Yes, definitely. My wife downgraded to RS coz we didn't like the hybrid implementation. But the powered tailgate really bodo la... If they offer an official add-on for the tailgate to the V spec, we'll immediately get it.

Should be this

This post has been edited by isr25: Jun 30 2022, 07:50 AM

It automatically adjusts the amount of steering angle and gear ratio based on driving speed: basically faster speed need more steering input, lower speed need less steering input

Maybe the way I write down is the problem and communicate it wrongly - the picture below can better illustrate what I meant.



This post has been edited by isr25: Jun 30 2022, 02:14 PM

Impossible. Launch surely with pricing. If soft launch like the Civic track day, maybe yes just test drive, show car, that’s it. But 14 July seems like confirmed official launch from the internal memo.

Civic FC highest spec was RM140k, Honda HRV highest spec was RM125k - so around 15k difference.

The 140k for hybrid RS makes sense though (with SST) as the new Civic RS with SST is 150k - but I'm guessing the V version should be around RM130k with SST, or RM125k without SST.

This post has been edited by isr25: Jul 14 2022, 07:42 AM

Foooh - i thought RS and V price would be more different - i’m guessing they’re eating the profit margin for RS as it would be too similar to Civic. I expected the V to be 5K less, still acceptable price though

Confirmed will get exemption already… How much will that exemption will translate to is the question now.

Macam no for both questions. But funnily enough, got wireless charger option for HR-V even though Civic don't have this option and it supports Wireless Carplay

Went for a look at the nearby Honda showroom for a first hand experience - looks good! The most surprising bit for me was the legroom for the rear passenger. I’m a big sized guy (105kg, 176cm tall) and the reat seat was really comfortable with more than enough space for my legs to stretch out.

Only can seat 2 comfortably at the back though. The person seating in the middle could tolerate a short drive no problems, but a long drive would be challenging.

SA already submitted loan, looks like my wife will be one of the first batch to receive the car.

If judging from Civic launch, most likely in a month plus. They will prioritise launch bookkings first before dealer test drive cars

SA informed my wife’s car (v-spec) has arrived, but her loan is still waiting to be approved by the bank. Not sure why but it’s taking a bit of time… most likely can get it by next week

Few months ago, but SA/Dealer keyed in the order 40min when the official Honda order queue system was opened for HR-V. Never changed the spec too.

Bank just came in and approved loan, but at a ridiculous interest rate due to OPR increase - similar to car loan interest rate in 2015 - Maybank and Affin both offered & approved the same interest rate.

So we will proceed and pay the necessary downpayment and should receive the car by next week if everythings goes well.

Your information is flawed. HM officially told all dealers this info late June.

2.53% for 95k, 7y loan for both Maybank & Affin. I heard AmBank & CIMB is offering lower rates

If my wife had signed just 1 week earlier, it would've been 95k, 7y, 2.26% from Affin. My Civic was 105k, 7y, 2.11% in January.

1 week is too long imho - might be that the bank branch is overwhelmed by loan request due to the number of car booking / loans. My experience might be different due to my relationship with the banker -

1. SA verbally told us the revised rate on 21/7 (Thursday) - wife verbally agreed and SA sent the loan form & all supporting documents to the banker on the same day
2. Bank called wife for verification / interview on 22/7 (Friday)
3. Bank gave LOU to dealer on 25/7 (Monday)
4. We signed the loan agreement on 25/7 (Monday) itself

Now just waiting for our deposit cheque to clear (should be today) and go to JPJ for number assignment tomorrow. Should get the car on Friday morning at the latest.

If at FB HRV group, I saw some places in KL already offering V Spec test drive - unsure which branch though. In JB, most likely will be next week or mid August.

-edit- SA just shared with me the car picture - Chassis No 19X and Engine No 17X. Wife super excited already Car arrived 20/7 at the dealership





This post has been edited by isr25: Jul 27 2022, 02:39 PM

I copy / paste my post on Civic FE thread with minor changes:

Was disturbed to read about this last week, but couldn't get more information until today. Talked to my trusted SA regarding this, and we discussed extensively - my dealer / SA is not doing this, but allegedly some dealer / SA in KV is doing 70% w/o SST and 30% w/SST. SST cars need to wait for your booking queue, w/o SST you don't need to wait, can get immediately. Reason why they're doing this is that some SA may need to wait quite a while for their customers to get their car, thus no commission. Or new SA might need to wait until next year if need to wait until w/o SST cars to be cleared. Thus, they are doing this to ensure customers who booked their cars before SST deadline still get their cars according to their booking queue, and SA who can sell SST cars get their commission now, rather than wait their customer queue.

The w/SST cars may be coming from booking canceled or buyers with unapproved loans. Also, this is done mainly by the Sales Advisor. Dealer will definitely get their cut, but SA might not have another buyer w/o SST in hand with the same model/variant/colour. Hence, when their customer fail to get loan/cancel booking, they will offer to others under w/SST. If another SA in the Dealership get the car, they lose their commission.

The above writing is purely speculation between myself and my SA, not sure whether this is the correct / only reason.

This post has been edited by isr25: Jul 27 2022, 04:01 PM