2023 Honda City facelift - Let us walk you through the differences on the 5 variants

The 2023 Honda City facelift has just been launched and we’ve covered what’s new here. Now, let us walk you through the specs and differences between each variant.

As before, the Honda City is locally assembled (CKD) with five variants available albeit the previous V Sensing has been replaced by ‘Petrol RS’ and the range now goes: S, E, V, RS, and e:HEV RS.

The S, E, V, and RS get a naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre i-VTEC DOHC engine that makes 121 PS and 145 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels (FWD) via a CVT-automatic transmission. The S and E variants get drum brakes at the rear, while variants from the V upwards get rear disc brakes.

The range-topping e:HEV RS features a dual-motor hybrid system with a Atkinson-cycle 1.5-litre i-VTEC DOHC engine and two electric motors. Total output stands at 109 PS and 253 Nm.

In terms of features, here’s the specs breakdown:

2023 Honda City 1.5 S – RM 84,900

• 1.5-litre NA i-VTEC engine with 121 PS/145 Nm
• 15-inch single-tone alloy wheels
• Halogen projector headlights with LED DRL
• Remote engine start
• Fabric seats
• Paddle shifters
• Analogue instrument cluster with 4.2-inch colour MID
• Manual air conditioning
• Standard head unit with Bluetooth
• 4 speakers
• Smart entry with push start
• 6 airbags
• Honda Sensing

2023 Honda City 1.5 E – RM 89,900

Adds

• 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
• Chrome door handles
• Single-zone automatic air conditioning
• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity (wired)
• 2 USB-C ports
• Reverse camera

2023 Honda City 1.5 V – RM 94,900

Adds

• 16-inch single-tone alloy wheels
• Full LED headlights
• LED fog lights
• Rear disc brakes
• Leather seats
• Leather steering wheel
• 8 speakers
• Honda LaneWatch

2023 Honda City 1.5 RS - RM 99,900

Adds

• RS exterior
• 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
• Body-coloured door handles
• 7-inch semi digital instrument cluster
• Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity
• Red accents in interior
• Aluminium sports pedals

2023 Honda City e:HEV RS - RM 111,900

Adds

• Dual-motor e:HEV hybrid system with 109 PS/253 Nm
• Electric parking brake
• Auto brake hold
• Low Speed Follow in Honda Sensing

Also read: Sensing as standard, new RS petrol variant: 2023 Honda City facelift launched in Malaysia, from RM 85k