Teaser. Preview. Launch. Test drive. Old car, new car. Grade-by-grade comparison. And if you’re a seasoned paultan.org visitor, you won’t be surprised to hear we’re still not done with the 2014 Honda City. After all, cars as significant as this don’t come every day, do they?
The very day after the launch, we visited Sumber Auto in PJ to find a top-of-the-range Grade V example, in the new Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic shade, taking pride of place on the showroom floor. We arrived as early as we could – yet, as you can see, we weren’t the only ones there. And by lunchtime…
Still, we’ve managed to bring you a comprehensive walk-around video of the latest alternative to the Toyota Vios and Nissan Almera – and I got a bit of my own back in the process, too. Have fun watching, and subscribe to our Youtube channel for more of such videos, which are coming your way!
See our entire string of 2014 Honda City-related stories here.
GALLERY: Malaysian launch of the 2014 City
Nicely done as always, Jonathan#1 and the rest of the crew.
And I like that side-swipe at Toyota at the end. Class!
I like it. But I won’t buy it to pay the govt 50% tax.
I think I’ll just find a 5 year old Honda City and be happy with it.
Or just stick to my 10 year old Proton Saga.
I’ll pass. You kids out there without existing commitments can go get it.
Rear disc drum! Just like the overpriced VW, you’re paying about 90k, for a drum!!
Sure it might lose out on the rear disc brakes, leather seats and paddle shifts from the previous E+. But you have to compare with what was gained in this new City.
Larger interior, 50mm wider wheelbase, 6 airbags, hill start assist, emergency stop signal, 7″ infotainment, auto climate control, rear aircond vents, cruise control, 8 speakers, hands free telephone, voice recognition control, better fuel efficiency, 536 liter boot, more soft touch materials, advanced multi information combi meter, shark fin antenna, smart entry with push start button, ECON button
Another point to add which i am sure most people will overlook is the pricing of the previous City E+ and the new City V. The E+ was selling at RM93700 while this new V is selling at RM90800 which was a 3k decrease in price. Now don’t you think this is more of a bargain especially when compared to its closest rivals the Vios and Almera?
Rear disc brake or Electronic Stability Control & Side AirBags more important ?
Even if it is using Disc, your neighbour nor your mum in-law wont be impressed.
Drum, still stops the car.. Dont worry :)
One of the dumbest comments I’ve read. You’re not paying 90k for a drum. You’re paying 90k for one of the best equipped cars in the Malaysian B-segment market, which just happens to be equipped with rear drums but instead gets oodles of other safety and convenient equipment. Not happy? Go get a Vios TRD then. I’m sure the premium you pay for extra body kit will excite you. Hey, it has disc brakes~~
Good one! Now Toyota is pushed to move forward and come out something better.
For Proton/Perodua user… What commitment is more important? The safety of the family or the cash in hand?
I am waiting for someone to comment sh*ts like “better buy Preve, uglier than Suprima etc” and laugh out loud.
It is cheaper, bigger, ride better, more powerful and most importantly it is safer.
yes. with a hideous interior. and hideous FC.
what a hilarious joke!
Ride better and more powerful? Really? That’s what YOU think?
What ask such ? while YOU can check yourself.
See, the typical Proton 4S concept
1. Sendiri Cakap
2. Sendiri Syok
3. Sentiasa Rosak
4. Sales Carnival
Let’s get these 2014 Preve with big discount at Proton Sales Carnival 2017, ok?
They have more space back there than a Toyota Camry? Just look at how little amount of space the middle seat is left with when two adults is sitting at the back.. And for the legroom, look at how front the front seats are pushed forward.. When he was sitting in the driver seat, you can clearly see that there is totally no space for him to move his leg at all, and it is super cramped over there, no where to place his hands or stretch them out or whatever.. And look at how close his heads are with the the ceiling of the car..
So, yeah.. The space in the back of a kancil can be bigger than a Vellfire as well, when you push the front seat max to the front or just remove the whole front seat.. Go to the showroom and experience this car yourself, the space back there, is just almost similar to the almera..
Ratty, you do realize the big guy sitting at the back is slanting towards the center right? Also the fact that he crossed his leg up like that taking up quite some space? Also I don’t see how it appears cramped at the front. You have to notice the position of the seat relative to the side window before/after sitting at the back. Also the reviewer was simply bending his body forward making it look cramped. IMO it may be better to judge by how comfortable his legs seem to be in the front seat.
But of course you definitely have to experience it yourself at the showroom, I’d say not one person would directly just buy without going through that. But you sounded more like butthurt la bro. Chillax a bit?
Did you seriously go see the car in the metal yourself?? Both Almera and City is now class leading in terms of space and rear legroom and kudos to Honda for improving interior space compared to previous gen. I have seen the car and i agree with what Jonathan commented about the space. Not sure why you so butthurt but did you ever thought to compare with other cars in the segment like Vios and even C-segment cars like Mazda3, Focus and Elantra?
Keep an open mind about it bro. Any improvement in the cars is a benefit to all consumers. It will push certain brands to improve and “Move Forward” or they will suffer in sales volume as consumers become more aware of safety features
Hah..hah…hah…out off all the other specifications presented, and here we are talking about the “Space”.
with this price in proton i can purchase Inspira.
what u think when Proton Inspira bang Honda City who will die 1st ^_^
Both cars also have airbags. If collision was terrible enough, that people in the Honda City die, you don’t think the people in Proton Inspira might also die? Inspira made of adamantium issit?
If Lancer, then maybe a better argument. But Inspira? By perception alone, who knows whether the airbag will malfunction, or the lower quality crony-produced materials will fail.
Do you know how dated is that Lancer already? It has been long long overdue for a new model. And only car makers like Proton would rebadge such an outdated car, seriously.
How about interest rate from bank loan, local car interest rate more higher than Honda and Toyota.
Thanks to the new Civic, 2012 & 2013 Elantra and Sonata gets traded in for another 5% less than the average
SO FUNNY… I FORGOT TO LAUGH. -_-
Pakcik junior uncle sales man, i ingat you punya body masish dekat Perth. Kasihan you, duduk diam diam, jangan bising dan cakap macam budak kecil.
Test driven this morning at Angkasa Motors. Excellent drive. CVT engine is smooth with reasonable good pickup. Better than I expected. Downside is the touch panels. Think new owners need time to get used to it.
Why there isn’t any topic regarding the increased of interest rate(2.4% to 2.7%) for bank loan on cars?
Unbelievable.
i got 2.4% from RHB bank for this new honda city
wow this new city got lights for the leg area ?
i need to mod that myself into my old city (previous gen)
Who needs a Camry?
The one and only Sam Loo lo! Good one! This is moving forward.
Meanwhile, Toyota is stuck in reverse gear….
I would say Toyota is stuck in 4th gear :)
I plan to get either this or Almera for my parents.
They need something reliable, and can last for 10 years.
Thumbs up if you think i should get City
Thumbs down if you think I should get Almera
City, no doubt. Just get the V spec. Or at least the E. The V is very very safe.
I take almera anytime over this kak siti
worth to go for full spec only. the rest of the spec really overpriced as the material used is not of honda quality. But full spec really amazing.
so who needs the Camry now???
Not me… definitely!
Kimchi loser
Confirm pakcik masih sakit.
HDMI only for iphone users? so now what?! Pro-apple Honda City? or the Honda will package Iphone 5S as free gift during stock clearance?
Apple has already mentioned Honda to be one of the car brands that their device will support
Good review Jonathan!
Still not a fan of the car and its prices though.
Good job mate!
Again if this New City V spec come with :
1) Rear disc break
2) Paddle shift
3) Leather seat
I confidently this will be the King of B segment car!!!!
I always thinking to get a car with paddle shift, long time since my FD1 (regret of not getting FD2). Finally I got an Audi with paddle shift, but at the end I found out that I don’t really use it.
That’s reserved for the next face lift
Good point there! I agree
I think its probably reserved for the coming City Hybrid with DCT transmission.
dont forget hm left out the real view camera for the 7′ display unit.
My fren went to book d spec v carat kah motors chan sow lin..
Apparently so did 40 other ppl dat sunday
This can actually compete with Altis… Really.
U must be joking right? With its price point, safety and entertainment feature, it’s not only better than cut throat altis, it’s even better than a butt ugly Camry which is without vsc!
Did I mention better fc due to smaller segment and earth dream engine?
i think the engine is the same as before (not earth dream), but the new CVT gearbox is earth dream
Look at the TCO, not the upfront cost.
On the other hand, do consider a 15 month old Elantra. You can get 2 units with the same price as a new City
City = 6 airbags, Better Then OVerPRiced Civic 4 airbags,
and Honda Accord RM140k
this is what u mean?
Omg, Honda civic and Honda Accord is junk, Based on Your Definition.
very nice, no doubt the best in its class. equipped with rear air con vent should be more interesting and for 6 airbag(V variant) is absolutely worth it.
it would be nicer if got rear disc break but at that price point couldn’t ask more because last time honda charge 4k more than current top spec price. good job honda.
Got rv onot?
Will trade in my 2008 vios g spec for this.
Wah by the line of top 20 responses, it seems that many netizen here agree the all new city , with wheelbase of 1620mm, has a bigger space and bigger legroom than camry. I really respect you guys. That is really a breaking news man.
Very well presented. Good job guys, keep up with the good work and improvements!
I own the previous gen city which has paddle shifters. I can see why honda decided to do away with it in this generation city.
I have never actually used it much, apart from just for showing off to friends LOL.
Next year honda touch screen software will be using retina display IOS 7++
I would prefer with the RM3K reduction to add for the leather seats, the rear brake discs and the reverse camera. You can let go on the paddle shift though.
I own the previous gen city which has paddle shifters. I can see why honda decided to do away with it in this generation city.
I have never actually used it much, apart from just for showing off to friends LOL.
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To be frank, the paddle shift is useless if you are having a reasonable good pick up car.
I owned the ist generation hondy CIty DSI during 2003 to 2008 and hardly use the paddle shift before even up to Genting. The CVT can ovetake all the vios kaki if going up to the hill.
Peddle shift is not for family man and ladies. Maybe a beng may like it.
This new honda City has done a good job to fight the Vios and Almera but the low spec without the rear aircon is a big let down.
If you have RM 90K for high spec city, I would rather get a second hand Teana at below RM 90K.
You can always count on Paultan to give detailed (and funny) reviews, especially of cars of importance in Malaysia. Next will be the comparo to the Vios & Almera (i’m sure everyone’s waiting for that). Maybe comparo of interior space to the Camry too :)
Just got my city v spec today….wow, wow, im having orgasm… That coming from someone with 2013 camry 2.0 G… BASH ME NOW …
No need bash. I already mentioned earlier it’s better than Camry. U can buy 2 of these to 1 Camry, yet u have better safety. Only cronies like Sam will say how good camry/Altis is.
Sam go close shop la. Nowadays I so sick of ur rv talk and kimchi bashing I just skip ur comments. Don’t even bother to thumbs down.
fuhh ini buat taxi best ni.
Is only me that hate the front grill bar?
Which one is more valuable buy compare this all new city and honda jazz hybrid? how about the fuel consumption for both model i had mentioned? anyone can answer me this question?
If like and can afford than buy. if don’t like and can’t afford it than don’t buy. Life is simple, don’t complicate it. Period
The only real complaint I have for the City is that the front Toe space is limited due to the mid mounted fuel tank under the front seats. The plastics could have been better and Honda is a little shortsighted to not make the system compatible with Android.
I still feel the Almera still had better rear leg room but that is because Nissan pushed the seat well back of the rear wheelwells, leading to very tight shoulder room (much like the Skoda Superb)
As for the video. Good job. Shows improvement. At least Jon got his own mic this time…but its really odd despite being invited to international press events, Paultan couldn’t get a Honda showroom to open a little earlier for them to film a more comprehensive walkaround in private.
You know that Honda moved the fuel tank behind right?
lol
That longkang is to prominent , it looks like a scar, dirt will definitely collect in it…
do we really need the VSA thingy – or is it not necessary as long as we drive properly?
please read: http://paul.my/1fFaXME
Test drive on last Sunday. All I can say is , amazing feeling when u hit the pedal during highway. No gear shifting feel unlike my local old ride. Too bad never get a chance to play with the 7 inch touch screen monitor. But seriously, the HDMI option only compatible with Iphone5 only? That’s a lil’ bit unfair for those older version of IPhone and Android user. Can anyone clarify this?
Hi guys, need your expert clarification when you say the HDMI option only available for IPhone 5 model or IOS “version 5.1” and higher? I’ve checked thru one of the post and found this:
http://paultan.org/2013/06/14/hondalink-debut-asia/
“Minimum requirements are iPhone IOS 5.0 or above, or Android 2.3.4 or above.”
So the conclusion is HDMI are still compatible with both Android and IOS too as the apps support for both?
(Not just IPhone 5 that mentioned in the video?)
Remarkable designing. I think if the 9th gen civic rear looks like this city, i would buy one.
It’s cheaper in the Philipines, Thailand, Indonesia and basically everywhere else.
And it has drum brakes in the rear and no paddle shifters!
Worth it?
After seeing the car in actual,it is really a JOKE by claiming it bigger than Camry!!!
It can’t even beat Almera in terms of rear legroom space,as for the Front passenger to sit comfortably,behind passenger will have no room to comfortably move their leg without touching front seat..for Almera case,even with front passenger sitting comfortably, rear passenger can still free to move the leg…that’s what i call BIG legroom space!!
You stupid?
today went to one KL’s Honda showroom but no any sale care to talk to their potential customers, i saw one young couple try to talk to one lady, she just reply she is too busy right now. I just walk out the door and lost my interest to ask more.
based on the report, Civic and Accord can close shop.
come test with preve! top speed 230! dare? my preve will smoke everything!! call me anytime!
012599997*! dare?
please show your video claim that you reached 230km/h..
Preve king, grow up. Go look for civic or other cars who are in the same segment to “race” with you
damn stupid car from Honda
why do you said stupid?
Oiiii Honda you dunno what Android arrr????