Honda Malaysia has announced that since its July launch, the current-gen Honda Civic has sold close to 4,400 units as well as received more than 6,000 bookings as of last month. This places it at the number one spot in the non-national mid-size sedan segment, which held a 30% market share as of September 2012.
The breakdown of bookings are as follows – 1,148 for the 2.0 litre Navi, 1,292 for the 2.0 litre, 1,493 for the Civic Hybrid and 2,138 for the 1.8 litre.
“We are pleased that Civic continues to be regarded as the most preferred choice in its segment,” said Honda Malaysia CEO Yoichiro Ueno. “As we commit ourselves to provide great joy to our customers, we strive to deliver products equipped with advanced green technology that offer higher performance, better fuel economy, affordability and fun-to drive elements for our customers.”
Four variants of the ninth-gen Honda Civic are available – 1.8 (RM115,980), 2.0 (131,980), 2.0 Navi (RM136,980) and Hybrid (119,980).
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Comments express that Honda Civic remains the best-selling non-national C-segment sedan due to its strong brand perception, reliability, and perceived value, despite some critiques on design and interior quality. Enthusiasts appreciate its handling and performance, while skeptics question its looks and safety features compared to competitors like Kia Forte or Hyundai Elantra. Many highlight that sales figures are driven by brand loyalty, trusted reputation, and resale value, while some bashers and supporters debate about market trends, competitors, and the significance of volume sales. There’s also discussion about the evolving market, showing a shift towards Korean and European cars but with skepticism about true quality and affordability. Overall, the comments reflect mixed sentiments but acknowledge Honda Civic’s dominance in the Malaysian market.