Honda City base model vs top model: is the jump worth it?
The City base model is the SV, from ₹12.00L ex-showroom; the top model is the ZX+ e:HEV, from ₹21.36L. That is ₹9.36L more.+₹9.36L
The full story
The City base model is the SV, from ₹12.00L ex-showroom; the top model is the ZX+ e:HEV, from ₹21.36L. That is ₹9.36L more.
The ZX+ e:HEV adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS, 360° camera, blind spot monitor and all-wheel disc brakes, and 19 more over the SV.
3 trims sit between the two, so the jump is rarely how anyone actually buys.
The best value for money on this ladder is the step into the ZX+, not the jump to the top; above it the ZX+ e:HEV adds all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake + auto hold and regenerative braking for the rest of the money.
The two ends of the City ladder
What the top model has that the base model does not
Only the rows that differ. Most important first, and anything the top model gives up is marked, because a ladder is not always a straight climb.
| Feature | SV (base) | ZX+ e:HEV (top) |
|---|---|---|
| ADAS | - | Level 2 (core suite) |
| 360° camera | - | Yes |
| Blind spot monitor | - | Yes |
| All-wheel disc brakes | - | Yes |
| Sunroof | - | Single-pane |
| Ventilated front seats | - | Yes |
| Touchscreen | 8" | 10.1" |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | - | Yes |
| Connected car tech | - | Yes |
| Cruise control | - | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 | 8 |
| Driver display | Semi-digital | 7" digital |
| Electronic parking brake + auto hold | - | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | - | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | - | Yes |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Wheel size | 15" | 16" |
| Wheel type | Steel | Alloy |
| Auto-folding wing mirrors | - | Yes |
| Rear window sunshades | - | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | - | Yes |
| Auto-dimming mirror | - | Yes |
| Leatherette upholstery | - | Yes |
The steps between them, one at a time
3 trims sit between the base model and the top model. Each step has its own page saying what it costs and what it buys.
Honda City base model vs top model: the questions people ask
- What is the difference between the Honda City base model and top model?
- The ZX+ e:HEV adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS, 360° camera and blind spot monitor, and 20 more over the SV. 3 trims sit between them: V, ZX and ZX+.
- How much more does the Honda City top model cost than the base model?
- The City base model is the SV, from ₹12.00L ex-showroom; the top model is the ZX+ e:HEV, from ₹21.36L. That is ₹9.36L more.
- Is the Honda City top model worth it over the base model?
- The best value for money on this ladder is the step into the ZX+, not the jump to the top; above it the ZX+ e:HEV adds all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake + auto hold and regenerative braking for the rest of the money.
Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Prices checked on 4 October 2026. Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.