Verdict
The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 costs RM18,156 more at RM89,900, but that gap buys a serious safety step up: six airbags, stability control and Honda SENSING with autonomous braking, versus the GM6’s two airbags and no stability control. Its 119 hp 1.5-litre also trims the 0-100 km/h run from 10.5 to 10.2 seconds. The GM6 remains the sharper budget choice, with a bigger 536-litre boot and the same 2,600 mm wheelbase, 40-litre tank and RM90 road tax. For a Malaysian family buyer, safety equipment makes the newer City the easier recommendation.
Pick the Honda City GM6 if you want to spend RM18,156 less and value its 536-litre boot over newer safety and convenience equipment.
Pick the Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 if six airbags, stability control, Honda SENSING and a longer eight-year warranty matter more than the higher price.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City GM6 RM71,744; Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 RM89,900.
- Safety: GM6 has 2 airbags and no stability control; GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 has 6 airbags and stability control.
- Driver assistance: GM6 has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 has autonomous braking with pedestrian/cyclist detection and…
- Performance: GM6 produces 118 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds; GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 makes 119 hp and does it in 10.2 seconds.
- Boot space: GM6 has 536 litres; GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 has 519 litres.
- Warranty: GM6 has a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty; GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 has an 8-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
GM6
- RM18,156 lower price
- 536-litre boot, 17 litres larger
- Same 2,600 mm wheelbase and 40-litre fuel tank
- Only 2 airbags and no stability control
- No Honda SENSING, reverse camera or adaptive cruise control
- Manual air-con and halogen reflector headlamps
GN2/GN3 Facelift 2
- 6 airbags, stability control and Honda SENSING
- LED projector headlamps, reverse camera with LaneWatch and 8-inch display audio
- Slightly quicker 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 8-year warranty
- RM18,156 more expensive
- 519-litre boot is 17 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM71,744✓ | 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 SOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 118 hp at 6,600 rpm | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,600 rpm | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.4 mm | 73 mm × 89.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | G-Design Shift CVT | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 196 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,577 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,477 mm | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,075 kg | 1,116 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 536 litres✓ | 519 litres |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R15 | 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 | 15" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15 | 15" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags with no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Honda SENSING: ACC, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector, Auto |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with Four Speakers | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | 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 | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Remote Engine Start |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals | 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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GM6 vs GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Honda City GM6 or Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 better?
The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 is better for most buyers because it adds six airbags, stability control, autonomous braking and lane-related assistance. The GM6 is the budget pick and has the larger 536-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 costs RM89,900, which is RM18,156 more than the RM71,744 Honda City GM6.
Which Honda City has the bigger boot?
The Honda City GM6 has the bigger boot at 536 litres. The Honda City GN2/GN3 Facelift 2 has 519 litres, a 17-litre deficit despite its longer 4,577 mm body.
