IIMS 2016: New Honda Civic launched, 1.5L Turbo only

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After Thailand, Indonesia is the next ASEAN country to get the new Honda Civic, and the sedan was unveiled this afternoon at the 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). But unlike in the Land of Smiles, the 10th generation Civic is available here in a single variant, the 1.5L Turbo. There’s no starter 1.8L NA model.

The Civic Turbo is powered by a 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo engine with 173 PS and 220 Nm of torque from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm. The Euro 4 DOHC 16-valve four-pot is mated to an Earth Dreams Technology CVT automatic gearbox with steering paddles. The all-independant suspension (front MacPherson struts, rear multi-links) is attached to 17-inch two-tone rims with 215/50 rubber, as seen in Bangkok.

One difference is the visible twin tailpipes of the Indonesian-spec Civic Turbo. There’s no actual change in the exhaust system and layout – the pipes were designed to be not visible – and PT Honda Prospect Motor merely tacked on stepped mufflers for a “sportier” look.

Also, instead of the “RS” badge used in Thailand, the Indonesian Civic sports a “VTEC Turbo” emblem on the bootlid. The optional Modulo rear wing seen here is shorter and more subtle than the raised, full-length Thai RS item. No black grille too.

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The Civic Turbo here comes standard with LED headlamps and LED daytime running lamps, single-zone auto air con (dual in Thailand), eight-way powered driver’s seat (plus four-way powered passenger seat in Thailand), remote engine start, auto lights and wipers, keyless entry and push start, reverse camera, cruise control, electronic parking brake and six airbags, among other things.

The touchscreen head unit, while also measuring seven inches wide, differs from the factory Honda unit seen in Thai Civics. It’s an Android-based system with MirrorLink connection to smartphones. The system also has USB, HDMI and Bluetooth connectivity, plus navigation. Unlike the factory HU, the screen here is centralised with buttons on each side.

Available in five colours and an all-black interior, the new Honda Civic Turbo is priced at Rp. 475 million (RM141,502) in Indonesia. Modulo accessories, including the bodykit seen here, are available. The next ASEAN stop surely has to be Malaysia.


GALLERY: Honda Civic Turbo RS at the 2016 Bangkok Motor Show

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Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Everything is good. But cannot accept the design. So awkward

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    • WT Fuchhh on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      Honda San, godamn it !!! Why is Malaysia always last on list !!! Freaking hell…..bring it in , now, right now.

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      • Sir Savinh Kaur on Apr 07, 2016 at 11:52 pm

        Paultan may i know what is Euro 4 Doch?
        It is Civic still using engine EURO 4?
        Proton TGDi i heard is Euro 6c emission?

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      • nandakumar on Apr 08, 2016 at 2:42 pm

        you know why bro?
        its because of this bn umno ruled government
        they want more to study how to con the rakyat so that rakyat will get less spec car with exorbitant price
        the day this bn umno goons gone thats the day freedom will reach automotive industry in malaysia
        till then all of us just dream of owning quality cars.for those who love perodua and proton go and sleep

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    • I think the exterior is good. you know i’m 90’s kid, i’m young so i like everything new unlike some born in 80’s or 70’s below taste lol

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      • CHIO SEONG OOI on Apr 08, 2016 at 11:21 am

        the problem is you 90’s are not the main contributors in consumers market

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        • old beef are the main contributors?! anyway i want to buy this car for my worker.

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    • Proton better.
      Tubro Cumpro Swiching enjin.

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    • The front face especially is damn Hideous. Post Accident Grille Design.
      The damn Front face Hit a Tree and thats how it got the ugly dented look. If crash again in front also no need to repair. Haha

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      • fishman on Apr 08, 2016 at 9:17 pm

        Haha the design team at Honda must have been drunk to agree to their current crop of Ugly Ass Shit design.
        These jokers should hire Mazda’s Kodo design team. Stupid Japs. Even the Junk Ass Proton Preve and Myvi design looks better than this so called ‘New’ ugly civic. The ugly model b4 this model at least looks better.

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  • Jobless on Apr 07, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    The dashboard interiro copy Altis, overall profile copy Audi A5 Spotback, rear clearly shows its old platform and front like Batmobile

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    • Warren Wong Yee Ket on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Your point is? Looks to me more like they merely took inspiration, not a blatant copy.

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    • DPCraft on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      Front is nice, rear still cannot accept.

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    • Semua OK on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      Malaysia when launching? All the MITI and MAI people all lepak, tidur and relaks. Semua OK dan Syukur!

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    • OMG…damn special & look gorgeous. At least better than Altis & Slyhy.

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    • Stfu if u know ntg on Apr 08, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Everything also complain this copy that,.. U must also be the copy of the asshole who complains everything in life

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  • Operation Manager on Apr 07, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    WTF… Indon also get 2016 New Honda Civic than Msia…?

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    • Assistance Manager on Apr 08, 2016 at 8:41 am

      So you know Malaysia market is smallest in ASEAN

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  • Raoul on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Civic…what happened !! Terrible dashboard design

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  • Operation Manager on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    What Msia become Asia Auto-Hub that Auto-Institutions-Association talk about…?

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  • seancorr (Member) on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    Gone are the days where civics were one of the top picked cars for mods. This one is a true blue family sedan with no Honda racing DNA in it. Want that? Pls buy our NSX haha

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  • janji najix tidak ditunaikan,Penipu Rakyat on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Why price so expensive?Honda forget its only 1.5l engine,despite the horsepower, yet normal user can’t use all Hp Mah,but all money used up for only 1.5?better buy altis

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    • So expensive,i guess malaysia also 140k something….plan b ,buy axia better sia…

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    • Eraser on Apr 08, 2016 at 7:57 am

      It’s turbocharged. Typical malaysian user doesn’t understand this. They only see “1.5”

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    • Deiiiii…1.5 but its power & torque comparable to a 2.4ivtec….and its kicks out it max torque at very low rev instead of above 4,000rpm like the 2.4ivtec…. U still want a bigger cc car??

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  • JB_KIA on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    141.5k…so how much here? 160k?

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  • Idiot like Same L0rr on Apr 07, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    When people don’t hv money to buy,a lot of negativity come out to condenm any product.Pity.Just drive your your 10years old myvi quietly lah

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    • Dont be an idiot bro and limit to only the Junk Scrap Myvi. Now have Piccanto. Despite its size and Brand image. If anything happens its still a safer car than the useless Myvi.
      Mat saleh and africans dont even have a shitty myvi there bro. They have Fiestas,Piccantos and even the Jazz.

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  • KennyFang on Apr 07, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Expect the 1.5L turbo to be RM150K when it reach here. Lots of equipment may also be stripped out.

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  • jensen on Apr 07, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    Only single zone aircond? For the pricing of RM141k, should get dual zone aircond. Look at US model and it’s pricing.
    http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-sedan/specifications.aspx

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  • When in bolehland, no turbo … NA only 2.0 & 1.8!

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  • Looks like Indonesian got the most stripped down Civic. Like Indon Honda City with aftermarket lcd instead of Honda Factory Unit, no HFT & bluetooth cost 99k while ours with all bells and whistles priced at 92k.

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  • Mana SG punya!? Why SG always get it last!? Ini mesti semua salah P1/ BN/ PAP/ LKY/ Najib/ LSL/ Melei/ ……

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  • nazrin on Apr 08, 2016 at 12:34 am

    luxury tax for sedan in indonesia is 30%, while the other segment is 10 %, that why its expensive

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Apr 08, 2016 at 1:16 am

    eh…but indo version has twin exhaust pipes….thai version tak ada….naisss

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  • Sam Loo ( ori1 ) on Apr 08, 2016 at 2:21 am

    Forget about the sushi, get an elantra

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  • Chaos on Apr 08, 2016 at 8:33 am

    If thats the price in INDONESIA. Must Be around RM150k here. Still will be popular

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    • fishman on Apr 08, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      It has the potential to completely outsell the Altis by the Shitty Sam Loo himself in Malaysia. RV shit here and there also no use. No matter how ugly or stripped down a Honda branded car in Malaysia, it will sell extremely well due to love and demand by Malaysians.
      Ask anyone around, their 1st default car will be Honda. Not everyone can afford a German branded car in bolehland.

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  • iqbal2016 on Apr 08, 2016 at 8:49 am

    latest honda magazine did introduce the honda sensing features in their car. i thought it would be possible to be sold here in new civic. but looking at spec for indo’s civic, no chance at all…

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  • kapchai on Apr 08, 2016 at 8:50 am

    The turbo engine looks a big mess of wires,
    Indonesia price not cheap

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  • kapchai on Apr 08, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Dashboard looks like from the Vezel la

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  • John Bodoh! on Apr 08, 2016 at 9:18 am

    Beta buy accord for this price… Rubbish de spec!

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  • Add rear aircond pls… Malaysian is ok without twin tailpipe…

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  • pokmang on Apr 08, 2016 at 9:51 am

    honda pun nak jadi macam toyota dah ke? pakai ekzos gantung? kan elok design rear bumper tu siap2 ada slot utk twin exhaust muffler cutter, cantik la sikit mcm honda fd dulu

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  • Playboy on Apr 08, 2016 at 10:03 am

    U like? just buy it, don’t give a shit on what people are saying. Even lorry driver can post comment here.

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  • bodoh never read on Apr 08, 2016 at 10:44 am

    where is honda sensing suite??????????????

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  • alvin on Apr 08, 2016 at 11:40 am

    it has vtec? i thought is turbo only?

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  • jobless on Apr 08, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    True…me rather jobless than sell hp..most cit people I knw coz I wok in tis industry before…me never buy at Loyat or those small2 ah beng owned hp shops but buy frum authorised direct

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  • Philippe L. on Apr 08, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    They removed the LCD dash meter also???

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  • CivicFd's on Apr 08, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    Civic FD terbaik dan kekal releven…

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  • Samang on Apr 10, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Pls bring in the Type R here, but don’t price it rm500k like the M2, so silly.

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