New Honda City Officially Opens For Booking In Malaysia With Refreshed Styling And Upgraded Tech

Honda Malaysia has officially commenced order taking for the New Honda City, introducing a bolder design language, elevated cabin technology, and enhanced active safety features across its popular B-segment sedan lineup.

A core cornerstone of the brand’s Malaysian volume sales, the City has established itself as a versatile choice for young working professionals and modern families alike. The latest iteration sharpens its urban character with dynamic aesthetic revisions while introducing major equipment upgrades to boost ownership value.

To celebrate the commencement of bookings alongside the Merdeka season, Honda Malaysia is offering an exclusive RM3,000 Early Bird Reward for customers who place their bookings between 27 August and 30 September 2026.

Bolder Front-End Styling and Aerodynamic Enhancements

The New City embraces a more athletic road presence, distinguished by updated front and rear design cues:

• Integrated Full-Width Light Bar: A new integrated headlight cluster features a prominent full-width light bar, delivering a sleek visual signature across all model grades.
• Functional Air Curtains: For the first time on the City nameplate, the redesigned front bumper incorporates aerodynamic side air curtains that emphasize width while optimizing airflow around the front wheels.
• Two-Tone 16-Inch Alloys on RS: The range-topping RS variant receives newly styled 16-inch milled alloy wheels finished in a two-tone Berlina Black and Dark Clear combination, complementing its sporty bodykit and diffuser elements.

Major Cabin Upgrades: Larger 10-Inch Display and 360-Degree Camera

Addressing driver convenience and tight urban parking spaces, the New City introduces significant in-cabin technology additions:

• 10-Inch Display Audio: A larger, higher-resolution 10-inch central touchscreen interface integrated with ambient lighting for intuitive multimedia and smartphone connectivity.
• Multi-View Camera System (360° Camera): Delivers a comprehensive overhead surround view of the vehicle, making tight parking maneuvers and city driving effortless.
• Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitoring: Upgrades active driver awareness by alerting occupants to approaching vehicles in adjacent lanes and when reversing out of perpendicular parking bays.

Proven Powertrain Options: e:HEV RS Dual-Motor Hybrid and 1.5L i-VTEC

Under the bonnet, buyers can continue to choose between efficient petrol and electrified hybrid systems:

• 1.5L e:HEV Dual-Motor Hybrid (RS Variant): Combines an electric drive motor with an internal combustion engine to produce 109 PS and an instantaneous 253 Nm of torque, managed by an Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (e-CVT). The system seamlessly alternates between pure EV, Hybrid, and Engine Drive modes to maximize fuel efficiency in urban traffic.
• 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC Petrol: Generates 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque, paired with an optimized CVT for linear, responsive power delivery.

Standard across all variants is the comprehensive Honda SENSING advanced driver-assistance suite, incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Auto High Beam (AHB), Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), with Low Speed Follow (LSF) available on the e:HEV RS.

Booking Details and Pop-Up Showcases

Motorists can view the New City in person at dedicated Pop-Up Stores held across designated locations nationwide in conjunction with the “One Nation, Shared Rewards” Merdeka campaign.

Bookings can be placed directly through authorized Honda dealerships nationwide, online via the official pre-booking portal, or through the HondaTouch mobile application.