An ad for the Honda Civic facelift has been sighted on car classifieds website oto.my, with a tentative November 2014 launch date mentioned in the ad copy. That’s very soon, next month in fact.
UPDATE: The Honda Civic facelift has been officially revealed – view full report.
The ad for the 1.8 S variant carries a price tag of RM115,980, which is about the same as the price of the current Civic 1.8 S, if both figures are presumed to be OTR with insurance.
The ad further details some changes in specs in the Civic line-up. According to the ad, the 1.8 S will gain a push start button, auto headlamps and cruise control, while the 2.0 S will be upgraded to six airbags (side and curtain airbags mentioned in the ad) and have the auto headlamps feature added as well.
The top of the line Civic 2.0 Navi will get Honda’s new navigation head unit with HDMI connectivity, similiar to the head units found in the newer Jazz, City and Odyssey.
There’s also going to be a new colour – Twilight Blue. This is the same blue as the Honda CR-V ‘hero’ blue colour. The Civic is currently limited to white, black, silver and grey. The new colour will mean the Civic facelift will have the exact same colour choices as the CR-V.
Honda Civic facelift at the 2014 Bangkok Motor Show
2014 Honda Civic facelift (Thai-spec)
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the Honda Civic facelift highlight disappointment with the minimal design changes, outdated interior quality, and lack of new features. Many feel the facelift is insufficient to boost sales and compare unfavorably to the US version or previous models like the 8th generation Civic. Critics also express frustration over the use of old engines, limited safety features, and poor interior plastics, which impact perceived value. There is a consensus that the current model is no longer competitive, especially given stronger offerings from Korean brands like Kia and Hyundai. Some suggest importing the US version with its better interior and safety specs or waiting for the all-new 10th generation Civic. Overall, sentiments are largely negative, emphasizing that the facelift is unlikely to revive its appeal without significant improvements.