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Why do Malaysians love Honda? Hear the stories from these owners

Shaun · Mar 25, 2021 05:05 PM

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As part of the Honda 1 millionth CKD car milestone campaign, Honda Malaysia invited four of its long-time owners from among the 1 million Honda drivers to share what made them fall in love with the brand.

The four owners are Mr. Lim Qi Hong, a 31-year-old Pilot; a father-son duo, Mr. Achu and Mr. Khaviraj Naidu, who are a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Consultant and a Programme Management Officer respectively; as well as En. Mohamad Badrul Munir Bin Mohd Nadzri, a System Administrator.

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It appears the passion for Honda is deep-rooted in the Lim family. Such enthusiasm caused the 31-year-old pilot to have high expectations when looking for his first car. He eventually fell in love with “her” in 2016 – the 10th Generation Honda Civic.

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Coincidentally, the first car that his father owned was also a Honda Civic – the 1st Generation Civic back in the 1980s. The Civic is more than just a means of transport to his family, it is a symbol of heritage that has a special meaning between him and his father.

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Such sentiment was also shared by a father-son duo, Achu, 74, and Khaviraj, 47, who have supported Honda for more than a decade. It was a “love at first drive” for Achu when he rented a Honda Accord in one of his various international trips. 

The car’s comfort and performance impressed him so much that he began to set his heart on buying an Accord for the family. “It was a real treat when we bought our first Honda car, the Accord in 2008,” Khaviraj said.

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As the family grew across generations, the Honda CR-V with its interior spaciousness became the choice for Khaviraj. The family parted with their Honda Accord but now also has a Honda HR-V in their porch.

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Family ties and memories are also what Badrul, 58, cherishes. His first Honda was a Honda City that he bought for his late wife in 2015, before adding on a Civic in 2018. Last year, the family’s Honda line-up expanded when one of his sons bought the HR-V. Now, his dream is to own an Accord.

“Owning a Honda car has been my dream since a long time ago. It is really a dream come true that we own three Honda cars, each with their unique features. It gives me joy each time I see the three cars with the “H” emblem parked in front of my house,” Badrul said.

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As the customers recounted the numerous memories that they have had with Honda cars, their joy of being among the one million drivers, was palpable. For them, owning and driving a Honda is something special that made them feel privileged and fortunate.

As Honda Malaysia crosses its 1 millionth sale unit milestone, it pays tribute to its customers for being the pillar of support that have powered the Company’s growth. Honda will also be hosting a carnival in Bukit Jalil this weekend.

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Shaun

Senior Writer

The quest for automotive knowledge began as soon as the earliest memories. Various sources information, even questionable ones, have been explored including video games, television, magazines, or even internet forums. Still stuck in that rabbit hole.

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