Key highlights
- Honda City RS facelift introduced in Thailand
- Powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo engine
- HEV variant also introduced, gets a hatchback version too
Honda recently introduced the new City facelift in India with lots of changes. But the brand had other plans for the Thai market, as it has launched the ‘RS’ version of the same, which we do not get in India. Check out the details of the new City RS facelift below.
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What is the new Honda City RS facelift?
The new City RS facelift is basically a sporty version of the standard City. While the Indian consumers get the latest City facelift, which brings new updates like an updated front fascia, new lights, new alloys, and an updated cabin with bigger infotainment, the City RS facelift is slightly different.
On the outside, the City RS packs the same design as the City facelift in India. However, the ‘RS’ badge on the grille distinguishes it from the standard model. Moreover, it gets a redesigned front bumper, side skirts, a boot-integrated black spoiler, a sporty rear bumper, and smoked LED taillights. Supporting these visual changes are the black mirrors, black door handles, and black shark fin antenna.
On the inside, the City RS facelift packs the bigger 10-inch infotainment screen with Bluetooth connectivity, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, black leather upholstery with an RS badge on the seats, an RS badge on the floor mats, and door sills.
Powering the City RS is the 1.5-litre four-cylinder e:HEV strong hybrid self-charging engine that makes up to 124 bhp and 253 Nm. It is paired to an e-CVT automatic gearbox. The non-hybrid engine option is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo unit that makes 119 bhp and 173 Nm with a CVT gearbox.
