While new SUV launches continue to dominate the upcoming year, sedans, on the other hand, will also see some action. Incidentally, all the sedans in this list belong to the mid-size sedan category, with contenders like the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Skoda Slavia, and the Volkswagen Virtus receiving a facelift in 2026. Here’s everything we know so far.
Hyundai Verna Facelift
Launch: Q2 2026; Estimated price: Rs 11 lakh – 18 lakh; Engine: 1.5P
The Hyundai Verna, in its fourth-gen avatar, will receive a facelift in the first half of 2026. Design changes to the front and the rear are likely to take inspiration from the Sonata sold abroad, including a new design for the alloy wheels. On the inside, the Verna is expected to carry over the Venue’s dual 12.3-inch screen setup and three-spoke steering wheel, while also featuring new colour schemes and trim pieces. The facelifted Verna will continue to come with the same set of 115hp,1.5-litre petrol, and 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines. Both engines come with a 6-speed manual transmission; the naturally aspirated petrol is also offered with a CVT, while the turbo-petrol gets a 7-speed DCT automatic. In the future, the Verna facelift could also come with a 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain, as part of Hyundai’s plan to bring eight hybrid-powered models to India.
Honda City Facelift
Launch: H2 2026; Estimated price: Rs 12 lakh – 20 lakh; Engine: 1.5P
Honda will bring a second facelift to the City in the latter half of 2026. It will bring minor design changes to the exterior, likely bringing it in line with the Civic sedan. The interior layout is also expected to be carried over, but it could see new trims and upholstery. The feature set will likely remain unchanged, but Honda may offer a 360-degree camera. The facelifted City will continue to come with the same powertrains, including a 121hp, 145Nm, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol paired with a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox and the City e:HEV with a combined output of 125hp from its 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid engine mated to an e-CVT gearbox. This could be a final update for the current City before Honda brings an all-new generation in 2028.
Skoda Slavia facelift
Launch: Q4 2026; Estimated price: Rs 10 lakh – 18 lakh; Engine: 1.0P, 1.5P
The Skoda Slavia facelift has been spotted testing on our roads recently. There will be minor revisions to the lighting elements, grille, wheels and bumpers. Changes on the inside could include newer trims and colour themes. Moreover, the Slavia is expected to get a 360-degree camera, updated displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, while also bringing a level 2 ADAS suite. It will continue to feature the same 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines producing 115hp and 150hp, respectively. While both engines will continue with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with its 7-speed DCT automatic, the 6-speed torque converter auto on the 1.0-litre engine is expected to be replaced by an 8-speed torque converter unit. Expect the Slavia facelift to launch towards the end of 2026.
Volkswagen Virtus facelift:
Launch: Q4 2026; Estimated price: Rs 12 lakh – 18 lakh; Engine: 1.0P, 1.5P
Slavia’s badge-engineered twin, the Volkswagen Virtus, is also due for a facelift in 2026. Subtle updates to the front and rear exterior design, including new alloy wheels, will be part of this facelift. The updated Virtus will likely share much of its interior and feature list with the facelifted Slavia, including the addition of ADAS. The Virtus will also continue to come with the same powertrains, which it shares with the Slavia, including the 8-speed torque converter automatic for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
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