High Cost-Performance: Is the Honda City Hatchback Worth Buying? Dynamic Experience Revealed!

AshleySep 23, 2024, 03:10 PM

In China, there are five models to choose from for the Honda City Hatchback, including four petrol cars and one hybrid model, with a price range of RM 78,900-112,900, positioned as a Hatchback B-class car. As a best-selling model in the country, the Honda City Hatchback has always been at the top of the sales charts, accounting for 13% of Honda's total sales in 2023. Along with the Honda City and Honda HR-V, it was one of the three best-selling models for Honda Malaysia in 2023. This article will give you a dynamic experience of this car, revealing the driving performance of this best-selling model.

2024 Honda City Hatchback 1.5 S: RM 85,900

2024 Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E: RM 90,900

2024 Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V: RM 95,900

2024 Honda City Hatchback 1.5L RS: RM 100,900

2024 Honda City Hatchback RS e:HEV: RM 112,900

In terms of exterior design, the Honda City Hatchback inherits the design mantle of the Honda Jazz, and undergoes a modern update on the exterior. The overall body lines are smooth and coherent, the front part adopts a honeycomb grille and brand-new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels creating a sporty posture, consistent with Honda's own dynamic attributes.

The chrome trim on the top of the Honda City Hatchback RS and e: HEV RS models, LED headlights and taillights are given a smoked treatment, the front and rear bumpers adopt a sporty design, along with carbon fiber pattern stickers, which make the whole car look more like a little cannon.

Once inside the car, the interior of the Honda City Hatchback is relatively simple overall. The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making entertainment and navigation during the drive easy and convenient.

In terms of body size, the length, width, and height data of the Honda City Hatchback model are 4345mm/1748mm/1488mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2600mm. Although this car is a Hatchback model, the rear space is quite spacious, with ample legroom and headroom. Even long-distance riding will not feel cramped. In addition, the car's unique Ultra Seat folding feature makes the storage space of the vehicle even more flexible.

As for the power system, our test drive Honda City Hatchback was equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine version, matched with a CVT gearbox. This power system is smooth and efficient when driving on city roads. The car starts very lightly, and the power output during acceleration is relatively consistent and linear, suitable for low-speed driving on city roads, meaning that the car can effectively alleviate the abruptness caused by sudden stops and braking.

As for fuel consumption performance, the official comprehensive fuel consumption data for the four fuel models is 5.6 L/100km, and the hybrid model's performance is 3.7L/100km. According to the actual test situation of city congestion sections, the fuel consumption of Honda City Hatchback is probably around 6L/100km. But because fuel consumption will be affected by driving ways and road conditions, it's normal to differ from the official data.

On the other hand, the stability of the Honda City Hatchback under high-speed driving has also left us with a deep impression. The vehicle exhibits good thickness at high-speed cruising, and wind noise and tire noise can be effectively controlled. Inside the car, other than the sound of the driver operating the car, little noise from the outside is heard, this also means that passengers can get a good sleep during long-distance travel. It's worth mentioning that the hybrid model has also strengthened the sound insulation. In addition, with the addition of the Honda Sensing safety suite, such as adaptive cruising control and collision mitigation braking system, safety during driving has been elevated.

Honda City Hatchback's suspension tuning tends towards sporty, providing good cornering support and stability, making driving more flexible and fun. The shorter rear-end design makes the body more versatile especially when changing lanes and cornering at high speeds, its performance is quite significant.

Honda City Hatchback has been doing well in domestic sales, its outstanding chassis tuning and power output are always the reasons for its excellent sales. Domestic models of the same class include Toyota Yaris Hatchback, Mazda 2 Hatchback ,and Volkswagen Polo, etc. For those who have a limited budget but want to own a reliable quality car, Honda City Hatchback is undoubtedly a highly cost-effective choice.

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