Being the 1st owner here sharing his concern, it ain't trivia. Unless down the years some new owner bringing up the same issue which proves the be irrelevant, that u can consider it as trivial.

On the heat topic, knowing japs being japs they prioritize reliability hence the 1.5t's manifold and engine block is water cooled. Quite puzzling to hear that it's quite hot even if it's still break in period.

I've break in plenty of cars in the forms of perodua, proton, vw and so forth but none really differs that much comparing it like-to-like with a broken in engine.

Maybe pigin was having cold sweat when he touched the bonnet ...

dear all,

want to clarify that the car is NOT overheating.. its just hotter than usual.

totally agree that different engineering can allow products to exhibit differerent behaviour..

much like AMD vs Nvidia (if anyone plays games)

old AMDs run hotter than the competition but that doesn't mean its broken..

over here i'm just sharing what you guys might want to know. NOT to start a flame.
btw.. can't remember who asked this... the glovebox does not have a light.. (but the centre console where you will eventually place your phone has a tiny LED light when its night time) and its a little hard to close sometimes. hope it can be improved in upcoming batches for new owners.

additional findings:
1. the auto lights are very sensitive.still learning on tuning the sensitivity.

2. i managed 10.5 km/l coming to the city today. (econ on) light throttle only.

3. You can remote start AND stop your car using the remote (most will know but its new to me).

can't think of anything so far still half asleep.. will post again later (unless you guys don't want me sharing anymore).

dear all,

want to clarify that the car is NOT overheating.. its just hotter than usual.

totally agree that different engineering can allow products to exhibit differerent behaviour..

much like AMD vs Nvidia (if anyone plays games)

old AMDs run hotter than the competition but that doesn't mean its broken..

over here i'm just sharing what you guys might want to know. NOT to start a flame.
btw.. can't remember who asked this... the glovebox does not have a light.. (but the centre console where you will eventually place your phone has a tiny LED light when its night time) and its a little hard to close sometimes. hope it can be improved in upcoming batches for new owners.

additional findings:
1. the auto lights are very sensitive.still learning on tuning the sensitivity.

2. i managed 10.5 km/l coming to the city today. (econ on) light throttle only.

3. You can remote start AND stop your car using the remote (most will know but its new to me).

can't think of anything so far still half asleep.. will post again later (unless you guys don't want me sharing anymore).

It was me who asked about the glove compartment. Thanks for the confirmation - sad about it being omitted, but not really a dealbreaker.

The auto headlights can be adjusted? That's great! My wife's HRV also has auto headlights, but it can't be adjusted - and it's really sensitive too - driving through a short tunnel (1 second drive through) will turn the lights on immediately.

I hope I can get my car this week. My SA promised me I'll get the car within this month

In the meantime, please continue to share your observations about the car - keeps us excited

Alright guys.. For those who are aiming to get the 1.8 with an upgrade to leather (myself included) I've checked with several SCs. A couple of them said that the upgrade isn't possible, while the third SC from Seremban 2 said that it's possible, via a Honda authorized accessories shop. Assembling leather seats, upholstery and garnishing directly from the plant is definitely not possible. Has to be via a third party.

Could be a deal breaker to some. It is to me.

Alright guys.. For those who are aiming to get the 1.8 with an upgrade to leather (myself included) I've checked with several SCs. A couple of them said that the upgrade isn't possible, while the third SC from Seremban 2 said that it's possible, via a Honda authorized accessories shop. Assembling leather seats, upholstery and garnishing directly from the plant is definitely not possible. Has to be via a third party.

Could be a deal breaker to some. It is to me.

AFAIK there's no such thing as a Honda authorized accessories shop. It's just a shop where the SA has a deal with for a commission or a shop the dealer normally use for accident repairs.

Long time ago when I was a car nOOb I also got conned by this line by the SA.

Also be prepared for life long rattling issues due to loose parts after they take apart factory fitted stuff to install the leather.

AFAIK there's no such thing as a Honda authorized accessories shop. It's just a shop where the SA has a deal with for a commission or a shop the dealer normally use for accident repairs.

Long time ago when I was a car nOOb I also got conned by this line by the SA.

Also be prepared for life long rattling issues due to loose parts after they take apart factory fitted stuff to install the leather.

AFAIK there's no such thing as a Honda authorized accessories shop. It's just a shop where the SA has a deal with for a commission or a shop the dealer normally use for accident repairs.

Long time ago when I was a car nOOb I also got conned by this line by the SA.

Also be prepared for life long rattling issues due to loose parts after they take apart factory fitted stuff to install the leather.

This incident was reported on 16 June 2016 and was published on Honda Malaysia's FB page by Zaphron Lee:

Dear Honda Malaysia,

We see this as a very serious issue and Honda Malaysia need to read this; We want feedback from Honda Malaysia ASAP!

Incident occurs 16 June 2016 on 12pm at Autoworld Asia Sdn Bhd located at Sg Buloh. My parents own an Honda City and they brought it to service at the above mentioned AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. After being informed that the "SERVICE" for the car is done, my parents went for car collection. We are CHARGED RM600 for the service that should HAVE INCLUDED the following:
1) Changing lubricant & Oil Filter
2) Cleaning the injector
3) Car washing & Vacuum
4) Other maintenance (which didnt state clearly)

My dad happened to put marking on the OLD oil filter and realised that the OIL FILTER is NOT CHANGED !!! AND YET WE PAID FOR IT. After thorough checking on the other items above, the lubricants are not changed as well as it is dirty and in dark color. The injector are not cleaned as dirt stains are still found. The only thing that it has been done is the car washing & vacuum !!!

After a round of arguments with the personnel at work, they have agreed performing all the above work again. And then my parents left the place with unsatisfactory experience.

WE need Honda Malaysia to know and aware of:

1) The employee (do not want to disclose the name), informed that the service manager is outstation and unable to attend to my parents when they are complaining on the issues above; and she claimed that we will be settling this with the service manager on a later date. We do not know whether it is an excuse to stay away from the responsibilities.

2) The receipt, written and signed commenting that "oil filter not changed" is being unfair to us. In fact, the Authorised Service Centres do not perform all the above service. The statement is now VAGUE because of my parents are not well verse in ENGLISH and they do not know what can they do when they faced this.We think that the particular authorised service centre employee are trying to drag this issue to the future and let this issue fade like nobody cares. Yet make use of the weak points of my parents on the weak english and stating ONLY the oil filter not changed.

3) We are not sure how many cars have under-went "SERVICE" like this and this is a very serious safety issues! Yet we have visited the branch quite a number of times and we doubt they really do the service.

4) We entrusted Honda Malaysia and their respective Authorised Dealers/Service Centres to provide quality service and we are really disappointed with this issues. This will affect the good names of Honda Malaysia.

We need Honda Malaysia to :
1) attend to us on this matter
2) give us a proper explanation on this
3) provide a proper ways i.e email for complain purpose (web survey form & call line are useless)
4) perform an investigation on this matter (using the premise cctv as evidence if possible)
5) making sure this will not happen to the other car owners
6) making sure this will not happen in other AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTREs

I, representing my parents, can be reached by cheeyung91@gmail.com and +60182859518 should Honda Malaysia needs additional INFO.

Thank you very much,

sorry i do not know how to respond to multiple quotes.

just gonna answer them rite here.

for the heat:

its NOT like its overheating. just that the engine compartment feels hotter than most cars i've driven.

compared it with n/a's, a supercharged old car (dun ask me what car hehe). my in law's vw's (two of them).

and even the newer bmws with turbo..

alternation might be right. hope its a break in thing.

for the FC:

yes mine is a 1.5T.. have to clarify tho i did a couple half trottle accerelations to 130-140ish.. on all runs with eco mode off. i will "try" to drive normally and give another result..

for the service:
yes.. was told by SA to bring back at 1000km.. but found a screen on the instrument panel that says "Oil life" and it says 9900KM left.. read the manual and it says that it will calculate when u need servicing.. anyways my SA blur blur one i might post and ask on honda malaysia for assisstance on this one.

can anyone tell me how much is the first service goin to cost? website says first service is free but nothing seems to be replaced? can anyone clarify go first service for what??

for the light in compartment. i will check.

Alright guys.. For those who are aiming to get the 1.8 with an upgrade to leather (myself included) I've checked with several SCs. A couple of them said that the upgrade isn't possible, while the third SC from Seremban 2 said that it's possible, via a Honda authorized accessories shop. Assembling leather seats, upholstery and garnishing directly from the plant is definitely not possible. Has to be via a third party.

Could be a deal breaker to some. It is to me.

Honda itself does not cover this. What previously people meant the SA will help you bring it out to accessories shop to install the leather. I have been done this many times for my previous car.

AFAIK there's no such thing as a Honda authorized accessories shop. It's just a shop where the SA has a deal with for a commission or a shop the dealer normally use for accident repairs.

Long time ago when I was a car nOOb I also got conned by this line by the SA.

Also be prepared for life long rattling issues due to loose parts after they take apart factory fitted stuff to install the leather.

Just book for my car. Want to know, any place i can test drive 1.8? 1.5 turbo for a normal driver like us the feel is there (upgrade from vios) but a bit skeptical with the new engine. If engine always too heaty might not be good for the long run. But i am not in a hurry to get the car so i can wait longer until further review to get 1.8 or 1.5. Difference of 14k is huge though...

1.8 have electronic seat? if have then changing the seat will void warranty as it is consider tampering with wiring...

Just quick check, since your wife is driving HRV, is it under your name too ?

I heard SA mentioned before, if you buy for second Honda Cars (provided first of Honda car under your name), it will get discount RM1000 (bonus for second car with them, something like this.. ), do you have chance to get it ??