Honda Malaysia will definitely CKD it.

Then grey imports will bring in those that been left out by Honda Malaysia, such as Type R coupe CBU from Japan.

Walaoooo. 150k??? Then why you don't go for accord?

same like top spec altis can buy low spec camry, y wan go for altis? Must ask urself u need the space, or u wan a top range fun to drive C-seg or not, or u need the classy look of Accord.

If the price goes into the next segment I would rather take the next segment even if kosong spec. For RM150K better take the Accord for space, comfort and style. If your priority is a fun car with power there are cheaper and better alternatives than an overpriced lightly boosted turbo Civic.

This post has been edited by kluseng: Feb 3 2016, 10:19 PM

RM150k can get a mid spec Accord dy with cruise control, reverse camera, DVD player, power seats etc. etc.....It is hardly kosong.

The base spec Accord is only 141k.

Furthermore, somebody has already mentioned the Jetta and the upcoming Focus 1.5T.

This post has been edited by dares: Feb 3 2016, 08:39 PM

it might be possible..this yr import tax from japan suppose to be 0%.

but 150k still not 2.4L right? i never drive a d seg car before but feedbacks are 2.0 hardly very fun to drive, like uncle car becos underpowered for d seg.

My bro-in-law has a 2.0 (the base spec one, though). The performance is reasonable, goes up and down genting without much struggle.

It's not exactly what I would call fun to drive, but it is not bad.

But still....RM150k for a C-segment (and summore possibly CKD) is asking a lot, turbo or not. As for the fun-to-drive part, if it comes with CVT then......

This post has been edited by dares: Feb 3 2016, 09:00 PM

i have a jazz at home, i think it is OK for me, it does feels abit conventional when normal drive abiet when u pedal to metal the car just praaaaang all the way. How much honda sell their type-r 2.0 for malaysia market? For me i dont like tat they put all the tech at the better engine configuration. Not the euro hatchback one which is grey import.

I drive lots of manual vehicle, small car, pick up, lorry and this me me hate automatic transmission.

The CVT is the worst in term of responsiveness. Even tho I never drive a Honda CVT for prolonged period. Those company Preve and Saga mia rubber band feel, really annoying.

2.0L for D-segment car drives ok. Just don't try to drag race with other cars at traffic lights. Even Myvi can beat you. Overtaking need to allow more road ahead. But overall it doesn't feel underpowered. My impression based on 2.0L Sonata.

Hold your horses guys.

Adding some info after digging.

Apparently the current civic already stop production now and is quietly moving to new civic.

Revised price. 2.0L is around RM13xk, whereas 1.5LT (don't have code name so temporary address as 1.5LT) is RM14xk

It's not CBU. It's CKD and the first batch is 10,000 units. Spec is still unknown but was believed that 2.0L will not come with LED DRL. Again these are rumors..

Honda is organizing product training and we shall see more news in end Feb..

Dude, but 140 150 for a c segment car is a big no for me..

Calm down bro. This is still rumors only.. If 1.5LT is RM136k, same as Cerato, expect lots of things removed.

I hoped that it will continue to support apple CarPlay or google but don't think it will...

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Exchange rates aside, I have no idea why the new Civic should cost over 135k. Since the new engine employs a cheaper single scroll vs a more expensive twin scroll as found in the 308THP, which btw cost just a drop over RM135k but comes fully loaded.

With Honda's economies of scale, they should be able to source and manufacture the parts cheaper than Peugeot can.

My friend working in Honda Malaysia as marketing, the launch is around mid May.

The Kia Cerato 2.0L is RM119,888 OTR including insurance and it looks pretty well equipped to me.

lately korean brand has always been well equipped compared to the japanese brands except mazda i guess.... the two powerhouse of T and H always give us minimum equipment with maximum price... but they already marked a brand in most of Msian heart.. for most of us... korean = no no, conti = damn no no, japan = basic spec kosong ( expensive also hell yes~!)

We speak of relative price, but maybe in Honda Malaysia's GM perspective, they do so just because THEY CAN.