Comments on: Civic Type R and Civic Hybrid tomorrow? http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:25:08 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: amin_ctr http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103778 amin_ctr Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:03:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103778 0-100 in 6.5secs 0-100 in 6.5secs

]]> By: superman http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103741 superman Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:31:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103741 Attended the launch last nite. Car looks awesome in the metal. Interior is lined with the suede-like material on the Type R seats and door panel. Driving position spot on. The six speeder's shifter has a nice short-ish throw. The Tires are the 070s. Honda says they will stock them.. comes with 3 year warranty. The Honda executives explained that the car's direct rivals are the officially imported Golf GTi, WRX. The Hybrid is an interesting vehicle. Too bad the Govt don't give special tax rates for that kind of cars. Unlike European countries that rewards companies that sell these kind of cars Attended the launch last nite. Car looks awesome in the metal. Interior is lined with the suede-like material on the Type R seats and door panel. Driving position spot on. The six speeder’s shifter has a nice short-ish throw. The Tires are the 070s. Honda says they will stock them..

comes with 3 year warranty.

The Honda executives explained that the car’s direct rivals are the officially imported Golf GTi, WRX.

The Hybrid is an interesting vehicle. Too bad the Govt don’t give special tax rates for that kind of cars. Unlike European countries that rewards companies that sell these kind of cars

]]> By: shianghorng http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103717 shianghorng Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:07:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103717 What is the Type-R's 0-100km/h stat ? What is the Type-R’s 0-100km/h stat ?

]]> By: J http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103708 J Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:53:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103708 Thesedays people are so rich ... RM200K car also has a 3 months waiting list. That is RM3000/month for 7 years ? :) Thesedays people are so rich … RM200K car also has a 3 months waiting list. That is RM3000/month for 7 years ? :)

]]> By: narrowband http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103664 narrowband Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:26:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103664 Today's paper features the whole car's appearance. Absolutely yummy. I hope the price will be just as yummy too. Today’s paper features the whole car’s appearance. Absolutely yummy. I hope the price will be just as yummy too.

]]> By: msmar_453 http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103661 msmar_453 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:12:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103661 When the event? Tonight or Evening? Can't wait ma! When the event? Tonight or Evening?
Can’t wait ma!

]]> By: tHe CuLpRit http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103660 tHe CuLpRit Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:11:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103660 specs are on Honda site... tyres for Type R are Potenza RE070.... comes only in white.. Hybrid are 1.3, not 2.0 as sum had mentioned... specs are on Honda site… tyres for Type R are Potenza RE070…. comes only in white..

Hybrid are 1.3, not 2.0 as sum had mentioned…

]]> By: tHe CuLpRit http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103658 tHe CuLpRit Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:50:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103658 *healthy.. sorry! *healthy.. sorry!

]]> By: tHe CuLpRit http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103656 tHe CuLpRit Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:50:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103656 the pricing kinda expected.. so now u hv a health choice if u hv 200k to spend... Type-R, Wrx, Evo, GTi, Mini, beemer 118i.... which wud u guys go for if indeed ya'll hv the dough? the pricing kinda expected.. so now u hv a health choice if u hv 200k to spend… Type-R, Wrx, Evo, GTi, Mini, beemer 118i…. which wud u guys go for if indeed ya’ll hv the dough?

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103653 tokmoh Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:44:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103653 Motortrader's main page says that the Hybrid is RM162,800 while the Type-R is RM199,800. That means the Type-R will threathen Evo 9 and Impreza, but the Hybrid is goddam expensive you'd actually save more by getting the normal ones. Unless of course, if u're really concerned about saving the planet from being turned into neraka jahanam, then get the hybrid. Motortrader’s main page says that the Hybrid is RM162,800 while the Type-R is RM199,800.

That means the Type-R will threathen Evo 9 and Impreza, but the Hybrid is goddam expensive you’d actually save more by getting the normal ones. Unless of course, if u’re really concerned about saving the planet from being turned into neraka jahanam, then get the hybrid.

]]> By: LoneDrifter http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103622 LoneDrifter Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:14:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103622 Best Motoring (Japan) reviewed the new Civic Type R and seriously it is massive. It lapped the Suzuka faster than the old NSX Type S and is also significantly faster than the DC5. The new Civic Type R (FD2) has a faster 400m sprint than the DC5 too and managed to lap the Tsukuba also faster than the DC5. Its another amazing achievement by Honda. Keiichi Tsuchiya praised it and so did Hattori. I wonder if in Malaysia it would still be running on its Potenza RE070 or RE01R...BOTH EQUALLY EXPENSIVE..To all HOnda enthusiasts out there, this is the Best Civic yet...A 4 door sports sedan that laps Suzuka faster than a Mid-shipped NSX Type S...Brilliant.. Best Motoring (Japan) reviewed the new Civic Type R and seriously it is massive. It lapped the Suzuka faster than the old NSX Type S and is also significantly faster than the DC5. The new Civic Type R (FD2) has a faster 400m sprint than the DC5 too and managed to lap the Tsukuba also faster than the DC5. Its another amazing achievement by Honda. Keiichi Tsuchiya praised it and so did Hattori. I wonder if in Malaysia it would still be running on its Potenza RE070 or RE01R…BOTH EQUALLY EXPENSIVE..To all HOnda enthusiasts out there, this is the Best Civic yet…A 4 door sports sedan that laps Suzuka faster than a Mid-shipped NSX Type S…Brilliant..

]]> By: maibatsu_thunder http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103594 maibatsu_thunder Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:23:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103594 The Integra Type-R DC-Series was available as 4Door. I remember seeing one in a Best Motoring VCD. The Integra Type-R DC-Series was available as 4Door. I remember seeing one in a Best Motoring VCD.

]]> By: superman http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103587 superman Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:09:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103587 razor, Euro Type R??? huh? no four door Type R??? Don't get confused. the Mainstream Civic in Europe is different to the ones in Asia. Europe gets the hatch, in 3dr and 5 dr. The front has a different grille lamps etc. In Asia the four door sedan is officilaly sold. In Europe the Civic Type R is a 3dr. It only makes sense for Honda Malaysia to bring in the Japan version which is based on the sedan. This would create a "halo" effect to the rest of the civic range razor,

Euro Type R??? huh? no four door Type R???

Don’t get confused. the Mainstream Civic in Europe is different to the ones in Asia. Europe gets the hatch, in 3dr and 5 dr. The front has a different grille lamps etc. In Asia the four door sedan is officilaly sold.

In Europe the Civic Type R is a 3dr.

It only makes sense for Honda Malaysia to bring in the Japan version which is based on the sedan. This would create a “halo” effect to the rest of the civic range

]]> By: civ96110 http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103570 civ96110 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:29:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103570 ooolala......Civic Type-R with official support at RM200k...... Have to go chck the balance in my bank account now..... ooolala……Civic Type-R with official support at RM200k……

Have to go chck the balance in my bank account now…..

]]> By: h2k http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103569 h2k Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:24:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103569 type R costs RM194k!!!....hybrid cost RM156k.... hybrid bonnet do look shorter type R costs RM194k!!!….hybrid cost RM156k….

hybrid bonnet do look shorter

]]> By: h2k http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103568 h2k Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:21:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103568 aiyo....Type R cost 194k...hybrid cost 158k... hybrid has a shorter bonnet? sure looks shorter than type R aiyo….Type R cost 194k…hybrid cost 158k…

hybrid has a shorter bonnet? sure looks shorter than type R

]]> By: BanyakMasukWorkshop http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103563 BanyakMasukWorkshop Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:40:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103563 japan spec Type-R's are always more extreme than the euro spec cars.. remember, there was also a euro type R accord, 4 doors as well. anyways.. i dont see why honda cant use the type R badge on a 4 door.. its never sold as an exclusive only for 2 door cars..etc. same with bmw and the M-badge, although those cars are mainly 2 door, they had a 4door M3, and are also working on one now. japan spec Type-R’s are always more extreme than the euro spec cars.. remember, there was also a euro type R accord, 4 doors as well.

anyways.. i dont see why honda cant use the type R badge on a 4 door.. its never sold as an exclusive only for 2 door cars..etc.

same with bmw and the M-badge, although those cars are mainly 2 door, they had a 4door M3, and are also working on one now.

]]> By: razor_clawzz http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103543 razor_clawzz Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:42:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103543 I wished they bring in the Euro Type R instead. Type Rs should never be 4 door..... The hybrid is a nice welcome though I wished they bring in the Euro Type R instead. Type Rs should never be 4 door…..
The hybrid is a nice welcome though

]]> By: rexis http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103519 rexis Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:10:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103519 Very interesting if honda really bring in the hybrid! And very interested to know the price! It is a piece of technology that even the US ppl are using it! Very interesting if honda really bring in the hybrid! And very interested to know the price! It is a piece of technology that even the US ppl are using it!

]]> By: xstan http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103505 xstan Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:04:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103505 I read Singapore Automobile mags & recall that the price for Hybrid is actually slight higher by few thousand compared to current Civic. It claims FC of 1.0L but power of 1.8L. Read somewhere more than a month back. Among Hondas cars in M'sia, Civic is one coolest model around. Too bad...couldnt afford. I read Singapore Automobile mags & recall that the price for Hybrid is actually slight higher by few thousand compared to current Civic. It claims FC of 1.0L but power of 1.8L. Read somewhere more than a month back. Among Hondas cars in M’sia, Civic is one coolest model around. Too bad…couldnt afford.

]]> By: msmar_453 http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103493 msmar_453 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:25:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103493 Fear of Lancer, Honda? Go Lancer! Seems more choices for Malaysian. Er, Malaysian people really rich aa? Fear of Lancer, Honda? Go Lancer!
Seems more choices for Malaysian.
Er, Malaysian people really rich aa?

]]> By: BanyakMasukWorkshop http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103490 BanyakMasukWorkshop Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:19:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103490 "finally we got Type R japan spec…nice" i find this such a strange comment.. whether or not honda officially imports in the type R, malaysians have always been able to buy japan spec Type R's via the grey market, and practically any other car they want as well. “finally we got Type R japan spec…nice”

i find this such a strange comment.. whether or not honda officially imports in the type R, malaysians have always been able to buy japan spec Type R’s via the grey market, and practically any other car they want as well.

]]> By: tHe CuLpRit http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103484 tHe CuLpRit Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:02:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103484 ya lor... when lancer coming out, all bash civic, say lousy etc, buy lancer etc... then now jump back to Civic... sheeeshhh... the fickle-ness of us all... ya lor… when lancer coming out, all bash civic, say lousy etc, buy lancer etc… then now jump back to Civic… sheeeshhh… the fickle-ness of us all…

]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103481 4G63T DSM Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:40:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103481 Hybrids wont really take off here. Unless there is a substantial tax reduction on them, they will never be competitive since they come in at a much higher price. I do not recall the price of this version in North America, but the last one was about 3-4k USD more than the equivalant model. Thats 10K ringgit. Thats a lot of petrol you can buy. Honda hybrids are IMA. They are not "full" hybrids and can't move on electric power alone. To make matters worst, most of us use air con on full blast all the time anyway so the hybrid's engine will not turn off negating one of its most fuel saving feature. Previous poster was right on the money when he said that as long as Proton and Perodua does not have a hybrid in the market, the government will NEVER give substantial incentives to bring in cheaper hybrids. Hybrids wont really take off here. Unless there is a substantial tax reduction on them, they will never be competitive since they come in at a much higher price.

I do not recall the price of this version in North America, but the last one was about 3-4k USD more than the equivalant model. Thats 10K ringgit. Thats a lot of petrol you can buy.

Honda hybrids are IMA. They are not “full” hybrids and can’t move on electric power alone. To make matters worst, most of us use air con on full blast all the time anyway so the hybrid’s engine will not turn off negating one of its most fuel saving feature.

Previous poster was right on the money when he said that as long as Proton and Perodua does not have a hybrid in the market, the government will NEVER give substantial incentives to bring in cheaper hybrids.

]]> By: maibatsu_thunder http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103479 maibatsu_thunder Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:55:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103479 "Civic Concept Mugen" is such an absurd name. Shows the people introducing it have NO CONCEPT. They're not real hardcore Honda fans. The Type R Sedan is a good move (finally) by Honda Motor Co. but its funny how a lot of people who previously made fun of genuine Honda fans suddenly are riding the bandwagon and saying they were 'into it' all the time. :) “Civic Concept Mugen” is such an absurd name. Shows the people introducing it have NO CONCEPT. They’re not real hardcore Honda fans. The Type R Sedan is a good move (finally) by Honda Motor Co. but its funny how a lot of people who previously made fun of genuine Honda fans suddenly are riding the bandwagon and saying they were ‘into it’ all the time. :)

]]> By: xenith http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103466 xenith Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:32:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103466 type r.......!!!!!!!! type r…….!!!!!!!!

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103439 nmh Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:49:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103439 lancer ralliart is evo10...izzit? lancer ralliart is evo10…izzit?

]]> By: LCH http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103432 LCH Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:00:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103432 wow !!! it's look exited for this two new Honda cars. Recently has many cars were launching. i think Type- R will get the best sell in sport cars. but my question is , how to add the gas for the Hybird modal ?? wow !!! it’s look exited for this two new Honda cars. Recently has many cars were launching. i think Type- R will get the best sell in sport cars. but my question is , how to add the gas for the Hybird modal ??

]]> By: kweng13 http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103429 kweng13 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:56:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103429 Need to confirm the price before any action.....feel good... Need to confirm the price before any action…..feel good…

]]> By: h2k http://paultan.org/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103428 h2k Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:53:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/08/01/civic-type-r-and-civic-hybrid-tomorrow/#comment-103428 i reckon the price could be between RM140k-150k? hope the type r is not a limited units edition i reckon the price could be between RM140k-150k?

hope the type r is not a limited units edition

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