Honda Malaysia has announced that sales of the City RS e:HEV have officially begun. The hybrid was launched alongside the petrol variants when the fifth-gen City made its local debut in October last year and was slated to go on sale in January. However, its market introduction was delayed, and it wasn’t until yesterday that its arrival today was hinted at, when the company debuted its Honda Connect vehicle telematics system.
First off, the price, which the company said last year would be announced when the car went on sale. The range-topping City RS e:HEV is priced at RM105,950, on-the-road without insurance, but with the sales tax exemption that is in place until June 30.
This makes the Road Sailing variant more than RM19k costlier than the top-spec petrol version, the V, which goes for RM86,561. The other variants in the four-model City range available locally consists of the E and S petrol versions, priced at RM81,664 and RM74,191 respectively.
A recap on what’s to be found on the RS. The variant features an exclusive styling pack that consists of a gloss black front grille with a honeycomb mesh, carbon-pattern trim on the front lip and rear diffuser, sporty front fog lamp garnish as well as mirror covers and a ducktail spoiler finished in gloss black. It’s also the only City to ride on dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels (185/55 tyres) and come with rear disc brakes.
Standard equipment includes automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights and fog lamps as well as LED rear lights. Also on, keyless entry with push start, single-zone auto air-conditioning, rear air-con vents, steering audio buttons and an 8.0-inch touchscreen head unit with (wired) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity with an eight-speaker audio system.
Unique to the RS is a 7.0-inch digital meter panel with hybrid-specific displays, part leather and “Ultrasuede” seats, red stitching (steering wheel, gear lever area, centre tunnel and dashboard), a deceleration selector paddle for i-MMD and aluminium sport pedals. The RS is also the only variant to feature a black headliner and an auto-brake hold feature.
The RS is powered by a intelligent multi-mode drive (i-MMD) powertrain, which replaces the previous generation i-DCD. The system consists of a 1.5 litre Atkinson-cycle DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine with 98 PS and 127 Nm, working in conjunction with two motors. The engine functions mainly as a generator with the help of an integrated electric motor, which also acts as a starter.
A larger second motor, which churns out 108 PS and 253 Nm, sends drive to the wheels. However, the engine can provide direct drive during high speeds as it’s more efficient than the motor in that situation. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 9.9 seconds and a 173 km/h top speed, and fuel consumption is rated at 3.77 litres per 100 km, or 26.5 km/l.
Safety-wise, the RS is equipped with six airbags, VSA, hill start assist, emergency stop signal and the automaker’s LaneWatch left-side camera. It’s also the only City variant to come with Honda Sensing, which makes its debut in the segment for Honda in Malaysia.
The full suite of driver assist and active safety kit includes Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking System (autonomous emergency braking, or AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Auto High-Beam (AHB).
Although the Low Speed Follow (LSF) function has been omitted, the Sensing suite on the City gets a wider view camera to better recognise road boundaries, and the system now comes with pedestrian and cyclist detection capability.
The RS is also the first Honda model to feature Honda Connect locally. The vehicle telematics system offers users access to a variety of safety, security and convenience functions via a dedicated smartphone app, which is available for both Android and iOS devices. This allows owners to remain connected to their cars anywhere and anytime.
Three exterior colours are available for the City RS e:HEV, and they are Modern Steel Metallic, Passion Red Pearl and Platinum White Pearl. The car comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty with five times free labour service, while the hybrid’s lithium-ion battery comes with a separate eight-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
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Nearly RM100k? This car is too expensive. Hybrid iMMD also got problem
Oops my mistake. Not RM100k, it is basically RM106k though.
What problem? Do name it. Else it’s just slander
If you go and see many reviews from other countries who drove iMMD Hybrid models, complaining about engine vibration and fuel consumption is worst
Buy now, price rm19k expensive from V variant, after 4/5 years, price slump faster and cheaper than S variant, yela hybrid kan , civic hybrid 2012-2014 is good example.
RM106k? This car is too expensive. Hybrid iMMD also got problem
Only in Malaysia the government charge more tax on EV cars than petrol cars. Other rich countries promote EVs kaw kaw but we promote out dated tech more. Sedih
(Like) X50 Flagship
(Dislike) City RS
Just curious, how does the city RS compare to civic 1.5 Turbo on a drag race?
Civic 1.5 has 0-100 time of 8.2 seconds. This car’s 0-100 is 9.9 seconds.
city RS 0-100 km/h 9.9s … civic 1.5 Turbo 7.7s
oh, small sedan vs civic?
1.5L is a small Honda City engine with turbo,
duno civic enough powerful anot….
Civic is faster than City RS. Because City RS can’t overtake Civic 1.5 and Civic 1.8 as top speed only 175 km/h for City RS
Besides, Ativa already launch all variants, X50 already launch all variants, Vios/Yaris already launch all variants and Almera already launch all variants. Even Xpander also already launch with all variants.
But Honda should have launch all City variants earlier than these competitions but it is way too late now. City RS are already stale and already keep in stored for too long.
And so called as ‘World Premiere Debut’ but launch here so late.
But importantly, when Malaysians knews about this brand, they wouldn’t know about this kind quality too of whether it is good or bad.
0-100, City RS 9.9s, Civic TC 8.2s
hm.. ratio of news articles between city, activa & x50 car launch is like 1:5:10 …
Kena sapu by the big brother
Mahal gila.
rm106k only for this City monstrous 253Nm dem cheap. Camry 2.5v with 2.5liter could only muster 235Nm… Power gilerr beb.
only looks good on paper. 253nm 0-100kmh 9.9sec vs the 1.5NA with only 146nm 0-100kmh 10.2sec.. only 0.3sec diff?? hybrid pickup should be good. Cr-z 172nm 0-100kmh in 9 sec. Wondering why the City RS can be so slow.
seen like the v spec is good enough..
But spec kosong and unreliable.
True. But when you feel there, you feel bored
Earth Dreams CVT is less reliable but not this version.
so true, esp with the v spec powerfull 120PS..
V spec is really tin kosong
No AEB = Sardin tin
In covidian times,dont over spend and get caught in debt cycle.You are damn right.From A to B,dont spend an arm or leg.
At rm110k plus interest,the blardy car cost a whopping Rm130K-135K.
Tengku Zafrul said millienials tend to overspend and get caught in debts.,,Whether you like him personally or not,doesnt matter.
The fact is …dont overspend.Wear the hat according to the size of your head.
X50 better…..
cute small sedan
Judging from the price of this City RS, we can expect the starting price for the new Civic will start upwards from RM120k to 130k. I’m not surprise at all if it will be higher.
Sigh….
Since this is already RM106k, must elsewhere upgrade to X50 Flagship. X50 Flagship is faster, Level 2 Automonous Driving, Volvo Engine
BUT when it comes to spare parts availability and after sales service for the X50 and X90, you will have a big headache. Just the front bumper replacement alone, you will need to wait up to 6 months which I dare not to even think about the rest of the parts like headlight, absorber and etc.
Not really bro. Don’t think there is problem on X50 reliability so far. Anyway, but at least Proton ware improving their after sales service and quality as well.
Fake news. According to Proton only brake fluid and hi spec cabin filters are facing shortages.
https://paultan.org/2021/03/02/proton-working-round-the-clock-to-revamp-aftersales/
With this higher price. I rather get Vios, Almera, Ativa
Booked Ativa after test drive it.
Vios better
Yeah Honda idk if all the extras warrant a RM19k premium over the trim below it. What next, the next gen HR-V for RM150k? Lol.
Even with SSt exemption,Honda malaysia is pricing higher and higher than normal pre covid era.
Just forget buying new Honda until they know how to give some leeway to consumers.They think Honda fanboys are so naive as to buy as if there is no tomorrow.
I think they believe there are still hundreds of fanboys who will eat nasi lemak daily to keep up with the huge hire purchase plan.
How about City Hybrid quality or similar case as City GM6 and this gen City
Malaysians are very pitiful having to pay 106k for this small pile of metal and plastic.
this City flagship priced at THB 839,000 in Thailand which converts to a whopping indian rupees INR 20.44lakh!
For that price you can get a 2021 Honda Civic EX-L in the U.S. – and even though it is not a fancy RS model, it still has more power and a faster 0-60 time.
Come on Honda. I don’t know anyone who is paying RM100,000+ for a Honda City. Very nice looking car though.
The whole drivetrain setup is more complicated than a Tesla
Haiya, Tesla pure electric this City is hybrid. Meaning petrol engine + electric motor.
The pricing is gonna chase off a lot of potential customers. And potentially perspective Civic buyers. Soon the only cars ‘worthy’ enough to purchase will be P1 and P2 cars.
That is an eye-wateringly large premium over the price of the City V, and this is with sales tax exemption and before insurance. I get that it’s packing a whole lot more kit but crossing the 6-digit psychological barrier in a B-segment car is a little hard to justify. At that price, consumers will naturally cross-shop with the X50 Flagship (different form factors/vehicle/powertrain types, I know).
Wow….that price I rather buy the Civic 1.8 instead if insist on the Honda brand. If not, X50 would be a more value buy considering Honda’s quality is no better or worse than Proton nowadays.
well..the good thing is now that the manufacturers understand our demand for bang for buck; thank you again P1/P2 & their counterparts Geely/Daihatsu for making everyone else run for their money..expecting more improvements will take place in this environment.
Dare to take up EV/PHEV challenge next anyone?
for that price tag, better take hrv or civic. no matter what, if it is city, it still a city.
can’t agree more, bro.
Beware! Fuel economy got issues on iMMD Hybrid
Other than hybrid, X50 Flagship is all round more worth buying
Too expensive! Please bring 1.0L turbo here it must be fun and much cheaper
ativa, almera…
Isn’t that false advertising of HS since this is HS without the front facing lidar used for low speed detection (hence the LSF omission)? Misleading people who are more familiar with HS on Civic & CRV.
I rather go for civic 1.8NA with top up extra few thousands
Oh no 173kmh top speed? Volvo gonna overtake them at 180kmh
What’s the speed limit in Malaysia again?
Sky’s the limit, apparently (syurga)
The highlight for this car should be 1L/27km, not 253nm…I-MMD is for fuel economy, not for drag race…sigh…typical Malaysian got excited just by the torque number
27km/L not achievable with Honda hybrid
Hrv 1.5L hybrid only 14km/L..
But ada AEB, baru ngam
Can’t compare previous hybrid.. cause this is a different hybrid powertrain.
As long as it’s a Honda, Malaysians will just buy it even though the City is more than RM100k. With the good fuel economy, good build quality and badge, RM106k is cheap.
RM106k is cheap for this? What a joke.
you must be driving EX-5 you whole life, thinking that honda nowadays has good quality.
same same but different
RM106k for a b-segment? Topup 3k they can get a civic or same price can also get Proton X50. What a joke. Even pricier than the japanese wannabe premium “M” logo.
106K for B segment sedan? Are you kidding me?
when 2 assembly n sell the city 6MT hatchback?
When will Paultan make a review on this? And maybe can compare with the Hyundai Ioniq HEV Plus since they had similar feature set but a RM10K difference. So was that 10k difference worth it?
Which idiot will pay 106k for this city 1.5 when the HRV 1.8 is the same price? Probably the same guys that bought the TRD sportivo dugong for 99k 10 years ago. kek
X berbaloi for City RS at RM106K, engine 1.5 iMMD Hybrid couldn’t even beat Ativa 1.0 Turbo at RM72K.
City RS Max Speed at 175km/h and Ativa 1.0 Turbo top speed at 185km/h.
Like many shared, Honda Civic 1.8 is a much better choice and even Proton X50 is a far better choice if NOT for it’s spare parts issues.
What is the voltage output, AH capacity and no.of cells in Li ion battery provided in honda city immd hybrid malaysia?