Honda Malaysia recently held a ceremony at Honda authorized dealer, MH Prestige Auto Sdn. Bhd. to honour the first owner of the 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV RS, Mr. Chin Kok Fung. 

As a token of appreciation, Mr. Chin Kok Fung received Honda Accessories and Official Honda Merchandise worth RM4,000 from Honda Malaysia.

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Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura said, “We are delighted to have launched this new variant. This is the first time the Civic has been introduced with a 2.0L e:HEV powertrain and for Honda Malaysia, this is definitely a leap forward in our effort to offer the most advanced hybrid technology to Malaysians. To-date, we have delivered more than 180 units of Civic e:HEV RS to Malaysians and today we are celebrating the memorable occasion with the first owner, Mr. Chin Kok Fung.”

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Yoshimura added, “In addition, we would like to express our gratitude to our customers who have placed their support and trust in the Honda brand. Honda Malaysia is doing our best to deliver new models in a timely manner while ensuring the highest quality of our products and services. A huge thank you to our customers for their unwavering support, patience and understanding during this period,”

Present at the ceremony, Mr. Chin Kok Fung said, “I have always been a fan of performance driven cars. When Honda introduced a 2.0L e:HEV powertrain, I was immediately impressed with the technology and performance it offers. I am looking forward to experience the thrill of owning this exciting e:HEV technology and to test the car’s potential.”

The Civic e:HEV RS offers a sporty design while continuing to familiarize the RS styling with the addition of chrome ring insert headlight and front grille, black half-chrome door handle, 18-inch dual-tone wheels, single-tailpipe finisher as well as the unique 'Blue H' mark and e:HEV emblem.

Honda Malaysia introduced the 2.0L e:HEV powertrain that combines two electric motors coupled with an Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (e-CVT) and an Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), providing a maximum power output of 184PS and 315Nm of torque that is unmatched in its segment.

Another unique feature that has been introduced to the e:HEV RS variant is the Power Flow Display. It supports eco-friendly driving by showing the flow of energy in the car and can be accessed through the 9-inch Advanced Display Audio which is also equipped with Wireless Apple CarPlay™.

Within the interiors, Honda Malaysia introduced a 10.2-inch Full TFT Meter alongside Wireless Charger and Key Card which are all exclusively offered in the Civic e:HEV RS. Offering advanced technologies, the Civic e:HEV RS will capture working adults, young families and urbanites who demand a stylish and practical model with top-notch safety features.