Honda Malaysia Taking Bookings For 2024 Honda City Hatchback
Honda Malaysia has announced that it will be launching the updated Honda City Hatchback in Quarter 2, 2024 and is currently accepting bookings for it at all Honda dealerships nationwide. The City Hatchback is one of the top-selling models in the Non-National segment.
Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura, emphasised the impact of the City Hatchback since its debut in 2021, stating: “Back in 2021, Honda Malaysia created a milestone by introducing the City in Hatchback body type for the first time. This model gained instant popularity with its eye-catching design, advanced technology, and practicality. From city streets to open highways, this Energetic Hatchback has captured hearts since its 2021 debut, surpassing 28,700 units in sales and confirming its status as Malaysia’s ultimate hatchback sensation.”
The City Hatchback was Honda Malaysia’s second model with the e:HEV technology, introduced in 2021. Since then, the e:HEV RS for City Hatchback contributed 16% to Honda Malaysia’s total hybrid sales to-date, marking a significant contribution to the company’s e:HEV model expansion in the market. In 2023, Honda Malaysia sold a total of 10,300 units of City Hatchback, giving it a strong presence in the Non-National hatchback segment.
The facelifted City Hatchback continues to target young adults and professionals as the main buyers. It boasts upgrades in its overall looks and appearance, featuring a sleeker, more dynamic design. The e:HEV RS variant, in particular, takes it to the next level with a sharper, more aggressive exterior. This variant features newly designed Honeycomb Front Grille, Front Lower Grille, and a bumper with a more aggressive appearance, including the Front Fog Garnish.
Adding to its sporty appeal, the e:HEV RS variant showcases a new sleek Rear Bumper Lower Garnish design, along with a new design of Side Sill Garnish that adds to its overall sporty appearance. A notable addition for the new City Hatchback e:HEV RS is the Berlina Black 16″ alloy wheels.
Powering the RS variant is the 1.5L e:HEV powertrain, delivering 109 PS and class-leading 253 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC for the purely petrol version produces 121 PS and 145 Nm. This efficient engine continues to offer an ideal balance of ‘fun to drive’ performance and exceptional fuel efficiency for a hatchback body type.
Safety and security have been elevated in the City Hatchback facelift. The Honda SENSING advanced safety suite will be available in all variants with the additional feature of Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN). The e:HEV RS variant receives an extra feature i.e. Low Speed Follow (LSF), for a more convenient driving function.
