New Honda City Hatchback V-Sensing variant: How different it is from the others

When you visit Honda Malaysia's official website, then under the City Hatchback specification section, you'll find five, not four variants. Yes, one of them was added recently by the automaker, and it sites just below the range-topping RS e:HEV variant.

Called the Honda City Hatchback V-Sensing, the model comes equipped with Honda Sensing (the name says it all).

What else does the new City Hatchback variant have to offer? Let's find out.

Price

Honda City Hatchback Variant	Price
1.5L S	RM 75,669.45
1.5L E	RM 83,075.73
1.5L V	RM 87,856.36
1.5L V-sensing	RM 91,708.51
1.5L RS e:HEV	RM 107,783.09

As mentioned, the V-Sensing trim sits one slab before the range-topping variant and is expected to offer few additional features than the S, E, and V variants.

Engine

The City Hatchback V-Sensing is powered by the same engine that fuels the S, E, and V variants, and like them, it is a petrol-powered model.

Engine	1,498cc, 4 Cylinder, 16 Valve, DOHC, i-VTEC
Power	121 PS at 6,600 rpm
Torque	145 Nm at 4,300 rpm
CVT	CVT
Max speed	195 kmph
0 to 100 kmph	10.7 seconds
Fuel consumption	17.86 kmpl

 

Dimensions

Length	4,345 mm
Width	1,748 mm
Height	1,488 mm
Wheelbase	2,600 mm
Boot capacity	289-litre
Wheel	15-inch alloy

So, no difference in the dimension front as well. Moving on to the interior and exterior features

Features

On the outside, the V-Sensing variant benefits from LED auto headlights and LED front fog lamps. All its features remain the same as the S, E, V, and RS e:HEV variants. The list includes - LED DRLs, ORVM with indicators, tailgate spoiler, LED taillights, and shark fin antenna.

On the inside, the V-Sensing variant is the only one in addition to the range-topping RS e:HEV model to benefit from the 7-ich TFT. Other features it benefits from include - remote engine start, smart entry with push button, paddle shift, cruise control, ECON button, single auto air-con, system, and leather upholstery.

An 8-inch display audio system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity, two USB ports, a hands-free telephone, eight speakers, and Bluetooth takes care of passengers' connectivity needs.

Safety

Apart from the RS e:HEV variant, the new City Hatchback V-Sensing model, is the only City Hatchback trim to be equipped with the Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance safety systems, including Auto High Beam, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, Forward Collision Warning, and Collision Mitigation Braking System.

In addition to the safety mentioned above, it comes with six airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist, Electronic Brake Distribution, ABS with EBD & BA, Hill Start Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill Start Assist, rear seatbelt reminder, and rear seat ISOFIX I-SIZE Type.

The new variant also gets Honda LaneWatch functionality. This camera-based advanced safety technology provides real-time visualization of the road on the infotainment system when the left-signal indicator is activated, or the LaneWatch button is pressed.

Conclusion

By paying a little extra money (around RM 3800 more than City Hatchback V), the V-Sensing model offers the Honda Sensing suite of 7 advanced safety features and a 7-inch TFT screen. Rest all remain the same. On the other hand, the range-topping RS model is almost RM 16k costlier and exclusively gets Honda Connect, Auto Break Hold, rear AC vents, Deceleration Selector Paddle, and a hybrid powertrain.

So, what's your call? Which City Hatchback variant do you think offers the best value for money.

Also Read: Honda City Hatchback RS e:HEV detailed in pictures