2023 Honda City facelift launched in Malaysia; here’s all you need to know

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda has launched a new and improved version of the City sedan in Malaysia, with the mantra "The Best Gets Better." The latest model features a bolder exterior design and advanced features offering more convenience and practicality to customers. 

The all-new 2023 Honda City is offered in five variants in the local market, including a new RS variant. The variant-wise pricing is as follows - 

Variant	Price (on the road, without insurance)
City S	RM 84,900
City E	RM 89,900
City V	RM 94,900
City RS	RM 99,900
City e:HEV RS	RM 111,900

Included in the price are a five-year/unlimited mileage warranty, free labour service (up to five times within five years/100,000 km), and an 8-year/unlimited mileage battery warranty for the hybrid model.

Upon introducing the new City, Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura said, “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.”

Let’s dive deeper to know the changes in detail - 

On the exterior, the sedan gets a refreshed honeycomb front grille complemented by a new lower grille and a new bumper with bigger fog light casings. Also part of the upgraded kit is a new rear diffuser, new side skirting, new “RS” emblem, new rear bumper, and new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

Dimension-wise, the RS trims are now 36 mm longer at 4,589 mm while the S, E, and V are 27 mm longer, measuring 4,580 mm. Other dimensions remain the same as before.

The new Honda City colour palette includes - Ignite Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and Crystal Black Pearl. 

Inside, the new City gains a new interface for an 8-inch infotainment unit, eight speakers, an enhanced multi-angle rearview camera, coloured illumination for the automatic air conditioning, and a new USB Port (Type C) at the rear. Make note, these upgrades are not available on the base-spec S. However, paddle shifters and remote engine start are now parts of the standard package.

Moreover, the RS trims exclusively get wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 7-inch TFT metre. 

As for safety, the all-new 2023 Honda City comes kitted with the brand’s suite of advanced Honda SENSING safety features as standard. It includes -

• Lead Car Departure Notification 
• Adaptive Cruise Control 
• Forward Collision Warning 
• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Lane Keep Assist System 
• Road Departure Mitigation 
• Lane Departure Warning 
• Auto High Beam
• Low Speed Follow (e:HEV RS only)

The standard safety pack of the sedan also comprises six airbags and a Walk Away Auto Lock. With the RS trims, we also get the Honda CONNECT system as standard, however, the buyers of S, E, and V trims can get it at a special offer price of RM 1,500.00 (valid until January 2024).

No changes are there in terms of mechanical setup. That means the non-hybrid variants (S, E, V, RS Petrol) are powered by the same 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated inline-four i-VTEC mill that makes 121 PS of maximum power and 145 Nm of peak torque. The power is sent to the front wheels via a CVT.

The e:HEV RS hybrid variant also equips the same Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) powertrain with a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated engine combined with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery pack, and an e-CVT gearbox. The output levels are rated at 109 hp and 253 Nm.

Interested in buying the new Honda City? Visit any of the 101 authorised Honda dealerships nationwide or checkout www.honda.com.my or call Honda Malaysia’s Toll-Free number at 1-800-88-2020. 

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