Honda Malaysia (HM) has released an official statement addressing the 2026 Honda City facelift’s rear drum brakes, which a customer discovered to be not matching with the brochure and marketing materials that list ‘Solid Disc’. We’ve attached the statement below.

Honda Malaysia Issues Clarification Regarding the New City (E Variant) Rear Brake System

Honda Malaysia (or the Company) would like to clarify that the New City (E variant) rear brake system specification is a drum brake.

The Company thanks the customer who highlighted the discrepancy and has reached out to the customer to resolve the matter amicably. Honda Malaysia reassures customers that the drum brake system complies fully with all safety and quality standards.