Honda City Hatchback Launched, Prices Start From RM75,670
December 7, 2021Honda has officially launched the City Hatchback. Based on the ever-popular sedan, the hatchback features a more angular and busier rear-end and incorporates lessons learnt from the Jazz. The Japanese automaker has managed to increase structural rigidity by 6% compared to the Jazz for better collision safety.
But that isn’t all, special care was given towards noise and vibration reduction. As such, the car’s A and B pillars are filled with polyurethane spray foam and a variable thickness sound absorber is fitted under the engine compartment.
It also borrows the Jazz’s quirky rear seat design dubbed ULTRA Seats. It can be folded into 4 different configurations named Utility, Long, Tall and Refresh. Depending on how they are positioned, the City Hatchback can offer about 289-litres of boot space.
The City Hatchback is available to order as 4 different variants RS e:HEV, V, E, and S. The standard equipment is available to all 4 but the more premium stuff is reserved for the e:HEV and V models. The RS moniker of the e:HEV is indicative of the special treatment it receives in terms of trim fitments.
These standout features include a gloss black front grill, solid wing and door mirrors as well as a unique lower grill, fog garnish and rear bumper. Slotting below the e:HEV is the V, E and lastly the S. But we will get into that a little later.
In case you didn’t know, the RS e:HEV variant is the only hybrid in the line-up. The car uses a 1.5-litre intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system, which consists of the petrol engine and 2 electric motors. This system is mated to an electric continuous variable transmission or e-CVT to deliver 109hp and an impressive 253Nm of torque.
Honda says that the system will allow drivers to get a smoother power delivery without compromising on full efficiency. Based on driving conditions, the e:HEV can switch between fully electric mode, hybrid or regular petrol mode. It’s supposed to provide a balance that traditional cars aren’t able to offer.
The V, E and S variants get the standard 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine mated to a CVT. It produces 121hp and 145Nm of torque. Despite the absence of electric motors, Honda believes that this powertrain still provides an ideal balance of driving enjoyment and respectable fuel efficiency.
What Special Stuff Does Each Variant Get?
RS e:HEV
- LED Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL),
- LED Front Fog Lights,
- Tailgate Spoiler and LED Rear Combi Lights
- 16-inch Alloy Wheels, red-stitched
- Ultrasuede® Seats
- 7-inch Interactive (TFT) Meter Rear
- Air Conditioning Ventilation
- 8-inch Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Connectivity
- Auto Air-Conditioning Panel
- Lower Pocket 2 USB Ports
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
- Remotely turn on the engine and air-conditioning
- Honda LaneWatch (camera based tech to reduce blind spots)
- Auto Brake Hold (ABH)
- Honda Connect – telematics system that lets users view Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Applications, Security Applications, Vehicle Tracking and Support Services via smartphone app.
V
- LED Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Front Fog Lights, Tailgate Spoiler and LED Rear Combi Lights
- 16-inch Alloy Wheels
- Leather Seats
- 8-inch Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Connectivity - Auto Air-Conditioning Panel
- Lower Pocket 2 USB Ports
- Remotely turn on the engine and air-conditioning
E
- 8-inch Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Connectivity Auto Air-Conditioning Panel
- Lower Pocket 2 USB Ports
- Remotely turn on the engine and air-conditioning
S (Also standard for e:HEV, V and E)
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Rear Seat ISOFIX I-SIZE Type and Rear Seatbelt Reminder
Honda is keeping mum at the moment over the price of the RS e:HEV , but more will be revealed once it begins to hit showrooms in early 2022. Prices for the other variants are as follows: RM87,860.00 (V), RM83,080.00 (E), RM75,670.00 (S). The official brochure is available here.
The cars are available to order in Red Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl. Visit your nearest Honda dealership for details or visit www.honda.com.my
