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Video: 2020 Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo Facelift, Better Value Than the Mazda 3 & Toyota Corolla Altis?

Adrian Chia · Mar 10, 2020 05:29 PM

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As before, there are 3 variants of the most popular C-segment sedan available – 1.8 S, 1.5 TC and 1.5 TC-P priced between RM 113,600 to RM 139,600. Unfortunately, prices have gone up by some RM 5,000 to RM 10,000. Although it’s still the most affordable Japanese C-segment on sale.

Video: 2020 Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo Facelift, Better Value Than the Mazda 3 & Toyota Corolla Altis? 01

Changes on the new Civic FC facelift are minor but helps to keep the sedan competitive:

  • New front bumpers with restyled fog lamp housings
  • Chrome rear bumper trim
  • New 16- & 18-inch wheel design
  • 60:40 split-folding rear seats
  • Automatic rain-sensing wipers
  • Passion Red Pearl (replaces Dark Ruby Red Pearl)
  • Honda LaneWatch camera (1.5 TC & TC-P)
  • Gloss black grille (1.5 TC-P)
  • Rear spoiler (1.5 TC-P)
  • New physical climate & infotainment controls (1.5 TC-P)
  • Honda Sensing ADAS (1.5 TC-P)

2020 Honda Civic Facelift 1.5 TC-P

Powertrain options remain the same as before a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder i-VTEC and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder V-TEC turbo petrol engines both mated to a CVT automatic. The former makes 141 PS/174 Nm while the latter makes 173 PS/220 Nm.

Adrian Chia

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Psychology graduate with over 4 years in the automotive industry, 3 in front of the camera. Occasionally seen at his family owned tyre shop. Will only buy cars that passes the big bottle test.

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