Following the 2014 Honda City‘s global market debut in India just over two weeks ago, the car has now made its ASEAN debut in Thailand, with six versions available, priced from 550,000 baht.
All are powered by a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine, which can also run on E85 fuel. The mill produces 117 hp at 6,000 rpm and 146 Nm of torque at 4,700 rpm (in India, 117 hp at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,600 rpm). Save for the baseline model, which has a five-speed manual gearbox, the new Honda City now comes with a seven-step CVT gearbox, replacing the outgoing model‘s five-speed automatic.
The six variants of the Thai-market Honda City are the S MT, which is priced at 550,000 baht (RM55,650), the S AT at 589,000 baht (RM59,600), the V at 649,000 baht (RM65,670), the V+ at 689,000 baht (RM69,720), the SV at 734,000 baht (RM74,270) and the SV+, which goes for 749,000 baht (RM75,790).
Like the Indian-market City, the interior features a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which supports a smartphone interface, and an automatic air-conditioning system with a touch-control panel for the SV and SV+ (the other variants get manual AC and a standard audio system). The triple gauges are illuminated by blue light rings and house a multi-information display on the V, V+, SV and SV+ versions – the baseline S has amber illumination.
Other features include keyless entry with push-start ignition and a multi-function steering wheel with paddle shifters, cruise control, audio control switches and a hands-free telephone switch for the SV and SV+.
Unlike the rather bare Indian-spec car, all the Thai models are equipped with good safety features as standard – ABS brakes, VSA stability control, Hill Start Assist and Emergency Stop Signal. Let’s hope the same goes for the Malaysian-spec car.
The V+ and SV+ offer an upgrade to the standard safety specs, adding i-Side airbags and side curtain airbags to the mix and bringing the total airbag count to six. The ‘+’ in the model name also adds a multi-angle rearview camera, with three-level adjustment.
There are seven colour choices for the car – Modern Steel Grey (metallic), Carnelian Red (pearl), Crystal Black (pearl), Alabaster Silver (metallic), Taffeta White are joined by two new shades, these being Brilliant Sporty Blue (metallic) and Golden Brown (metallic).
Honda Automobile Thailand is targeting sales of 60,000 units of the new City per year. This should of course aid Honda’s cause in the 2014 passenger car sales race – Honda overtook Toyota in Thai passenger car sales for the first time ever in 2013.
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Hm, the exterior is not so nice, I prefer the outgoing model. But at least in the photos the interior is quite nice, and the specs are good too. At least all cars have stability control, and you can get more airbags. Not bad, not bad.
And the rear aircond vent is missing too
The S Automatic is priced at RM59,600. Can we expect it to be sold in Malaysia for RM59,600 also?
Maybe, at year 2017..
The moment City priced @ RM59.6K, the fuel price will be in the range of RM3.8-RM4/liter..
We can’t cheat our way to be comfortable..
60000+2.5% interest is 73500 in Thailand. while 90000+2.5% interest is 110250 here in Malaysia. The price difference can get you 9187.5 liter of petrol if it is priced rm4 per liter. and that can get you around 184 full tank assuming a full tank is 50 liters. That’s enough for fuel supply of 3 and half years if you fill up one full tank every week.
Don’t forget, we are paying RM2.10/L for RON95, to cover back RM30K (fuel consumption 15 km/L) price different with Thailand, it takes min 200K km. My yearly mileage only up to 20K km, even RM59.6K with fuel price RM3.8-RM4/L sound a better deal.
Still over price….RM56-75k? Suppose below RM50k…Camry 2.5L top of the range in the US onli around RM65k
What happen thai!
In US, the prices below include 6 airbags, VSC, Tyre Pressure Monitoring etc etc.
Mainstream car prices
Honda Accord 2.4 (CBU)
US$21,480(RM64,440)
Honda CRV 2.4 (CBU)
US$22,495 (RM67,485)
Honda Civic CBU
US$15,955 (RM47,865)
Toyota Altis (CBU)
US$16,130 (RM48,390)
Toyota Camry 2.5 CBU
US$22,055 (RM66,165)
Kia Sorento CBU
US$23,150 (RM69,450)
Hyundai Tucson
US$19,245 (RM57,735)
Hyundai Sonata
US$20,895 (RM62,685)
Hyundai Elantra 1.8
US$16,695 (RM50,085)
source: guy from paultan said
The US probably has lower taxes compared to Thailand. Also, the cars you’ve mentioned are all built in the US, not imported.
Maybe Yes
S version City RM85k.
RM85k – 25% = RM64k.
Then, I notice Engine Retuned.
altough dropped 7hp.. but now the max hp is at 6k rpm, and 4.7k rpm for max torque. Paired with 7 speed.
checking with EEV requirement.
Well, I expect this car get EEV tax reduction.
then, further rebate.
RM64k –> RM59.6k.
as u wish.
sell at RM50k ++ ?? how Proton wanna make profit then… lol
I find the exterior looks slightly better than outgoing model, the proportion looks more right than current. But design improvement is quite less, more like a facelift.
Waiting for proton basher to unleash their stupidity. Where got kangkung car in asean. Even 6 airbags b segmenter city is already 70k. Preve is a segment above city has 6 aorbags accross all variants. Go figure.
Waiting for proton basher to unleash their stupidity. Where got kangkung car in asean. Even 6 airbags b segmenter city is already 70k. Preve is a segment above city has 6 aorbags accross all variants. Go figure.
Waiting for proton basher to unleash their stupidity. Where got kangkung car in asean. Even 6 airbags b segmenter city is already 70k. Preve is a segment above city has 6 airbags accross all variants. Go figure.
Honda malaysia please kill the Toyota models with your standard VSA! Don’t disappoint us.
Funny isnt it even d previous dugong vios mnaged to outsell city 2 to 1 so now wth this ordinary looking city it will be 3 to 1…dugong has evolved to become a killer whale but city remains as ikan tamban…where got syiokkk like this….
The old-day’s trend has past bro. You look at the buyers nowadays, all thinking of their Dugong can “fly” and add wing and useless stuffs like that. On the other hand, City’s buyer attracted more mature personnel to buy.
Moreover, whose discount HIGHER is the WINNER la, hahaha
Kid, if you are Honda City owner than you will know why vios outsells city.. The buyer have to wait 3-6 months to get the Honda City, compared to dugong book now, tomorrow you will get it! and the price, comparing 70k with 85k, which has better market?
who cares about the car? it’s the lady in the video that makes me all excited. can’t help it but to beat my meat on her face. got to send my keyboard in for warranty after this, but it’s all worth it.
you sir, is sick. here take my like
Are u sure the girl is really a ‘girl’?
LOL
wow plenty of boobies.. feeling safer now : )
Why there is no sunroof like in India….frustrated already :-(
OMG… tui loh…buy the new vios liao…regret…should wait for this.
no worries OMG! Sam Loo will definitely not show you his hilux and will accept your new vios trade in at 110% of your original purchase price..
To be frank, less attractive!
If it is less attractive, just say it! Why have ‘To be frank’?
because Honda fanboys won’t like it
Hi Frank. Nice to meet you.
I think, in term of design I like the previous Honda city
CVT again?
Good fuel consumption, light weight and cheaper than a DCT. Give your mom a DCT and a CVT she only know she no need change gear.
nowadays CVT gearbox cheap la…. not like DSG = fall!
city back using cvt…remind me of the dugog city’s CVT fiasco/problem, which prompt honda to change back to normal auto in prev model…have honda finally fixed its CVT??
Still no HID, LED & DRL light? Suddenly the vios look more worthy
If you think that HID,LEDs & DRLs are far more important than safety features like extra airbags and VSA. Then yes, Vios TRD is worth the money.
Hope when the worthy Vios collides in accident, all your mentioned HiD, LED & DRL are still properly intact….
Just wondering. Can malaysia spec get 6airbags, cruise control, hill assist control? Current high line model has vsa.
Don’t think so, DRB-Hicom going to protect their own Proton as more value for money, safest in price range.
my preference
exterior front – outgoing model
exterior rear – new model
interior – new model
and hope the suspension for the new model is not as hard as the outgoing
waiting the right price in Malaysia
So, the cheapest variant still only have 2 airbags in Thai? Preve here got 6 as standard.
Rm56k for a manual basic comparable to our Preve.
I do hope Honda will bring the cheapest City to compete with. At least, they r better than Vioses
i think the Honda City can last roughly 4.5x the lifetime of ‘YOUR’ Preve, not ‘Ours’. Thanks
No need to compare city and preve, they are in different league. Preve should be compared to pathetic SOHC engined civic or cheapo torsion beamed altis.
frankly telling u.
Altis does handling very well.
Read Paultan’s Altis review.
Altough it’s a torsion beam. But Toyota do know how to innovate from there..
Nvm him. Let him sit in his Jaguh Kampung for all eternity.
If you watched the Taiwan review for the new Altis, 99% of them says the Altis handling is not on par with it competitor.
This is only a City, not Lamborghini.
Y so butthurt I compare this two cars? I compare the specs, and. The New city oredi got big enuf to compare. Specs wise and No other model can be compared with on local grounds.
If Honda can sell this new City ckd with lower kit list like ones in Thailand, we want something to compare. And wants to ask why cant it offer at least the same as what preve had at the same price.
I am not ask u to buy the Preve, I juz want a honest and true comparison, of price and Specs.
city has tax
preve no tax
I am going to trade in my old city and get new city and saddle myself with another 7 year loan.
This is a Vios killer. The 6-airbag variant is going to be a big selling point.
6 air bags not come with standard. Need to pay more like Altis lah.
Honda City FTW!
So the car I come to live and love by, gets the transmission that i very personally despise amongst all automotive advancement in transmission and looses what I think is the winner in the Indian spec car, rear seat vents.
In the aesthetic part ,it looks more presentable than the Indian spec car with its bigger rims, but it loss some of the old car simple and clean lines that I love in the old, something Honda is began to loose in their new offerings. But interiors looks like a much better place to be in, more modern and elegent.
Now to the big news…..that spec list, this could potentially be the 2nd B-segment to have 6 airbags in Malaysia….potentially, I have not much faith with Honda Malaysia airbag offering given that the Thai accord has 6 on contrast to our 2-4. But VSA will be standard given that the entry level jazz CKD gets it. Overall from what I heard from my local 3s centers , Malaysian spec car are usually similar to Thais, so I expect our spec to mimics the mid and high spec…..which means standard auto air-cond and navigation.
Looking forward to the launch most probably in March…..but still, sign, that cvt
Second? There was the Fiesta LX with 7. The Jazz Hybrid CBU. The Prius C. 208. Rio. Polo. BMW Mini. Soon DS3. There are plenty of B segment cars with 6 airbags or more.
I am comparing all the models on sale currently. the current Fiesta has 4, the Jazz Hybrid is now CKD, CBU is no longer offered and the Prius C’s future uncertain. However I do admit I’ve forgotten about the 208….sorry Pug fans.
Agree. The spec list looks very nice. The rear reminds me of the F30 for some reason.
But 7 step CVT? Errr I heard the older one was not so reliable… I’d gladly take the older 5 speed auto, unless the CVT in this is good, and feels more like a normal auto.
the new cvt on this city does seem to have a better gear ratio than the normal 5 speed,
more speed perhaps? still cvt are very noisy.. can’t wait to test out the new city :D
CKD.. must be cheap… if expensive..dun buy laa
This City looks a lot like the old City (2003 – 2006)
Side profile especially.
Back to CVT, unwise.
Can’t they just remove the CVT? My 2008 Honda City VTEC already showing signs of GB problem. And it’s a CVT!!!
cantik lampu belakang!
Now we know why honda screwing toyota left and right in different countries. Their offering are getting more genuine, while T is going way backwards.
Time to give the finishing blow. Go honda!
Omg already honda malaysia.. pls launch either this or the freaking jazz already.. what is taking u ppl so long??? Bloody slow.. pls launch the god damn car already….
finally~ i’ve been waiting for this car for a long time.. lolzzz
Excellent car! This will definately destroy korean car sales!
Brilliant interior and extremely good looking!
Cant wait for it to be launched here! Awesome!!
Why no iDTEC offered for Thai market? Thais still skeptical with diesel?
Oh no! Honda made a U-turn and went back to the 7-step CVT?? That would certainly save them money at the cost of transmission performance for the customer.
I have driven both current gen (torque converter) and previous gen (7-step CVT) and I must say the torque converter gives better driving experience than CVT.
The only time CVT is more responsive than torque converter is when taking off from standstill. It is sluggish at medium to high speed. So when cruising on highway you will hate it if a slow driver suddenly turns up on the fast lane that forces you to slow down because the CVT will take its own sweet time to get back to cruising speed, as compared to the torque converter.
On top of that the previous gen CVT needs CVTF change every 20,000km.
I hope they they throw in lots of other goodies to this new model to compensate the cheaper route they took for its transmission choice.
That is not the CVT la…*facepalm*
The current 1.5 iVTEC is simply gutless at highway speeds. Even with the 5speed automatic, it will still struggle and crawl for speed during highway.
I think capable of reaching speeds north of the speed limit does not make a car gutless.
When I was a novice and took the City back from Kuantan, simple cruising resulted 140kph @ 3000rpm. The real problem of the Torque converter is that Honda being Honda has no torque, and given the gearings are pretty long in the 5-speed, City cruising is pretty terrible.
Current gen is 5 speed AT. Torque converter just a component in between engine and tranmission. Both AT & CVT mostly use torque converter, MT – clutch, DSG – double clutch…
6 airbags in Honda ? Hahaha. LOL
exterior so boring n ugly (same as vios) but interior is nice!
Where is the panorama roof?? Worst than Indian spec…sigh
Where is the panorama roof?? Worst than Indian spec…sigh
i can’t read the brochure attached…heee.
current model with 120hp@6,600 and have more power compare this new city, 117 hp at 6,000.
CVT gearbox is so interesting and fun but i hope much reliable compare to model 2002–2008 which many complain heard.
with 6 airbags, should be less complain on the safety…
Wow, I can expect kimchi D & C Segment owners Q up at my yard again, very soooooon
Haha. Ppl change tune already after toyo getting screwed left and right. Bcome honda supporter now.
Sam only deals with used Hyundai
Front grill is ugly. Looks wise seems to be losing out on all new VIOS. Also why cabin road sound insulation always so inferior to VIOS?? Really its a significant driving comfort issue… noise pollution is a known health hazard, especially constant even if not damn high pitched.
I wonder how they can design such a lousy center air con/multimedia panel. Look at the low spec interior with the el cheapo grey radio buttons with a large empty real estate on the right of it! OMG!!
Come on, no one complained about this S spec interior? The high spec interior is nice but not this low spec one
http://paultan.org/2014/01/23/2014-honda-city-launched-in-thailand/2014-honda-city-thai-s-spec/
The interior is very appealing but not the exterior. Hope there is a Modulo variant for this City to make the exterior more appealing.
Looks good. Specs looks good too. 8 speakers for top of the line model – not bad for this segment. Not sure if all of the specs will reach here though. Wont be long before we find out. Im sure the launch will just be a few months away.
I wonder if the CVT is the same as the US Accord and the 2015 Civic (though they are actually sold in 2014). If it is, then its the latest specs CVT which comes without the rubber banding effect.
tis is alot better looking thn the vios ! i find it looking handsome .
HM … beat that price!
this new honda city will qualify for eev status since its kerb weight is less than 1200 kg and fc is only 5.55l/100km which is less 6l/100km.
Honda Malaysia, please do not decrease the airbag count or omit stability control. We don’t want another bare car like your bro has offered here in Malaysia.
7 step CVT gearbox is this same as 7 speed CVT gearbox for Honda city 2003~2008?
Honda 7speedCVT = DSG = Failure!
after bring to malaysia, no more automatic aircond and must be gearbox still same. Every new honda coming in all spec kena cut somemore
u are right, cos this is boleh land, smua boleh punya, boleh naik angkasa lepas balik bikin anak khawin, matahari pun boleh naik punya.
6 airbags optional or not, all i know is in 6 months time we definitely have the aftermarket rear lamp ala BMW style.
outgoing model is nicer…but this model interior looks better..100% won’t be this price in kangkong country
Can I buy in Thai and use in msia?? in msia we won’t get this price…
Our City is CKD or CBU from Tomyam country?
correct me if im wrong…but if we are importing a complete car…its CBU. regardless of the country it was manufactured
Hope HONDA will bring the rear aircond vent + USB port. My family will really appreciate this.
Anyway thank you HONDA for bringing good package of technology and safety features rather than only a pretty face.
The look is just so so but with VSA as standard, this City is gonna pawn the current new Vios.. The interior is way better than the Toyota’s too..
If the same spec applies to Malaysia, bye bye Vios…
I wonder if there’s any Modulo, Mugen version…
The rear air-con vent is missing.
Just too bad.
The design,engine,space,spec is much far better than my eyesight only of current new vios. if this is city arriving price below 100k, vios will sayorana forever in cold fridge. The ad spec with full spec is impressive. 6 airbag is feel safe, interior space make me carry more ppl. 117hp can let me smoke Vios, and the design is not much diff with old city,that some dispointment.
Overall seem good seliing point, except damn unfix problem with CVT. Wonder new altis also CVT, y altis much less problem than Honda CVT.
its kinda expected malaysian version will only get the cvt version as usual,no manual.
but looking at the price compare to vios, the sv would be at vios trd territory, @ 90k -.
but if it comes with standard airbags,then its really a value to buy. but if at same price as vios g grade,most welcome.
6 airbags,esp, 88k -, vios gonna suffer. but its depend whether hnda really have a ball to do that.
yup,prtn own preve n suprima sales will be affected too. yeah,malaysian like to compare cars to its price,rather than segment per se,thats why paultan also do the same comparo,2 b segment versus 1 c segment.
nevertheless,if its true on fully equip city is below 90k,its a good thing. i second the move. this will put the pressure to our local boys to be even more competitive.
this is what i like, the better competitive on safety aspect,the cnsumer will benefit of it. the others will have to fight to increase its offering without jackup the price.
however,not putting too much expectation cuz the newly launch accord has fewer airbags,even on the highest offering.
so honda,please prove me wrong,im begging u.
Preve still my pride.
yes of course. Buying Proton Preve comes with attractive package:
1. Sudddenly engine cannot start
2. Gear knob handle easily broken
3. Sound insulation very poor.
4. noisy gearbox
5. Very low resale valu
Alot more been offered Proton for its buyers, LOL
do u own a preve??
if yes then only u can easily insult this car…a few frens of me own preve and they are happy with it..better than vios and 09 city…
Yes I owned one and already experienced the
2. Gear knob handle easily broken
3. Sound insulation very poor.
5. Very low resale value
No sunroof? Is it for indian market?
omg dat blue! please have it here. also please bring in all those spec options as well!
Toyota Vios kantoi lagi…
Hope that it will be nicely specced with full safety features, active and passive.. Exterior looks ordinary from the rear, the front looks okay, nonetheless the interior looks nice with a modern touch, while not excessively curvy…. Honda Malaysia, don’t take too long to bring this car here….
kenapa thailand dan india launch dulu? kenapa malaysia x launch sekali? malaysia kan ada DRB??
In terms of cars, Malaysia is indeed a 3rd world country
this car is thousands times greater than the old junk vios….umw better take immediate action…another facelift vios again perhaps????..hahahha
Ugly, and CVT? City fans expect to change car for the next 3 years again. However VSA standard and 6 bags (Optional serious?) deserve compliments.
This is a I-VTEC with CVT, so I don’t think it is the same as 2003-2008 version,as they have clearly stated it is a Earth Dream Technology,City 2003-2008 is not part of Earth Dreams Technology,if there is a failure,it means Honda world wide car (New Jazz,Vezel) will all fail…
see the link: http://world.honda.com/EarthDreamsTechnology/
So much cheaper over there……
Nice futuristic design and aggressive rims as usual, no hybrid version yet…??
So much cheaper over there……
Nice futuristic design and aggressive rims as usual, no hybrid version yet…??
SORRY for double post, didn’t know what happened there….
hahaha well i guess when it comes to our country the price of the top spec will be like 95k? (since the vios TRD is 93k) cx if the top spec city(with every safety features VSA blablabla) is cheaper than vios then there’ll be nobody buying vios teehee =3=
For air bags and safety features, in Malaysia I believe it will follow the new Accord. Two air bags for low spec and 4 air bags for high spec. VSA is standard for Honda cars.
Heard that Honda Malaysia Price it from 70+K to 90+K. 4 specs available. Comments are good from them and hopefully to see it on March 2014.
Thank you for share.I like design by Honda City car.
wahh, rm59k thre can buy a city ! here …let me think… myvi 1.5 extreme with some few thousand left for pocket use.
I hate to see the price….
Ugly back, looks like an old car. boring exterior. Interior is ok.
I love the push button start, it is so great to not have to worry about keys when you are getting into your vehicle.
Great car. Honda Malaysia please maintain all features in Thailand’s City. Definitely a worth buy over other brand within the same price range.
I love the push button start, in Malaysia I believe it will follow the new Accord. Two air bags for low spec and 4 air bags for high spec. VSA is standard for Honda cars.
Y Y Y ???, Malaysia not sales Honda with manual transmission ??. Toyota Vios already has Manual Transmission. What is wrong ??. R M’sia not good drivers ?? just don’t understand. Many other countries, like Indonesia esp. Jakarta; China esp. Peking, more Manual Transmission. Price wise, beside save petrol cheaper and less maintenance.
so, Please Honda bring in MT.as an option.
Honda Malaysia just posted a sneak peek of the new City in their website. Looks like there will be rear aircon vents, 6 airbags, cruise control, push start button, 16″ alloys and 7″ display unit which are most likely only for the most premium unit. If VSA is standard across the range and prices similar to Vios, this will definitely be a contender for the B segment
few years later may become P.Saga replacement model… pity to honda owner.
Any difference of previous CVT and 2014 CVT.
AS i know the previous CVT very bad.
Hope that a difference with previos model CVT
Every car got pros n cons.. just ur luck to hv it still looks good n solid after 5years…imho I love this new city..looks awesome.. every car comes with quality n that makes the price… thats what happen to some cheap car no matter how many accessories n safety they offer..so I go for branded car if I can afford not just about the brand only