Hi all.

I have a dilemma for sure that some of you may experienced it before.

We intend to go for hybrid SUV most probably HRV, but because of underpowered engine wife said she now not so keen on it. Next obvious solution will be to get new hybrid CRV..but it is quit a big step up in term of price. almost 50k easily.

so she ask to check on Civic hybrid.

for context, she is driving Axia and I'm using Vios. So we are familiar with Sedan..she just dont want to feel underpowered as she is driving Axia, so one underpowered car enough dy she said. We are trading Vios to new Car. No kids just us for now.

So, any advice will be appreciated. I'm thinking maybe get Civic hybrid for 4-5 years before we may switch car again, either trade the Axia or Civic depending on the situation then.

Civic hybrid expected second hand value, any idea?

I'm commuting 60 km daily in and out of KL, lots of highways.

petrol price is one thing especially with targeted subsidies soon will kick in, silent cabin and smoother drive.

as for HRV turbo we have considered it too, but exclude it for the reasons above.

so far that I've read through, civic ehev will provide better experience in the current civic lineup.

she will drive this new car occasionally. most of the driving will be done by me.

she just annoyed sometimes when we driving axia on highways compared to my vios, in term of power.

that is where she come from to consider civic.

but because of the reasons i've stated in above post, this is where the hybrid conversation come in.

tested HRV turbo, cant find any showroom with EHEV hybrid until now..all keep V spec only.

I've tested civic v just for fun before..will to try ehev rs this weekend before decide if want to book.

also tested crv ehev.

good summary. thank you, will keep this in mind over this weekend.

I guess better discuss in HRV thread, but because I'm comparing it to Civic, I think i'll just continue here for a short one.

your HRV hybrid ehev no issue on highway..doesn't feel like when we demand the speed it feel a little bit forced? in comparison with your civic turbo E?

hi guys, how long of a drive can be done for ehev rs non stop?

any heat issues?

any good add ons or upgrade that we can get if we buy this car from the dealers? meaning the official items in the brochure.

ecvt is not similar transmission as traditional cvt right? they just both using continuous variable transmission concept but different?

any issue for 2024 car? ehev rs.

picking up the car tomorrow. ehev black.

straight to tinting tomorrow afternoon, SA offer RhinePro. Hopefully a decent enough tint.

5 days in. break in period. 450 km in. so far so good.

looking at dashcam now..some say surveillance will void wiring warranty. Any dashcam suggestion?

1k inspection must die2 at 1k milage? because I can only visit SC next week can reach 2k dy hahaha

Understood. I guess I need to arrange it as soon as possible. Thank you for the explanation.

not sure what you mean by pedestrian sound.

but if standing outside the car, not much sound if running on EV and tonned down engine noise if on engine mode.

gais..can somebody explain to me how to know if I have steering rack issue..

I notice small changes to the steering, if I slightly push to either left or right, the respond is a little bit delayed. Very small movement only..

If I do a proper turn, no such issues and this issue also not all the time..most of the days..very smooth..

next month will be 6 months with this car.

im on 17,800 mileage.

I have a roadtrip lined up to Southern Thailand for 1 week starting mid september.

two questions, can I service before 20k and if I exceed 20k..how much is still considered reasonable.

last week just completed kl-trang-krabi-samui-songkla-hatyai-kl 1 week roadtrip using ehev. RM300 fuel in total inclusive of 1 time refueling RM150 benzine at ptt station.

very happy with the car.

any truth to the rumors that FL5 will be the last ICE type-R?

I dont think japanese will go all in for ev.

I think they most probably will push for hybrid.

even the fe ehev rs for me the best version of civic ever except type r.

imagine building type r on the immd technology with obviously bigger budget, may even result in the fastest next gen type r.

one question,

any additional steps or just standard way only if want to jump start the normal battery if KO dy?

just done my 30k service over the weekend. my car vin listed for the steering rack issue. SC informed no items delivered yet and will call once they have received it.

so far i dont have anything severe, minor sticky steering and some noise if turn on very low speed. As usual all gone once you go for scheduled service..