Honda has unveiled the 2021 City Hatchback in Thailand. The shorter version of the Honda City Sedan has made its global debut in the Southeast Asian country where it will be available in 3 variants (S+, SV, and RS) and 6 colours (Ignite Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, Sonic Grey Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl and Taffeta White) with prices starting at THB 599,000 and going all the way up to THB 749,000.
The 2021 Honda City Hatchback
looks identical to the City Sedan to some extent. Features such as the front
grille, LED headlamps, LED DRLs, hood, front bumper, etc. are similar. The
differences are mostly at the rear end. Honda has used a new pair of taillight
cluster with signature lighting. We also like the revised and sporty rear
bumper, roof-mounted spoiler, and shark fin antenna.
The interior of the City Hatchback is also
similar to that of the Sedan. The cabin has an all-black theme for a sporty
feel. There’s an 8-in touchscreen infotainment system, USB ports, paddle
shifters, cruise control, and Honda Connect telematics. Honda's innovative rear
seats have also been added which can be folded in different ways depending on
the storage needs.
Under the hood of the new City Hatchback
is 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which has been tuned to deliver 122 PS
of maximum power at 5,500 rpm and 173 Nm of peak torque from 2,000 to 4,500
rpm. For the transmission, Honda has gone ahead with a CVT unit.
The 2021 Honda City Hatchback will be sold
in several international markets including a few Southeast Asian countries. The
new car replaces the third-gen Honda Jazz. However, since the Japanese company
has recently launched the BS6 model of the Jazz in India, the arrival of the
new City Hatchback in our country is unlikely.
