Honda City Updated With 5 Variants Including RS Petrol & Hybrid; Prices From RM85k
Honda Malaysia has launched the updated City with 5 variants including a new RS petrol variant. The line-up for its popular B-segment sedan now consists of the City S, E, V, petrol RS and e:HEV RS hybrid.
Updates to the exterior include a new front bumper, new rear bumper and new 16″ dual-tone alloy wheels *1 (S & E variants wear 15″ wheels in differing designs). The RS variant of the City facelift features a new honeycomb grille, new front lower grille, rear diffuser, side skirting, and a “RS” emblem design. Due to the updated bumper design, the petrol and hybrid versions of the City RS are now slightly longer, measuring 4,589 mm in length compared to the S, E and V variants which are 4,580 mm long. Width and height of the car remain the same for all variants i.e. 1,748 mm and 1,467 mm.
Powering the car is still the 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC which offers 121 PS @ 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm @ 4,300 rpm, and paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The e:HEV RS meanwhile is fitted with a 1.5L i-VTEC running an Atkinson cycle combined with an electric motor and paired with an Electric-CVT (e-CVT). The engine produces 98 PS @ 5,600 – 6,400 rpm and 127 Nm @ 4,500 – 5,000 rpm, while the motor produces 109 PS @ 3,500 – 8,000 rpm and 253 Nm @ 0 – 3,000 rpm, which is best-in-class. However, the e:HEV has a higher top speed (177 km/h) compared to the petrol variants i.e. 196 km/h (S & E) and 195 km/h (V & RS), though it has a faster 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time of 9.9 seconds (10.2 seconds – S & E; 10.4 – V & RS). 
To provide buyers with a more engaging and sporty driving experience, all petrol variants are fitted with paddle shifters. The e:HEV RS variant however, is fitted with deceleration selector paddles that enable the driver to engage the paddles for power regeneration and to decelerate the vehicle without stepping on the brake pedal.
In terms of interior enhancement, both Petrol RS and e:HEV RS are equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto*2 connectivity and a 7” TFT Meter. Except for the S variant, all other variants share new upgraded features i.e. 8 speakers, a new interface for the display audio, enhanced multi-angle rear view camera and new rear USB Type-C port.
Like all Honda models, the new City is equipped with Honda’s suite of advanced Honda SENSING safety features standard for all variants. The functions are:
- Low Speed Follow (LSF) - applicable for e:HEV RS only
- Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Auto High Beam (AHB)
Other standard safety features include 6 airbags and Walk Away Auto Lock. Further, the petrol RS and e:HEV RS get smartphone connectivity with the Honda CONNECT function (3-year subscription). Buyers of the non-RS variants can also opt to equip their new City with Honda CONNECT at a special price of RM1,500*3 (applicable until January 2024).
The following are key features of each variant (incremental):
City S (RM84,900)
- Ventilated front disc brakes
- Rear drum brakes
- Hand brake lever
- 15″ wheels
- 15″ spare wheel
- 519 litres boot space
- Projector halogen headlights with auto on
- Body coloured outer door handles
- 4.2″ TFT meter cluster
- Manual air-conditioning controls
- Rear air vents
- Urethane steering wheel
- Urethane gear knob
- Fabric seat upholstery
- 1 front USB port
City E (RM89,900)
- Chrome outer door handles
- Remote engine start
- Single zone climate control
- 2 rear USB ports
- 2 front USB ports
- 8″ display audio system
- 4 tweeters
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Multi-angle reverse camera
City V (RM94,900)
- 16″ wheels
- LED headlights with auto on
- LED front fog lights
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather gear knob
- Combination leather seat upholstery
- Honda LaneWatch camera
City Petrol RS (RM99,900)
- Rear solid disc brakes
- Body coloured outer door handles
- Trunk spoiler
- 7″ TFT meter cluster
- Sport pedals
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
City e:HEV RS (RM111,900)
- Electric parking brake
- Temporary tyre repair kit
- 410 litres boot space
“The popularity of the City is undeniable. Since it was introduced in 2002, there are now more than 423,000 City on Malaysian roads. The 5th generation City which was introduced in 2020 further elevated the B-segment as Malaysia was the first country in the world to launch the e:HEV RS variant. To further offer our customers with value and feature offerings, the new City will be available in two RS variants, the e:HEV RS and petrol RS, in which customers will have more options based on their needs and demands,” said Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura. The company expects to sell 2,400 units of the City monthly upon its launch.
The new Honda City has 5 colours choices i.e. Ignite Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl.
For more information, visit any of the 101 authorised Honda dealerships nationwide or call Honda Malaysia’s Toll-Free number (1-800-88-2020) or visit www.honda.com.my.
*1 Applicable for Petrol RS and e:HEV RS only
*2 Android Auto™ will be available upon its official launch of the service in Malaysia
*3 Special Price for Honda CONNECT is offered starting from 10 August 2023 until 31 January 2024 or while stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply
* Prices quoted are on-the-road without insurance. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
