Manual gearbox. Three pedals. Stick shift.Call them what you will, but they’ve been dying a slow and painful death locally. It’s no big secret that Malaysians – thanks largely to our traffic conditions – are understandably only buying automatic cars for their daily needs these days, opting to let their left leg do absolutely nothing. Hell, there’s even a special driving license that you can apply for that allows you to drive ONLY automatic cars nowadays. Sheesh.
Thankfully, there are still manual transmission’d cars out there to be had new (but a lot more in the used-car market), and we recently got our hands on the latest generation Honda Civic Type-R, replete with 6-speed manual gearbox, and here’s what Piston.my’s editor thought… do forgive the silly-ass grin on his face.
“The Civic Type R which was launched in November 2017, is the world’s fastest front-wheel-drive (FWD) production car. Powered by a highly advanced 2.0-litre VTEC Turbocharged engine, producing 310PS and maximum torque of 400Nm, the CTR was engineered to deliver the most rewarding drive in the hot hatch segment, both on the road and on the race track. The 3-Way Driving Mode offered in the All-New Civic Type R – COMFORT, SPORT (default) and +R allows drivers to experience different dynamic performance depending on the driving environment. The different modes provide drivers with both the race car-like performance and the desired comfort that is required as a daily commute car” – Honda Malaysia.
HMSB recently also announced a year-end promo, in which it’s stated there is “up to RM50,000 savings” followed by mention of the Civic Type-R. Could it be the CTR is even more affordable now? Details at this link: https://www.piston.my/2018/12/05/promo-honda-malaysia-offering-cash-rebates-up-to-rm50000-for-year-end-3xtraordinary-savings-campaign/
For customers who are eyeing a brand new Honda this season, fabulous news awaits! Honda Malaysia has announced its 3XTRAORDINARYSavings campaign where customers can enjoy Low Interest Rate* or Cash Option*, Year-End Bonus* and Extra Cash Rebate* which starts from 1 December 2018 until 31 December 2018*. Customers can enjoy extra cash rebates plus an exclusive gift* when they drive home a new Honda model, in time to usher in the new year!
The rebates ranging from RM2,500 to RM50,000* are available for various Honda models, namely Jazz, BR-V, City, Civic, CR-V, Accord, Odyssey and Civic Type R. To enjoy the great rebates, the vehicle must be registered between 1 December 2018 and 31 December 2018* and purchased from any of the 97 authorised Honda dealers nationwide. At the same time, Honda Malaysia is also rewarding existing Honda Insurance Plus (HIP) customers with a gift** when they renew their HIP insurance during this campaign period.
The 3XTRAORDINARYSavings campaign was conceived this time around as a celebration and recognition of the trust that Malaysian customers have placed in the Honda brand. Honda Malaysia has maintained its position as the No.1 in Non-National Segment and No.2 in overall Total Industry Volume (TIV) thus far since January, thanks to its stellar sales performance.
Among the best-selling Honda models, the City tops the chart with more than 30,200 units sold and contributed 32% to Honda Malaysia’s total sales from January to November 2018. With this outstanding performance, City sealed its popularity by leading the B-segment sedan as of November 2018. The Civic and CR-V were also highly popular with Malaysians, contributing 16% and 13% respectively to the company’s total sales units as of November 2018.
At the beginning of the year, Honda Malaysia launched the Odyssey with Honda SENSING, completing the line-up of SUV, sedan and MPV equipped with this Next Generation Advanced Safety Technology. Now available in the CR-V, Accord and Odyssey; the Honda SENSING underlines Honda’s continuous efforts to introduce advanced technologies that make mobility better and lives more comfortable and safer. For more information on the 3XTRAORDINARY Savings campaign or to book a test drive, customers can visit any of the 97 authorised Honda dealerships nationwide or call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log onto www.honda.com.my for more information.
* Terms and conditions apply **Only for customers who renew their HIP insurance at a Honda Authorised Dealer during the campaign period. Gifts are valid while stocks last. Other terms and conditions apply.
72,000. That’s how many HR-V’s Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has sold since it was first introduced here in 2015, and it is HMSB’s second best-selling model. They also recently announced that a new variant called the HR-V RS will be coming soon, but is now available for booking starting 12 July 2018 at all 95 Honda authorized dealers nationwide, with a targeted Q3 launch date.
“The compact SUV, HR-V was first introduced in 2015 and since its introduction, this Honda model has received overwhelming interest and response from customers. This Honda model retains its No. 1 position for three consecutive years in the compact SUV segment and has sold more than 72,000 units as at June 2018. The HR-V is also Honda’s current second best-selling model, contributing 16% of overall sales as at June 2018.” – HMSB.
Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “On behalf of Honda Malaysia, I would like to thank Malaysians for their continuous trust and support towards Honda. We have received overwhelming bookings during the zero-rated GST period of June 2018. Due to the surge in bookings, waiting period for certain Honda models is between 3 to 4 months. Rest assured, Honda Malaysia is working hard to deliver the new vehicle to all the owners.”
Mr. Ishiyama further added, “We believe that the New HR-V can attract customers who desire for a sportier appearance. The enhancement in terms of exterior, features and also safety has resulted this model to be a complete package for customers”. The New HR-V is powered by a familiar 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC engine combined with Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) that delivers a balance of performance and fuel efficiency.
More on the HR-V RS…
Honda has also added a new variant into its HR-V family – the RS variant which exudes a bold and powerful expression made possible by the overall exterior design. The RS variant appears sportier and attractive with an exciting new exterior featuring, Honda’s Signature design, the ‘Solid Wing Face’ concept and sporting a new set of headlights including the newly designed LED Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED fog lights and Rear Combi LED guide lights.
Further enhancing its sportiness, the RS variant comes with a New Sporty 18-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels, Sport Design Front Grille, New Front and Rear Bumper. New detailing such as a dark chrome outer handle, black chrome license garnish, sport black side sill and even mesh fog garnish provides a fresh and vibrant feel to the RS variant. Honda Malaysia has introduced a new colour for the New HR-V, the Passion Red Pearl, which is the first in Honda Malaysia’s colour line-up.
The HR-V maintains the effortless Multi-Utility Cargo Space by keeping maximum space utilization in mind. The large trunk space can be adjusted through versatile rear seat configuration modes known as the Utility Mode, Tall Mode and Long Mode. These modes allow the New HR-V users to obtain their desired space for their daily and long distance travel usage.
Safety will always be Honda’s top priority. To further enhance safety in HR-V, the RS variant is fitted with the Honda LaneWatch, a camera system mounted on the passenger side mirror. The passenger side view of the adjacent lanes next to the vehicle including blind spots will be displayed on a display system in the car. This allows a better viewpoint and provides safer driving condition for the driver.
The HR-V comes with standard safety features such as Six Airbags, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Hill Start Assist (HSA). Additionally, the New HR-V also offers Multi-Angle Rear-View Camera for the convenience of the driver. It’s loved by Malaysians for its spaciousness, user-friendliness, practicality and functionality in its features, offering total comfort for passengers while bringing the Joy of Driving to the drivers. Honda customers can now enjoy more value-added features with this HR-V, appealing to customers with a desire for space during travels, providing convenience and practicality for everyone in the family.
The new HR-V is targeted to be launched in Q3 of 2018. To appreciate Malaysian customers for their continuous support, Honda Malaysia will be rewarding all customers who place a booking for the new HR-V with a Petronas Gift Card worth RM1,000*.
Customers can also visit any of Honda’s 95 authorised dealers to place a booking for the HR-V from 12 July 2018 onwards. For more information, call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on towww.honda.com.my
*Customers need to register their new HR-V no later than 31st October 2018 to be entitled for Petronas Gift Card. Terms and conditions apply.
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has announced the reduction of Honda’s vehicle pricing following the announcement by the Government of Malaysia on zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) effective 1 June 2018.
Honda’s Completely Knocked Down (CKD) models namely Jazz, Jazz Hybrid, BR-V, City, City Hybrid, HR-V, Civic, CR-V and Accord will reflect a reduction in prices ranging from RM4,088 to RM9,573*.
Prices of Completely Built Unit (CBU) models such as the New Odyssey and Civic Type R will also reduce by RM14,362 and RM18,072 respectively*.
(*price in Peninsular Malaysia effective 1 June 2018, terms and conditions apply, prices are subject to change without prior notice)
Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “With the implementation of zero-rated GST effective 1 June 2018, Honda customers can enjoy the new pricing before the re-introduction of Sales and Services Tax (SST). In addition to the post zero-rated GST pricing, customers who purchase selected Honda models will also be entitled for attractive “Welcome Festive Rewards”** starting from 1 June 2018”.
Mr. Ishiyama further added that, “Customers will be able to benefit more with additional savings and bonus when they purchase their dream car in the month of June 2018”. Goods and Services Tax (GST) for Honda spare parts as well as service maintenance including labor charge and Honda genuine accessories will be zero-rated for all Honda models effective 1 June 2018.
For the FULL listing of Honda vehicle prices in Pen.M’sia, Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan & Langkawi after 1st June 2018, download this: Honda Vehicles Price Post Zero-Rated GST
For more information, call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on towww.honda.com.my
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has announced that in conjunction with the announcement by the Government of Malaysia that the Goods and Services Tax (GST), currently set at 6%, will be zero-rated effective 1 June 2018, however, Honda Malaysia is taking the initiative to support its customers who plan to purchase their vehicles before the Hari Raya celebrations via its GST Bonus.
Under this GST Bonus, customers who purchase selected Honda models during the period of 18 May 2018 to 31 May 2018*, Honda Malaysia will absorb the 6% GST and customers will also be entitled to the on-going “Welcome Ramadhan Rewards”** Honda bonus. Honda models entitled for the GST Bonus are City (Petrol Variants), Civic, CR-V and HR-V.
Other Honda models namely Jazz, BR-V, Accord, Odyssey, Civic Type R, Jazz Hybrid and City Hybrid are not entitled to the GST Bonus but only entitled to the on-going “Welcome Ramadhan Rewards”** Honda bonus.
Honda Malaysia will soon announce on its new vehicle pricing in conjunction with Goods and Services Tax (GST), will be zero-rated effective 1 June 2018.
For more information, please call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my
Honda Malaysia has announced a campaign aimed at rewarding customers who purchase and register a new Honda Civic Type-R! Between April 2018 and June 2018, these new Civic Type R owners will stand a chance to win an exclusive trip to Japan worth up to RM30,000 to experience the 2018 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in October.
The exclusive ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign will take place over a period of 3 months, from April 2018 to June 2018. Customers who purchase and register a new Civic Type R during the campaign period will need to fill up a form and answer 2 short questions at any of Honda’s 20 Sport Dealers* to be in the running to win the exclusive trip to Japan. 10 exclusive winners will be selected based on the creativity of their answers to the 2 short questions.
The 10 exclusive winners will each receive 2 Business Class flight tickets, 2 tickets to watch the 2018 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, 5 days 4 nights of accommodation in Japan and 2 official Honda merchandise, all worth up to RM30,000.
More on the Honda Civic Type-R…
The All-New Civic Type R which was launched in November 2017, is the world’s fastest front-wheel-drive (FWD) production car. Powered by a highly advanced 2.0-liter VTEC Turbocharged engine, producing 310PS and maximum torque of 400Nm, the All-New Civic Type R was engineered to deliver the most rewarding drive in the hot hatch segment, both on the road and on the race track. The 3-Way Driving Mode offered in the All-New Civic Type R – COMFORT, SPORT and +R allows drivers to experience different dynamic performance depending on the driving environment. The different modes provide drivers with both the race car-like performance and the desired comfort that is required as a daily commute car.
Besides being the most powerful Honda model ever sold in Malaysia, ownership of the All-New Civic Type R is very exclusive. Every Civic Type R sold is unique, each given its own special serial number plate positioned strategically on the center console – which stands as a constant reminder of the Civic Type R’s exclusivity. Since it was open for booking on 1 October 2017, Honda Malaysia has received more than 100 bookings for the All-New Civic Type R. The fully imported All-New Civic Type R is priced at RM320,000 on-the-road without insurance.
So, register now for your very own exclusive All-New Civic Type R! Customers can visit any of Honda’s 20 Sport Dealers* to place a booking for the All-New Civic Type R during the exclusive ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign to be in the running for the trip to Japan. For more information on the All-New Civic Type R, please call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my
