Barely a week after the order books opened on October 1 (which was in turn a week after the launch of the facelifted City sedan), the 2026 Honda City Hatchback facelift has officially begun production at Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s (HMSB) Melaka plant.
The carmaker marked the occasion with an event at the line, which was attended by ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Japan to Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata.
“I commend Honda Malaysia for bringing together Japanese technology, manufacturing know-how and commitment to quality with Malaysian talent, local suppliers and industrial capabilities. Honda Malaysia’s commitment to localisation is particularly noteworthy.
“The company has helped to strengthen local capabilities and expand domestic production by working closely with local suppliers,” said Shikata.
