Honda Malaysia 2018 Archives

HMSB Presents 7 Honda City To “Joy Of Buying” Contest Winners

Honda Malaysia has concluded the Joy of Buying contest with the prize-giving ceremony to present the seven grand prize winners with a brand new City each. Held from 1 September to 31 October 2018, the Joy of Buying contest was to celebrate Honda’s 70th Anniversary and Malaysia’s Unity. The contest also emphasizes the 3 Joys of Honda, which are Joy of Buying, Joy of Selling and Joy of Creating.

Honda Malaysia President and Chief Operating Officer, En. Roslan Abdullah (below) said, “This contest is an effort to show our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our beloved customers. It is the strong support of our customers that has enabled Honda Malaysia to be the No.1 brand in Non-National segment for three consecutive years. We would like to thank all our customers for believing in the Honda brand. We will continue to provide the Joy of Buying to our customers to meet their demand for greater customer satisfaction.”

The two-month Joy of Buying contest received more than 4,800 submissions nationwide, of which, a total of 301 winners have been chosen. In addition to the seven grand prize winners of a City each for 7 weeks, there are 17 winners in the second place who will receive a Sony Blu-ray Home Cinema System each and 277 other winners will be rewarded with Honda official merchandise.

En. Roslan also added, “This contest takes lead from our tagline, and seeks to find the most creative answer on “how the slogan ‘The Power of Dreams’ has changed the customer’s way of life.” The Power of Dreams has inspired Honda to what it is today, turning a dream into reality as we aspire to provide mobility solutions to make lives better.”

The City has maintained its leadership No. 1 position in the B-segment and it is Honda Malaysia’s best-selling model. This year, the model has contributed more than 30,200 units sold or 32% to the total Honda Malaysia sales from January to November, making it the highest sales unit contributor during this period.

For further information on the Joy of Buying winners, Honda models and its after-sales service, call the Honda Toll-Free number of 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my.

Honda Malaysia Opens 12th Johor Dealership, Now Has 97 Dealerships Nationwide!

Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Honda Malaysia) has officially launched its latest Honda 3S Centre located in Pasir Gudang, Johor by Yong Ming Motor Sdn. Bhd. (Yong Ming Motor). With this opening, Honda Malaysia has 97 dealerships nationwide with 12 dealerships in Johor to-date to provide easier accessibility and more convenience to customers.

Yong Ming Motor invested a total of RM18.5 million into the 77,000-square foot building in Pasir Gudang that is equipped with latest facilities and equipment. This 4-storey building (including basement parking) houses 14 bays, comprising 9 Service Bays, 3 General Repair Bays and 2 Tyre Service Bays that can accommodate up to 30 cars per day. On top of that, the new Honda 3S Centre has conducive and comfortable lounges especially for customers to relax in or catch up on work. There is also a free flow of food and beverage for customers to enjoy, Kids Corner and appropriately-assigned prayer rooms for Muslims to perform their prayers while waiting for their cars to be serviced.

Yong Ming Motor has a well-established relationship with Honda for over 48 years and the opening of this new Honda 3S Centre in Pasir Gudang marks its second Honda dealership. The first Yong Ming Motor Honda dealership opened in Skudai, where they have maintained high quality sales and after-sales service which has enabled them to consistently emerge as a top dealer. Honda Malaysia Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama (below, centre) said, “With customer satisfaction being our main priority, it is very important for Honda Malaysia and our dealership partners to work together closely in order to serve our mutual customers better. This can only be achieved with strong support from our partners such as Yong Ming Motor. We believe this dealership expansion in Johor will provide more convenience to our customers, particularly in Pasir Gudang. Customers will be able to enjoy high quality service and after-sales offerings at an authorized Honda dealership nearer to them with upgraded facilities to enhance their Joy of Buying.”

The Director of Yong Ming Motor, Mr. Kenneth Cheng (above, left) said, “We are grateful for the opportunity given to us by Honda Malaysia to grow our customer base in this area. Previously customers in this area had to travel far to view the latest models or to service their cars but with our new dealership we aim to offer them the best Honda experience closer to where they are. This showroom that we are opening today represents our continuing commitment to Honda Malaysia.” The opening of new Yong Ming Motor Honda 3S Centre in Pasir Gudang is timely to support the increasing customers and after-sales service intake in Johor and able to provide the best quality service to them.

Based on the record, the after-sales intake rose 51% in the past five years. From January to November of 2018, the southern region alone recorded over 235,000 service intakes, an increase of 13% against the same period last year.

In terms of sales performance by region, the southern region was the second highest contributor with more than 17,000 units sold from January to October 2018 an increase of 2% when compared to the same period in 2017. This achievement is largely thanks to the Johor state which was the highest contributor to the southern region, accounting for over 12,000 units sold. Model-wise, the B-segment leader, City tops the chart as the best-selling model in the southern region. This model contributed 24% to the total southern region sales followed by Civic and CR-V which contributed 11% and 9% respectively to the regional sales units during this period.

To make an appointment or to find out more about the services and facilities, customers can contact Yong Ming Motor (Honda 3S Centre) at 07-255 8888 or visit them at PTD 209607, Jalan Bandar, Business Centre II, 81700, Pasir Gudang, Johor or log on to www.honda.com.my for more information.

PROMO: Honda Malaysia Offering Cash Rebates Up To RM50,000 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 3XTRAORDINARY Savings 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 3XTRAORDINARY Savings 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.

Honda’s 70th Anniversary Sees “Double Joy” Celebration Promotion Announced

September is a special month for both Malaysia and Honda. As the nation celebrates Malaysia’s unity and Honda global commemorates its 70th Anniversary, Honda Malaysia is honouring this double celebration with a Double Joy campaign that rewards customers with rebates. As alluded by the campaign name, customers can now enjoy double bonuses in the form of Honda Bonus together with Honda 70th Birthday Bonus, starting from the Civic with RM2,500 to the Civic Type R with RM20,000 for selected models registered from 1 September to 30 September 2018*.

During the Double Joy campaign period, customers are also entitled to participate in the Joy of Buying contest, in which they will stand a chance of winning one of the seven City being given out as grand prizes over seven weeks. As the No.1 car marque in the Non-National segment from January to July 2018, Honda Malaysia is continuously working hard to retain and strengthen its position in the market. During the three-month tax holiday period of 1 June to 31 August 2018, Honda Malaysia recorded a remarkable sales performance by selling over 35,000 units, accounting for 47% of the total sales from January to August 2018.

Throughout these three months, the City, Civic and Jazz were the hot favourites among customers. The City was the most popular model, accounting for 35% of the sales during this period, followed by Civic at 17% and Jazz at 15%. Region-wise, the Central region contributed the most sales for Honda Malaysia during this period, accounting for 48% of the overall sales. Honda Malaysia will continue to excite the market with more attractive campaigns and products. The soon-to-be launched New HR-V has been gaining widespread attention and is creating much anticipation in the market.

Alongside this impending new model launch and following the new pricing for its petrol models, Honda Malaysia will also be announcing the new price for Honda Hybrid CKD models once it has been finalised. The market feedback on Honda Hybrid models is encouraging and the company is set to continue selling Hybrid models in the future.

For further information on the Double Joy and Joy of Buying campaigns, Honda models and its after-sales service, please call the Honda Toll-Free number of 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my.

*Terms and conditions apply.

HMSB Announces New Honda Vehicle Pricing Now With SST

Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (HMSB) has announced the new pricing of its models following the recent announcement by the Government of Malaysia on the Sales and Service Tax (SST) implementation effective 1^st September 2018. The new pricing is inclusive of 10% Sales Tax which was implemented on motor vehicles. Honda’s Completely Knocked Down (CKD) models namely Jazz, BR-V, City, Civic, CR-V and Accord will be priced ranging from RM70,242 to RM169,398*. Prices of its Completely Built Up units (CBU) models such as the Odyssey and Civic Type R will be priced at RM258,896 and RM330,002* respectively.

The new SST establishment will have its rate set at 10% for sales and 6% for services. Honda Malaysia’s after-sales services will be subjected to a 6% service tax for maintenance labour charge. Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “With the new SST legislation taking effect on 1^st September 2018, Honda Malaysia have adjusted the prices for Honda models and after-sales services accordingly. We remain committed to providing the Joy of Buying to our customers with quality products and unique advanced features and technology”.

HMSB also recently announced a ‘Joy of Buying’ campaign in conjunction with the Malaysia Independence Day and Honda’s 70^th Anniversary celebration. The campaign which runs from 1^st September 2018 to 31^st October 2018 aims to reward lucky Honda customers who submit the most creative slogans with 7 Honda City, 17 Sony Blu-ray Home Cinema System and 277 official Honda merchandise.

*For the more comprehensive and FULL listing of HMSB’s new vehicle prices, click to download this: HMSB New SST Price

Customers can visit any of Honda’s 96 authorized dealers nationwide or call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my for more information.

Honda Malaysia Umumkan Harga Model Mereka Selepas 1 Jun 2018, Civic Type-R Kini RM18,072 Lebih Murah!

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Honda Malaysia Releases Post 1st June 2018 Vehicle Prices, Civic Type-R @ RM18,072 Cheaper!

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 to www.honda.com.my

Honda Malaysia ‘SMS & WIN’ Contest Winners Announced!

In conjunction with Chinese New Year this year, Honda Malaysia held an ‘SMS & WIN’ contest to celebrate and reward all its customers. The Company recently celebrated the winners of the concluded contest. An official handover ceremony was held at Tiong Nam Motor (M) Sdn Bhd for the Grand Prize winner and five Golden Prize winners. The Company presented the Best Selling non-national hatchback, the Honda Jazz 1.5L to the proud Grand Prize winner, Ms. Hasmawati Bt Hussin. Five Golden Prize winners were also thrilled to walk away with an iPhone X each.

The Chinese New Year ‘SMS & WIN’ contest which was held between 22 January 2018 and 11 March 2018 was open to all Honda owners*. The contest garnered a total of more than 43,000 submissions. From these participants, 1,006 of them were selected to win various prizes worth a total of RM198,255. The prizes included a Honda Jazz, iPhone X and Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Premium Savings Certificate.

Speaking at the ceremony, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia Mr. Toichi Ishiyama (below) said, “This Chinese New Year ‘SMS & Win’ contest was held because we want to celebrate the festive season with all Honda customers. I would like to extend my appreciation to all participants for your support towards this campaign and congratulations to all winners. Honda Malaysia will continue to strive to provide high-quality products and excellent after-sales service that continues to exceed customers’ expectations. Last but not least, we look forward to the next milestone that we wouldl achieve, together with the support of all our customers”.

The 3^rd Generation Jazz has seen optimistic growth to-date, with more than 57,000 units sold since 2014. The model contributed 13% of total Honda Malaysia sales in 2017 and continues to lead in the hatchback segment, bringing the ‘Joy of Driving’ to its many owners. Since the 1^st Generation of the Jazz was introduced in Malaysia back in 2003, a total of more than 89,000 units have been sold to Honda customers in Malaysia.

Director and owner of Tiong Nam Motor (M) Sdn Bhd, Mr. Yoon Wai Cheong said, “As a Honda Dealer, we are honoured to be part of this significant moment in celebrating the handover of the Honda Jazz to the Grand Prize Winner,
Ms. Hasmawati who is our long-time customer. We look forward to providing all our customers with excellent after sales services as well as ensuring the “Joy of Buying” experience at our Honda dealership.”

Ms. Hasmawati who currently drives a Honda City said, “I was truly surprised when I received the exciting news that I won a Honda Jazz. I have always loved the spaciousness and sporty looks of the Jazz, especially the stylish Lunar Silver Metallic colour. Besides its unique features of being fun and fuel efficient, the feature I love most is the flexible cargo space with versatile ULTRA Seats which can be converted into four configurations. This makes the Jazz a very practical car for family outings while staying nifty and fun to drive in the city.”

Designed with the concept of ‘Man Maximum, Machine Minimum’, the Jazz delivers a compact and highly efficient package through maximizing the space for occupants while minimizing the space utilised by the car. The versatility of the Jazz provides customers with the convenience of space maximization without compromising comfort in the vehicle. Additionally, the Jazz is the only hatchback that makes creative use of space with the ULTRA Seats. The 4 modes of ULTRA seats – Utility, Long, Tall and Refresh are useful at different times such as long distance traveling, city driving, family getaways and more. Powered by Honda’s signature 1.5L i-VTEC engine coupled with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) that was developed under Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology, the Jazz offers fuel efficiency and optimal performance.

For more information or to book a test drive for Honda cars, customers can visit any of Honda’s 96 authorized dealers nationwide or call Honda’s Toll Free number at
1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my.

For the full press release, click here: HONDA MALAYSIA PRESENTS A HONDA JAZZ TO GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

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