2017 Honda City facelift launched in Malaysia – new looks, added kit, priced from RM78,300 to RM92,000

2017 Honda City facelift launched in Malaysia – new looks, added kit, priced from RM78,300 to RM92,000

After Thailand and India, the facelifted Honda City has finally landed in Malaysia. The refreshed B-segment sedan goes on sale with a fresh new look, as well as a higher level of standard equipment.

We’ve been waiting for pricing information – the final piece of the puzzle – for some time now, so let’s get down to it. With the added kit offered on the base model, the range has been streamlined to just three variants, with the S+ model dropped for 2017.

The entry-level 1.5 S priced at RM78,300, RM2,200 more expensive than the outgoing model, although it now offers a much higher level of standard equipment. Meanwhile, prices for the mid-spec 1.5 E and range-topping 1.5 V are unchanged at RM84,600, and RM92,000 respectively. All prices are on-the-road inclusive of insurance and a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.

2017 Honda City facelift launched in Malaysia – new looks, added kit, priced from RM78,300 to RM92,000

As we’ve seen in the media preview, the City has received a fairly significant remodelling, including redesigned headlights – now LED units on the top-spec V variant – with a different shape. The chrome bar, which now extends over the headlights Civic-style, is also slimmer than before, while the grille features a honeycomb mesh and a chrome strip. The front bumper has also been given a more elegant design.

At the rear, there’s a sportier rear bumper design; the V model gains LED tail lights as seen on the Japanese-market Grace Hybrid, along with a ducktail spoiler with an integrated LED third brake light. Finishing it off are new two-tone alloy wheels, measuring 15 inches on the S (replacing the previous steel wheels) and E, and 16 inches on the V. The new hero colour, Lunar Silver Metallic, is from the Civic.

Inside, changes are limited to gunmetal interior trim and separate rear smartphone pockets on the E and V models. The advanced multi-info instrument cluster – now standard on all variants – also gains white backlighting instead of blue for improved legibility and a more premium look.

The integrated seven-inch touchscreen Display Audio infotainment system on the V variant has also given way to a discrete double-DIN 6.8-inch touchscreen head unit, with physical buttons instead of touch controls – this is now also fitted on the E variant as well. Finally, the mid- and top-spec variants receive a multi-angle reverse camera, which was curiously omitted from the previous model.

There are other changes in terms of kit, too – the base S variant now comes standard with LED daytime running lights, a shark fin antenna, keyless entry, push-button start, automatic power-retracting door mirrors, an advanced multi-info display, an integrated CD/radio head unit with Bluetooth connectivity, a multifunction steering wheel and a 60:40 split-folding rear bench.

The mid-spec E variant gains the aforementioned touchscreen system, a HDMI port, touch-panel auto air-con, cruise control and paddle shifters, the latter being new to the City in Malaysia. As before, it also receives door mirror-mounted indicators and front and rear armrests. The top-spec V tacks on LED front fog lights, new leather upholstery, a soft-touch dash pad and eight speakers.

2017 Honda City facelift launched in Malaysia – new looks, added kit, priced from RM78,300 to RM92,000

Safety-wise, all models now get stability control, hill-start assist and an emergency stop signal in addition to the existing two airbags and ABS with EBD and brake assist. The E variant now receives side airbags, bumping the airbag count up to four; as before, the V variant adds curtain airbags, making it six in total.

Mechanicals remain unchanged, with a 1.5 litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine soldiering on, producing 120 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm at 4,600 rpm. An Earth Dreams continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a torque converter is still the sole transmission option.

Browse full specifications and equipment on all Honda City variants, as well as get the best deals on CarBase.my.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Kunta Brothers on Mar 02, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Spec is good but price is so good. Where is the 30% price reduction promise. Malaysians are suffering.. Ringgit jatuh like crazy. People getting sacked big time.

    Time to get our 30% price reduction. 78k less about Rm24k down…means a lot

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    • Sam Loo on Mar 02, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      Better than Proton Persona & KIA cerato & Hyundai Elantra!

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 9
      • Outalingam Crap on Mar 02, 2017 at 8:46 pm

        Please do NOT be judgmental if you do not own any of those cars!!

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        • Ollie on Mar 03, 2017 at 4:37 pm

          Huh? So must own Ferrari to talk about Ferrari? Must be PM to talk about PM? Must be footballer to talk about football? Must be student to talk about studying? Must be janitor to talk about cleaning? Must be programmer to talk about IT?

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      • lotusftw on Mar 02, 2017 at 10:32 pm

        Persona handling is light years better

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  • david on Mar 02, 2017 at 11:43 am

    accessory shop business idea –
    add led strip for the crab/prawn tail light

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    • Abang Alza Pakai Topi on Mar 02, 2017 at 4:05 pm

      Sticker icon no smoking, wifi, bluetooth, karaoke, dvd etc so cool people must buy

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  • No android auto & apple carplay? For sake everyone these day using android & apple devices.. come on la..

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  • tokmoh. on Mar 02, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Base spec gets ESC and 60:40 foldable rear seats, very nice!

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  • Kunta Brothers on Mar 02, 2017 at 11:47 am

    RM92k for a small tiny B segment car. Something must be wrong in Malaysia.

    In US a huge Porsche Cayenne is US$50k. In US, a fresh graduate earns US$4500

    In Malaysia, the same Porsche Cayenne is RM700k. In Malaysia, a fresh graduate earns RM2500.

    Something is seriously wrong in Malaysia

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    • Kelab same cerita kunta on Mar 02, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Same old story

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    • maozdong on Mar 03, 2017 at 11:31 am

      yeah right….y not tell the whole story about cost of ownership in US?

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      • Cost of ownership also not cheap here in bolehland. At least there in us, u can get accord at approximately 20k+ . U can save a HUGEEEEEEEEEE amount of money for roadtax, installment, maintenance, and etc.

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        • Tapi kat sana dia caj kamu banyakkkkkk kat benda lain.. Kan…

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  • City has cruise-control in top 2 variant now, added one more from before. But why HRV dont have cruise-control? please…i need that.

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    • driver on Mar 02, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      Even my old preve got cruise control

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      • Prabanathan Loo on Mar 03, 2017 at 12:29 pm

        Old Wira during 90 era also got cruise control (for full accessories variant, even 1.3GL version)

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  • Curtain airbags can protect till back of the passengers so is more important than side airbags only for front passengers. But at least is better than 2.

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  • already booked but engine still same technology as before

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  • seancorr (Member) on Mar 02, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Wow not bad Honda Malaysia with good pricing and added kit list. Now bring in the new CRV too!

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  • Bernard on Mar 02, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    No manual transmission or paddle shifters??

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    • KAPCHAI RIDER on Mar 02, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      There are have paddle shift but only the high range

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      • Noah Thiruchelvan on Mar 07, 2017 at 2:30 pm

        highest and mid variant has paddle shifters. and that is your manual, without clutch pad of course

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    • RicoT on Mar 05, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      Why do you need paddle shifters on CVT cars? Mind explain your logic?

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  • Nice! Good bump for e spec!

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  • Toyota increase price,
    Mazda increase price,
    Pijot increase price,
    All other brands oso increase price.

    So why Honda remain same? Ini mesti salah N? oh wait…

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    • Stranger on Mar 02, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Toyota recently reduce Vios, Camry & Fortuner price..lol..

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  • imsorry on Mar 02, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Bye-bye Vios…

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  • Not Toyota Fan on Mar 02, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    RM92,000 !!! Crazy ah?

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    • With the useful kit added, it makes much more sense compared to spending same amount of money on TRD bodykit vios keli

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  • Seriously, prices is unchanged for v spec…

    why would anyone buy anything else in that price range…

    Kudos to honda…

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  • Smart and wise buyer on Mar 02, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Toyota Vios 1.5E and Honda City 1.5E

    1. 4 airbags
    2. Single-zone Automatic Climate Control
    3. Rear Vents
    4. 6.8″ Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers
    5. Passive Cruise Control
    6. Paddle Shift
    7. Steering Audio Control
    8. Reverse Camera

    Time to say goodbye, Toyota God Car Vios

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  • KL Has Fallen (2017) on Mar 02, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    This kind of look and performance we are better off to support the good old well refined and updated myvi.

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  • jasper on Mar 02, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    hmm, at 92k, maybe honda BR-V 7 seater is the better deal?

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  • VK Lee on Mar 02, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    “The mid-spec E variant gains the aforementioned touchscreen system, a HDMI port, touch-panel auto air-con, cruise control and paddle shifters, the latter being new to the City in Malaysia.”

    Should it be cruise control being new rather than paddle shifters which existed in 2010 City?

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  • Mana harga kereta turn?Janji Pm tu telan ker on Mar 02, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    Vios faelift,uplift,downlift many times,yet still two airbag. but city has long ago provide 6 aitbags. Toyota still not awake.

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  • Matchy on Mar 02, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Now Old E-Spec = S-Spec
    Old V-Spec = E-Spec

    Not much point to get the V-Spec now… definitely killed the Vios right there.

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  • Ollie on Mar 02, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    cheap car cheap plastics nothing new expensive price tag

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  • silthice on Mar 02, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    New Vios, New Persona & New City. What’s next for new B-segment Sedan?

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  • wow looks like the mid spec is the most value for money

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  • I am proud of my foreign car...... on Mar 02, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    I hate when someone condemn honda. Espesiali the airbag. You know now honda got the recall package for the airbag. you can change the new airbag at petronas mehhh. no need go to the service centre. Waste your time. Really like the package…..

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  • camtakpro on Mar 02, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Even City S has 60:40 split folding rear. Bye bye Vios. Now no reason to get Vios J unless one want manual.

    Also waiting Ioniq HEV to surpass Vios TRD sales…

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  • Cause of death in death certificate of vios: Honda city facelift

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  • Mohawk on Mar 02, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Euro NCAP? NO.
    6 Airbags? NO, only high end model.
    Safety body design? NO.
    Powerful? NO, a sadly 145Nm on crank.

    Resale value? YES, oh, cheers! Let’s buy it!

    CONCLUSION: Total RIP OFF.

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    • alldisc on Mar 03, 2017 at 9:38 am

      Well i agree got no Euro NCAP but still got ANCAP though. Toyota Vios and Almera got ANCAP?

      6 airbags for top V spec and 4 airbags for midspec E. What about other competitors?
      Vios TRD(RM93.5k) 2 airbags, Vento TSI(RM94.4K) 4 airbags, Mazda2(RM92.9K) 2 airbags, Almera(82K) 2 airbags, Fiesta(88.4K) 2 airbags

      ANCAP results 35.62/37.00 one of the highest in the segment.

      Sure 120hp/145nm not the best in the segment but there are others which fared worse.
      Vios TRD 106hp/140nm, Vento TSI 103hp/175nm, Mazda 2 114hp/148nm, Almera 101hp/139nm, Fiesta 110hp/140nm
      What a surprise the City has the highest horsepower in the segment.

      Conclusion: Yup total ripoff and so are the other cars in the same segment.

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  • putrajayanti on Mar 02, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Standard fitting of narrow tires 175/75R15…

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  • AsGard on Mar 02, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Cmon still no trunk tray from Honda??how much does those things cost??

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  • horrayooi on Mar 02, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    We noticed that Honda magically made the paddle shifters
    appear on the top two specs.Thumb up. We are still annoyed
    with the lack of temperature gauge. Blue and red temperature idiot lights are low cost spec. Hope it reappear in next new City model.

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  • Harry on Mar 02, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    Jonathan, appreciate your side could do some visibility test of the LED headlamp at night driving and also NVH level test in your review of this facelift unit.

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  • Actually a very good value in this B-segment. Adding more features like leather, LEDs all the way around, without increasing price. Only problem with this FL is the ugly aftermarket looking, smaller headunit that is now without voice control (look at left side of steering wheel, it’s missing the voice button).

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  • paparadzi (Member) on Mar 02, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    Got RDS?

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  • kelvin on Mar 03, 2017 at 12:04 am

    While airbags is important but our road is not safe anymore….perhaps need to make thicker glass, got robbed by 2 Indians this afternoon while driving my V spec 2015 City in JB. Almost being hurt…these people are terrible…why rob a salaried a worker like me….

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    • asgfxjf on Mar 03, 2017 at 7:09 am

      cause the country is in recession and there aren’t enough jobs.. these guys come down south thinking there’s a job waiting on a plate in singapore..

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    • Ollie on Mar 03, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      Who exactly is terrible? Indians?

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  • Calibre 16 on Mar 03, 2017 at 6:31 am

    So thats what u decided to comment after went thru the review? I bet ppl like u dont even read

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  • Ben Yap on Mar 03, 2017 at 10:57 am

    Yay to the paddle shifters!!!

    Nay to drum brakes.

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  • Bungkus lah Vios, City E spec also got 4 airbags, TRD only 2??

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  • kelvin on Mar 03, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    Paddle shifters are not useful when it comes to CVT gearbox and it’s just a marketing gimmick…unless u are driving a powerful sport car then it’s fun to have a paddle shifters installed. I would rather Honda give us the Rear Disk brake instead of Drum brake.

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  • Owner of 2016 honda city E on Mar 03, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    S and E specs 15 inches alloy wheels looks sporty with two-tone but sadly still using 175/65 tyres…. i think 185/65 is better

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  • passion on Mar 07, 2017 at 10:04 am

    185/60/15 will be similar to the polo and vios. tires are also easily available.175 is too flimsy on highways.

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  • Sarah Vader on Mar 29, 2017 at 8:29 am

    The Honda City looks an awful lot like a Civic.

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  • muhammad yasin ismail on Jun 11, 2017 at 9:02 am

    Wondering, why malaysia honda city doesn’t come with sunroof .???

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    • stupid ppl ask stupid question..why u need sunroof..malaysia weather not hot enough izit?..if add sunroof for u..add additional 5k..later u complain price mahal..

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  • Ng cm on Oct 10, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    The 6.8″ head set audio unit is totally failure. Can display chinese characters at all for both songs and contact list Currently waiting Honda to take corrective action soonest possible. Hopefully Honda remain as my ‘Happy’ not ‘Hate’Branding.

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    • Ng cm on Oct 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      It can not display any chiness characeters from the sources file and tag. Which is very common function support by most big screen headset.

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  • A little bit sad because the newest Honda City 2017 comes with a rear drum brake system , like the Honda City oldest model 2009 – 2013 which has a rear disc brake system which is more efficent that rear drum brake system with the same price , RM80K to RM92K

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