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All-New 10th Generation 2016 Honda Civic

kevintai — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 17:01:49 +0800

FINALLY IT HAS COMING...

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A completely redesigned version of the 43-years old model that’s also new from the ground up, Honda says. It will come fitted with two engine options – a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine and a turbocharged 1.5-litre powerplant.

The all-new 10th generation 2016 Honda Civic sedan has just been unveiled today in the US, and what a car it is! On top of the stunning fastback-like styling, Honda promises the all-new Civic to be the best in its class in nearly every objective measure – safety, interior roominess, driving refinement, fuel economy – it will simply dominate over many other competing models.

Built on an all-new platform, the all-new Civic’s Audi A5 Sportback-like body is wider and lower than before, but as expected of a Honda, it will also be the roomiest in its class.

Honda has not provided any details on the dimensions, but says the all-new Civic sedan is nearly 50 mm wider, 25 mm lower than the outgoing model, while the wheelbase has been stretched by about 30 mm. The seating position has been lowered by about 25 mm for sportier driving feel.

The headlamps and tail lamps are now LEDs – a first for a C-segment model in the US.

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Engine and transmission

In the US, there will be two all-new engine options – a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC and a 1.5-litre direct-injected turbocharged unit.

Contrary to earlier reports, Honda has confirmed that the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine is an all-new unit, and not a carryover from the outgoing Civic. The new 2.0-litre unit produces 15 more horsepower than outgoing model's 143 hp 1.8-litre SOHC i-VTEC unit (2.0-litre engine not available for the outgoing Civic in the US).

The naturally aspirated engine will be paired to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT, while the turbocharged unit is only available with a CVT.

Honda adds that both engines will deliver class-leading fuel economy, in excess of 40 mpg (better than 5.9-litre/100 km) when tested under the US EPA (highway only) driving cycle (different from the NEDC standard used in Europe or JC08 used in Japan). Overall fuel economy, including urban driving cycle, should be less than the claimed 40 mpg.

Class-Leading Safety

Honda has yet to release the full specifications of the all-new Civic sedan, pending the model’s commercial launch later this year, but the company is confident that it will set a new benchmark in safety.

“It will have highest crash rating for any compact car,” said Marie.

All-New Chassis And Suspension

The all-new Civic chassis features a redesigned strut front suspension and a new multi-link rear suspension mounted to an ultra-rigid rear subframe.

Torsional rigidity of the new body is said to be improved by 25 percent, aided in part by more intensive use of ultra-high-strength steel. Twelve percent of the unit body is made of ultra-high-strength steel, up from 1percent on the current model.

Honda says the all-new Civic is about 30 kg lighter than before, despite having a larger body.

Torque Vectoring

Aiding the agility of the all-new Civic sedan is an Agile Handling Assist brake-torque vectoring feature, variable gear ratio steering, beefier front and rear stabilizer bars and standard 4-wheel disc brakes.

Class-Leading Refinement

Hall also promised customers of the all-new Civic sedan that the car will have class-leading refinement.

“I think the quality and premium feel of the interior will knock you off your feet,” said Hall.

Hydraulic compliance bushings, a feature that Honda says is usually only reserved for higher-end vehicles, have been adopted in the all-new Civic sedan to reduce road noise.

Other measures like flush-mounted acoustic glass windshield, a more tightly sealed engine compartment and triple-sealed doors are used to deliver what Honda claims to be class-leading cabin quietness.

Class-Leading Interor Space

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Occupants in the rear can now enjoy 50 mm more legroom than before, while overall cabin room is claimed to be class-leading.

Despite the swooping roofline, Honda says boot space has been increased and now features a lower liftover height, larger opening and wider and taller cargo area.

As mentioned earlier, the all-new Civic loses the outoing model's two-tier dashboard, and has dropped the conventional hand operated mechanical parking brake in favour of a more space-efficient electric parking brake.

Many Different Civics

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Globally, there will be six main variants for the all-new Civic – Western Europe is getting the Civic hatchback, Civic Type-R hatchback (2.0-litre, 310 PS VTEC Turbo), and Civic Tourer wagon, Asian and Eastern European markets will get the Civic Sedan seen here, while North American markets will get all Civic models including a Civic Coupe, except the Civic Tourer and Civic Type-R hatchback.

The Civic Type-R Sedan is yet to be confirmed for Asian markets.

When will it be launched in Malaysia?
Not so soon. This is only a preview and the all-new Civic will only go on sale in the US later this year.

Typically, it takes about 12 to 18 months after model’s global debut before local assembly can commence.

The outgoing ninth generation model went on sale in the left-hand drive US in April 2011 but sales in right-hand drive markets did not begin until early 2012.

We don’t expect the all-new Honda Civic to be launched here until 2017, maybe late-2016 if we are lucky. Having said that, one of the goals of Honda’s recent reorganisation is to reduce the lead time between a model’s global debut and local launch, so the lead time might be shorter than expected

New Honda Accord from RM140k..How do u think?

kevintai — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 15:02:24 +0800

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All-New Honda Accord 2013 Price in Malaysia:

Honda Accord 2.0 VTi: RM139,800

Honda Accord 2.0 VTi-L: RM149,800

Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L: RM172,800

* On-the-road price with insurance

ALL NEW ACCORD 2.0 VTi-L

New Centre Panel with Touch Screen Audio
ECON Button
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Foot Brake
Halogen Headlights with Day Running Lights
New Fog Lamp Design
LED side Mirror Indicator
17" Alloy Rims
LED Tail Lights
Emergency Stop Signal
5 Years Warranty with Unlimited Mileage
Free Service (labour) up to 100,000km

ALL NEW ACCORD 2.0 VTi-L

ECON Button
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Foot Brake
Halogen Headlights with Day Running Lights
New Fog Lamp Design
LED side Mirror Indicator
17" Alloy Rims
LED Tail Lights
Emergency Stop Signal
Bluetooth Hands Free
Push Start Button
8" Touch Screen Audio + GPS + Reverse Camera + DVD
Keyless Entry (Smart Entry)
Full Leather Seat with 8 way (Driver) 4 way (Passanger)
Multi Angle Rear View Camera
Rear Seat Sunshade
5 Years Warranty with Unlimited Mileage
Free Service (labour) up to 100,000km

ALL NEW ACCORD 2.4L VTi-L

ECON Button
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Foot Brake
New Fog Lamp Design
LED side Mirror Indicator
LED Tail Lights
Emergency Stop Signal
18" Alloy Rims
Bluetooth Hands Free
Push Start Button
8" Touch Screen Audio + GPS + Reverse Camera + DVD
Keyless Entry (Smart Entry)
Full Leather Seat with 8 way (Driver) 4 way (Passanger)
Multi Angle Rear View Camera
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
Rear Seat Sunshade + Power Retractable Sunshade
Lane Watch Camera
LED headlights with Day Running Lights + Active Cornering Lights
5 Years Warranty with Unlimited Mileage
Free Service (labour) up to 100,000km

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Car of the year 2012

kevintai — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:58:37 +0800

List of winners at the COTY 2012 awards:

Compact Car of the Year - Honda CR-Z
Premium Compact Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz B 200
Family Car of the Year - Ford Focus
Executive Car of the Year - Peugeot 508
Premium Executive Car of the Year (below RM300,000) - BMW 328i
Premium Executive Car of the Year (above RM300,000) - BMW 528i
Performance Car of the Year - Toyota 86
Coupe/Cabriolet of the Year - Mercedes-Benz SLK
Station Wagon of the Year - Peugeot 508 SW
SUV of the Year - Mazda CX-5
Premium SUV of the Year - Range Rover Evoque
MPV of the Year - Proton Exora Bold
Premium MPV of the Year - Nissan Elgrand
Pick-Up Truck of the Year - Ford Ranger 2.2
Overall Car of the Year 2012 - Ford Ranger 2.2
Automotive Man of the Year 2012 - Datuk Samson Anand George, Chief Operating Officer, Nasim Sdn Bhd
Special Mention Awards

People’s Choice Award 2012 - Kia Optima
Best Value Compact Sedan of the Year - Proton Saga FLX SE
Eco Innovation Award of the Year - Nissan Leaf
Good Design Award of the Year - Hyundai Elantra