Check out the Honda City hatch, to go on sale in many ASEAN markets

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda has finally revealed the hatch version of the iconic City sedan. The car will first go on sale in Thailand followed by other ASEAN and emerging markets. Time to get into the details -

Honda City hatch platform

The City hatch sits on the same platform as the latest-gen model of its sedan sibling. Almost all its body parts are borrowed from the City sedan up until the C-pillar, beyond which it adopts the traditional hatch design.

Honda City hatch design

As mentioned earlier, the front and side profile are completely identical to the City sedan. The rear gets a more rounded appearance backed by wide horizontal tail lights and shorter overhangs. The rear bumper looks stylish thanks to the faux air vents with a black faux diffuser.

Honda City hatch dimensions

Compared to the City sedan, the hatchback is 200 mm shorter (Thai-spec model), but just as tall and wide. However, on the wheelbase front, it is 11 mm shorter. If placed against the 3rd-gen Jazz, the City hatch is 314 mm longer and 53 mm wider, with a 59 mm stretched wheelbase.

Honda City Hatchback Dimensions
Length	4,349 mm
Width	1,748 mm
Height	1,488 mm
Wheelbase	2,589 mm

Honda City hatch engine details

The City hatchback will be powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol mill making a maximum power of 122 PS and a peak torque of 173 Nm. The engine is mated to a CVT gearbox.

Note, the City hatch will be offered with different power plants depending on the market it is introduced in.

Honda City hatch features

One major highlight of the hatch offering is the inclusion of a Magic seat. These units are ultra-flexible and allow for several-seating layout making space to fit more luggage or passengers.

The images you see here are of the City hatch RS trim which benefits from black upholstery with red contrast stitching. Included in the feature list further is -

• An 8-inch touch infotainment display
• Climate control
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Cruise control
• Multi-info display
• Lane assist camera

Honda City hatch safety features

The hatchback at the time of launch will be available with multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, and parking sensors with a rear camera.

Honda City hatch's arrival in Malaysia

We can't say for sure, but there are rumours suggesting that the City hatch will arrive in the local market as a replacement of the 4th-gen Jazz.

Also Read: 2020 Honda City - First Impression