Honda Civic Type R News in Malaysia

Perhaps a boffin or two recently read Tony Robbins' Awaken The Giant Within, and used that fit of inspiration at work the next day. The culmination of all that? A 2.0-litre four-cylinder that makes up to 600 PS. Mind you it already starts off strong – the base of Honda Racing Corporation's (HRC, the brand's racing development subsidiary) newest engine is the HRC-K20C engine from the Honda Civic Type R, modified to fit different race categories worldwide while achieving lower costs. Honda is deve

Sanjay

Nov 8, 2024

Honda Malaysia announced a proactive product update, which is the PR term for a voluntary recall, involving approximately 36,000 units of the Civic, Civic Type R, and CR-V. This activity is to update the electric power steering (EPS) gearbox, specifically its worm wheel which may swell and reduce grease film thickness. This can cause abnormal steering noise or sticky steering. The models involved in this product update include the 2022-23 Civic, 2023-24 Civic Type R, and 2024 CR-V. In a statemen

CY Foong

Nov 6, 2024

Honda Malaysia announced the upgraded Honda Insurance Plus (HiP) that offers three enhanced benefits: unlimited mileage towing, a 100% payout for up to 15 years, and 100% coverage on accidental repairs (no betterment) for up to 13 years. Honda Malaysia's Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura, stated, “Since its launch in 2002, HiP has been known for its comprehensive protection. Our new tagline, 'Maximise Coverage, Maximise Smiles', reflects our commitment to enhancing the experience

Sanjay

Jul 5, 2024

In an exciting turn of events, former WWE World Champion and actor John Cena has bought a new 2024 Honda Civic Type R (FL5), presumeably as his daily driver. Cena has had a couple of goldies in his collection (including an LS3 V8-powered MG, a Countach, and whatever else you imagine a man worth ~RM 350 million has) which came into the limelight after he revealed on a podcast that his (now previous) everyday car was a Boost Blue 2021 Civic Type R (FK8). Justifying the Civic back then, Cena said:

Sanjay

May 27, 2024

Renowned Honda tuner Mugen recently unveiled a range of performance and aesthetic upgrades for the (FL5) Honda Civic Type R. Initially showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon expo in January, these enhancements are now available for order in selected markets. The highlight of Mugen's new offerings include an aero kit that significantly alters the vehicle's appearance. This kit features a striking front lip spoiler, side sills, corner intakes on the front fascia, and a rear under spoiler topped off wit

Arvind

May 14, 2024

In response to the burgeoning demand in the used car market, Honda Malaysia is expanding their Honda Certified Used Car (HCUC) network, setting up an additional 32 sales hubs nationwide. This significant expansion aims to meet the increasing number of customers seeking pre-owned Honda vehicles or looking to trade in their current ones. HCUC services are available in the company's showrooms across the country since 2022. Vehicles under the HCUC banner have been given a comprehensive 288-point ins

Sanjay

Mar 14, 2024

They say, sometimes you should never meet your heroes – the 2024 Honda Civic Type R (FL5) is every bit a hero, not because it’s a turbocharged hatchback with four doors and a boot; there are quite a few of those. It’s the fact that one of the most traditional aspects of driving is preserved with that metallic 6-speed shifter in the centre console. It stubbornly holds on to a bygone era of technology in the interest of excitement and the spirit of driving and proves the method by still being as f

Arvind

Feb 10, 2024

Honda Malaysia announced today that it has achieved its annual sales target for 2023, surpassing 80,000 units in total sales. This accomplishment marks the tenth consecutive year that Honda Malaysia has retained its No.1 position in the Non-National Passenger Vehicle Segment since 2014. The year 2023 witnessed gradual recovery and a positive outlook, with the launches of four new models in the second half of the year: WR-V, City facelift, Civic Type R, and the all-new CR-V. Top selling Honda mod

Sanjay

Jan 24, 2024

Honda’s RS badge has often been mistaken for its high-performance-sounding initials. RS here does not mean “Rushing Speed” or “Racing Sports” but rather the less enthusiastic-sounding Road Sailing. To sail or glide along the road doesn’t exactly sound macho compared to the Type R or even the SiR badges that would be placed on other performance-oriented Hondas but the RS badge is an important one. It was first applied half a century ago on the first-generation Civic and turned the friendly-lookin

CY Foong

Jan 18, 2024

At today’s opening of the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, Honda presented its Honda Civic RS prototype. Not to be confused with the RS e:HEV hybrid sedan sold by Honda Malaysia, this RS is based on the Civic Hatchback, the same body used by the Type R. More importantly, this RS hatchback has a 6-speed manual transmission, just like the Type R. The display model is still a prototype, but Honda says the model will go into production in the third quarter of 2024, and it will slot between the regular 1.5-lit

Hans

Jan 12, 2024