The Honda City remains the benchmark compact sedan in Malaysia, and the 2026 facelift launched on 24 September keeps that status with a fresh face, a better equipment list and a standout eight-year warranty. Prices start from RM89,900, which is unchanged in spirit from the outgoing range, while the e:HEV RS hybrid tops the line-up at RM111,900.
2026 Honda City Price List
| Variant | OTR Price (without insurance) |
|---|---|
| 1.5L E | RM89,900 |
| 1.5L V | RM94,900 |
| 1.5L RS | RM99,900 |
| 1.5L e:HEV RS | RM111,900 |
The old base S variant has been dropped, so the E is now the entry point. Honda Malaysia is also offering a RM3,000 rebate to the first 2,400 buyers, which makes early booking worthwhile.
Design Changes
The facelift brings a redesigned front end with bi-LED projector headlamps even on the base E, which is generous for the segment. Wheel sizes are 15 inches on the E and 16 inches on the V, with the RS adding sportier styling, red ambient lighting and sport pedals. One practical change to note: the spare tyre has been removed from petrol variants and replaced by a tyre repair kit, freeing up some boot space but requiring owners to rely on the kit if they get a puncture.
Engines and Performance
The E, V and RS use a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine making 121 PS and 145 Nm through an Earth Dreams CVT. It is smooth and fuel-efficient rather than fast. The e:HEV RS is the more interesting choice. Its i-MMD hybrid system pairs a 98 PS Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with a 109 PS electric motor delivering 253 Nm of torque, and Honda claims a 0-100 km/h time of 9.7 seconds. In everyday traffic the electric motor does most of the work, so the hybrid should feel noticeably more relaxed and use less fuel than the petrol cars.
Features by Variant
The E gets an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, single-zone automatic air-conditioning, smart entry with push start, paddle shifters and a 4.2-inch TFT meter. Stepping up to the V adds a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, a 7-inch TFT meter, leather upholstery, auto-folding mirrors and blue ambient lighting. The RS adds a 360-degree camera, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and Honda Connect telematics. The e:HEV RS further includes a wireless phone charger, an electric parking brake with auto brake hold and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow.
Safety
Honda Sensing is standard across the range, bringing autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane centring assist, road departure mitigation, front departure alert and auto high beam. New for 2026 is blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, which works together with Honda's LaneWatch camera. Six airbags and ISOFIX anchors are fitted from the E upward.
Warranty
All variants carry an eight-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, and the e:HEV adds a ten-year hybrid component warranty. In a segment where five years is the norm, this is a strong selling point and boosts used-car confidence.
Pros and Cons
- Pros: excellent warranty, full Honda Sensing as standard, efficient hybrid option, well-equipped base model
- Cons: no spare tyre on petrol cars, modest petrol engine output, hybrid costs RM12,000 more than the RS
Verdict
The 2026 City is a sensible all-rounder. If you drive mostly in the city and cover high mileage, the e:HEV RS is the smart long-term buy. Budget-minded buyers will find the V the best balance of features and price. Either way, the warranty and safety suite make this facelift hard to ignore.
Note: This article summarises official launch pricing and specifications reported in September 2026 and is not an extended road test. Prices may change; please confirm with an authorised Honda dealer.
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