Honda Malaysia has lastly launched the City Hatchback right here in Malaysia, a brand new five-door mannequin which replaces the favored Jazz in the Southeast Asian area. Three variants can be found from launch, beginning with the bottom 1.5 S at RM75,670, the 1.5 E at RM83,080, and the 1.5 V at RM87,860.
The fourth e:HEV RS hybrid will solely be out there in early 2022, with pricing to be introduced then. Unlike the four-door, the hatch doesn’t get the recently-introduced 1.5 V Sensing, which provides a number of energetic security options. Since the order books opened, the corporate acquired over 2,000 bookings.
Between this and the sedan, there are just a few distinctive trim variations that separate the 2, in addition to the plain physique fashion. The powertrain and drivetrain choices are the identical, although, so the S, E and V share the identical 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder, producing 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. An Earth Dreams CVT sends drive to the entrance wheels.
As for the e:HEV, that automotive is powered by a 109 PS/253 Nm electrical motor, juiced by a Atkinson-cycle model of the 1.5 litre mill. The latter, which churns out 98 PS from 5,600 to six,400 rpm and 127 Nm between 4,500 and 5,000 rpm, may also clutch in to offer motive energy at increased speeds, the place it’s at its best.
The City Hatchback is on the market in 5 exterior colors, together with the brand new Ignite Red and Meteorite Grey Metallic. The three different hues shared with the sedan are Platinum White and Crystal Black Pearl and Lunar Silver Metallic. As with the four-door, the RS is just supplied in pink, white and gray. Want to know what it’s prefer to drive? You can try our video and written reviews, whereas full specifications and equipment might be discovered at CarBase.my.
GALLERY: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V in Malaysia
GALLERY: Honda City Hatchback e:HEV RS in Malaysia
GALLERY: Honda City Hatchback official photographs
