Launched at ₹1.35 Lakh: Honda’s QC3 Claims More Range Than the Activa e:, But Only 5 Cities Can Buy One
Sep 29, 2026The Spec'd take
Why it stands out
- Honda's two-motor strong hybrid system, the same family used in bigger Hondas globally, genuinely changes how the City drives in traffic, gliding on electric power far more than a typical mild hybrid.
- 27.26 kmpl claimed is a real step up from the petrol City, and unlike a lot of hybrid claims this one is grounded in a proper strong hybrid architecture, not just an engine start-stop system with a badge.
- It carries over the regular City's spacious, well-built cabin, so the hybrid tech doesn't come with a smaller-car compromise.
Worth knowing
- Sold in only one grade, ZX+, so there is no way to get the hybrid system without also paying for the top-spec equipment list.
- It asks a real premium of roughly Rs 5 to 6 lakh over the equivalent petrol City, a gap that takes genuine years of driving to earn back in fuel savings for most owners.
- Honda's hybrid parts and specialist know-how are still thinner on the ground in India than a plain petrol City's, worth checking with your nearest dealer before you commit.


















