Honda Cars Philippines Inc. launched the Honda City Hatchback in April 2021. The said vehicle replaces the Jazz in Honda Philippines’ model lineup. The City Hatch is available with one variant only, the sporty looking RS trim.
The all-new Honda City Hatchback RS is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that delivers 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The said vehicle also comes with paddle shifters.
The new Honda City Hatchback shares similarities with its Sedan version except for the rear design. In terms of dimensions, the City Hatch measures 4,349mm long, 1,748mm wide, and 1,488mm tall. It comes with a wheelbase of 2,600mm and a ground clearance of 134mm.
Launch
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. launched the Honda City Hatchback in April 2021. The said vehicle replaces the Jazz in Honda Philippines’ model lineup. The City Hatch is available with one variant only, the sporty looking RS trim.
The all-new Honda City Hatchback RS is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that delivers 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The said vehicle also comes with paddle shifters.
The new Honda City Hatchback shares similarities with its Sedan version except for the rear design. In terms of dimensions, the City Hatch measures 4,349mm long, 1,748mm wide, and 1,488mm tall. It comes with a wheelbase of 2,600mm and a ground clearance of 134mm.
Exterior
The Honda City Hatchback gets the same front end design as its Sedan sibling. It gets the same design for its headlights, grille, and bumper. The City Hatchback RS is fitted with LED headlights, and daytime running lights.
The side of the hatchback version also features similar design cues to the sedan version except for the rear-end. The new City Hatch is equipped with a set of 16-inch alloy wheels, which adds style points to the vehicle. The rear, on the other hand, gets restyled taillights, a spoiler, and a revamped bumper design.
Interior
The interior of the new Honda City Hatchback is similar to the Sedan version. It has the same dashboard layout that’s integrated with an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The rear seats of the City Hatchback can also be folded flat, utilizing more cargo space in case you need it. It can also slide further back to provide more legroom for rear passengers.
Tech & Safety
The Honda City Hatchback’s eight-inch multimedia touchscreen is integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It also equipped with stability control, traction control, speed-sensing door locks, hill start assist, a security alarm with engine immobilizer, ISOFIX, and six airbags.
Platform & Chassis
The Honda City Hatchback comes with MacPherson struts for the front suspension and a torsion beam for the rear. It also comes with a front-wheel-drive layout. In addition, the City Hatchback has disc brakes for the front and drums for the rear.
Engine
The all-new Honda City Hatchback is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that puts out 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission.
