- 1998: Launch of the first gen Honda City in India. Gets the Hyper16 1.3 and 1.5-litre engines
- 1998: Launch of the Honda City S. Gets factory fitted 13-inch alloy wheels and a boot spoiler. Leather interior optional too.
- 2000: First gen Honda City gets facelifted! Gets the now legendary VTEC engine too!
- 2003: Second generation Honda City launched in India. Moves focus towards a more luxurious motoring approach.
- 2005: Second generation Honda City gets a facelift and the now iconic ZX badging. Also gets a 1.5-litre VTEC engine once again and 14-inch factory fitted alloy wheels.
- 2007: Honda City gets a 10th anniversary edition and ABS! Also gets airbags on top spec model.
- 2008: Third generation Honda City launched. This time around, the automatic gearbox also gets paddle shifters - a first in class feature! ABS and Airbags now standard across the range.
- 2012: Third generation Honda City facelift gets launched. Nicest looking version since the original generation 1 Honda City.
- 2012: Honda launches a CNG ready version of the Honda City. Appeals to the fleet markets rather successfully. Also gets a touchscreen infotainment setup.
- 2013: Fourth generation Honda City gets global premier in Delhi. Possibly one of the most secretive product developments in recent years as there were almost no spy shots of the car whatsoever before the launch.
- 2014: Fourth generation Honda City launched in India. Gets a diesel engine for the first time (i-DTEC 1.5-litre unit). Also gets features like a touch controlled climate control panel.
- 2016: The Honda City becomes safer. Gets ISOFIX as standard across all models.
- 2017: Fourth generation Honda City facelift launched in India. City now gets features like LED headlamps and a nicer, larger infotainment system.
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