2022 Honda Civic e:HEV open for reserving in Malaysia

Honda Malaysia has introduced that it has opened the order books for the Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid. The upcoming new variant – which can be out there in a sole RS specification – marks the primary look of the two.0 litre e:HEV powertrain in a Honda automobile utility right here.

The two.0 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, which provides 143 PS (139 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 189 Nm of torque, is a part of the Clever Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system seen on the automobile. The direct-injection mill acts as a generator to supply the required juice, with the i-MMD system working just about like an EV.

Propulsion duties are largely dealt with by an electrical motor, rated at 184 PS (181 hp or 135 kW) and 315 Nm, with the petrol engine offering direct drive – through a lock-up clutch – at larger speeds for higher effectivity. The system additionally incorporates a new 72-cell battery that types a part of the smaller and lighter Clever Energy Unit in addition to an electrical constantly variable transmission (E-CVT).

Exterior-wise, the hybrid’s RS trim mirrors that of the petrol RS model, with differentiating parts coming within the type of an 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheel, blue accents on the Honda logos in addition to an e:HEV emblem on the rear. Moreover, it additionally options extra chrome parts, on the entrance grille, headlight inside bezel and window line.

Specs embody a 9.0-inch touchscreen Superior Show Audio infotainment system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay help, Distant Engine Begin and the automaker’s Sensing suite of driver help equipment. The Civic e:HEV RS may also debut the model’s Sensible Key Card within the nation – it is going to be unique to the hybrid variant.

“The Eleventh-generation Civic, which was launched early this yr, has been very nicely acquired by Malaysians, having offered greater than 6,000 models from January to September 2022. To additional strengthen the Civic’s presence available in the market, we’re excited to introduce this new variant, and for the primary time, provide it with a 2.0L e:HEV powertrain,” stated Honda Malaysia MD and CEO Hironobu Yoshimura.

“In keeping with the Civic DNA, this e:HEV RS guarantees an exhilarating drive with elegant styling. We additionally imagine that with the introduction of this thrilling variant; it can additional elevate the C-segment and excite our clients,” he added.

Apart from visiting any Honda authorised dealerships nationwide, clients can go surfing to prebook.honda.com.my or obtain the HondaTouch utility on their smartphones to put bookings for the Civic e:HEV RS. We’ve sampled the Civic e:HEV – right here’s our first impressions of it.