Honda Malaysia has delivered 16 units of the Civic 1.8S to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP). The base model Honda Civic was selected for use as a fleet vehicle for the Ministry.
This is the first time Honda Malaysia has presented a vehicle to KPDNHEP, but this year alone, they’ve delivered 40 units to the Royal Malaysian Army and 425 units to the Royal Malaysian Police.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama had this to say:
“On behalf of Honda Malaysia, we are honored that the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs has chosen Civic as their preferred car in accomplishing their tasks and duties. We are also appreciative of the Ministry’s crucial role in promoting and sustaining domestic trade in Malaysia, which is important as we are still facing challenges to boost the Malaysian economy which was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is encouraging to observe that all Malaysians are working together to overcome the setbacks and we sincerely hope that Malaysia will be on the road towards economic recovery soon.”
Honda Malaysia launched the facelift of the 10th generation Honda Civic in February of 2020, just weeks before the Movement Control Order was first put in place. Since then, the company has sold more than 10,400 units of the car, making it Honda Malaysia’s 2nd best selling vehicle. By Honda Malaysia’s estimation, this new Civic has captured 81% of the C-segment sedan market share, and we believe that. Nissan doesn’t have an entry in this niche. Both Toyota and Mazda fully-import their C-segment sedans and have a slight price disadvantage in comparison to the locally-assembled Civic.
More on the Honda Civic from the Press Release
The 10th generation Civic first debuted with the same 1.8-litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC engine and a 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine back in 2016
The 1.8L i-VTEC engine offers a maximum power output of 141PS and maximum torque of 174Nm, which provides a balance of fun driving feel and excellent fuel efficiency. Additionally, the Civic also comes in a 1.5L VTEC Turbocharged variant which is equipped with the Next Generation Advanced Safety Features, the Honda SENSING. The Civic is certified as Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV).
Widely popular for its sleek exterior design and fastback styling, the 10th Generation facelifted Civic appears sporty and bold. To complete its overall package, the Civic is equipped with advanced features such as Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Walk Away Auto Lock, Remote Engine Start and 7” Advanced Display Audio.
Honda has always prioritized developing vehicle safety to reach the ultimate goal of a collision-free future. The Civic has been awarded with five-star safety rating by ASEAN NCAP and is equipped with top class safety features such as Six Airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Agile Handle Assist (AHA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS),
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) and Auto Brake Hold (ABH).
For more information on the Civic and other Honda cars, customers are invited to visit any of the 102 Honda Malaysia authorized dealerships nationwide, call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my
