RDE compliant Honda Metropolis facelift to launch quickly: Extra hybrid variants anticipated – Instances of India

In accordance with a number of stories, Honda India may launch the 2023 facelift of its Metropolis sedan as early as March 2023. Whereas it was introduced that the 4th era Honda Metropolis will likely be discontinued from April 2023, the facelifted fifth era will probably include an RDE norms compliant engine choice and minor design tweaks. The outgoing Metropolis e:HEV self-charging hybrid may be supplied in additional reasonably priced variants this yr.

When it comes to design updates, the 2023 Honda Metropolis is predicted to get minor exterior tweaks akin to up to date entrance and rear bumper and new design for the alloy wheels. No notable adjustments are anticipated to be supplied contained in the sedan’s cabin. Nevertheless, it stays to be seen if Honda will resolve to supply new options akin to entrance ventilated seats and wi-fi charging to draw new prospects.
The updates mixed with a brand new RDE criticism petrol engine choice is more likely to enhance the value for the ICE solely fifth era Honda Metropolis. Each guide and CVT automated gearbox are more likely to be supplied as nicely. The outgoing mannequin’s top-end prices Rs 15.62 lakh ex-showroom. Nevertheless, Honda is unlikely to supply the Metropolis with a diesel engine choice anymore. Alternatively, extra reasonably priced variants of the e:HEV sturdy hybrid model are anticipated to reach with the facelift.

At the moment, the Honda Metropolis e:HEV is simply obtainable within the top-end ZX variant that prices Rs 19.89 lakh ex-showroom. The introduction of a extra reasonably priced sturdy hybrid will shut the hole between the petrol-only and hybrid model’s value and hopefully drive demand. The e:HEV will get a 1.5-litre Atkinson Cycle, petrol engine that mixed with the electrical powertrain ship 126 hp of mixed energy. The system comes mated to Honda’s e-CVT automated transmission.