I think if the 1.5L turbo Civic is offered here it will be positioned as the top end model with full options and priced at Accord 2.0L territory. Maybe even more than the base Accord.

Such is the mentality of Jap auto distributors here. Turbo is considered a premium luxury feature to them. Almost too good for Asian markets.

If you don't want to pay through your nose for a turbo car go get the Jetta. It's still the best power C-segment car for the price. Alternatively the new Ford Focus with 1.5L ecoboost will challenge the Jetta. Both are good alternatives.

This post has been edited by kluseng: Feb 3 2016, 11:54 AM

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

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.

You can't compare Cerato Coupe with a 4 door family car like the Civic. The proper comparison is Cerato 2.0L

With Cerato 2.0L and Mazda 3 (2.0L) high spec selling for RM120K if Honda thinks it can price the Civic 2.0L at RM135K and the Civic Turbo at RM150K why not? The real competitor to the Civic is Altis and Honda only need to price it a little lower than Altis.

But RM150K for a Civic turbo with only slight power increase over the 2.0L is way out. Hence I have my doubts if Honda wants to bring in the turbo and price it for a niche market.

Definitely Mazda 3 high spec. It's the most value for money buy with the best specs. The back space of the M3 has been badmouthed beyond reality by those who don't own the car. There is no problem for 2 adults at the back although 3 will be a squeeze.