6 questions answered by the Honda Civic's chief engineer

1. In what Honda models will we see this new 1.5-liter VTEC turbo engine in the future?

In Japan, we already introduced the Stepwgn and the Jade with the 1.5-liter turbo. For the world market, the Civic is the first model. However, I can’t say the future models, sorry.

2. Hmm...does this 1.5-liter motor fit in the Jazz?

The Jazz engine room is a little smaller than the Civic’s, so space is not enough. Actually, even this engine room (referring to the Civic) is just the right size.

3. The new Civic looks so big. Is the size close to midsize?

The exterior size is not the same as a midsize car, but interior-wise, yes.

4. What are you most proud of about the 10th-generation Civic?

My expertise is complete car testing. The dynamic performance is much improved over the current model. The acceleration performance, the handling, the stability and the ride comfort were also improved a lot.

5. What do you feel is the Civic's closest Japanese competitor?

We didn’t think of a competitor, but I think in terms of sales volume, the Toyota Corolla (Altis) would be a strong competitor.

6. When developing the new Civic, did you benchmark it against any car?

We benchmarked the European premium car, the Audi A3. Of course, the A3 is much more expensive. Also the Volkswagen Golf, which uses the same platform.

Source - Top Gear Philipines

All the colors on offer are typical color for Honda cars line-up available in Malaysia.
Dark Red Ruby is the one that City is wearing now. It is quite expected that these are the colors available at their Alor Gajah paint house. I guess many are dreaming of Rallye Red to be on offerred too.

Philipines red is Rallye Red, not offer by HM. According to above post.

rear spoiler (with 3rd brake light) like the Thai RS is a good addition if HM can offer it, can improve the car rear dress-ability.

It is from Air Keroh. Confirmed.

Spot on...Alor Gajah!! Geography failed miserably..

I dont think so because I heard Alor Gajah plant has already assembling test drive units for their showroom.

That will translate to cheaper maintenance for the long run with NA 1.8

The above invitation link looks like a sales team from a showroom collecting data of potential customers...

for comparison, last time after HR-V was launched, HM has 13,000 unit in their order book and customer has to wait for 6 month to get the car.

"KL and Putrajaya get new ‘F’ and ‘V’ license plates"

just google or paultan it...

what is the color spec of the car shown at The Mines recently?

based on HRV current booking history, lowest spec HRV has longer waiting period (>3months) while highest specs can get within a month. I guess HM production line prioritised model with high booking volume or they assemble more high spec HRV to boost high spec sales.

This post has been edited by jack bauer: Jun 2 2016, 08:56 AM

Lunar silver may compliment the front silver grill though.
Blackened front grill will looks good with white orchid. but HM did not blackened the front grill.

for comparison (i know may not exactly same class) - Mazda CX-5 LED headlamp one side cost is RM4K plus.

Test drove the car today. few points solely based on my 15mins experientia with the awesome car:

1) the TC engine was really enjoyable to drive, the acceleration power is there when i floored the gas pedal.
The power mill feels very powerful to move the civic body.
2) The 7" advance display audio at par with 2.4 Honda Odyssey that I test drove few weeks ago.
3) Leather seat very comfy.

I also test drove Mazda 3 and the latter had upper hand for leather seat material, leather steering wheel and the controller button on the steering. It dashboard material also feels smoother.

The civic front seat design is awesome where it allows extra view of frontage panorama for rear passenger.

What is the reason if one want to take up the civic with the Navigation option?
Especially those who most of time Waze is the preferred choice.

So looks like the built-in Navigation option is not the major selection point, rather LED headlight it is (except if one often drive in Singapore).
Then what is/are main reason one preferred the LED headlight compare to halogen headlight?

The rear end still need some are of improvement though. Civic hatchback prototype might improved a bit on that design. Lets see on FL in 3-4 years time.
Yes anything on proton might have some feedbacks from Malaysian. Try imagine proton choose a Proton Macan for its SUV name... Sure inviting comments.. But Macan on Porsche look very speedy though

1.5TC vs. 1.5TC-P : forget about the Navigation. For some the halogen vs LED headlights seems not much issues, but the front turn signal of 1.5TC-P is a mile away compared to the one on 1.5TC.

and honda offers 5 years warranty unlimited mileage