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PDRM gets new Honda Civic 1.8S as replacement for patrolcar fleet

As the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has a large fleet of patrolcars, it takes a while to change the fleet. Evaluations must be conducted on potential replacements with reliability, durability and performance being important considerations.

After its assessments, the PDRM finally chose the Honda Civic 1.8S as its new patrolcar, with the first 425 units being delivered recently. The delivery was to have taken place in March but had to be postponed due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) restricting movements at the time.

“We are delighted that we are now able to resume the plan to deliver these new mobile patrol and enforcement vehicles which are expected to assist in the tasks and responsibilities of the police force in effectively responding to emergencies, maintaining law and order,” said Honda Malaysia’s Managing Director & CEO, Toichi Ishiyama. “We are pleased that the Royal Malaysia Police have chosen the best-selling model in C-segment to assist them in their daily tasks, enforcements and administrative duties for the country.”

All 10 generations assembled in Malaysia
The current Civic is the 10th generation of the model and was launched in 2016 in Malaysia. Since the first generation introduced in the 1970s, every generation of the model has been assembled in Malaysia. The latest one comes from Honda Malaysia’s own plant in Melaka.

Honda Civic — *Latest 2020 version of the Civic was launched early this year.*

The police personnel using the Civic will be assured of good performance from the 1.8-litre i-VTEC engine which delivers power through Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). Maximum torque is 141 ps with 174 Nm of torque for strong acceleration and meeting Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) standards, fuel economy should be good. This would be important since the cars will be in use a lot for daily duties.

Honda’s Next Generation Safety Technology – the proprietary Honda SENSING suite – will help protect the personnel in the event of an accident while also allowing them to have good control over the car if they are in high-speed pursuits. The Civic, which is rated 5-star by ASEAN NCAP has safety features such as 6 Airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist with Agile Handle Assist, Hill Start Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, ABS, Brake Assist and Auto Brake Hold.

The retail price of the Civic is around RM114,000 although with the recent announcement of exemption of 10% Sales Tax, the price will be lower from June 15 until the end of 2020. More information on the model as well as other Honda models in Malaysia can be found at www.honda.com.my or any of the 101 authorised dealerships nationwide.

Updated Honda Civic officially launched, priced from RM113,600 – RM139,600

2019 Honda Civic facelift now open for booking

Honda Malaysia has announced that the latest 2019 Honda Civic facelift is now open for booking ahead of its launch somewhere in the coming months. Interested parties can do so at any of the 98 Honda dealerships across Malaysia. (more…)

Honda Civic Type R – Rally version?

There are honestly thousands if not millions of Honda Civic Type R fans around the world, but did you ever think that one day, there will be a ‘Rally Version’ to blitz around the unpaved roads? The folks from Ralph Hosier Engineering got there first and built what’s now known as the Honda Civic Type OveRland! (more…)

Honda Introduces Updated Civic Sport And It’s A MANUAL! (No, We Ain’t Getting It)

Yes, you read that right! Manual. 6-speed. Stick shift. Three pedals. Can we get a ‘dayummmm’ right about now?

Thanks to our friends at AutoIndustriya, here’s a few images of the updated 2019 Honda Civic Sport paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The only catch though is that it’s only available in the USA for now, and with only one engine option, the 2.0L petrol that produces 160Ps and 187Nm of torque.

If buyers want a manual Honda with a bit more oomph, there’s only the Civic Type R to opt for after this, which ain’t that bad either as we found out here.

For more details on the 2019 Honda Civic Sport 2.0L, read the full article here.

2019 Honda Civic Sport 2.0L (Images courtesy of AutoIndustriya.com)

VIDEO FEATURE: Could You Really Use A MANUAL Transmission Daily? We Find Out In the Best One Available, The Honda Civic Type-R! [+Video]

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/

So, what are you waiting for? #yolo. – Chris Wee.

Honda Civic Type-R Photo Gallery…

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.

10 kereta Honda paling ikonik dalam sejarah

Honda merupakan salah satu pengeluar kereta (dan juga motor) yang paling berpengaruh di dunia. Mengikuti sejarah permulaan Honda dengan pengasas idealistik iaitu Soichiro Honda seawal tahun 1940-an, pembangunan jenama Honda merupakan sebuah perjalanan yang sangat unik dan menarik.

Hasil dari segala evolusi syarikat, pandangan dan matlamat untuk menjadi syarikat pengeluar kereta terhebat di dunia adalah barisan kenderaan yang sangat berpengaruh dan mempunyai pengikut yang ramai serta setia di seluruh pelosok dunia.

Berikut adalah 10 kereta Honda yang paling ikonik di dalam sejarah mereka (mengikut pendapat kami di MotoMalaya.net). (more…)

10 Lucky Honda Civic Type R Customers Win A Trip To Japan To Watch F1 Live! [+Video]

Honda Malaysia has announced the winners of the recently concluded ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign. The campaign was held to reward Honda customers who purchased and registered a Civic Type R during the period of April to July 2018. The 10 exclusive winners (below) were chosen based on the most creative answers to the 2 short questions. Each winner will receive two business class flight tickets, two entrance tickets to the iconic 2018 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in October 2018, a 5 Days 4 Nights accommodation in Japan and two sets of official Honda Merchandise, all worth up to RM30,000.

Commenting about the campaign, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “I would like to extend my appreciation to the Civic Type R customers for their support towards Honda Malaysia. It is our honour and great pleasure to reward the winners who are also owners of the best engineered Civic Type R. This hot hatch is truly a driver’s car with track-worthy performance yet providing great enjoyment to the driver in their daily commute. The Civic Type R is an amazing piece of engineering that provides the Joy of Driving to its owners.”

Being the most powerful Honda model ever sold in Malaysia, Honda Malaysia has received more than 100 bookings and delivered more than 80 units of the Civic Type R since its launch in November 2017. Powered by a highly advanced 2.0L VTEC Turbocharged engine, producing high outputs of 310PS and maximum torque of 400NM, the Civic Type R was engineered to deliver the most rewarding drive in the hot hatch segment. The 3-Way Driving Mode of COMFORT, SPORT and +R allows drivers to experience different dynamic performance both on the road and on the race track.

Recently, the Civic Type R completed its fifth and final planned series across Europe known as the Civic Type R Challenge 2018. The Civic Type R achieved its objectives and broke five records for a front wheel drive production car at all five iconic European race circuits, putting the Civic Type R on the top as the fastest car in its class. Living up to the “Challenging Spirit” inspired by Honda’s DNA, the Civic Type R features the iconic red H badge; a symbol of Honda’s racing legacy and an outstanding exterior symbol that defines a racing perfection body. Here’s the “CTR” in action!

The fully imported Civic Type R is priced at RM301,928 on-the-road without insurance. Customers can visit any of Honda’s 20 Sport Dealers (below) to view and place a booking for the Civic Type R. For more information on the Civic Type R, please call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my

List of 10 Exclusive Winners of “Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit” Campaign

No	Dealership	Customer Name	IC No
1	Autoworld Asia Sdn Bhd	Muhammad Aiman Esa	900604-14-XXXX
2	Ban Lee Heng Motor Sdn Bhd	Farzlina Binti Ahmad Murad	761223-08-XXXX
3	Botanic Auto Mall Sdn Bhd	Mohd Azroie Bin Zainal	870625-43-XXXX
4	Global Amity Sdn Bhd	Kueh Meng Hing	850313-13-XXXX
5	Kah Motor Co. Sdn Bhd – Selayang	Mohd Ezane Bin Aziz	700902-03-XXXX
6	Kah Motor Co. Sdn Bhd – Sg Pinang	See Kok Cheong	670905-10-XXXX
7	Peringgit Sri Motor Sdn Bhd	Ding Chee Rong	850612-13-XXXX
8	Syarikat Labuan Automobile Sdn Bhd	Datu Raja Noorfaisal Bin Datu Marsuali	831030-12-XXXX
9	Yong Ming Motor Sdn Bhd	Mohd Hafiz bin Mohd Haris Lim	861123-23-XXXX
10	Yooi Cars Sdn Bhd	Aliza Binti Kasim	890818-02-XXXX

List of 20 Honda Sport Dealers selling the CTR

No	Region	Honda Sport Dealers
1	Central	Autoworld Asia Sdn Bhd
2	Central	Botanic Auto Mall Sdn Bhd
3	Central	Global Amity Sdn Bhd (Bangi)
4	Central	Kah Motor Co Sdn Bhd – Selayang
5	Central	Sri Utama Auto Sdn Bhd
6	Central	USJ Car Express Sdn Bhd
7	Central	MH Prestige Auto Sdn Bhd
8	Central	Peringgit Sri Motor Sdn Bhd
9	Central	Tenaga Setia Resources Sdn Bhd
10	Central	The Millenium Auto Carriage
11	East Coast	Syarikat Tan Eng Ann Sdn Bhd
12	East Malaysia	Syarikat Labuan Automobile Sdn Bhd
13	Northern	Ban Hoe Seng (Auto) Sdn Bhd
14	Northern	Formula Venture Sdn Bhd
15	Northern	Kah Motor Co Sdn Bhd – Sg Pinang
16	Northern	Lee Motor SP (Car Div) Sdn Bhd
17	Northern	Yooi Cars Sdn Bhd
18	Southern	Ban Lee Heng Motor Sdn Bhd (Seremban)
19	Southern	Syarikat Motor GS Tay Sdn Bhd
20	Southern	Yong Ming Motor Sdn Bhd

Honda Jazz claims title of most reliable car

Based on a reliability survey that was conducted in What Car? magazine, a UK based automotive publication, the Honda Jazz is the most reliable car in the UK. The survey asked its readers whether their cars had suffered any faults within the last 12 months.

According to the 14,208 readers who responded, not a single Honda Jazz owner who completed the survey, reported any faults with his or her car. The different types of faults of the car were classified into 14 categories.

Readers were allowed to select parts of the car based on the following categories : battery, bodywork, brakes, engine electrics, exhaust, exterior lights, fuel system, gearbox/clutch, interior trim, non-engine electrics, steering, suspension and other.

Despite this, not a single person reported anything wrong in any of the 14 categories, which is a testament to Honda’s reputation for building reliable and robust vehicles. The Jazz’s bigger brother, the Civic, did well too, scoring a 94.5% reliability rating.

“This is a fantastic result for the Jazz and only goes to further demonstrate the build quality that Honda is famed for,” said Phil Webb, head of cars at Honda UK. “To then also further score highly with the Civic hatchback and Tourer simply reaffirms Honda as one of the most trusted and reliable brands.”

Though it seem like this bit of news irrelevant to Malaysian car owners, the contrary is true. This data offer an insight into the robustness of the mechanicals that power the current Jazz.

And since cars made in different parts of the world utilize similar drivetrains and trim fixtures, it’s safe to say that Honda Jazz owners here in Malaysia should be able to enjoy the same reliability as those in the UK.

Honda ranked 20th most valuable brand in the world

Honda is said to be one of the most valuable brands in the world according to market research done by Interband in its latest ‘Best Global Brands’ study. The Japanese automaker was able to move up the ranking and is now considered the 20th most valuable brand globally.

Interbrand estimates Honda’s financial value to be at $22.696 billion. This includes its entire business divisions including the aviation sector, which is starting to witness a great deal of interest pertaining to its newly launched aircraft.

“The power of the Honda brand highlights our influential position in the market,” said Philip Ross, Senior Vice President of Honda Motor Europe. “There’s diverse range of new products, from the zero-emissions Clarity Fuel Cell to the award-winning Honda Civic Type R.”

“These vehicles showcase the significance of advanced technology to the Honda brand. The recently-announced ‘Electric Vision’ will fast-track a major brand advancement, bringing to market a host of new electrified vehicles from 2018,” he later added.

The recognition that the automaker received from Interbrand is a correlation with several landmark achievements for the company in 2016 as well as recent company announcements. Honda has revealed its business plans for the near future, which is considered a drastic shift from what we are used to expecting from the brand.

At the recent Frankfurt Motorshow, Honda revealed that electrified technology will be at the core of every new car model launched in Europe. The announcement was made by Honda Motor Company CEO, Takahiro Hachigo after the unveiling of the Urban EV Concept vehicle.

This proves that Honda is convinced that electric mobility is the future and are readying plans to offer more electrified vehicles to customers in the coming years. The Urban EV Concept will eventually pave the way for the launch of a new Honda electric car, which is slated for production in 2019.

At a global level, Honda plans on having electrified technology powering at least two thirds of its cars by 2030. Though these plans aren’t as drastic as those put forth by Volvo, but they too, spell the end of the automaker’s dependence on fossil fuel powered cars in the not so distant future.

Besides its automotive sector, the newly launched HondaJet light aircraft set a new Miami-Panama speed record that was recognized by the National Aeronautical Association. It also celebrated global deliveries that surpassed that of other jets in its class.

Honda’s expertise in robotics that include its spectacular creation, Asimo, the automaker has come up with an ingenious Miimo lawnmower. It is capable of recharging itself at an electric docking station when its running low on power and can intelligently follow the layout of any garden, quietly while cutting the grass.

All this combined, is the reason why Honda has been ranked this high on the list and should it may be able to move even closer to the top once it realizes the true potential of EV power.