The 2023 Honda City facelift, which was officially launched in Malaysia yesterday, arrives on the scene with some minor exterior styling revisions as well as updated equipment. Like with the pre-facelift, the B-segment sedan continues to be offered in five variant forms, the complement made up of four petrol units and a hybrid.
The petrol versions are the S, E, V and a new petrol RS, which replaces the previous V-Sensing variant, with the RS e:HEV hybrid sitting at the top of the model range. Pricing starts at RM84,900 for the S, while the E retails for RM89,900, the V for RM94,900 and the RS for RM99,900. As for the City e:HEV RS, it is priced at RM111,900. All prices are on-the-road without insurance.
The petrol variants continue to be powered by a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four DOHC i-VTEC engine, carried over from the pre-facelift without any changes. As such, the unit continues to offer 121 PS (119 hp or 89 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm, and it remains paired with the CVT from before.
No changes to the hybrid powertrain on the e:HEV RS either. The Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system features an electric motor rated at 109 PS (107 hp or 80 kW) and 253 Nm. This is juiced by a lithium-ion battery that is charged by a second electric motor linked to a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine.
The petrol mill is rated at 98 PS (97 hp or 72 kW) and 127 Nm of torque, and while it largely acts as a generator, it can clutch in through a single-speed transmission (dubbed E-CVT) to provide direct drive to the wheels at higher speeds where it is most efficient.
Aside from new exterior styling for both the front and rear, the refresh introduces a higher level of kit from the get-go. The City facelift now comes with six airbags and Honda Sensing as standard across the range, although only the RS e:HEV features a Low Speed Follow function for the latter.
The S, E, V and petrol RS omits this one due to their mechanical parking brake, but everything else from the safety suite is on. In that kitbag is Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System (autonomous emergency braking), Lane Keep Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Car Departure Notification and Auto High Beam.
Kit-wise, the base S comes fitted with 15-inch single-tone alloy wheels (185/60 profile tyres), automatic halogen projector headlamps, LED DRLs, keyless entry and start with walk away auto lock, paddle shifters (new for the S), a 4.2-inch multi-info full colour instrument cluster display, manual air-conditioning (with rear vents), one USB port, a multi-angle reverse camera and a standard audio system with Bluetooth and four speakers.
The E variant adds on remote engine start, another front USB port, two rear USB ports, four tweeters, single-zone automatic climate control as well as an eight-inch Display Audio touchscreen head unit that supports wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Also, its 15-inch wheels feature a dual-tone finish, while its door handles are done in chrome.
Moving up to the V adds on 16-inch single-tone alloys (with 185/55 profile tyres), automatic LED headlamps, front LED fog lamps, leather upholstery and leather-wrapped steering wheel/gear knob. The variant also gets the automaker’s LaneWatch side-view camera system.
The petrol RS nets you the specification’s exterior styling and badging, 16-inch dual-tone alloys as well as a sportier-looking black interior, complete with red contrast stitching elements. Also going on are a seven-inch digital instrument cluster (with red intrument cluster pointer needles), sports pedals, Honda Connect telematics as well as support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The range-topping City RS e:HEV adds on the Low Speed Follow function mentioned earlier as well as a deceleration selector paddle for the i-MMD system. As for exterior colours, all five variants share three exterior colours, namely Ignite Red Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Platinum White Pearl. The petrol variants get two additional options, these being Crystal Black Pearl and Lunar Silver Metallic.
The City facelift comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and free labour service (applicable up to five times within 100,000 km or five years), and the hybrid variant also comes with an eight-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for its lithium-ion battery. Honda Connect is available as a cost option for the S, E and V variants.
Here’s the detailed list of the specifications available on each 2023 City facelify variant:
2023 Honda City 1.5L S facelift – RM84,900
Gets as standard:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine
- 121 PS (119 hp) at 6,600 rpm, 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm
- CVT automatic transmission with ECON mode
- Electric power steering (EPS)
- Mechanical parking brake
- MacPherson strut suspension (front), torsion beam (rear)
- Ventilated disc brakes (front), drum (rear)
- 0-100 km/h in 10.2 seconds
- 1,125 kg kerb weight
Exterior
- Automatic halogen projector headlamps
- LED daytime running lights
- LED rear combination lights
- 15-inch single-tone alloy wheels with 185/60 profile tyres
- Power adjustable and folding side mirrors with turn signals
- Shark fin antenna
- Body-coloured door handles
Interior
- Smart entry with push-start button
- Urethane steering wheel and gear knob
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Steering paddle shifters
- Standard audio system with Bluetooth, hands-free phone
- One USB port
- Four speakers
- Analogue meter panel with 4.2-inch TFT full colour multi-info display
- Manual air-conditioning with rear vents
- Fabric upholstery
- Centre console with armrest
- 60:40 split folding rear seats
- 15-inch steel spare wheel
- 519 litre boot space
Safety
- Six airbags (front, side, side curtain)
- Honda Sensing driver assistance safety suite
- Forward collision warning (FCW)
- Collision mitigation braking system (CMBS, or AEB)
- Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
- Road departure mitigation (RDM)
- Lane departure warning (LDW)
- Lane keeping assist (LKA)
- Automatic high beam (AHB)
- Lead car departure notification (LCDN)
- VSA, ABS, EBD, brake assist
- Hill start assist
- Emergency stop signal
- Front and rear seat belt reminder
- Rear seat Isofix child seat anchors with top tethers
- Walk-away auto lock
- Two reverse sensors
2023 Honda City 1.5L E facelift – RM89,900
Adds on:
Exterior
- Chrome door handles
- 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- 1,126 kg kerb weight
Interior
- Remote engine start
- Single-zone auto air con
- 8.0-inch touchscreen display audio
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- Eight speakers
- Two front and two rear USB ports
Safety
- Reverse camera, multi-angle
2023 Honda City 1.5L V facelift – RM94,900
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- 1,136 kg kerb weight
- Rear disc brakes
Exterior
- Automatic LED headlamps
- LED front fog lamps
- 16-inch single-tone alloy wheels with 185/55 profile tyres
- 0-100 km/h in 10.4 seconds
Interior
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear knob
- Leather upholstery
Safety
- Honda LaneWatch camera
2023 Honda City 1.5L RS petrol facelift – RM99,900
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- 1,139 kg kerb weight
Exterior
- RS styling and badges
- Gloss black front grille with honeycomb mesh
- Gloss black wing mirror caps
- Rear diffuser
- Bootlid spoiler in gloss black
- 16-inch two-tone alloy wheels
- Body-coloured door handles
Interior
- Leather and ultrasuede upholstery with red stitching
- Red stitching on steering, gear lever boot, centre tunnel and dashboard
- Black headliner
- 7.0-inch TFT high definition digital display
- Red instrument cluster pointer needles
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- Sport aluminium pedals
Safety
- Honda Connect telematics system
2023 Honda City RS e:HEV facelift – RM111,900
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- i-MMD hybrid powertrain
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine
- 98 PS (97 hp) at 5,600 to 6,400 rpm, 127 Nm at 4,500 to 5,000 rpm
- Electric motor with 108 PS (107 hp) and 253 Nm from 0 to 3,000 rpm
- e-CVT automatic transmission with ECON mode
- Electric parking brake with auto brake hold function
- 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds
- 1,250 kg kerb weight
Interior
- Deceleration selector paddle for i-MMD
- Temporary tyre repair kit
- 410 litre boot space
Safety
- Honda Sensing driver assistance safety suite
- Low speed follow function (LSF)
GALLERY: 2023 Honda City e:HEV RS facelift
GALLERY: 2023 Honda City 1.5 RS facelift
GALLERY: 2023 Honda City facelift Malaysian brochure
GALLERY: 2023 Honda City facelift official photos
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all made in Melaka.
quality issues rampant.
accord ak dulu dari kilang alor gajah melaka ni la. masalah brake tak habis. sampah
Cars are so expensive now under hopeless Price Hike! Down with PH!
Tesla model Y murah apa. Paling murah dalam dunia
Better get Vios. At least Vios DNGA quality is better than City quality with steering rack issue
Thanks PT team, always appreciate these breakdowns for each variant.
So nothing much change but price up so much
According to the official brochure, only RS spec will be getting rear disc brakes. V spec is still drum brakes.
At least bring in the 1.0 Turbo engine la for facelift
Will involve time, but full gallery of S, E and V variants will be much appreciated.
haha…
soon the price, City become Civic, Civic become Accord, Accord become BMW3…..
Jenama idaman mak mertua
In the image of the brochure, it says rear disc brakes are only for RS variants. But in the post, it states that the V spec gets rear disc brakes. Which one is it?
V onwards all got disc
112k for a city.
Funny s spec rm85k not even got reverse camera but gives u useless no slow speed follow acc. Price raised with not essential features upgrade.
Reverse cam can retrofit easily. ACC not so..
Bezza pro max
Why Honda Malaysia don’t bring in the blue colour like the one in Thailand? That colour looks so good. Sadly, the Malaysian colour range is sad.
honda city copy manchester city LOL
Why so cheap, should be starting from 99,888
So that our beloved country can move forward.
Majulah Sin.. Malaysia. Oops…