Honda City RS Hatchback 2022 With i-MMD, Genting Hill Climb / How Good Is it? / YS Khong Driving

Okay, we've finally done it - We've taken the Honda City RS i-MMD up the mountain to check it out.
Before you go any further, please remember that this is a car that was made for reducing the carbon footprint, and it is actually a car with a hybrid system made for fuel economy and has an energy recovery system.
Of course our fans still want to know how it performs, which is why we are taking it up this mountain, which is the sort of 'constant' to measure all cars.
Again, please note that all cars that are pushed to the max will be relatively loud, because we are making the engine and drive system work very hard, and pushing the tyres and suspension to the extreme, so please do not complain about the noise.
There are some sections at the beginning and at the end when we drive the car slowly, and you can easily tell that it can be very quiet too.
Many thanks to Belux Auto Sdn Bhd a.k.a Honda 4S Centre Kepong for the loan of the car for this test. Mucho Gracias!
Of course we also sell Honda through our channel, so if you want to book one, please go to
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Also a final FYI to all potential buyers for cars, the June 30th dateline for SST exemption is NOT likely to be extended, and the exemption is based on the actual JPJ registration date, NOT DATE OF BOOKING.
Many car makes are running out of stock, to the extent that there are no more cars in the showrooms even, so if you want to take advantage of this tax holiday, do go make your booking now.
Please check with us on individual models and variants regarding the delivery status.
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[@CruzPui]

19:32 what a lengendary maneuver!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Only a true driver can appreciate that. Thanks.

[@justnits]

if uncle turn off your headlight while doing the maneuver, cue Initial D soundtrack

[@iverson5558]

Bmw ma, drive like a ah beng as usual

[@irenetan5329]

I took delivery of same model a month ago n took it on cuti cuti Malaysia drive covering 1500km including genting. The car performed very well n so silent most of the time. The drive up to genting was fun... Hardly any stress but then I'm an ordinary driver no where near uncle standard la. My first Japanese car after 2 decades of owning French n Germans. Needless to say I'm impressed

[@YSKhongDriving]

There you go guys, a user comment. Thanks.

[@CFA28]

What is your average fuel consumption

[@arvinkumar9005]

I’ve got the Sedan RS and I’ve managed to get 987km on a full tank. Averaged about 26.8km/ liter. I did couple of top speed run as well. Apart from that I was super light with my throttle. On average I drove 70 to 95kph. Aircond was 1 bar above the middle. Hope this helps those whom are contemplating to buy.

[@xyclonerippr8441]

@@arvinkumar9005how do you find the reliability of this car? The top speed is limited too right?

[@7Archie4]

Amazing!!! Driving!!! Fantastic!! hope to see more.

[@surayamohdnor6285]

the best explaination so far! thank you!

[@aimanfitri0iv]

it's such a good car so especially the rs variant i did see this on the road only a little bit but i do love it in red finish

[@derrickjeshurun]

Nice one Uncle YS!! Enjoyed the City RS’s drive up. Such a good car. 😀👍🏼

[@chrischen1730]

Nice showing of the acceleration in genting , has own a Fit GP5 ( SG car ) , previously spirited driving in Genting uphill , first gen hybrid very easy to run out of juice leaving behind corners solely on engine is which tough Was in awe when I saw the video the car still churning out battery power even after a few corners , have to say Honda’s second gen hybrid works better now

[@jo7375]

Wah Uncle, your "battle" with that superbike get me so pumped up, i even find some initial d bgm to play alongside with your video haha

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha.

[@user-sd2kk1ox8p]

Wow bro. fantastic driver !! 👏You are very good at driving.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you 👍

[@uselessfaggmlbb7011]

U so legend Sir! I’m Malay fans got same model u test drive

[@lohwencheun552]

I noticed the motorcycle caused uncle Kong hunting instinct kicked in…..awesome hunt😊❤

[@lavender2908]

Khong, hope we will get to see u cruising the new HRV hybrid soon

[@tylee2503]

Wow! You are taking the racing line with all three lanes as the track! 😄😄

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can if the road is clear.

[@fleurdewin7958]

So we are trading the typical CVT whine for loud engine roar for the RS when pushing it hard up the hill.

[@jrusop1098]

Golf is the best.. Uncle, try lenjan golf R-line pulak 1.4TSI..😁

[@prepaidport3118]

Uncle Khong, looking forward to watch you handle the Swift Sport Turbo around Genting like how the germans do it through nordschleife. They call the car a ring tool.

[@jchansk3662]

a good speech based in Singapore with my wife and

[@Saimeigaming]

1st 😍😍

[@markaj_]

Hi uncle, which one has better handling? This one or new vios 2023?

[@hubertdouglas9509]

City engine still sounds too loud, nvh level can be better... but awesome drive as always uncle!

[@gtrpro013]

Very fast hybrid car with vtec technology

[@darrenfoo8269]

Feels more dynamic than the Nissan's 1.2 ePower engine where it acts like a pasar malam generator, maintaining at 2000rpm regardless of speed

[@LanceChee]

Coming from first hand experience? Do you own a Serena ePower? Thanks

[@yes0011]

indonesia was very grateful coz their received the manual transmission on this car

[@jasonlimkh9332]

Unker YS, the hybrid city, when accelerating up at hill and reach 110km when engine toke over, does the engine feeling struggle since the electric motor not helping at that moment ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It felt okay, but we hardly hit that speed. Most of the rime it was under that speed because of the corners.

[@oonminloong9929]

❤

[@ThomasWish]

Hi good evening bro, I got few questions to ask 😁. how is the ecvt gear box, does it improve a lot than conventional Honda cvt? Did you smell anything when hard acceleration? How is the Honda ecvt response?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The response comes mainly from the electric motor: with zeri slip, the response is instant. 253Nm is good. No, there is no smell. Watch my videos, the ecvt is explained.

[@mx7ht1n30]

Please test drive the BMW X4

[@reymondagpaoa6570]

Hi uncle --- is that the Honda City RS sensing?

[@calvinteoh5660]

How's the cornering capabilities? Any under/oversteer? Or does it just turns exactly where you want it to go all the time, without requiring any compensation? Does it feel like it has a lower center of gravity?

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can see from the video. It handles quite well.

[@saifulaizuddin4481]

owns the car, as usual with standard FWD car, loads of understeer, easily remedied by adjustable if time attack is all the owners wanted. for me, its easily managed, plus i LOVED the stock dampening, soaks bumps and imperfections on daily use. but i noticed its pretty rigid, so in terms of handling, adjustable to lower abit the car and stiffens the front suspension. front strutbar and rear sway doesnt hurt either. gotta lookout for fast changing turns because its a bit (battery) heavy. it does have low center of gravity, course you can lower it more, i know the car can tolerate a bit more.

[@rstz4450]

Uncle If we drive using the motor does it mean there is constant 253 nm of torque?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, as long as there is juice in the battery.

[@fariequehanif9366]

Uncle khong, teach me how to drive like you🤣 kalau saya duduk sebelah you time nie rasanya awal lagi saya dh pensan…

[@YSKhongDriving]

Mcm ni mcm mana bolih belajar? Selalu pengsan, hahaha.

[@MunwaiCheaw]

19:32, effortless moment, showing them how it’s done!

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's about lines and how to overtake a more powerful vehicle, because on the straight, that vehicle will just pull away.

[@viggensaab2020]

Uncle ....you hit 140km/h along the way! There is always a racing demon 😈 in you...hahaha...tell me Ur not chasing the bike....hahahah. Good job uncle. Undisputed racing champion 🏆 of all time.

[@YSKhongDriving]

The bike turned off before that long straight, so I was not chasing him. I just drive at my own pace. ( You might want to watch the Golf GTi video, hahaha.)

[@yongwaikeat9126]

very similar to regular 1.8 Prius HSD, the torque of the electric motor plus the ICE don’t add up, it doesn’t give you the regular turbocharged kind of torque, 1+1 don’t equal 2

[@citymax]

Maintenance wise not sure whether to cry a not if both battery and engine down... but overall I think this car is designed for fuel efficiency and city drive.

[@YSKhongDriving]

That is what I said, abot city drive and fuel efficiency.

[@jihangaban]

sorry for noob question. when the power gauge is at full, does it mean Uncle is doing full throttle?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes.

[@happy_forever8]

it handle so much better than vios & almera

[@brianalphonso7466]

@yskhong was there any continuos beeping sound or light blinking on meter cluster upon exceeding 120 km/h ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

No, there wasn't

[@adibz959]

Does the additional weight affect the handling of the car Uncle?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not really

[@f4sha813]

Hi Ys Khong, Need your help/opinion i am confused between Honda City Hatchback Rs & Toyota vios G spec i have tested drive for both still unsure which to select maybe due to price differences i hope you could help me with this.. Hope to hear honest answers 😊🙏

[@YSKhongDriving]

Take a look at both of them, and go for the one that you like better. After all you are buying the car. I am okay with both.

[@amzaffken9093]

Just curious, since the petrol engine is only one gear, why do i hear like the gear shifting?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Simulated sound effect.

[@EddieTeo]

This is how this Honda immd hybrid works on the hill climb: When below 100 kmh, the 97 hp engine painfully struggles to juice up a 1.3 kwh battery, which in turn powers an electric motor that drives the car. When above 100 kmh, it switches to engine-only mode where the 97 hp engine alone drives the car. Either way, the tiny engine has to rev up really hard to keep up with the uphill climb.

[@djtan3313]

Sounds sh*tty

[@sesatin2dawell]

Why does it sound like there is gear change at the lower speeds

[@YSKhongDriving]

Simulated rev change, but there is actually no gear change because it is direct drive from motor through a single reduction gear. When engine takes over it is also a single gear drive to the drive shaft, something akin to top gear.

[@RazifRazali]

As i’m using this car. Below 100mkh, the engine doesn’t really struggle to juice up the battery. So far so good.

[@be_nz]

uncle khong which one do you prefer this immd (e:hev) or toyota hybrid 😉

[@YSKhongDriving]

Each has its good points.

[@RazifRazali]

How’s the throttle response? Some youtubers saying slight delay in throttle response.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Depends on the battery. No, there is no delay. Why should there be any delay?

[@hisyamariff4991]

I'm gonna buy this car after raya holiday

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can book it through this channel.

[@kasukaijm2302]

Which one better for this genting climb, the hatchback rs or v spec, cause at my house is the v spec one.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Of course the RS, 253 Nm of torque vs 145 Nm

[@yeohpp2425]

It’s a different concept of hybrid… During normal driving, engine’s role is to charge the battery, electric motor is the main drive.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes. Exactly.

[@athlonium]

It is much better in use for city driving. Kena la nama dia city haha

[@danielfikri1728]

Hai ys khong , between sedan rs and hatchback rs on your oppinion which performs better ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

They are mechanically the same, only the shape is slightly different.

[@shaf3006]

most of the time the RPM needle hits the stopper 😀

[@YSKhongDriving]

Driver problem, that one, hahaha.

[@hdbsg3.5]

Uncle when driving CRZ manual?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Belum dapat.

[@shawnteoh7578]

Uncle YS, City Hatchback RS handle better compare with City sedan RS?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Very similar, quite hard to tell the difference.

[@shawnteoh7578]

@@YSKhongDriving thank you for sharing 😃🙏🏻

[@MShah-ch6st]

Wah. Uncle.. Minit yang ke 19:30.. Tak tahu nak explain mcm mana...tapi quick

[@YSKhongDriving]

Ada subtitle.

[@limelson]

uncle in hybrid mode when saw the superbike.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, but we got blocked by some slow cars, plus the bike was quite powerful.

[@kavenMK]

I'm in a bit of a dilemma. SO I have the option to either get the RS or the V sensing version of this hatchback but im not sure as to which one feels better to drive. Also im not sure if an extra 16k top up is worth the price. I've been driving a manual up until now and I like to drive err fast but within reason. Which one would be a better, or wiser choice ya ? Uncle YS , help me pls haha. Or anyone who daily drives either one, can give me a good opinion?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The RS feels good when the immd system comes on, and you also save quite a bit on fuel. The V feels like what a normal Honda 1.5 with 122 ps feels like. Basically you get what you pay for. Normally I tell people to buy what they need, and buy based on their need.

[@kavenMK]

@@YSKhongDriving rising petrol price really pushing me towards the first choice. Thanks uncle YS, will decide on it.

[@kavenMK]

Update: Went to test drive the car and boy can it fly (the RS variant). I can see why you mentioned it was faster uncle YS. Maybe not the fastest car in terms of speed but boy does it feel like a turbo charged engine when you push it. For city driving and quick zipping here and there I can see the practicality. The gentle kick back when the sales rep hit full throttle reminded me of other more expensive sports hatchbacks like the Audi TT. Definitely worth a try for those who are considering hoping on to the hybrid/electric car train.

[@umarfirdhaus8478]

uncle where does the simulated engine sound came from

[@YSKhongDriving]

It is not simulated. The engine revs up as the speed increases to simulate acceleration, but it is to speed up recharging the battery.

[@ongchongteck]

the nvh......after watch persona...then watch this..😅

[@muhammadshafieq3498]

How the NVH compare with Yaris, Mazda 2 and Myvi ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

These are all in the same segment. Will be about the same, perhaps the best would be the Mazda 2

[@jonathanng138]

19:32 is exactly how my friend crashed his city at Genting, some guy randomly turned back to his lane then I hit his car. Who is at fault here?

[@YSKhongDriving]

You need to know what you are doing. The person doing the overtaking must watch out for the person in front. Watch me other videos - one must always expect the unexpected - many times, I have braked for another car in front eho cut into the right lane while I am in the process of overtaking him. In this case above, it was about 40 kmh at that point, so it is easy to control. When driving, every sense is on, taking in the entire situation, and making your moves based on the moment.

[@jaydens7146]

Uncle Khong, City Hatchback RS or V variant perform better ya? 🤔

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hi Jaydens, the RS has 253 Nm of torque from the hybrid drive system, so it will be a much nicer car to drive versus the V.

[@jaydens7146]

@@YSKhongDriving Tqsm for reply Uncle Khong! One last question..the tough one! 😅🤭 If let u choose between Mazda 2 Hatchback and Honda City Hatchback RS, which will u go with? 🤔 Heard alot of comment that Mazda got very good handling of their Jinba-ittai philosophy! Yet it sell at over 100k without any safety feature n 2 airbag! Im stuck between this 2 model now!😅😆 Hope Uncle can try ur best to help me make my final decision! I drive this car it alone all the way… Tqsm 🙏

[@kianhoongkoh8115]

Is there any chance to drive up Genting with Tesla model 3 later on? wahaha

[@amier6595]

the bike be like: i am *s p e e d*

[@wst5278]

ys when are you going to test drive EVs up genting?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Stay tuned.

[@azmiomar9330]

Hybrid upgraded

[@zudeeeee]

hi sir, is the handling like satria neo?

[@YSKhongDriving]

I believe the Neo could be a bit stiffer.

[@shahrulalim8291]

Uncle YS , semalam saya naik genting kenapa kereta naik 50 saja . Macam berat padahal saya sorang saja dalam kereta . Pakai RS hatchback 😂 saya pakai gear D saja 😂😂 kena tekan button apa apa ke kalau nak naik bukit ? Sory newbie

[@YSKhongDriving]

Tekan Sport button

[@angweisheng5046]

May i know How the bodyroll ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can see from the video, it is quite stable.

[@angweisheng5046]

@@YSKhongDriving i own the city hb rs too, bro feel like need add on Ultra Racing bar stage 1 ? 😝😝

[@prostasrprostars410]

Why it so hard to get 100kmh...

[@YSKhongDriving]

Because it is a hard climb.

[@athlonium]

Engjne revving really hard to charge the battery to make sure the car not run out of battery juice 😂 engine sound doesn't feel natural with the speed of the car.

[@YSKhongDriving]

They tried to simulate engine acceleration basef on electric motor acceleration. I think they did a good job.

[@anakabah3871]

Ya i think i would go for v varian

[@NanXinG9109]

uncle drives also rilek2 only..hands still moves around steering not like the video in golf gti, haha

[@YSKhongDriving]

Car slower...

[@lavender2908]

d VEZEL version of course.

[@YSKhongDriving]

The Vezel is the HRV, not the City Hatchback.

[@djtan3313]

Oh, it’s a hybrid ka…?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, with a slight difference.

[@langeswaran5294]

The engine system seems quite complicated....

[@YSKhongDriving]

But it works.

[@celakboy6998]

Bunyi engine dia sedap hahahah

[@ejoezlavender4462]

19:35 haha x5 kena cucuk

[@YSKhongDriving]

Bukan cucuk - kita cuma nak potong aje.

[@jeremiahfrancisberou3567]

Does the Honda City Rs has turbo?

[@YSKhongDriving]

No it does not.

[@jeremiahfrancisberou3567]

@@YSKhongDriving I see. Thanks

[@danials]

Uncle didn’t say a thing about the road conditions maybe uncle ady drove on worst roads back in his days

[@YSKhongDriving]

The Genting road is unique. To me it is a beautiful road. It has its own character, and I love this road.

[@pemudaberani]

uncle should have made the downhill video too to show to recharge bar.. hihi

[@YSKhongDriving]

No need.

[@xsyrie5921]

The engine was too loud yaaa

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, pushing hard. Driven normally, it is very quiet.

[@pskaki]

Pep talk at the start...

[@nithishjvj8736]

Nothing revolutionary about this hybrid system That’s how hybrids on basic work

[@YSKhongDriving]

Please read up on i-MMD

[@marcusshhiew5047]

This car will be another fail model, Honda still not sensitive enough for what Malaysia consumer want. To me paddle shifter super important because it can serve as another safety feature when need to bring down the car speed during emergency stop.

[@YSKhongDriving]

I too don't like the paddles as much either, but it is not a deal breaker. There is so much about this car that is good: there is no such thing as a perfect cat for everybody. So it looks like the Civic would be more up your street. Mine too, tbh. But this RS has its great points too, especially if the Civic is out of budger.

[@fleurdewin7958]

But what do you want to shift ? This car has a single speed transmission. You have to treat this RS as a range extender EV , not like a conventional petrol engine car.

[@kennylim9809]

A paddle shifter is needed if you have to deliver tofu to Genting every morning. The main target customer of this car is obviously not tofu deliverer. Besides, if you want to use paddles all the time, this is not the car to buy. My GTI and AMG have paddles but I hardly need to use them. I don't go up the mountain every week like our Genting boss YS.

[@faridezikar889]

U must try this car first bro, the regenerative paddle shifter that provided also bring down a lot of speed n charging the battery super fast. ✌🏻

[@duttsaab1067]

Very loud engine sound

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sporty mah!

[@adibz959]

Quite noisy engine I must say

[@YSKhongDriving]

Please watch our other video.

[@djtan3313]

Revving like a beeetch. I really can’t understand this electrification push… pffft

[@YSKhongDriving]

Listen to the front part of the video.