Verdict
The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 costs RM5,000 more at RM89,900, but its 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine, CVT, 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 5.6 L/100 km rating are unchanged. The money goes chiefly on equipment: LED auto headlamps, an 8.0-inch Display Audio unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LaneWatch, rear USB ports and an eight-year warranty. The older car remains the sensible buy if those extras do not matter, retaining the same 519-litre boot and Honda SENSING braking and steering assistance systems.
Pick the Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift if you want the same 119 hp petrol-CVT mechanical package and 519-litre boot for RM5,000 less, plus a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 if LED auto headlamps, smartphone connectivity, LaneWatch, rear USB charging and the eight-year warranty justify RM5,000 more.
Key differences
- Price: RM84,900 versus RM89,900.
- Warranty: 5 years versus 8 years.
- Headlamps: halogen projector versus LED projector with auto function.
- Audio: Bluetooth radio with 4 speakers versus 8-inch Display Audio with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 speakers and 4 tweeters.
- Reverse camera: multi-angle camera versus Honda LaneWatch.
- Kerb weight and spare: 1,125 kg with a space-saver spare versus 1,116 kg with a tyre repair kit.
GN2/GN3 Facelift
- RM5,000 lower purchase price.
- Same 119 hp, 145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine and CVT.
- Space-saver spare tyre.
- Halogen projector headlamps instead of LED auto projectors.
- No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, LaneWatch or rear USB ports.
- Five-year warranty versus eight years.
GN2/GN3 Facelift 2
- LED projector headlamps with auto function.
- 8-inch Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Eight-year manufacturer warranty and remote engine start.
- Costs RM5,000 more with identical 119 hp, 145 Nm and 5.6 L/100 km figures.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the other car's space-saver spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900✓ | 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 |
| 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 | 5.6 L/100 km | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 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 |
| 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) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | 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-conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 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 Bluetooth and 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 with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive 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 Multi-angle | 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 Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years | 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 Facelift vs GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift or Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 better?
Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 is better equipped, adding LED auto headlamps, an 8-inch CarPlay/Android Auto display, LaneWatch, rear USB ports and an eight-year warranty. The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift has the same powertrain, performance, economy and boot for RM5,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift is RM84,900 and the Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 is RM89,900, a RM5,000 difference.
Do they have different performance or fuel economy?
No. Both use a 1,498 cc naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder producing 119 hp and 145 Nm through a CVT, reach 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds and are rated at 5.6 L/100 km.
