2021 Honda City Hatchback launched in Malaysia, priced from RM75,670
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- December 7, 2021
- Arif Chan
The Honda City Hatchback, replacing the Honda Jazz, starting at a price of RM 75,670.
Directly competing with the Toyota Yaris in the B-segment hatchback category, the Honda City Hatchback is offered in 4 variants:
| Variant |
Price (without SST) |
|---|---|
| Honda City Hatchback S | RM 75,670 |
| Honda City Hatchback E | RM 83,080 |
| Honda City Hatchback V | RM 87,860 |
| Honda City Hatchback RS e:HEV | TBA |
Powered by the same 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine in the Honda City Sedan, the Honda City Hatchback produces 121 PS/145 Nm, with a CVT in use.
2021 Honda City Hatchback Overview
|
Honda City Hatchback (S,E,V) |
Honda City Hatchback (RS e:HEV) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cylinder,16-Valve, DOHC i‑VTEC | 4-Cylinder,16-Valve, DOHC i‑VTEC (Atkinson Cycle) |
| Engine Code | L15ZF | - |
| Displacement | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine Max. Power | 121 PS @6,600 rpm | 98 PS @5,600-6,400 rpm |
| Engine Max. Torque | 145 Nm @4,300 rpm | 127 Nm @4,500-5,000 rpm |
| Electric Motor Max.Power | - | 109 PS @3,500-8,000 rpm |
| Electric Motor Max. Torque | - | 253 Nm @0-3,000 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT | e-CVT |
Of course, the Honda City Hatchback RS e: HEV tops the performance chart with its hybrid system producing 109 PS / 253 Nm from the electric motor, 98 PS / 127 Nm from the combustion engine.
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2021 Honda City Hatchback Dimensions
| Honda City Hatchback | Honda City Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,349 mm | 4,553 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Min. Turning Radius | 5.0 m | 5.0 m |
The Honda City hatchback is about 20cm shorter than its sedan counterpart, while the wheelbase and turning radius remains the same.
2021 Honda City Hatchback Exterior Features
On the outside, the 2021 Honda City Hatchback gets LED headlights and 16-inch wheels for the V-and-above variants. All variants gets LED DRLs and LED taillights.
| Honda City Hatchback | |
|---|---|
| Headlights | LED (V, V Sensing, RS:e:HEV) |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED |
| Taillights | LED |
| Rims | 16-inch alloy wheels (V, V Sensing, RS) |
2021 Honda City Hatchback Interior Features
On the inside the Honda City hatchback’s dashboard layout is still largely similar with the Honda City Sedan. Highly practical and flexible, the ULTRA seat configuration from the older Honda Jazz continues to exist in the Honda City Hatchback.
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| Honda City Hatchback | |
|---|---|
| Infotainment unit |
8-inch touchscreen (E,V, RS e:HEV) |
| Instrument cluster |
7-inch digital display (V Sensing, RS e:HEV) |
| Rear Seat Folding | ULTRA seats |
| Upholstery | Leather / Combination Leather / Fabric (variant dependent) |
| USB Charging Ports | 2 |
| Android Auto & Apple Carplay | Yes |
Safety Features
For safety features, the range-topping Honda City RS e:HEV gets Honda Sensing which is a full suite of ADAS containing:
- FCW (Forward Collision Warning)
- CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System)
- LDW (Lane Departure Warning)
- LKAS (Lane Keep Assist System)
- RDM (Road Departure Mitigation)
- ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
- AHB (Auto High-Beam)
- BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring)
One thing the Honda City Hatchback could its arsenal of safety equipment is a factory-fitted DVR/Dashcam.
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2021 Honda City Hatchback Warranty & Service
The Honda City Hatchback comes with a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty.
| Honda City Hatchback | Toyota Yaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, Unlimited Mileage | 5 years, Unlimited Mileage |
Replacing the very familiar Jazz/Fit in Malaysia, we wish the Honda City Hatchback all the best in the B-segment Hatchback category.
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