2021 Honda Civic Latest Update

Honda Civic 2020 Updates in Malaysia

All-new 2022 Honda Civic: Turbo, Sensing as standard

The 10th-gen Civic FC leaves behind a legacy of sales chart domination, and if we’re honest, this new model is poised to continue that – partly due to the healthy list of improvements, and partly due to how nice it is to drive.

Also read: No need for new model, old Honda Civic FC still sells 2x over Corolla Altis

First order of the new model streamlines powertrains: every variant of the locally-assembled Civic (CKD Pegoh, Melaka) now gets a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine – no more 1.8 NA – and the DOHC i-VTEC mill (codename L15B7) makes 182 PS at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,700 - 4,500 rpm.

That’s a 9 PS / 20 Nm bump from the FC, giving our FE bragging rights as the most powerful in ASEAN.

Also read: Malaysia’s 2022 Honda Civic FE is the most powerful in the region, here’s why

A CVT automatic remains the sole gearbox, and this too has been tweaked for better response and drivability.

The fancy new transmission software built-in together with it is also able to pull data from the vehicle's steering angle and wheel speed sensors to figure out what kind of driving conditions the car is in, and therefore adjusts accordingly.

All in, Honda quotes a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 8.3 seconds (E), 8.4 seconds (V), and 8.5 seconds (RS).

Claimed fuel economy is 6 litres/100 km for the E and V variants, and 6.3/litres for the RS variant, with the difference down to the bigger wheels on the latter.

Also read: No more S or ECON mode in the all-new 2022 Honda Civic’s CVT? It’s still there, here’s how to find it

Adding to the performance changes is a drive mode selector, which allows drivers to switch between Econ, Normal, and Sport modes.

Powertrain aside, the Honda Sensing active safety (ADAS) suite is now present on even the cheapest Civic, but sans the Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN) function which is an RS exclusive.

• The Honda Civic is currently the most powerful mainstream C-segment sedan.
• Honda Sensing is now available on the Honda Civic, putting it on par with its rivals.
• The Honda Civic facelift gains a new 60:40 split folding rear seat and an improved climate control system.