A Closer Look at the 2017 Honda City Facelift

So, it has been a month since the facelifted Honda City made its Malaysian debut, featuring updated aesthetics, improved convenience features, as well as added safety equipment across the range.

On the exterior, notable updates include full-LED headlamps (V-grade variant only) with integrated LED daytime running lights, refreshed front bumper, new chrome grille, new dual tone alloy wheels, LED tail lights, and a ducktail spoiler with an integrated third brake light.

Inside, the biggest highlight is the addition of a 6.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, fitted on the City E and V variants. A Push Start button is available across the range now, and a redesigned meter cluster, with white illumination on the surrounds, is also fitted on all variants. Enthusiastic drivers will also appreciate the addition of paddle shifters, fitted on the E and V variants of the new City. 

The most substantial highlight of the new car is the inclusion of Vehicle Stability Assist, more commonly known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – is now available across the range. Previous, VSA was reserved only for the top-two highest E- and V-grade models. Additionally, Hill Start Assist (HSA) is also now a standard feature.

The standard equipment, between variants, of the 2017 Honda City facelift is summarised below:

City S (RM78,300 OTR with insurance)          

• Halogen headlights
• Halogen taillights
• Smart Entry with engine push start button
• ECON button
• Auto retracting and power adjustable door mirrors
• Manual air-conditioning
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• Urethane steering wheel and gear knob
• Fabric seats
• 60:40 split folding rear seats
• Remote release trunk
• 4-speaker standard audio system with USB, AUX
• 2 airbags
• ABS with EBD and BA
• VSA 
• Hill Start Assist
• Emergency stop signal
• ISOFIX (rear)

City E (RM84,600 OTR with insurance) adds the following:

• Side mirror with turn signals
• Chrome door handles 
• Automatic air-conditioning
• Cruise control
• Paddle shifters
• Front centre console with arm rest
• Rear arm rest with cup holders
• 6.8-inch touch screen 4-speaker infotainment system with HDMI
• 4 airbags (front and side)
• Multi-angle reverse camera 

City V (RM92,000 OTR with insurance) adds the following:

• LED headlights
• LED front fog lights
• LED taillights
• Ducktail spoiler
• Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
• Leather seats (black)
• Soft padded dashboard
• 6.8-inch touch screen 8-speaker infotainment system with HDMI
• 6 airbags (front, side, curtain)

That said, the new City, which is being assembled in Pegoh, Melaka, is priced between RM78,300 and RM92,000 (OTR with insurance) and comes with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, as well as up to 6 free services (alternating visits, up till 100,000 km).