2024 Honda City Hatchback: Key highlights

2024 Honda City Hatchback: Key highlights

Back in 2021, Honda Malaysia introduced the City Hatchback with class-leading features to step up its game in the local automotive industry. And as anticipated, the hatchback version of the beloved sedan captured significant attention from Malaysian customers. Since its launch, the automaker has sold a total of 28,700 units of this B-segment hatchback, with 10,300 units delivered in 2023 alone.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How much does the 2024 Honda City Hatchback cost?

    The 2024 Honda City Hatchback is offered in five variants in Malaysia - S, E, V, Petrol RS, and e:HEV RS, priced between RM 85,900 and RM 112,900.
  • What safety features are included in the 2024 Honda City Hatchback?

    The 2024 Honda City Hatchback now includes Honda SENSING as a standard safety feature for all variants. It gets two new systems - Lead Car Departure Notification and Low Speed Follow.
  • To maintain the popularity of the car, Honda has just brought its upgraded version to the local shores. In today’s story, we will be discussing the key highlights of the 2024 Honda City Hatchback to give prospective buyers and enthusiasts a gist of what this Japanese hatchback has to offer. So, without any further delay, let’s begin.

    2024 Honda City Hatchback

    New Petrol-powered RS trim

    The 2024 Honda City Hatchback is offered in five variants, four of which are powered by a petrol engine, and the fifth is equipped with a hybrid powertrain. The petrol variants start with the 1.5L S, followed by the 1.5L E, 1.5L V, and the RS. The latter replaces the 1.5L V-Sensing trim available earlier. At the top of the lineup lies the same e:HEV RS hybrid as before. 

    The ICE mill comprises the same 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC petrol mill delivering the power output of 121 PS and a peak torque of 145 Nm. All petrol variants are now mated to the Paddle Shift and a CVT gearbox, offering a fun and engaging drive.

    2024 Honda City Hatchback engine

    The e:HEV RS trim, on the other hand, combines a 1.5-litre Sports intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) and an electric motor producing 109 PS and 253 Nm of torque. It is paired with a single-speed E-CVT and a Deceleration Selector Paddle that enables the driver to engage the paddles for power regeneration and to decelerate the vehicle.

    New aesthetic appeal inside-out

    The upgraded hatchback looks more energetic, bold and sporty with significant design enhancements. Key changes include a newly designed honeycomb front grille, front lower grille, LED front fog lights garnish and rear bumper lower garnish. The new Berlina Black 16‑inch alloy wheels, a new side sill garnish and a sportier-looking diffuser further add to the dynamic appearance of the V and RS trims. 

    2024 Honda City Hatchback

    The interior of the RS trims also has received a stylish upgrade in the form of a striking red‑painted dashboard panel with sporty Combi leather seats featuring eye‑catching red stitching.

    Minor dimension tweaks

    The dimensions of the Honda City Hatchback remain largely unchanged with the pre-facelift model. It now measures 4,350 mm (+1 mm) in length, 1,748 mm in width, and 1,488 mm (18 mm) in height. The increase in height is expected to offer a slightly higher driving position, potentially improving driver visibility and comfort. Notably, the RS variants of the hatchback are longer than the non-RS trims with a total length of 4,369 mm. 

    2024 Honda City Hatchback

    Enhanced connectivity options

    Honda has also enhanced the connectivity options to significantly improve the functionality and convenience for occupants. The hatchback now features USB-C ports at the rear and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity with the upgraded 8-inch infotainment screen. It allows drivers and passengers to seamlessly connect their smartphones to the vehicle’s infotainment system without the need for physical cables, enhancing the overall user experience by providing easy access to navigation, music, and other apps.

    2024 Honda City Hatchback

    New ADAS features - LCDN and LSF

    The new City Hatchback also gains new safety features along with the inclusion of the Honda SENSING suite as a standard fitment across all variants. This comprehensive pack of advanced driver-assistance systems now incorporates the Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN) system as standard. It alerts drivers when the lead car ahead begins moving after being stationary.

    LCDN

    Furthermore, the top-spec e:HEV RS variant exclusively comes with the Low Speed Follow (LSF) feature, which enables the vehicle to maintain a safe following distance at low speeds, providing added reassurance during congested traffic situations.

    Low Speed Follow

    2024 Honda City Hatchback price

    The 2024 Honda City Hatchback pricing is as follows - 

    Variant

    Price (on the road, without insurance)

    e:HEV RS

    RM 112,900

    Petrol RS

    RM 100,900

    V

    RM 95,900

    E

    RM 90,900

    S

    RM 85,900

    The price includes a five-year warranty with no mileage limit, as well as an eight-year warranty with no mileage limit for the hybrid battery in the top-tier e:HEV RS variant. Additionally, free labour service is provided for up to five times within the first 100,000 km.

    Also read: 2024 Honda Freed MPV debuts in Japan with a hybrid powertrain

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