The long-awaited all-new 2016 Honda Civic has finally been launched in Thailand – the tenth-generation of the iconic C-segment contender goes on sale in the Land of Smiles today equipped with a radical new design, added tech and a new turbocharged engine. It’s also the first car to be built at Honda’s new plant in Prachinburi.
Prices start at 869,000 baht (RM100,800) for the base model 1.8 E, rising up to 959,000 baht (RM111,200) for the 1.8 EL, 1,099,000 baht (RM127,500) for the Turbo and 1,199,000 baht (RM139,100) for the range-topping Turbo RS.
Unlike in the US, the base engine in Thailand is the tried-and-tested 1.8 litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine that puts out 141 hp at 6,500 rpm and 174 Nm at 4,300 rpm. There’s also a 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo engine that develops 173 hp at 5,500 rpm and 220 Nm between 1,700 and 5,500 rpm. Both engines are mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which means it’s goodbye to the old five-speed auto.
As standard, the Civic’s streamlined fastback styling is fitted as standard with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights and 16-inch alloy wheels; the 1.8 EL tacks on fog lights and chrome door handles. The Turbo models get 17-inch wheels and dual exhausts, while the top RS is replete with full-LED headlights, LED fog lights, a sportier front bumper and grille (gloss black bar connecting the headlights) and a rear spoiler.
Inside, keyless entry and push-button start comes standard, along with Remote Engine Start which debuted on the Thai-market Accord facelift. Also fitted are automatic air-conditioning, a multifunction steering wheel, an electronic parking brake, a five-inch central display and Bluetooth connectivity.
Moving up, the 1.8 EL adds cruise control, automatic headlights, Walk Away Auto Lock (which can sense the key moving away from the vehicle and locks the doors automatically), an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather upholstery, a TFT LCD instrument display, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay compatibility and Siri Eyes Free, an eight-speaker sound system and a reverse camera.
One above is the Turbo model which gains automatic wipers, a four-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat and dual-zone climate control. At the top of the range, the Turbo RS nets you an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, steering wheel paddle shifters and alloy pedals.
Standard safety kit includes dual airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Hill Start Assist. Only the top Turbo RS model gets side and curtain airbags (making it six in total), a front passenger seat belt reminder and Honda Lane Watch.
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if in thailand rm139k what will the price in malaysia? rm149k?
Just 2 airbags? Premium car got 2 airbags?
Read it again mate…standard kit came with 2 airbags..premium got 6
lol preve has 6 airbags across all model yo
Civic is not a premium car dude
passenger electric seat? wow…
This is a real people car. Had a friend that work in car industry, all struggling especially the T brand. Saw Sam at show room last Sun, showroom is empty and i guess he is just doing nothing there. Many dont buy T brand i think partly due to Sam. He had spoiled the brand and he himself.
And Sam must be reading his Lexus brochures and venture in his own fantasy. How pathetic…
This is real kereta potong:
Front like batmobile
Middle like preve
Rear like volvo
What you said is correct. Why need to hate and humiliate korean and local car. Just because Sam Loo he himself is Toyota sales man? By talking bad on others help your sales?
Talking bad on proton but still bought a saga?
So, just be humble.
Wah! Tomyam price only 10k diff than Malaysia! Somemore they dun have P1.
Ini mesti semua salah Najib/ Rosmah/ UMNO/ Melei/ P1 kan kan kan?
Man, this is gonna wipe out the competition!
Spec list so kosong. Not good news for malaysia
What’s uglier than the 9th gen Civic?
The 10th gen Civic.
I sees dual airbags.
Finally a turbocharged C-segment from JDM… Let’s see how Toyota is going to do about this
They will give you turbo bocor
Toyota must catch up coz currently only got 1.2 turbocharged only..probably.Maybe manage to build similar cc when the new altis coming in 2years time.But that time Honda produce more enhance 1.5turbo? That’s what people says Toyota not the lead in engine tech or gadgets/specs just a follower except the hybrid.But now many brands produce same intelligent hybrid tech no surprise will surpass Toyota full hybrid soon.Nowadays the salesman only sell the rv to convince consumers instead the products but doesn’t they know that ahpeks era was so yesterday? Now consumers much wiser than fall in brand image advertising trap.Skyactive,Earth Dream nothing different than Dual Vvti but more efficient
Making the steering wheel paddle shifter as a standard in this new Honda Civic is a bless to the customer.
139k in Thailand, Malaysia will be 150k?!
Good car. Power of dream……
When will be in Msia? Exciting
Oh yeah! Can estimate the turbo price in Msia will roughly reach the accord entry level spec. Make sense to bring this turbo version in! Finger crossed!
This Civic is The Civic….but in Msia price will be sky high.
The tail is ugly
Ugly just by your eyes.Sales volumes would be the final decider.I saw the new altis would be /Corolla concept.Just an average same old style design.But that was my eyes only.We know that price tag by Umw would damper the sales.
Best civic ever. Well done honda. Sam Loo now take more loan to change his saga to this real car.
rm101k to 139k..
wa reach here rm202k-rm278k? :O
OMG…maybe a few thousand $ increase. It wont cost more than Accord pricing.
Only uneducated fools will think that car prices in Malaysia are what they are because of Proton
2016 Malaysians are cutting cost. Even the rich are not buying cars. All worried about economy and political issues in the country.
how to sell at these prices?
Even those who get Rm2.6 bil donation also won’t buy this segment. the very rich just buy their BM, Merc, Porsche and Ferrari.
The middle class are not very very careful. They are not going to pay that much for a C segment. This is why Altis has failed in the market completely.
as usual… ugly butt from Honda…
accessories still lack behind Korean model… (auto-dimming rear-view mirror, steering wheel paddle shifters and alloy pedals –> should included in mid spec model already, like the Koreans’)
Safety features are joke, why still two air bags for lower specs, consumer reserve to die because they are poorer?
Honda Thailand is the best in Asia, when Honda Malaysia brings the new civic here, certainly all the nice features will be gone plus with high price ( and high government tax).Lucky Thailand
But hoh, tomyam price is only 10k less than MY price. So is it still salah BN? topkek logic
Where’s your logic??? Comparing 10th gen civic price with Malaysia current 9th gen civic price?!!! Please go back to school Dumno boy…
I advice people, go and buy 2nd hand. I just bought a 2010 BMW 730li for RM155k. Accident free, mileage below 50k KM, and I got free 2 year warranty which covers all major parts. Superb condition. 12 airbags and a string of safety features.
Which car do you think is far better value?
Please don’t buy anymore cars. Let us starve the current greedy car makers who are charging us crazy prices. always buy 2nd hand.
First of all, i just sold my 2010 730i at 180k, i do not know how u get 155k. Another reason i sell it becuase parts start failing and i spend about RM 25k to maintain it (including tyres) each year. Dont think you are very wise if you cant afford the maintenance. Good luck.
Well, here comes Civic 1.5 vs Focus 1.5, both have yeah and nay factors.
Screams in delight!
To be honest. (1)For outlook, this latest gen Civic only good looking on paper, actual view might dissapointed you. You’d found missing link of front, body & rear. (2)For engine performance, Honda: 2.0L-195Nm,155PS; 1.8L-174Nm,141hp; 1.5T-220Nm,173hp. To compare Mazda3 2.0L-210Nm,162hp, VW Jetta 1.4TSI-240Nm,158hp. CONCLUSION: Both outlook & engine (either NA /Turbo) are not impressed at all.
Well, wait till it reach here & have a test drive
It won some awards not just for show in Canada & America.
Mazda3 torque is 210Nm but at much higher RPM, that’s not impressive.
Turbo engine lets you reaching the max torque flat at lowish RPM!
In conclusion, some defects detected in your data. Go recheck
You seriously have some differentiation problem.
Despite the engine power is nothing to shout about, the weight of the car makes it up for it. Of the line in about 7s is already matching BMW 320i and IMHO this doesn’t disappoint.
Apanama CVT x main la!
this CVT 1.5l turbo beat the 6speed manual k24 civic si
for better FC & comfort , CVT the best of all.
its kind of boring, but for daily car I think its good enough.
wanna sport car, buy the real sport car like the STi / Type R
Even Mini using gearbox from Punch
If it arrive at malaysia the prize same like new accordana..150k
Wow, what prize did it win?
thumbs up for modulo version & turbo rs, the 1.8E looked a bit dull
Not interested what type of civic selling in thailand. Only interested those are coming to malaysia. Will malaysian get shortchanged by getting the 2.0 as the range topper? Only time will tell.
That Start button should have been on the left.
This car is going to be a thief magnet.
wow for the price of the top notch turbo rs, RM119900 if use pre depreciation RM direct conversion
Good looks n nice engine but not the best RV. Rather pick Altis
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
Sam Sam must be you all about RV again even it is not sold here yet or you a second hand car dealer that needs this good car to bring you good money
where is the LED headlight..??
No LED headlight in this region
139K for the top range? Wow..How much is it going to be when it reaches here?
I don’t think we will be getting turbo rs here. The top variant should be a standard turbo ver with led headlamps, paddle shifter and honda lanewatch. Maybe equipped with rear aircond vent since the City has it.Turbo rs wing spoiler and blackout front bar will be sold as optional accessories.
Insider info? Thanks.
tambah lagi rm 30k
The front lights arent as nice as the US market
The Turbo RS has the same Head lights as the US version.
Click at the first sub picture…
Apple to apple comparison: Ford Focus 1.5 ecoboost: 240Nm, 180hp. While Honda Civic 1.5T: 220Nm, 173ps. Fact tell the truth, Long way to go for Honda to develop Turbo engine, even NA engine under performance compare Mazda Skyavtive.
Civic Hatchback 10G has the uprated version of the 1.5L turbo which is 201HP and 260Nm. However I don’t think this will be available in Thailand.
this is because Honda uses CVT gearbox that somehow limits the engine performance.
But already much better than Toyota and Nissan lo
On paper the Focus wins hand down. But the 1.5L Honda Turbo is under-rated engine. In US, it even out drag 2.4L 205HP, 9 gen. Civic SI. In real world, Honda 1.5T is strong motor.
Horse power and Torque are not the benchmark for engine performance nowadays.
Other factors to consider: Car weight, emission, fuel consumptions, reliability etc. that make the whole package as one.
Booked for RM100. White colour 1.8 around 10x k.
So, roughly RM160k for the 1.5T?
It can’t be more expensive than 2.0L Accord at 150+k
there’s no rules say accord must be more expensive than civic…becoz of the ciput, u won’t know.
If accord cheaper than Civic, who in their right mind will buy civic?
Car company is not that stupid
I wonder if Honda Malaysia is going to repeat the same mistake with the airbag count. Honda Thailand is clearly making the same error.
CX-5 with its 6 airbags across the entire range is making the CRV look bad, and Honda is still letting other players get ahead of them. Won’t be number 1 non-national car maker in Malaysia for long that way.
This does not make sense. The export
version (to Australia for example) of Thai made current CRV and 9G Civic does have front, side and curtain airbags for all models.
However at least you do get the option of 6 airbags.
Look at Toyota and Nissan. No ESC and only 2 airbags at the top range just like the Vios and Almera. Altis you need pay extra for safety pack on top of the top range for the additional airbags.
Kosong spec
It doesn’t look that great. They’re slowly turning into toyota.
They should’ve use the 6-speed conventional auto (like mazda) rather than a whining CVT.
I hope the price will be below rm150k when it’s here…. Govt tax ish
I thought the 1.5 turbo only comes with dual VTC like US Spec they are non VTEC, So Thai market actually gets VTEC on 1.5 turbo? is there any mistake?
“Interestingly, there’s no VTEC on either the intake or exhaust side of the engine, similar to the mill for the US-spec Civic. Word is that the JDM, USDM and Euro-market 1.5 litre turbo engines all go without VTEC, but the 1.5 litre engine will carry a VTEC Turbo badge in Japan and Europe, omitting this for North America.”
source;
http://paultan.org/2015/11/07/driven-honda-1-0-and-1-5-litre-vtec-turbo-first-impressions-via-a-euro-civic-hatch-and-jade-rs-mpv/
As was mentioned in the quote, the engine is identical to the US version, except for badging – it’s VTEC in name only.
i believe 6 airbags, VSC, ABS and EBD should be standard in all ranges. Government should enforce it.
all those lane watch and autonomous braking can be optional and only available for high-spec.
Why no standard 6 airbags? Look at Mazda, Kia.
Say no to cvt ><
Those who bashing how much it will cost in Malaysia… Please do some homework? Gap between pricing in Thailand and Malaysia is getting close as their cars are getting more expensive. Their luxury cars all the while are more expensive then Malaysia pricing level. So before u guys comment, please check your facts.
Why u stressed out?
baru nak pasang turbo..vtec dah kena tapau standard wira jer.ada dlm youtube….modi cam gaban pikap dah hilang pekak ja lebih.nak rolling race ngan kancil pon kena drop gear bagai..hahahaha..bengong nya manusia bangga beli barang mahai..cc kecik hp rendah.skali lg hah hah..
Tak payah bawak kereta tua buruk ko tu dan syiok sendiri alang alang kereta seperti Civic EG, Iswara, Wira, Kancil etc tu lebih baik daripada kereta-kereta baru zaman sekarang.. Kereta buruk tetap kereta buruk dan hanya pemilik kereta buruk saja yg selalu syiok sendiri dan berlumba di lebuhraya, perasan diri sendiri “tapau” kereta lain sedangkan org lain bawak kereta rileks je
Haha..kat highway selalu geng2 wira buruk or civic buruk dok racing sorang2 kat highway..cilok kiri kanan lepas tu datang komen kereta buruk diorang tapau keta baru..kesian
Spot on. Really hate these Wira buruk with noisy exhaust that thought their modified cars can tapau any new cars. Just few days ago, I was slowing down on the fast lane of the highway as there was slow traffic in front, then this wira buruk come from behind so near and flashing the high beam continuously. Once the traffic was cleared, I just sped off leaving him at least 200m behind and move to the slow lane. I think he must be damn pissed off, tailgating me on the slow lane for 3-5km afterwards, WTF.
Nk tapau boleh. Tp skli ko langgar bontot lori berkecai muka. Keta xda airbag tu huhu
You’ll need a wing spoiler to fix that rather awkward sculptured rear design.
Aftermarket spoiler & body parts will take care of that.. No big issue
Omg is it only me or wat the backside is so hideous and the front look like Batmobile
It’s only you…
Ahhhhhh!!!!! I want to book now!!!!!!! Where can I book!!!
At same lorrrr. Haha!
lagi bagus beli civic baru dari beli perdana baru yg sebenarnya kereta lama…
harga lebih kurang je.. terima kasih tun m yg bodo…
It looks like the front and rear are designed by two different persons. The front is aggresive and sporty while the rear is awkward and dull. Maybe it would look better in the metal.
Why no 2.0L N.A?
They are going more efficient route.
THe new 1.8L supposedly can match the old 2.0 in terms of performance
It’s the old 1.8. Exactly the same as in the HRV
The new 2.0L NA engine has been recalled in US. Better dont bring in.
reminds me of that hideous Honda Crosstour… hope it will looks nicer in metal…
I read that all models get the paddle shifters.. The standard 1.5turbo like a great car the ticks all the boxes if you don’t need an SUV style car.
For me the car looks great, inside out. The disappointing fact is that Hondas amazing safety features are absent. Check out Honda Sensing, a list of safety features offered in the Civic in the US. I was hoping it would make its way here,at least in the top end version. Still having my fingers crossed. 1.5T is yummy, but for me,as I believe for most of us, safety first. Hope Honda Malaysia does the right thing and gives us the best that Honda Global has to offer.
No matter how smart it looks, it will never beat the facelift focus in terms of ride & handling..
The facelift focus has actually gone a bit softer. The handling is not as precise as before.
I think this gonna be another great car disappointed by lack of features and wrong pricing.
This new Civic 1.5T CKD should qualify for the NAP EEV incentive (like now BMW and Merc got EEV tax breaks for the CKD fuel efficient turbo cars). So it may just be wonderful news to us consumers when Honda publishes the prices here in bolehland!
when u get a CVT, don’t talk about sporty drive…
Price for HRV in Thai expensive than New Civic? Will it be the same in M’sia? Fat hope!
Superb Front and failure in making REAR. Another INSIGHT in making … Better get current Civic fast before taken or consider new Ford Focus!
Can’t wait to see this engine in the smaller hatch next year. That will be the value/performance pick IMO
I hope its come with power windows