The all-new, 2022 11th-generation Honda Civic (codenamed FE) has been officially launched in Thailand, the first country in the ASEAN region to do so. Honda's latest C-segment sedan will continue to do battle with the Toyota Corolla Altis and Mazda 3.
With that, the all-new FE Honda Civic spans three variants across the range, beginning with the EL all the way to the range-topping RS.
Honda Civic FE Thailand pricing |
|
Price (THB) |
Price (RM) |
EL |
964,900 |
122,066 |
EL+ |
1,009,900 |
127,759 |
RS |
1,199,900 |
151,795 |
Prices for the all-new FE Honda Civic starts at THB 964,900 (~ RM 122k) and tops out at THB 1,199,900 (~ RM 151k). This is a hike in entry price compared to the FC-generation, which started at THB 874,000 (RM 110k). However, there's no longer a lesser 1.8-litre to start the range now.
Interestingly, the RS variant in the FE Civic is priced lower at THB 1,199,900 (~ RM 151k) than the equivalent RS FC-generation Civic, which asked for THB 1,219,000 (~ RM 154k).
All variants of the FE-generation Civic is propelled by the 1.5-litre, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (178 PS, 240 Nm). In comparison to the FC-generation Civic's output (173 PS, 220 Nm), that's a 5 PS and 20 Nm bump in the FE-generation Civic.
This VTEC Turbo powerplant continues to be paired to a CVT-type transmission, sending drive to the front wheels.
Dimensions wise, the FE-generation Honda Civic is longer, wider, and sits lower than its FC-generation predecessor. The FE also boasts of a longer wheelbase, which is good news for ride comfort.
Honda Civic FE vs FC dimensions |
|
FE |
FC |
Difference |
Length
(mm) |
4,678 |
4,648 |
+30 |
Width
(mm) |
1,802 |
1,799 |
+3 |
Height
(mm) |
1,415 |
1,416 |
-1 |
Wheelbase
(mm) |
2,733 |
2,700 |
+33 |
Also read: Initially slated for Malaysia launch in Q3 2021, all-new Honda Civic FE is delayed
Standard equipment for the Thailand-market FE Honda Civic include:
- Honda Sensing ADAS suite
- 16-inch wheels
- Remote engine start
- Dual driving modes (Econ & Normal)
- 7-inch fully-digital instrument cluster
- 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display
- Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- Leather upholstery
There is a new addition to the already-excellent Honda Sensing suite, called Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN). Basically, the system alerts the driver when the car in front has moved ahead.
The millimeter-wave radar detects when the car in front starts from standstill traffic, and notifies the driver with audio and visual alerts if the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
Exclusive to the range-topping RS variant are goodies like:
- RS-specific bodykit
- LED headlights
- 10.2-inch fully-digital instrument cluster
- 9-inch touchscreen infotainment display
- 3 driving modes (Econ, Normal & Sport)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Honda Smart Key Card
- 17-inch wheels in black finish
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Paddle shifters
Also read: 2022 Honda Civic FE Review: The Americans are calling it a baby Accord
The Thai-spec Honda Civic FE comes in six exterior colours, and below is the breakdown:
Honda Civic FE exterior colours |
|
EL & EL+ |
RS |
Ignite Red
Metallic |
No |
Yes |
Morning Mist
Blue Metallic |
Yes |
No |
Platinum White
Pearl |
Yes |
Yes |
Meteoroid
Gray Metallic |
Yes |
Yes |
Crystal
Black Pearl |
Yes |
Yes |
Lunar
Silver Metallic |
Yes |
Yes |
Concerning Honda market launches, Malaysia is traditionally not far behind Thailand. Therefore, we fully expect the 2021 FE Honda Civic to be launched in Malaysia real soon. How soon? Stay tuned.