Honda recently expanded its City franchise by adding two new models - the City hatchback and the City hybrid. Both cars are currently on sale in Thailand and we hope they arrive in other ASEAN countries soon. Before these cars arrive in the local market, which we hope happens soon, let’s discuss what the City hatch has on offer.

Honda City hatchback variants

In the Thai-market, the City hatch is offered in three trim options, that is one more than the City sedan. Included in the variant list is the base S+, mid-spec SV, and range-topping RS variant.

Honda City hatchback price

Honda City hatch S+	599,000 baht (approx. RM 80,776)
Honda City hatch SV	675,000 baht (approx. RM 91,025)
Honda City hatch RS	749,000 baht (approx. RM 101,011)

 

Compared to the Thai-spec City sedan, the hatch version is a bit pricer. The sedan price range goes from 579,000 baht (approx. RM 78,152) to 739,000 baht (approx. RM 99,662).

Honda City hatchback dimensions

Length	4,345 mm /4,349 mm (RS variant)
Width	1,748 mm
Height	1,488 mm
Wheelbase	2,589 mm

 

Compared to the sedan version, the hatch is 208 mm shorter and 21 mm taller. The width and wheelbase remain the same, ensuring the same cabin and boot space.

Honda City hatchback exterior

The front profile of the City hatch is borrowers clues from the sedan version. The two share the same headlamp, grille, bumper, and bonnet design. Similarly, the side profile gets City sedan like the prominent character line - above the door handles, linking the front and rear lighting units. The rear gets unique characteristics like Mercedes-Benz A-Class like taillight design, a longer roofline that meets the roof spoiler, steeply-raked rear window, slimmer reflector, rear bumper with a recessed lip, and more upright C-pillar.

2021 City exterior colour options: Taffeta White, Red Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Meteor Grey Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, and Sonic Grey Pearl.

Honda City hatchback interior

Like the exterior, the interior of the City hatch looks pretty much like its sedan sibling. On the dashboard comes fitted with a multi-info display, multi-functional steering wheel, an 8-inch touch display Advanced Touch head unit and large air vents. On the centre stack are present air-con system controls, USB ports, a power outlet, and a small storage cubby. The centre console stocks two cup holders, gear lever, handbrake, more storage areas, including one under the armrest in SV and RV trim.

One major difference between the sedan and the hatch version is that the latter comes with Ultra Seats (allowing four-seat arrangements) and offers more legroom than the former.

Honda City hatchback engine

Powering the City hatch is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder VTEC turbo making a maximum power of 122 PS at 5,500 rpm along with a peak of 173 Nm from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm. The power is sent to the front wheels via continuously variable transmission.

Honda City hatchback variant-wise equipment details

As mentioned earlier, the City hatch is offered in three variant options. Let us now see what each trim has on offer.

City hatch S+

Exterior:

• Chromium front grille
• Projector headlamps
• 15-inch alloy wheels

Interior:

• Black interior
• Fabric seat upholstery
• Keyless entry & engine start
• Manual air-conditioning system
• Idling stop system
• Head unit with four speakers & Bluetooth

Safety:

• 4 airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Hill Start Assist
• Vehicle Stability Assist
• ISOFIX

City hatch SV

Exterior:

• Side mirror indicators

Interior:

• Leather seats
• Single-zone automatic air-con system
• MID with white illumination
• Centre console storage box8-inch Advanced Touch system
• Multi-angle rear-view camera

City hatch RS

Exterior:

• Black front grille
• Black shark fin antenna
• Black tailgate spoiler
• Black door handles
• Black fog lamp garnish
• Black rear diffuser
• Black side mirror caps
• 16-inch wheels

Interior:

• Combination fabric/suede/leather seats
• Cruise control
• Paddle shifters
• MID with red illumination
• Rear power outlets
• Rear arm rear
• Eight speakers
• Honda Connect telematics

Safety

• Six airbags

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