Verdict
At RM74,191 against RM89,900, the Honda City GN2/GN3 saves a Malaysian buyer RM15,709 while matching the newer car’s 119 hp, 145 Nm, 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 519-litre boot. The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 largely spends that gap on safety and daily-use equipment: six airbags instead of four, Honda SENSING, LED auto headlamps, automatic climate control and an 8.0-inch Display Audio unit. Its 5.6 L/100 km rating is slightly worse than 5.4 L/100 km, so the decision is equipment-led, not performance-led.
Pick the Honda City GN2/GN3 if you want the same 119 hp drivetrain and boot space for RM15,709 less, plus the slightly better 5.4 L/100 km rating.
Pick the Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 if six airbags, Honda SENSING, adaptive cruise control and an eight-year warranty matter more than the higher price.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City GN2/GN3 RM74,191; Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 RM89,900.
- Airbags: Honda City GN2/GN3 has 4; Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 has 6.
- Driver assistance: Honda City GN2/GN3 has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 has autonomous braking with pedestrian…
- Rated fuel economy: Honda City GN2/GN3 5.4 L/100 km; Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 5.6 L/100 km.
- Length: Honda City GN2/GN3 4,553 mm; Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 4,577 mm.
- Manufacturer warranty: Honda City GN2/GN3 5 years/unlimited mileage; Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 8 years/unlimited mileage.
GN2/GN3
- RM15,709 cheaper with the same 119 hp and 145 Nm output.
- Slightly lower 5.4 L/100 km rated consumption.
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of a tyre repair kit.
- Four airbags versus six.
- No Honda SENSING, adaptive cruise control or reverse camera.
- Halogen projector headlamps and manual air-conditioning.
GN2/GN3 Facelift 2
- Six airbags and Honda SENSING with autonomous braking.
- LED auto headlamps, automatic climate control and an 8.0-inch Display Audio system.
- Eight-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus remote engine start.
- RM15,709 more expensive.
- Slightly poorer 5.6 L/100 km rated fuel economy.
- Tyre repair kit rather than a space-saver spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM74,191✓ | RM89,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | 73 mm × 89.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.4 L/100 km✓ | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | 196 km/h |
| Co2 | 125 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,577 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 1,116 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres | 519 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Honda SENSING: ACC, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector, Auto |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with Honda LaneWatch |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Remote Engine Start |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | Free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/5 years) |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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GN2/GN3 vs GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Honda City GN2/GN3 or Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 better?
The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 is better equipped and safer, with six airbags, Honda SENSING and adaptive cruise control. The Honda City GN2/GN3 is the sharper value choice if those additions are not essential, because performance and boot space are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 costs RM15,709 more than the Honda City GN2/GN3. That gap pays for the newer car’s extra airbags, driver-assistance systems, LED auto headlamps, automatic climate control and longer warranty.
Do they have different performance?
No. Both use a 1,498 cc naturally aspirated petrol inline-four with 119 hp and 145 Nm, driving the front wheels through a CVT. Both claim 10.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a 196 km/h top speed.
