At Honda Malaysia’s media night today, the company revealed that it will launch two more models this year, joining the BR-V and new City. Along with the announcement, the company also shared its powertrain direction for 2017 as well.
Based on what we were shown, the VTEC Turbo engine as well as the Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD) system will feature in the two upcoming models. When asked which segments the new models will fit into, Akhbar Daniel, vice president of Honda Malaysia revealed that one will be a “utility” model while the other is a “fuel efficient” one.
The first will most likely be the fifth-generation CR-V, which now comes with the same 1.5 litre turbocharged mill as found in the current Civic. On the SUV, the mill churns out 190 hp and 243 Nm of torque, an increase of 20 hp and 23 Nm.
Rest assured that we will not be denied access to a turbocharged variant, although it remains to be seen if the 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated option will be included as well.
Moving on, the mention of the i-DCD points towards the Jazz Hybrid that was on display during the preview of the BR-V in November last year. The model was hinted to arrive as a locally-assembled (CKD) model to take advantage of the government’s Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) incentives.
The Jazz Hybrid’s powertrain consists of a 110 PS/134 Nm 1.5 litre i-VTEC Atkinson-cycle engine to a 29.5 PS/160 Nm electric motor, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and a lithium-ion battery. Unlike the previous model with the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, the new one is capable of running on the electric motor alone if needed.
Certainly looks to be an interesting 2017 then. Until we get an official launch date, are you excited for what could be the arrival of the next-gen CR-V and Jazz Hybrid? Let us know in the comments section below.
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GALLERY: Honda Jazz Hybrid at MIECC
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Why not give us the Civic Hatchback please .Indonesia already has it. Current sedan model the rear seat cannot fold down to put long items. So inconvenient.
I suspect the 4th car might be the City Hybrid that was being tested on the road few months ago.
Totally agree. C segment but rear seat cannot fold down really sucks. civic hatchback would be great for ikea trips. But as it is, the Mazda 3 hatchback is currently the best option
I hope MAI gives a clear picture now. Last time Honda Malaysia spent billions to set up Jazz Hybrid CKD facility in Malaysia. Then Gomen pull the plug on hybrid incentives.
Before that MAI was pushing people to buy hybrid and EV as well as forcing Honda and Toyota to CKD Hybrids in Malaysia.
Can MAI now come out with a 100% guarantee that if we consumers buy hybrid, gomen won’t pull the plug again?
Honda should launch WRV and URV here. WRV between RM72-88k and URV between RM160-185k
Kreta SUV takda market bang ..
Proton said suv has no market in malaysia
Dulu SUV/4×4 orang beli untuk masuk hutan, pergi tapak projek, dsb. Sekarang di bandar selalu banjir kalau musim hujan, SUV / crossover lebih praktikal untuk meredah air.
Will there still be facelifted normal Jazz? Hybrid one sure >90k
Honda malaysia will sell a lot of cr-v turbo
Considering current facing out model still selling so well
I do hope they consider the City hybrid as well as basically both Jazz and City hybrids (called Fit and Grace in Japan) used the same powertrain so there’s no reason to deny its appearance in Malaysia. But even with CKD I still expect prices to grace to RM100k roof but should indirectly compete with the Ioniq that seems to be quite popular now.
Is there a chance the Jazz Facelift could launch together with Jazz Hybrid?
Hope can get new CRV Turbo before Raya, HM cepat sikit…
exactly..i also waiting for that all new crv release before raya..hopefully
Seriously, the new CRV is coming to Malaysia soon. That’s quite fast. That new CRV is really really handsome inside and outside. Should be huge seller for Honda here. But it would be even better if that 7 speed DCT goes into the CRV rather than the bland CVT.
Why bother? New CRV being launched around the world.If late coming you blame Malaysia,too fast you blame Honda.You are so perfectly innocent is it? Go create your own company name it Pondan and sell same model for 20 years nobody bother.Why bother?
As it is, the current crop of Honda cars has already demolish the Toyota by a mile. With the additional introduction, Honda will be ahead by another mile.
If this continue, Toyota May have to come in personally to replace DRB in-order to stop Toyota rot.
If Honda want to surpass their target easily with around 125k of vehicles this year. Bring in Mobilio and Ridgeline, the untapped segment which is the current stronghold left ⬅ for Toyota.
Hopefully City hybrid like Japan.If Civic Hybric much better I’ll buy one,then resign and drive for uber/grab.
I want Civic Hybrid pls.
Please let it be the new 7 seater CRV!
Friend Bought jazz hybrid. When new very good.now in 3rd year.. battery kong in an hour. Never again hybrid. Sent to Honda but tech said no problem. Rubbish.
civic engine for crv, crazy la, will be under powered like the current one,
dear readers, pls test drive the coming tucson diesel before you all buy crv
Is it me or you guys left out 2017 Civic Type R Turbo? Its set to be the first global CTR and its definitely gonna be launched here in Malaysia this year.
You can’t afford it… full stop
need the new Freed. anyone?