Honda Malaysia is set to introduce four new vehicles in 2023, three of which will be all-new models, and the fourth a facelift. This was revealed in the business plan briefing the company held during its media night last Friday.
One of the four models was highlighted – while not specifically mentioned, the “small SUV” that was shown in a slide during the presentation is easily identified as the WR-V. Due to be introduced here in the third quarter, it will be joined by the sixth-generation CR-V and the FL5 Civic Type R, despite there being no outright identification of both during the briefing.
The CR-V, which was unveiled last July and set to be officially introduced in Thailand this coming Wednesday, is pretty much a given, seeing that the SUV has been spied running road trials in Malaysia and the nameplate very much a staple for the brand here.
When it eventually arrives, it is expected to do so as an e:HEV hybrid with a 2.0 litre engine and as a petrol variant, with the familiar 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo mill continuing to hold court. Word on the grapevine is that it will only debut after the WR-V arrives, which means it won’t be introduced before Q3.
As for the new Civic Type R, a photo of a manual gear knob in a presentation slide is as good an indicator as any that it’s coming. The FL5, which is based on the 11th-generation Civic Hatchback, is the follow-up act to the FK8 that was introduced here in 2017.
No indication of pricing, but before you get too excited by the prospect of the 330 PS/420 Nm firebrand, it’s safe to expect that the price of the new one will be higher than the previous-gen, which went for RM320,000 when it arrived.
Finally, the facelift, and this will be that of the City. The refreshed fifth-generation sedan made its debut in India earlier this month. Save the minor revisions to the exterior and interior, buyers can expect to find everything familiar about the car, including the powertrain choices available for it.
GALLERY: Honda WR-V
GALLERY: Honda CR-V, sixth-gen
GALLERY: FL5 Honda Civic Type R
GALLERY: Honda City facelift
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What about the Accord?
Not the same lifecycle as the US model
https://paultan.org/2022/10/31/current-honda-accord-model-to-continue-in-southeast-asia-different-lifecycle-from-2023-us-market-accord/
U all don’t aggressively promoting the product. Unit to have will takes very very long. Even takes a year. Think 1st thing right.
Honda better launch CR-V next year at this rate lol
so damn slow in everything
Hahaha, no new BRV in the list. Kesian those who waiting for this model.
Kaaaaaaaaaaan..
Where’s 7 seaters BRV? eHev/1.5l turbo please.
CR-V with 7 seater?
They’re not going to bring it
Bets on which one will have proper BSM as opposed to the junk LaneWatch? My guess is only the Type R and maybe the CR-V will have BSM.
Should have also launch the zrv
yes! this ZR-V is a major newcomer, give u 1 like!
Affordable SUV only from 90k onwoards..LOL
Bcuz $T20 buys Porsche Bently Maserati
Wow CRV launches after WRV, if waiting list 3 to 6 mths, it’s literally one year from now could get it register. Cannot wait la this long . Better get X70 cheap and good.
EXACTLY, Thailand launching CR-V this Wednesday, But Honda Malaysia like lazy dungu waiting for another 5 months LOL.
Honda Malaysia must be goyang kaki take sweet time lazy fellas
Notice many prefer Honda Stepwagon and N Van.
If Honda can only bring 1 premium van in.. maybe BR-V is not the best type of van for Malaysia consumer.
Best the best world
Ah yes, Civic Type R, my dream car!
Any idea when will the facelift city be coming?
When will they launch the facelift city?
With thousand of backlogged order for the 4 models of HRV’s. Yet you telling the general public about this new upcoming cars. Been saying about chips supply issue.. but neigbouring country like Thailand Indonesia and Singapore have use it for a year now.
How can I buy Hondas for export
Mr Big Bos of Honda..Pastikan stok sudah ada…yang order HRV tahun lepas pun ada yang belum dapat lagi..lagi mau promote kaw kaw model yang baru..everything slow,you kena jaga nama honda maaa…honda is a big name at Malaysia mehhh..