The fifth-generation Honda City is set to make its Malaysian debut in the next few weeks, and it will likely be available in four variants, starting with the regular S, E, V, as well as the top RS i-MMD. Every variant will be locally assembled in Pegoh, Melaka.
The big news this time is the introduction of the City RS i-MMD, which is making its world debut in Malaysia. The intelligent multi-mode drive powertrain is Honda’s latest hybrid drive system, offering 109 PS and the headlining 253 Nm of torque, all of which is generated by the Traction Motor – the car’s primary source of propulsion. Interesting stuff, this.
There is also a port-injection 1.5 litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder i-VTEC engine, but this either functions by recharging the onboard lithium-ion battery pack at low engine loads, or provide direct drive at cruising speeds via a single-speed transmission and a lock-up clutch.
If you prefer a more conventional powertrain, the S, E, and V variants will likely adopt the new twin-cam (DOHC) 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC mill, which in India makes 121 PS and 145 Nm. A continuously variable trasmission is standard, driving the front wheels. However, note that only the RS will get Honda Sensing. Find out what we think of the City RS i-MMD in the video above, or in our written review, here.
GALLERY: 2020 Honda City RS i-MMD at the Melaka International Motorsports Circuit
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Ugly
People don’t wanna pay 8-10K for the battery replacement after warranty. RV sure terjejas one
I would not buy into this new tech from HONDA especially after my bad experience with the i-DSI Honda City. Much hype then but many owners had grearbox failure. Warranty claims was not the best experience too.
We don’t care how it drives, we want to know how much it will cost.
Agree…. lousy advertisement to cheat ppl! Lousy Honda! Learn from Nissan la.
Only reason Nissan revealed their Almera early cause they know there’s not gonna be many buyers. Look on the road and tell me how many pre-facelift Almeras are there. Once the X50 and City is released Nissan can kiss goodbye to their sales.
Ugly ride very rough suspension very hard feels like driving a 1 ton lorry. Aircond not cold even full blast lowest temp. X50 anytime for sure will beat even those in RM160-170k price on every angle :-)
Just a facelift,
Like the Vios MK3 vvti 4AT to MK3 dual-vvti 7CVT steptronic with new face, profile, LED lamps, dashboards and features like BSM and 360camera, better NVH, comfort and Handling.
Honda city 1.5L facelift come so late
I feel that Honda 1.5L facelift variants, got no selling points
Only promote the expensive 1.5L RS Hybrid
But, proton actually show their X50 premium