Honda Malaysia has just launched the facelifted Honda City Hatchback. Priced from RM85,900, the B-segment hatchback is offered in five variants.
- Honda City Hatchback S – RM85,900
- Honda City Hatchback E – RM90,900
- Honda City Hatchback V – RM95,900
- Honda City Hatchback RS – RM100,900
- Honda City Hatchback e:HEV RS – RM112,900
On the outside, the Honda City Hatchback facelift in Malaysia gets a reworked exterior design. At the front, it now gets a new grille with a slightly different design than its sedan sibling, which got its facelift last year. Above the grille is a thinner black bar.
At the bottom of the City Hatchback’s front fascia is a new honeycomb-patterned lower intake, flanked by more aggressive-looking foglight housings. Round the back, you will find a new bumper and a redesigned rear diffuser to give the hatchback a sportier look.
To go with the new design, the Honda City Hatchback in Malaysia gets new wheel designs too. The S and E variants come with 15-inch alloys, while the V, RS, and e:HEV RS variants sport larger 16-inch units.
Below are the standard exterior features included with the Honda City Hatchback facelift in Malaysia:
- Auto halogen projector headlights
- LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
- LED taillights
- 15-inch alloy wheels
Opting for the E variant gets you:
- 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
Opting for the V variant gets you these:
- Automatic LED headlights
- 16-inch alloys wheels
Moving up to the RS and e:HEV RS variants get you these:
- RS exterior design package
- Faux air intake garnishes
- Honeycomb mesh on the front lower grille
- Side skirtings
- Rear diffuser
- 16-inch Berlina Black alloys
Like before, the Honda City Hatchback facelift in Malaysia is offered with two powertrain options. This includes the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine, paired to a CVT gearbox. This setup produces 121 hp (metric) and 145 Nm, which are sent to the front wheels.
The top-spec e:HEV RS variant is powered by Honda’s Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) hybrid system featuring a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated engine. Mainly acting as a generator, the mill is paired with an electric motor, resulting in a system output of 109 hp (metric) and 253 Nm. Mated to a single-speed gearbox which Honda calls the e-CVT, power is sent to the front wheels only.
| Variants | S, E, V, RS | e:HEV RS |
| Power unit | 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder | i-MMD hybrid system, 1.5-litre NA engine |
| Transmission | CVT | e-CVT |
| Max horsepower | 121 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 109 hp @ 3,500 – 8,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 145 Nm @ 4,300 rpm | 253 Nm @ 0 – 3 ,000 rpm |
Moving inside, the Honda City facelift sports an interior design that is pretty much similar to its predecessor. Minor changes made here mainly include the blacked-out aircon vents and steering wheel trims, alongside a red garnish that extends from the front passenger side to the centre dashboard for the RS variants.
Below are the standard interior features included with the Honda City Hatchback facelift in Malaysia:
- Fabric upholstery
- Standard audio unit
- Analogue instrument cluster with 4.2-inch TFT display
- Silver interior trims
- Manual aircon
- Paddle shifters
- Four speakers
- Optional Honda Connect telematics suite
Opting for the E variant gets you these:
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment head unit
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Single-zone automatic aircon
- Remote engine start
- Reverse camera
- Eight speakers
Opting for the V variant gets you:
- Leather upholstery
- Rear aircon vents
Moving up to the RS variant gets you these:
- RS interior design
- 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
- Sports pedals
- Honda Connect telematics suite
Choosing the top-of-the-range e:HEV RS variant gets you these:
- Electronic parking brake (EPB)
- Auto brake hold
In the safety department, the Honda City Hatchback facelift in Malaysia is now equipped with the Honda Sensing ADAS suite as standard. The Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN) feature is also available across the range, while the top-spec e:HEV RS variant gains the Low-Speed Follow (LSF) feature.
Below are the standard safety features included with the Honda City Hatchback facelift in Malaysia:
- 6 airbags
- Front collision warning (FCW)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Detection Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN)
- Auto High Beam (AHB)
- Walk Away Auto Lock
Opting for the V variant gets you these:
- Honda LaneWatch camera system
- Rear disc brakes
Opting for the RS variant gets you:
- Honda Connect telematics suite
Choosing the range-topping e:HEV RS variant gets you:
- Low-Speed Follow (LSF)
Included with the price is a five-year/unlimited mileage warranty, alongside an 8-year/unlimited mileage hybrid battery warranty for the top-spec e:HEV RS variant’s hybrid system. Free labour service is applicable for up to five times within the first 100,000 km.
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