Honda Malaysia has announced that it has opened the order books for the Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid. The upcoming new variant – which will be available in a sole RS specification – marks the first appearance of the 2.0 litre e:HEV powertrain in a Honda vehicle application here.
The 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, which offers 143 PS (139 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 189 Nm of torque, is part of the Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system seen on the car. The direct-injection mill acts as a generator to provide the necessary juice, with the i-MMD system operating pretty much like an EV.
Propulsion duties are largely handled by an electric motor, rated at 184 PS (181 hp or 135 kW) and 315 Nm, with the petrol engine providing direct drive – via a lock-up clutch – at higher speeds for better efficiency. The system also features a new 72-cell battery that forms part of the smaller and lighter Intelligent Power Unit as well as an electric continuously variable transmission (E-CVT).
Exterior-wise, the hybrid’s RS trim mirrors that of the petrol RS version, with differentiating elements coming in the form of an 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheel, blue accents on the Honda logos as well as an e:HEV emblem at the rear. Additionally, it also features more chrome elements, on the front grille, headlight inner bezel and window line.
Specifications include a 9.0-inch touchscreen Advanced Display Audio infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay support, Remote Engine Start and the automaker’s Sensing suite of driver assistance kit. The Civic e:HEV RS will also debut the brand’s Smart Key Card in the country – it will be exclusive to the hybrid variant.
“The 11th-generation Civic, which was launched early this year, has been very well received by Malaysians, having sold more than 6,000 units from January to September 2022. To further strengthen the Civic’s presence in the market, we are excited to introduce this new variant, and for the first time, offer it with a 2.0L e:HEV powertrain,” said Honda Malaysia MD and CEO Hironobu Yoshimura.
“In line with the Civic DNA, this e:HEV RS promises an exhilarating drive with elegant styling. We also believe that with the introduction of this exciting variant; it will further elevate the C-segment and excite our customers,” he added.
Besides visiting any Honda authorised dealerships nationwide, customers can log on to prebook.honda.com.my or download the HondaTouch application on their smartphones to place bookings for the Civic e:HEV RS. We’ve sampled the Civic e:HEV – here’s our first impressions of it.
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HM should bring in civic hatchback and manual variant too. Want to make up like type R.
Should bring hatchback version to replace sedan version
People buy Civic for performance
The HRV so-called RS = simply BS
Turbo version is much fun
Since RON95 is cheap
Your 1.5 tebu is far cry from electric motor 181hp/351nM. The torque alone enough to outpace any petrol variant.
Normally Turbo can reach higher top-speed. If the CVT doesn’t hold it back. While battery-driven hybrid is optimised for efficiency
i cant wait to see this 2.0 hybrid in crv
Still lanewatch? Pointless to buy
Lanewatch again? No thank you
Like: Civic 2.0 hybrid
Dislike: Corolla 1.8L na
Better than Corolla 1.8L NA but no blind spot monitor and 360 camera? Not better
UMWT stop the outdated Prius 1.8hybrid
Bring in 2.0hybrid released in AUS/US/EU
Elantra > all
Is it right to start taking booking without price list. Do other countries practice this too or it’s just Malaysia.
Should outlaw this practice to protect consumers. Some uneducated folks will just make impulsive booking but when price is revealed want to save face (cannot tell family cancel because price too steep).
You know right? The booking will reflect the MSRP. If more booking, can sell more expansive. Extra profit.
Up to you to place the booking and forever ‘digulakan’ by them.
The power is in your hand…
wait! lemme check my piggy bank.
… nope. xcuckup
This drive train will be in the new CRV and Accord
I do really wish HM bring the Civic Hybrid Hatchback version. The hatchback one looks really cool.. not like a typical hatch.
Civic Ketam > Civic Jendul
If bookings are opened why did you not tell us the price of the car on the road.
(Like) Corolla & Mazda 3
(Dislike) Civic
Steering issues with FE Civic dah sorted ke?
Want to launch some more, but my car still can’t delivered yet.
Got Bose speaker or not
Bring stepwgn i-mmd in pleaseeeeee
The headlights looks very Audi
mana blind spot monitor? mana 360 cam, better buy x50
it needs to be illegal to open bookings for cars that haven’t been launched yet. roi is fine but to book without knowing actual price is insane and it seems like such a norm in malaysia these days.
agreed, why are people in such a rush to buy something that isnt confirmed? car saleswoman has to be one of the easiest jobs of 2022
dah pakai 2 liter pun hp masih bawah 200 hp… tambahan ngan engine hybrid, konfem lagi lembap nak pikap sebab berat… sebab ada 2 motor… ikut arrangement ICE + 2 engine pun macam byk potential mechanical loss…