Petaling Jaya, 27 August 2026 – Honda Malaysia (or the Company) today announced that the New City is officially open for booking. Embodying a bolder City for every journey, the latest evolution of Honda Malaysia’s popular B-segment sedan introduces a refreshed front design and sportier urban styling, giving the New City a more distinctive presence on the road while retaining the performance, efficiency and everyday practicality valued by Malaysian customers.

Having accompanied customers through various stages of life, from young professionals purchasing their first car to families seeking a dependable daily companion, the City has earned its place as a sedan for everyone. Building on this enduring legacy, the New City is designed for a new generation of urban drivers, combining a sleek, youthful design with enhanced convenience and versatile functionality to meet the evolving demands of modern lifestyles and everyday mobility.

The New City introduces a range of enhanced features designed to elevate convenience and driving confidence, including a new 10-inch Display Audio with Ambient Light that offers a larger, more intuitive interface. It is complemented by a new Multi-View Camera System (360° View Camera), providing an expanded view of the vehicle’s surroundings to support greater confidence when maneuvering in tight urban spaces. Further enhancing driving confidence across all variants, the New City features a Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitoring System that alerts drivers to vehicles detected in adjacent blind spots, supporting safer and more seamless lane changes. These enhancements are designed to meet the needs of today’s drivers while further elevating the New City’s offering with greater convenience, confidence and value within its segment.

The New City introduces a sportier and more youthful expression, welcoming a new generation of owners while preserving the distinctive Honda City DNA that has made it a standout in its segment. Its bolder exterior is defined by a new Integrated Headlight Design with a striking full-width light bar, creating a stronger visual signature and a sleek, cohesive front-end appearance across all variants. Complementing this is a redesigned front face that enhances the City’s urban character and, for the first time on the model, incorporates air curtains to create a wider and more dynamic appearance. At the rear, sportier design enhancements complement the new front treatment while maintaining the recognisable City silhouette. The RS variant further sharpens the visual package with new 16-inch milled alloy wheels in a two-tone Berlina Black and Dark Clear finish, reinforcing its sporty character.

Customers will continue to have a choice of petrol and hybrid powertrains. For drivers seeking electrified efficiency without compromising responsive performance, the 1.5L e:HEV powertrain, paired with an Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (e-CVT), delivers 109PS and 253Nm of torque from its electric motor. The New City e:HEV powertrain shines across a wide range of driving situations, combining responsive performance with impressive fuel efficiency. Its intelligent EV, Hybrid and Engine drive modes work seamlessly together to deliver a refined and efficient driving experience, whether navigating urban stop-and-go traffic or cruising on extended highway journeys.

The 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) produces 121PS and 145Nm of torque, delivering smooth and responsive acceleration for an enjoyable everyday driving experience.

Honda SENSING continues to be offered as standard across all variants, comprising a suite of advanced driver-assistance and safety technologies that includes:

• 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)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
• Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN)

As part of the New City pre-booking campaign, Honda Malaysia is offering a RM3,000 Early Bird Reward** for customers who place their bookings from 27 August to 30 September 2026, underscoring the Company's commitment to delivering greater value to its customers.

To mark Merdeka Day celebrations alongside the "One Nation, Shared Rewards" campaign, Malaysians can explore the New City Pop-up Store at designated locations. Details regarding these venues will be made available and updated on Honda Malaysia's official website.

The New City is now open for booking online at prebook.honda.com.my and at Honda authorised dealerships nationwide. Customers may also access the HondaTouch application. For more information, visit www.honda.com.my or call Honda Malaysia’s Toll-Free number at 1-800-88-2020.

The New City arrives with refreshed styling and a sportier, more distinctive road presence, designed for a new generation of urban drivers. Now open for booking.