AFTER nearly three years in the market, the Honda City Hatchback has received a facelift and was officially launched today. The successor to the Jazz model is offered in five variants, with the following prices:
City Hatchback e:HEV RS – RM112,900
City Hatchback 1.5 petrol RS – RM100,900
City Hatchback 1.5 V – RM95,900
City Hatchback 1.5 E – RM90,900
City Hatchback 1.5 S – RM85,900
As the highest variant, the City Hatchback e:HEV RS features a sportier exterior with a new honeycomb grille, front lower grille, and aggressive bumper design with integrated fog lights.
Completing its appearance are rear bumper lower decoration, side under spoiler, and 16-inch Berlina Black alloy wheels.
In terms of powertrain, there are no changes. The RS variant maintains the combination of a 1.5-liter engine and electric motor, producing 109PS and the highest torque in its class at 253Nm.
Meanwhile, other variants will continue to be powered by the 1.5-liter i-VTEC petrol engine with a power output of 121PS and 145Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels through a CVT transmission.
Previously, Honda Sensing was only available in the RS variant, but this facelift model sees the driver-assist technology provided as standard for all variants, along with the additional Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN) feature.
In addition, the RS variant also receives another added feature, Low Speed Follow (LSF).
HONDA Malaysia has announced that it is now accepting bookings for the facelifted Honda City Hatchback, which is slated to be launched in Quarter 2 this year.
Since its launch back in December 2021, the City Hatchback remains as one of the top selling hatchback models in the Non-National segment with 10,300 units sold in 2023, bringing the total sales number to more than 28,700 units thus far.
The City Hatchback was Honda Malaysia’s second model with the e:HEV technology. Since its launch, the e:HEV RS variant has contributed 16% to Honda Malaysia’s total hybrid sales to-date.
For the facelift model, the City Hatchback features upgraded looks, which Honda Malaysia claims to be “sleeker” and “more dynamic”.
As the range-topping variant, the e:HEV RS boasts a sharper fascia thanks to the newly designed front grille and front lower grill, both adorned with honeycomb inserts, as well as the front fog garnish.
The sporty look is further accentured with a new rear bumper lower garnish, side sill garnish and new 16-inch alloy wheels in Berlina Black.
No changes to the powertrains. The e:HEV RS retains the 1.5-litre + electric motor combo which delivers 109 PS and 253 Nm, the highest torque in its class.
On the other hand, the pure ICE variants continue to feature a 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine that pushes out 121 PS and 145 Nm, sent to the front wheels via CVT.
Fresh looks aside, the City Hatchback facelift now comes with the Honda Sensing safety and driver assistance suite as standard across the range, with the addition of Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN). The RS also gets Low Speed Follow (LSF).
HONDA Malaysia announced that it has recorded more than 80,000 units of total sales, achieving its annual sales target for 2023.
This remarkable achievement has enabled Honda Malaysia to retain its No.1 position in the Non-National Passenger Vehicle Segment for the tenth consecutive year since 2014.
According to Honda Malaysia, the year 2023 was one of gradual recovery and a positive outlook. The company launched a total of four new models in the second half of the year, namely the WR-V, City, Civic Type R and CR-V.
The three top-selling models in 2023 are City, HR-V and City Hatchback contributing 30%, 25% and 13% respectively to the overall sales. In addition, the WR-V, HR-V, CR-V and Civic emerged as No.1 in their respective segments.
Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura said, “2023 proved to be a challenging year where we faced a competitive market. However, Honda Malaysia managed to overcome and achieved our sales target in 2023 with strong support from our dealers and the Malaysian Government.
Additionally, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all Honda customers who have played a crucial role in this achievement through their unwavering support towards the Honda brand.”
Honda Malaysia’s remarkable achievement this year was largely contributed by the launch of the WR-V in July. The small SUV received overwhelming response from the market with more than 7,800 units sold within the first six month of launch. The RS variant is the largest contributor, accounting for 60% of the total sales to-date.
Besides that, sales for e:HEV hybrid models also increased from more than 4,100 units in 2022 to more than 7,700 units in 2023, representing a 87% growth. In 2023, Honda’s e:HEV models contributed 28% to overall hybrid sales in Malaysia, which is a significant contribution to the growth of xEV’s in the country.
JUST a few days prior, we have read about the stories of Perodua Bezza and Honda HR-V owners whose vehicles experienced breakdown shortly after purchase.
This time, another social media user has expressed concern about the new Honda CR-V, which was purchased by his father last December.
According to Facebook user Ahmad Shah, the vehicle allegedly produced strange noises just minutes after it was driven off a car showroom in Melaka. He claimed that the noise resembled that of a moving motorcycle.
“My father sent the car to the relevant vehicle centre for inspection. The staff only changed the door key, but the car still made the same sound,” he said.
The SUV was then taken back to the centre for a second inspection and test drive. The manager of the centre confirmed that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle.
“He informed us that the car would be sent to the main service center, Honda Malaysia, as he claimed that the branch couldn’t do anything without a more thorough inspection from Honda Malaysia,” he said.
Following that, the SUV was sent to Honda Malaysia, but there was no news about its status.
“My father contacted the manager again, and he said that he’s trying to get updates and progress from Honda Malaysia, but till now, we still don’t know the cause.
“It’s quite strange because the car is not even a month old, but it is as if the warranty period from Honda has already expired for decades.
“Then my father contacted the Customer Service Chief of Honda Malaysia, who stated that the case would be referred back and resolved by the branch,” he expressed.
Ahmad Shah claimed that after investigation, it was found, according to there report, that there was no mention of the strange noise; instead, they only stated that there was an issue with the tyres.
“The noise disappeared when the car stopped, but it would emit a very loud sound when the car was moving,” he said.
In another Facebook post, Ahmad Shah said that the manager of the centre called his father to arrange a meeting regarding the car. However, the meeting date was not disclosed.
HONDA Malaysia today announced the official pricing for the all-new Honda CR-V e:HEV RS, which is RM195,900.
The flagship model was introduced last December alongside three other variants of the CR-V, namely the 1.5L S (RM159,900), 1.5L E (RM169,900), and 1.5L V (RM181,900).
Unlike the other three variants, which share the same 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine, the CR-V e:HEV RS features a 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine capable of producing 148 PS at 6,100 rpm and 190 Nm at 4,500 rpm on its own.
The primary source of drive, however, is an electric motor that is capable of making 184 PS and 335 Nm. Output is channeled to the front wheels through a e:CVT transmission.
In terms of appearance, the RS variant sets itself apart from its turbocharged siblings with RS badges on the grille and tailgate, Active Shutter Grille, roof rails, black accents on the antenna and side mirrors, as well as 18-inch Berlina Black alloy wheels.
Additionally, the lower portion of the front and rear bumpers are painted in the body colour. Other features include LED headlights and taillights, sequential LED turn signals, Active Cornering Lights, and chrome exhaust tip finishers.
The interior features leather upholstery with red stitching, eight-way power adjustment with two-position memory for the driver’s seat, head-up display, smart key card, a wireless charger, and two USB ports.
The infotainment system is made up of a 10.2-inch TFT instrument panel, a 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a Bose audio system with 12 speakers.
As for safety, the CR-V e:HEV RS comes with Honda Sensing with nine functions, two airbags, Honda LaneWatch, and a 360-degree camera. Also included is Honda Connect.
The sixth-generation Honda CR-V has been officially launched in the Malaysian market, a month after it was made available for booking.
According to Honda Malaysia, the SUV has amassed over 2,000 bookings within the period. The company targets to achieve a monthly sales target of 1,000 units.
The CR-V is offered in four variants, with the following prices:
1.5L S – RM159,900
1.5L E – RM169,900
1.5L V – RM181,900 2.0L
e:HEV RS – price to be announced later
The range-topping e:HEV RS will only be launched early next year, thus its price will be announced closer to the launch date.
In conjunction with Honda’s 75th anniversary and Honda Malaysia’s celebration of 20 years of CKD production of the CR-V, the company is offering a special price of RM157,900 for the CR-V 1.5L S for the first 750 customers.
Compared to the outgoing model, the new CR-V has larger a footprint that measures 4,691 mm in length, 1,866 mm in width and 1,681 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,701 mm, 40 mm longer than before.
The e:HEV RS variant is powered by a combination of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and an improved Hybrid Traction Motor producing a total output of 184 PS and 335 Nm. Power is delivered to the front wheels through an e:CVT.
The other three variants feature a 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine with 193 PS and 243 Nm of torque, paired with a CVT. The S and E variants are front-wheel drive, while the V variant is equipped with the Real Time AWD all-wheel-drive system.
Moving on to the features, all CR-V variants come standard with LED headlights and taillights, and sequential turn signal lights. LED fog lights are only available from the E variant and above.
The alloy wheel sizes start from 17 inches for the S variant, up to 18 inches for the E, V, and RS. As the sportiest variant, the RS wheel comes in Berlina Black.
Inside, the CR-V (save for the S variant) is equipped with leather upholstery, driver’s seat memory function, eight-way power adjustment for the driver and four-way for passengers, additional USB Type C ports, 15W wireless charger, a nine-inch audio display, and paddle shifters.
The V variant adds ambient lighting, while the RS variant includes a smart key card, a 10.2-inch digital meter, head-up display, driving mode switch, Active Sound Control, and a Bose audio system with 12 speakers.
As for safety, Honda Sensing is now equipped as standard across the range. It comprises nine features:
Adaptive Cruise Control
Forward Collision Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Road Departure Mitigation
Lane Keep Assist System
Collision Mitigation Braking System
Lead Car Departure Notification System
Low Speed Follow
Adaptive Driving Beam (RS only)
Meanwhile, Honda LaneWatch is available in the E, V, and RS variants, while the 360-degree multi-view camera system is available in the V and RS variants only.
The CR-V is available in five colours, namely Canyon River Blue, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and Ignite Red Metallic.
HONDA Malaysia has officially opened bookings for the sixth generation all-new Honda CR-V at all 101 dealerships nationwide. The company is gearing up to launch the C-segment SUV sometime in December 2023.
The all-new CR-V will be available in the e:HEV RS variant, which Honda Malaysia says exudes a more premium feel with its front grille with a bold mesh pattern, full LED Headlights and taillights, LED front fog lights, and front
LED sequential turn signals.
The variant also comes with sleek door handles, Berlina Black 18-inch alloy wheels as well as an active shutter grille on the front lower bumper.
According to the company, the active shutter grille enhances both aerodynamics and fuel efficiency by automatically opening and closing the shutters based on the car’s speed, engine temperature and cooling needs.
For our market, the CR-V will be offered with two powertrain options. The first is a 2.0-litre e:HEV hybrid powertrain with an improved hybrid traction motor that outputs 184 PS and 335 Nm of torque.
The engine is coupled with an Electric Continuous Variable Transmission (e:CVT) with a new framework, which is a first for Honda Malaysia.
The second powertrain option is the familiar 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine that delivers 193 PS and 243 Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a CVT and Real Time AWD.
Other creature comforts include a hands-free power tailgate with Walkaway Close, a multi-view camera system with a 360-degree view and Honda Connect.
The Honda Sensing system has been upgraded with a wide-angle radar and camera, and sonar sensor for Low Speed Braking Control. It now has a total of nine safety functions with the addition of Adaptive Driving Beam, which is an exclusive function for the e:HEV RS.
Bookings for the CR-V can be placed online at prebook.honda.com.my, via the HondaTouch app or at any of the 101 authorised Honda dealerships nationwide.
Honda Malaysia will arrange exclusive previews in selected Honda dealerships for customers to experience the CR-V prior to its launch. Details of the participating dealerships are as below:
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