Verdict
This is a facelift that changes the safety equation more than the driving numbers. The Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 is RM78,900, while the Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift is RM85,900, so the RM7,000 gap mainly gets you six airbags instead of four and auto emergency braking. Both keep the 1,498 cc petrol engine, 119 hp, 145 Nm, CVT, front-wheel drive, 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 289-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer, the newer car is the safer paper choice; the outgoing car is the value play.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 if you want the lower price and the same 119 hp, 145 Nm and 10.7-second 0-100 km/h figures.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift if six airbags and auto emergency braking matter more than saving RM7,000.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 RM78,900; Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift RM85,900
- Airbags: Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 4; Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift 6
- Auto emergency braking: Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 no; Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift yes
- Length: Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 4,345 mm; Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift 4,350 mm
- Power and torque: Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 119 hp/145 Nm; Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift 119 hp/145 Nm
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 289 L; Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift 289 L
GN5/GN6
- RM7,000 cheaper to buy
- Same 1,498 cc engine, CVT and front-wheel drive layout
- Listed 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy
- Only four airbags
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Slightly shorter body at 4,345 mm
GN5/GN6 Facelift
- Six airbags
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Same 289-litre boot and 2,600 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM7,000 more
- No power or acceleration gain
- Fuel economy figure not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM78,900✓ | RM85,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Co2 | 130 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,345 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,141 kg | 1,149 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 289 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | LaneWatch Camera | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Tip-up Base | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km Intervals | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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GN5/GN6 vs GN5/GN6 Facelift FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 or Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift better?
The Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift is better on safety kit, with six airbags and auto emergency braking. Mechanically, they are level: 1,498 cc, 119 hp, 145 Nm, CVT and 10.7 seconds from 0-100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City Hatchback GN5/GN6 Facelift costs RM7,000 more. That extra money buys six airbags instead of four and adds auto emergency braking, not more power or a bigger boot.
Do they perform differently?
No. Both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm, a CVT automatic and front-wheel drive. Both are rated at 10.7 seconds for 0-100 km/h and 195 km/h top speed.