Launched in Malaysia earlier this year, the 11th-generation Honda Civic facelift brings to our market a variant line-up mirroring that of the pre-facelift model, which is comprised of three petrol-powered variants – the 1.5L E, 1.5L V and the 1.5L RS – and one hybrid, the 2.0L e:HEV RS.
Pricing for the 2025 Honda Civic facelift starts at RM133,900 for the 1.5L E, through RM144,900 for the 1.5L V, and RM149,900 for the 1.5L RS, up to RM167,900 for the hybrid 2.0L e:HEV RS; all prices are on-the-road without insurance. In this video review, our man Hafriz Shah compares the top two variants, the turbocharged 1.5L RS and the hybrid 2.0L e:HEV RS.
Key differences are in their powertrains; the 1.5L RS sports a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four cylinder petrol engine that outputs 182 PS at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,700 rpm to 4,500 rpm, driving the front wheels through a CVT with seven virtual ratios. As for the hybrid, this features an Atkinson-cycle 2.0 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 143 PS at 6,000 rpm and 184 Nm from 5,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm.
This works primarily as a generator for a 1.05-kWh lithium-ion battery, which powers an electric motor that makes 184 PS from 5,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm and 315 Nm from 0-2,000 rpm. This drives the front wheels through an electronic continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) and does most of the propulsion, though the engine is also engaged to the driveline via a lock-up clutch at higher speeds where it is most efficient.
There’s plenty of kit, even from the base variant which gets automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, rain-sensing wipers (previously only from the petrol RS onwards), 16-inch wheels with 215/55R16 tyres, remote engine start, walk away auto lock, keyless entry and start, passive cruise control, Normal and Econ drive modes and a seven-inch digital instrument display accompanied by an analogue speedometer.
Featured here on the RS area fully digital 10.2-inch instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control as well as Active Noise Control (ANC) that works together with Active Sound Control (ASC) to reduce outside noise while enhancing the engine sound to deliver an exciting driving experience.
For driving assistance, the Honda Sensing suite applies to all variants, and includes Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (basically AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF), Auto High Beam (AHB) and Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN).
With 80% market share in its class, the Honda Civic is clearly a popular choice among Malaysians, even with crossovers and SUVs seeing strong demand from buyers. What makes the 2025 Civic facelift tick? Watch the video review here.
2025 Honda Civic RS Turbo facelift in Malaysia
2025 Honda Civic RS e:HEV facelift in Malaysia
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Steering still okay?
Make sure to be friendly with your local dealer and salesman. You’d be needing their assistance for warranty purposes, IYKYK.
Not necessarily true. My sales girl resigned from her job after I got my car. I only need to deal with the service workshop for me to claim the faulty steering rack, the aircond compressor and the side mirror motor. The service was outstanding without any fuss.
I have the “ketam Civic” one and I highly advise, just skip this new facelift Civic. Wait for the next Civic.
Better buy half priced 2nd hand 1.8NA ketam.