The all-new Honda City will be making its world debut later today in Thailand, and the car’s reveal in Bangkok is set to be streamed live from 3.00 pm (2.00 pm Thailand time) – you can catch the launch here, so be sure to check back later.
UPDATE: The 2020 Honda City has made its world debut in Thailand. Read the launch report here.
It has been confirmed that the B-segment sedan will be getting a turbocharged engine, just like the first iteration of the City did way back in the 1980s. Although exact specifications haven’t been officially revealed, Headlightmag has reported that the three-cylinder engine will be a 1.0 litre unit offering 122 PS at 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 200 Nm from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm, paired with a CVT.
Technical features on the twin-cam mill – which is being used in the Civic in Europe and China – include direct injection, a BorgWarner single-scroll turbocharger, dual Variable Valve Timing Control (VTC) and Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) on the intake side. The choice of the powertrain is to comply with the Kingdom’s Phase 2 Eco Car criteria, which is stricter in fuel economy, emissions and safety terms.
Aside from the 1.0 litre turbo, the City will also be available in hybrid form, equipped with the automaker’s new dual-motor Sport Intelligent Multi-mode Drive (i-MMD) system, as seen on the fourth-gen Jazz that was launched at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
Design-wise, the new City is expected to have a softer and more organic demeanour, with some design cues derived from the Insight, and the cabin will offer more in the way of luxury and space. Not long more before we find out how it all shapes up.
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that solid BorgWarner turbo also used in the Proton Exora Bold, Proton Suprima & Preve CFE..
Got turbo engine? Habisla Vios!
Better don’t touch this direct injection turbo, it will be a nightmare…NA is more reliable and low maintenance cost in long run
ppl buy Honda use 5 years will throw one..
dont worry.
spare part pun xmurah.
it’s about time!! New City, expected to match Thailand’s Toyota Yaris 2020, Mirage/Attrage 2020, and Nissan Almera 2020.
AEB, etc is minimum.
Phase 2 ECO 23km/L is also mandatory.
just curious if there is a touted City Hatchback?
meanwhile – Malaysia 2019 RM80k E spec Honda city 175/R16 tyre is too skinny, 4airbags, dont have 360cameras, no LED tail light… overpriced.
lolz we MY need to wait another 2 years…
finally a dohc engine
Almost all cars launched in Thailand. Meanwhile in Malaysia, Honda Civic facelift still in hibernation somewhere in Malaysia. What a joke, Honda Malaysia!
Old man designed. No class at all.
Mcm saga