Honda Malaysia has announced a price reduction of up to 52% for the replacement of hybrid batteries and an extended warranty period of up to eight years with unlimited mileage for all Honda hybrids.
The eight-year warranty also applies to hybrids purchased between January 2011 and May 2013, and is the longest hybrid battery warranty currently offered in Malaysia. Details of the price reductions for hybrid battery replacements are as follows:
- Insight (nickel-metal hydride): From RM7,580 to RM3,980 (47% reduction)
- Jazz Hybrid (nickel-metal hydride): From RM6,934 to RM3,980 (43% reduction)
- CR-Z pre-facelift (nickel-metal hydride): From RM7,580 to RM3,980 (47% reduction)
- CR-Z facelift (lithium-ion): RM5,480
- Civic Hybrid (lithium-ion): From RM11,480 to RM5,480 (52% reduction) – previous-gen Civic Hybrid (nickel-metal hydride) not included in the battery price reduction and extended warranty
It follows that across the board, nickel-metal hydride batteries cost RM3,980 to replace; lithium-ion batteries RM5,480.
“Honda Malaysia is able to reduce the price of the batteries and transfer the benefit to our customers due to three main reasons. Firstly, we reviewed the total cost of logistic as well as the administrative expenses and have reduced it by enhancing the efficiency of our business,” explained MD and CEO Yoichiro Ueno.
“Secondly, the costs of hybrid batteries are gradually decreasing due to the increase of global hybrid sales and production of hybrid vehicles including its batteries.
“Furthermore, the recent depreciation of Yen against the Ringgit has reduced the import cost of hybrid batteries that are fully imported from Japan,” he continued, adding that the two main concerns of Malaysian customers in accepting the hybrid vehicle are the lifespan of the battery and the cost to replace it.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments are generally positive about Honda Malaysia’s announcement of up to 52% price reduction for hybrid battery replacement and extending the battery warranty to eight years with unlimited mileage. Many see this as a significant move that boosts consumer confidence in hybrid vehicles, especially the Jazz Hybrid and Insight models. Owners and potential buyers feel reassured by the longer warranty and lower replacement costs, which address common concerns about hybrid battery longevity and maintenance expenses. Some comments compare Honda’s efforts favorably to Toyota, praising Honda’s customer-centric approach. There is excitement among hybrid enthusiasts about more affordable maintenance and the potential for increased hybrid adoption. A few discussions also touch on the broader impact on market perception and future vehicle prices, all reflecting a generally positive sentiment toward Honda’s initiative.