Dongfeng-Honda has introduced the Ciimo sedan specifically for the Chinese market – if the shape in the photos look familiar, it is; the Ciimo is pretty much the eight-generation Civic, repackaged for China.
The car – which made its debut in Beijing – is available in only one engine variant form, this being the 1.8 litre i-VTEC, mated to either a five-speed manual or five-speed auto transmission. Kit includes ABS with EBD and active headrests.
Pricing for the Ciimo begins from 111,800 Yuan, and word is that the Ciimo name won’t just be worn on this one, but rather on a series of models as it becomes a sub-brand. Reports indicate that a SUV based on the CR-V is next on the cards.
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Comments highlight that the Dongfeng-Honda Ciimo, a rebadged 8th-generation Civic for China, offers a significantly cheaper alternative, with prices in Malaysia being much higher. Many compare costs across countries, noting how China’s cheaper car prices are influenced by different economic factors and government protections. Some express frustration over Malaysia's high car prices, taxes, and subsidies, suggesting that rebadging and local manufacturing could help reduce costs. Others discuss the disparity in income levels, fuel prices, and car ownership affordability in Malaysia versus China, Singapore, and the US. Overall, sentiments are mixed—with some praising the price advantage and others criticizing Malaysian car prices and urging local manufacturers like Proton to adopt similar strategies.