Honda City is a popular sedan in Pakistan. Despite its massive popularity, the City fans often express concerns regarding the few generations of the vehicle launched in the country. Since the Asian automobile market often resonates in terms of vehicle launches, we want to bring your attention to some exciting news. The Honda City 2023 facelift has just been launched in Malaysia. Let’s get into the details.
Honda City 2023 Facelift (Malaysia) – Vehicle Overview
The recent launch of the Honda City 2023 facelift in Malaysia has caught the attention of many buyers in the region. The new model has 5 variants, with one being a hybrid model. We have covered the top highlights of each variant below for your ease.
Non-Hybrid Models
The non-hybrid Honda City 2023 models in Malaysia cover the S, E, V, and RS variants. These variants continue to have a 1.5L naturally-aspirated engine (inline-four DOHC i-VTEC), with 119 horsepower.
It is worth noting that the new RS variant comes with rear disc brakes, which were missing in the recently-departed V-Sensing variant. Moreover, the S and E variants feature a urethane steering wheel with a shift knob and fabric seats. The V and RS variants, however, feature leather material on the steering and seats.
Hybrid Model
the hybrid model, e: HEV RS, comes with an intelligent Multi-Mode Drive system, a naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine with a Li-ion battery, and an electric motor to generate 107 horsepower.
Features
Here are the features of each variant (S is the base variant, and for other variants, we have only highlighted the exclusive features).
S Variant:
- 15-inch 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)
- 4.2-inch multi-info instrument cluster display
- Manual air-conditioning (with rear vents)
- One USB port
- Multi-angle reverse camera
- Standard audio system with Bluetooth and four speakers
E Variant:
- Remote engine start
- Additional front USB port
- Two rear USB ports
- Four tweeters
- Single-zone automatic climate control
- Eight-inch Display Audio touchscreen head unit
- Supports wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
V Variant:
- 16-inch alloys (185/55 profile tires)
- Automatic LED headlamps
- Front LED fog lamps
- Honda LaneWatch side-view camera system
Non-Hybrid RS Variant:
- Seven-inch digital instrument cluster
- Sports pedals
- Honda Connect telematics
- Support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
e:HEV RS Variant:
- Auto brake hold
- Electronic parking brake
The above details highlight the primary highlights of the Honda City 2023 facelift in Malaysia. It is yet to be known if the new generation of Honda City will arrive in Pakistan in the current or the next year.
