Honda Malaysia Racing Team (HMRT) is revving up excitement as they prepare their new Honda City sedan and Hatchback race cars for their much-anticipated return to this year's Sepang 1000km (S1K) endurance race. Typically held in November, the S1K will test the mettle and endurance of both cars over the 9-hour long (~172 lap) race. These 2 race cars, according to HMRT sources, are equipped with the same standard 121 PS/145 Nm 1.5-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine as a standard car in Honda showrooms,
May 2, 2024
The outgoing Honda City Hatchback was the standard bearer for the safest, most practical, fuel-saving, affordable family hatchback. It’s not the cheapest hatchback model on the market but it’s easy to see where the extra money went to. None of its competitors can even come close to matching Honda’s combination of fuel-saving powertrain technology and balik kampung-friendly space. Fuel-saving or power? Why not both? First, there’s the dual-motor 1.5-litre e:HEV full-hybrid, which offers a very el
Apr 26, 2024
Ahead of its Q2 2024 launch, the 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift is now open for booking in Malaysia. There's lots to expect from the model in this update – including a new look and a bevy of feature enhancements. Our earlier article centred on the changes the RS e:HEV hybrid variant is bound to receive, while this piece chronicles the expected updates to the non-electrified variants. Photos used of the updated vehicle are from Thailand, which is largely identical to those soon to go on sale
Apr 24, 2024
The 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift is on the brink of its launch here in Malaysia, and bookings are now open ahead of its Q2 2024 launch. Alongside its visual makeover, the facelift brings a slew of key feature enhancements, largely mirroring what the City sedan offers. For clarity, we've utilised images of the Thai-spec car for the new version, which is largely identical to those soon to go on sale in Malaysia. Exterior: New bumpers, black wheels for RS In typical facelift fashion, the City
Apr 23, 2024
Set to launch in the second quarter of this year (Q2 2024), bookings for the 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift are now open in Malaysia. Part of the changes will be a visual nip-and-tuck across the range, while the top-spec e:HEV RS hybrid gets a new honeycomb front grille, lower grille, and a sharper bumper with fog lamp garnishes; a similar theme is found at the back, with the package complemented by 16-inch wheels in Berlina Black. The update also sees Honda Sensing ADAS made standard to all
Apr 22, 2024
In response to the burgeoning demand in the used car market, Honda Malaysia is expanding their Honda Certified Used Car (HCUC) network, setting up an additional 32 sales hubs nationwide. This significant expansion aims to meet the increasing number of customers seeking pre-owned Honda vehicles or looking to trade in their current ones. HCUC services are available in the company's showrooms across the country since 2022. Vehicles under the HCUC banner have been given a comprehensive 288-point ins
Mar 14, 2024
Today, Honda Malaysia unveiled its business roadmap for 2024, including a 95,000-unit sales goal for 12.8% market share in our market. The goal also includes the introduction of two new models, one of which could be the Honda City Hatchback facelift. Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia, remarked, "Despite the anticipated challenges in the automotive industry in 2024, Honda Malaysia remains steadfast in its pursuit of elevating success to new he
Mar 14, 2024
The facelifted 2024 Honda City Hatchback has been launched in Thailand, following recent sightings of undisguised units in the Kingdom. Fresh for 2024, the facelift City Hatchback (HB) gains improved tech and safety features along the lines of the City sedan facelift that came before it, as well as a new e:HEV variant. The 2024 City HB is now offered in 5 variants in Thailand – consisting of 3 turbocharged petrol and 2 e:HEV hybrid variants. Also read: Spied: Honda City Hatchback spotted undisgu
Feb 7, 2024
As the Honda City was given a rejuvenated look last year, so shall its hatchback twin. Camouflaged units of the Honda City Hatchback facelift were spotted in Thailand in 2023 and it seems set to make its world debut in the Kingdom later this year. Undisguised units of the updated City Hatchback have been popping up on social media lately with the comments being mixed on the new look. The B-segment hatchback gains revised front and rear bumpers and could likely gain a few features as seen on its
Feb 5, 2024
Continuing from Honda Malaysia's notable achievement of being the nation's No. 1 non-national passenger car brand here, the company also witnessed a substantial surge in sales for its e:HEV range of hybrid models. Cumulative sales of its Civic, City, City Hatchback, and HR-V, RS e:HEV hybrid models clocked an impressive tally of over 7,700 units in 2023. This represents a circa 87% growth over 2022's 4,100 units sold. Also read: Review: 2023 Honda Civic (FE) e:HEV RS hybrid - Fast, cool fuel-sip
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