Ahead of its market introduction, Honda Malaysia offered the first look at the Honda Civic facelift at its “Road to 900k Grand Finale” event at Bukit Jalil over the weekend. The public viewing was limited to showcasing the refreshed tenth-generation FC’s exterior, as the display car at the event was cordoned off and had its windows blacked-out.
As shown by the display example, exterior styling revisions for the facelift are minor – the Civic’s front end now features a piano black “wing” on the grille in place of the chrome seen previously, and the lower section of the front bumper now integrates the black trim into a single piece running across the width of the unit. At the back, there’s a new rear bumper garnish piece, and a boot spoiler also makes its way on.
A new 18-inch alloy wheel also goes on, but that’s only for the 1.5 TC-P variant, which sits on top of a three model range, the other two being the mid-spec 1.5 TC and base 1.8 S. No change in output with the two powertrains that are on offer – the L15B7 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo four-cylinder engine continues on with 173 PS and 220 Nm of torque, while the normally-aspirated 1.8 litre SOHC four-pot soldiers on with 141 PS and 174 Nm.
Both engine options continue to be paired with an Earth Dreams continuously variable transmission (CVT), which directs drive to the front wheels. The big news is the inclusion of Honda Sensing, and the Civic becomes the third locally-assembled (CKD) Honda model to come with the automaker’s suite of safety and driver assistance systems after the CR-V and Accord.
Components available in the system are Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
There’s also an Auto High-Beam (AHB) feature and a LaneWatch camera side-camera system, and other safety equipment includes six airbags, front parking sensors, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), ABS, EBD, brake assist, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill Start Assist (HSA) and a reverse camera.
New equipment being introduced with the facelift include front parking sensors, automatic wipers and 60:40 split-folding rear seats (previously, a fixed bench). The 1.5 TC will now come equipped with LED headlamps and fog lamps (previously, halogen units) as well as LaneWatch. As for the 1.5 TC-P, aside from Sensing and the 18-inch alloys, it’ll be the only variant to feature the black grille and boot spoiler as standard.
Exterior Design is outdated compared to New Generation Mazda3 and Toyota Corrolla.
Dashboard screen also shared the same size among japanese C-segment. All also 7 inch LCD. nothing bad as retrofit is a better choice, anytime. Smart Gadgets improve every year – but car loans is tied to 9 years.
The new Civic FL design might look like a downgrade to the pre-FL one but the Honda Civic is still a game changing sedan. When will Proton upgrade their game over Prevé to compete with the game changing Corolla, Civic and Mazda 3?
Careful bro, maybe later Mario will come and dislike your comment repeatedly LOL
Honda Civic 1.5 TC-P and the Mercedes A35 AMG. just slower by 2.5s only but a whopping RM250K cheaper than the Merc…
It’s 3.5 secs faster. 230k more expensive. Type r is just 2.4secs faster it’s 210k more expensive. A35 is better. You’ll get a merc instead of honda
2.5s difference is seeellloowwwwww
I hear goverment may implement standardized road tax based on engine output.
they are in discussing now. For the time being, this is the legit info:
https://paultan.org/2019/03/11/local-ev-road-tax-to-finally-switch-to-kw-based-rate/
Renault Zoe 65 kW (87 hp)= RM56
Nissan Leaf 110kw (147 hp) = RM374
Next, Tiny engine Turbo will get taxed follow hp too.
Dislike – to show antisupport to this new system.
Like – to show support.
This Tiny 1.5turbo 170hp, calculate yourself for road tax required. it’s a huge hike from RM90.
It’s up to netizen. let’s see if government will respect democracy.
Until Civic outsells Preve, then Proton will do something about it. Right now? Nothing to worry about.
Civic mmg bucket berbaloi… altis dgn mazda3 adoii harge tak ingat dunia..
What? Civic has been outselling Preve since ages ago.
Paultan publishes car sales data every month. take a look.
You cannot compare a low class car to this Honda Civic lah.
Malu betul. Anyway, Proton cars are dead in Malaysia. What is selling Geely cars only
Civic is a low-class car so comparable.
Ah beng car = civic
a lot of people (especially those young graduates from what i heard) love to buy cars like the Civic even if they can barely afford it.
they’ll take a 9 year loan and eat maggi everyday just to afford the car’s maintenance and road tax. don’t know how true this is, but if it is, it’s absurd.
People will still buy New Corolla because of price is cheaper than Mazda 3 but expensive than Civic because of CBU that cost RM128K to RM136K, got Toyota Safety Sense, got wireless charging, real blind sunshade and more features and even aftersales service is good. Second of all, Mazda 3, Mazda 3 is most expensive C-segment than Corolla and Civic which cost RM140K to RM160K because of CBU plus aftersales service is not good but at least, Mazda 3 has lots of features and safety wise and more reliable even though using SkyActiv-G Engine. But, for Honda Civic, even though aftersales service is not good but at least it is cheaper that cost RM110K est. because of locally assembled plus got Honda Sensing and turbocharged engine.
Don’t worry, still will buy Corolla and Mazda 3. HAHAHA. Bye bye Civic. Only fool people will buy this
CBU from Japan?
Mario, i know its u from the typing style. Pls keep ur mario username, its unique at least
Engine just 1.5 T, switching to bigger rim will make pickup lag.. X70 1.8T will be ideal choice. Turbo should starts from 2.0T and above, requires higher cost to maintain turbo efficiency . It the driver determine speed, even with Myvi car, not turbo energy or engine..
Now this looks like a 200K car. Bravo
not even as beautiful as Toyota Camry, Mazda6 nor Honda Accord.
RM200k car? Alamak..
Looks like 200k? Yeah maybe. But with the constant failure of steering rack, fuel pump; rattling sound everywhere, uneven gap, rustly underbody, LCD screen that sometimes wont turn on, side mirror folding issue……pfft, it sure feels like 20k car.
Appreciate your info.
good luck who brought local Honda car, infinite problem and zero knowledge SC.
200k car?
DS7 crossback front light show already win this civic loh
Pricing?
Some say 200k. Habisla Malaysia!
Well done for the upgrade in the safety department! Shame on u BMW!
lol… G30 don’t even have AEB to begin with!! Don’t even bother fitting it considering that even Myvi launched 2 years back has it?? Never learn!! Utter rubbish!! No wonder sales are descending
I wonder how mazda 3 n altis sales gonna b affected?? Rip mazda and toyota
Real wtf, facelift means bigger rims and spoiler, honda continues to mengsiaswaykan sendiri, glad i had the best Civic in recent years aka FD and moved on from Honda craps..
The back seats still can’t fold down. Haizzz!!
Typical keyboard warrior. Read the article before you comment. It says 60:40 split folding rear seat
Honda Malaysia, hopefully they fixed the engine oil consumption issue. My Civic 1.5T every month required to top up 1 to 1.5 litres of engine oil. This is ridiculous. For this price, if it’s a reliable car, it’d be good. But my car went in to replace transmission, and constantly non stop consuming engine oil, this is bad for your reputation.
This is not a city car hence the oil changing is more frequent if you do city driving more
What you can do is running it on non-jammed highway to prolong the period
Hear Honda SA said they already got 12k bookings from buyer whom shifting from x70
Bravo , civic will hit highest record 300k sold units in Malaysia in coming years, enter into book of record Malaysia
Honda is a total joker la… probably too proud of themselves. Even the FL X-Trail gives a proper blind spot warning system and yet Honda gives their one-eye jack Lanewatch camera. Obviously a step to clear the old stocks when most have move on to blind spot warning sensor.
They really sucks big time, when a 80K Jazz does not even has auto-retractable side mirror as standard function.
Honda is a joker la… probably too proud on their achievement as the top non-national car brand.
when the FL X-Trail is giving a proper blind spot monitoring system, Honda still gives their one-eye jack Lanewatch Camera. really WTH. maybe wanna clear stocks on this Lanewatch camera.
one more thing, look at their 80K Jazz, not even has the auto-retractable side mirror function as standard across all model. even worse than a Myvi. I doubt the product designer is a person who knows about driving in Malaysia.
wow, you and Chris commented almost the same thing. Are you guys paid trooper or something but forgot to paraphrase properly? your comments too alike and next to each other.
this car will sell very very well. topping the sales over its competitors a mile away.
pm price
The rear seats are now with 60:40 split folding features.
End of the day, the Civic FC will still outsell the Corolla and Mazda3.
I am not a fan of Honda but I hv to admit that this is a better buy compare to both overprice mazda3 n recent launch overprice corolla as well.
Interior quality a lot different bro, Mazda feel premium interior but civic is ah beng and cheap plastic…what u pay, what u get…
Only in Malaysia that this car is highly looked upon. In other countries, with 100K of their currency can drive continental cars.
CVT, memang POTONG STEAM!
I want the Civic FL and I’m ready to eat maggie everyday. Civic for life…