Car awards season is upon us as the year draws to a close, and as sure as taxes, the Honda Civic emerges as a winner. Not any different this time with the 2025 Honda Civic (FE) facelift as well, as it is The Drive's Best Car Under $40k of 2024. Dethroning the Toyota Prius which was last year's winner in the same category, the American publication highlighted the base Civic's "confident handling and thoughtfully designed interior," but the clincher comes from the addition of its 2.0-litre hybrid
Sanjay
13.12.2024
Honda Malaysia has officially opened bookings for the 2025 Honda Civic facelift, scheduled to launch in January 2025. It will come with an updated exterior (pretty much as we've seen in Thailand), new 18-inch matte grey alloy wheels, and keeps its two RS variants: the e:HEV RS facelift and RS petrol. Under the hood, the e:HEV RS is powered by a state-of-the-art 2.0L e:HEV hybrid powertrain, delivering 184PS and 315 Nm of torque. The petrol RS variant features a 1.5L VTEC Turbocharged engine, off
Sanjay
12.12.2024
Chulalongkorn University, one of the top 50 universities in Asia, according to QS World University Rankings, has taken delivery of 39 units of Honda e:N1, a fully electric (BEV) variant of the Honda HR-V. All 39 units will be used to support a trial use by the university, as part of the institution’s wider goal of becoming a zero-emission university. The Honda e:N1 is locally assembled at Honda Thailand’s Prachinburi plant. However, the model is not available for sale. Instead, users will sign a
Hans
09.12.2024
The Honda HR-V, Chery Omoda 5, and Haval H6 are the biggest winners of November 2024’s sales tally for SUVs. Honda HR-V sales grew 19.4% last month, reaching 1,923 units, making it Malaysia’s No.1 selling non-national SUV. This is despite Honda Malaysia not having any e:HEV RS hybrid to sell until January 2025. In terms of cumulative numbers (January to November 2024), the Honda HR-V remains the most popular non-national SUV in Malaysia, with 18,587 units sold. The HR-V’s closest rival Toyota Co
Hans
09.12.2024
Honda Malaysia previewed an electric version of its popular Honda HR-V at the KL International Motor Show, the Honda e:N1. The model is confirmed to launch in 2025. The e:N1 offers a 500 km range (NEDC) or 412 km (WLTP), powered by a 68.6 kWh battery and a 204 PS/310 Nm front motor, which enables a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7.7 seconds. The e:N1 supports 78 kW DC fast charging and 11 kW AC charging. At 1,662 kg, it is heavier than the hybrid HR-V e:HEV RS variant, which weighs 1,393 kg. Inside,
Hans
04.12.2024
As the year ends, it's usually a time for many Malaysians to hunt for deals when it comes to new cars. If you're in this basket – take a peek at this 2024 Honda City Hatchback, and here are five standout qualities you should know about. 1. Compact size but uncompromised space inside The City Hatchback is a masterclass in packaging. Its smaller footprint compared to the sedan makes it a perfect city car, allowing you to zip through traffic and slot into tight parking spaces effortlessly. Yet, tha
Sanjay
30.11.2024