India, June 25 -- As the compact sedan segment continues to evolve, manufacturers are striving to offer not just functional vehicles, but also distinctive and stylish alternatives that appeal to modern car buyers. In this increasingly design-conscious market, Honda has introduced the new City Sport Edition-a limited-run variant priced at Rs.14.89 lakh (ex-showroom)-to spice things up. Its arrival pits it squarely against the Skoda Slavia Sportline, a more permanent, sportier offering from the Czech brand.

Both sedans have undergone cosmetic upgrades to set themselves apart from their regular versions. The Honda City Sport Edition features subtle yet effective blacked-out elements on the bumpers, ORVMs, and grey-finished alloy wheels. It ...