From RM96k, 2026 Honda City Hatchback facelift launched – same updates as the sedan, only three variants

Honda Malaysia has launched the 2026 Honda City Hatchback facelift, as expected following the launch of its sedan counterpart last month. However, what comes as a surprise is that the latest Honda City Hatchback facelift is available in only three variants, with the previous S and E variants discontinued.

The Honda City Hatchback facelift starts at RM95,900 and comes with an eight-year warranty with unlimited mileage, alongside five free labour services within 100,000 km or five years. The hybrid variant also benefits from an additional 10-year warranty covering its hybrid battery and components, with unlimited mileage.

Honda City Hatchback 1.5L V – RM95,900
Honda City Hatchback 1.5L RS – RM100,900
Honda City Hatchback 1.5L e:HEV RS – RM112,900

Like its sedan counterpart, the Honda City Hatchback facelift features a refreshed front end with a redesigned grille, complemented by new Long Light Bar headlights on the RS variant. Bi-LED headlights are now standard across all variants. The updated front bumper also features air curtains on either side for a sleeker appearance.

At the rear, the facelift features clear-lens LED taillights and a simplified rear bumper design. The clear-lens LED taillights are exclusive to the RS variants. The e:HEV RS variant is not available in the Stellar Diamond Pearl exterior colour.

Among the exterior features of the Honda City Hatchback 1.5L V are:

Auto LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
Rear combination lights
Body-coloured door handles
Auto-folding side mirrors with turn signals
Shark-fin antenna
Rear wiper
Walk-away auto lock
Remote engine start
16-inch Shark Gray alloy wheels
185/55 R16 tyres
Exterior colours: Blazing Red Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Stellar Diamond Pearl and Meteoroid Gray Metallic

The RS variant adds:

Automatic front wipers
Black exterior door handles
16-inch Berlina Black and Dark Clear alloy wheels

Under the bonnet, the non-hybrid variants retain the familiar L15Z 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine, producing 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Meanwhile, the e:HEV RS combines an Atkinson-cycle 1.5-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine, which primarily acts as a generator to charge the battery, with an electric traction motor producing 109 PS and 253 Nm of torque. The hybrid system drives the front wheels through an e-CVT.

The non-hybrid variants accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds, while the e:HEV RS completes the same sprint in 9.4 seconds. According to Honda, fuel consumption is rated at 5.6 litres per 100 km for the non-hybrid variants and 3.7 litres per 100 km for the hybrid.

Inside, the overall cabin design remains largely unchanged, although several new features have been introduced. All variants now come with a new 10-inch infotainment display supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, combined leather upholstery, and ambient lighting.

Among the interior features of the Honda City Hatchback 1.5L V are:

Smart entry with push-start button
Paddle shifters
Ambient lighting
7-inch TFT instrument display
Single-zone climate control with rear air vents
Combination leather steering wheel
Combination leather gear knob
Combination leather upholstery
Front panel ambient lighting
10-inch infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Two USB ports
Four speakers
Four tweeters

The RS variant adds:

Honda CONNECT, covering safety, security, and convenience functions
Sport pedals

The e:HEV RS variant adds:

Wireless charger
Electronic parking brake
Deceleration selector paddles, replacing conventional paddle shifters

In terms of safety, the Honda City Hatchback facelift comes with Honda Sensing as standard, alongside the Blind Spot Information (BSI) system, which works together with Honda LaneWatch. The RS and e:HEV RS variants also receive a Multi-View Camera System (MVCS).

Standard safety features on the Honda City Hatchback 1.5L V include:

Six airbags
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
Auto High Beam (AHB)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN)
Blind Spot Information (BSI)
Cross Traffic Monitoring (CTM)
Honda LaneWatch
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Reverse camera

The RS variant adds:

Multi-View Camera System (MVCS)

The e:HEV RS variant further adds:

Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Auto Brake Hold

To recap, the 2026 Honda City Hatchback facelift has officially launched in Malaysia, with prices starting at RM95,900. All variants come with an eight-year warranty with unlimited mileage and five free labour services within 100,000 km or five years. The e:HEV RS also receives an additional 10-year warranty covering its hybrid battery and components, with unlimited mileage.