol 121 PS 145 Nm

6-speed MT, CVT

Competition

The Honda City Apex Edition competes with other midsize sedans in the Indian market, including:

• Hyundai Verna

• Skoda Slavia

• Volkswagen Virtus

• Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Final Thoughts

The Honda City Apex Edition is aimed at buyers looking for an exclusive touch to their sedan without compromising on the core strengths of the City. While it doesn’t introduce significant mechanical upgrades, the special badging, soft-touch materials, and ambient lighting add a more premium feel. However, with only minor cosmetic tweaks, it remains to be seen if the ₹25,000 price increasejustifies the limited changes.

Would you choose the Apex Edition over the standard Honda City? Let us know your thoughts!