It looks like the fifth-generation Honda City sedan could be joined by a hatchback version, as patent drawings of just such a model have been revealed by Canal Carros. The idea of a shortened City isn’t new, as a liftback version of the fourth-gen model called the Gienia exists, and is sold in China by Dongfeng Honda.
Based on the patent drawings, the new City hatchback looks identical to the sedan model from the front, as it shares the same headlamp, grille, bonnet and bumper design. The similarities continue down the car’s flanks with nearly identical window and character lines, the latter of which link the lighting clusters.
Of course, the most obvious difference is at the rear, which is now shorter and comes with a tailgate rather than a boot; this sees the roofline extend into a top-mounted spoiler and a rakish rear window. Like the sedan, the hatchback also sports horizontal taillights that carry a similar light signature, but they are now slimmer in size to match the tailgate. At first glance, you’d be forgiven to think you’re looking at the rear of a W177 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
In terms of dimensions, the City sedan measures 4,553 mm, 1,748 mm wide, 1,467 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,589 mm. There are no figures for the hatchback yet, but it will likely be shorter than the sedan while retaining the same wheelbase.
As for engines, the City sedan’s 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol unit could be applied to the hatchback as well. On the sedan, the mill serves up 122 PS and 173 Nm, with drive going to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with seven virtual speeds.
There’s also a possibility that the latest Jazz Hybrid’s e:HEV powertrain could make its way into the hatchback, which consists of a 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors and a single fixed-gear ratio.
It’s unknown if the City hatchback will be offered in ASEAN markets or if it will be limited to certain markets (a direct replacement for the China-only Gienia, perhaps?). Should the former become a reality, the model would compete against the ASEAN Toyota Yaris (essentially a Vios hatchback) and other B-segment hatchbacks in region. However, where will that leave the Jazz? Tell us, would you prefer the Jazz or a City hatchback?
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So what about Jazz then? AFAIK Jazz is actually the more popular car globally compared to City. Is this the end of Jazz line or just as mentioned a China-specific Genia replacement (this more likely)?
Agree, In M’sia it’s a bit like clashing with Jazz sales. I’m thinking (since I also abt to chg car), which should I choose if new city hatchback is 3-5k more expensive then new Jazz. I think I prefer Jazz which’s offer better tech aspect.
In 2017
Honda CRV 1.5 TCP – RM164K
Mazda CX-5 2.2 – RM167K
In 2020
Honda CRV 1.5 TCP – RM109K
Mazda CX-5 2.2 – RM135K
Honda always low RV
Enjoy honda cvt gearbox. But will be short term, because there are too many problems of using cvt gearbox, feels jerking. And ask you to pay more costlier
Prefer other b segment car than this uninspiring car especially for dugong Jazz and City sedan
Mantap honda.Terkenang my olde faithful Civic EK
Not sure why you’d want one,
But alot more matured than a yaris
Same city turbo gen with city turbo hatchback, still no AEB
City hatchback looks more spacious than a Jazz…? I’ll take the more spacious and more practical one anytime…
Taillight look like a class. Aiyoo..upcoming city sedan looks messy as majority parts are copying from other cars. Shameful honda designer
No one ever buy this, even people also don’t want to buy this any honda with bad quality and services. So it is not worth
There is Jazz why still need City Hatchback? Isnt the City was based on Jazz?
Oops. Still tiny wheels.
Already got Jazz then City hatchback? Is they trying to fight their own Jazz?
City hatch is quite handsome and better looking from the new jazz. If brought into Malaysia, hopefully it will be equipped with reasonable specs and affordable price. New jazz looks a bit cartoon and disproportionate to me.
Please la. no more fake bumper scoops and fake bumper vents.
Wait a minute~ fake scoops and vents attract lots of Ah Beng, Ah Lian and RacerFanBoi customers. Works wonderful for Honda and Toyota cars.
Scoops & Vents = Laysing!
how about jazz? Jazz is yaris competitor
what is this you say?
aha..this is a sign that Honda is going to phase out Jazz soon.
dont believe me? most of all the insider in HMSB talked about the plan to phased out the Jazz and its not just HMSB this is talked up to the Asean Honda as well
What da heck? it looks exactly like the previous gen Mazda 3 hatch.