Anyone using hybrid cars? Like the Honda RS line .? Will the maintenance cost a bomb in the future? Any thoughts or regrets?

Thinking of getting one but not sure is it worth it to add another 20k+ for the RS (in this case the city)

don't intend to own one ,so no comment. lol

maintenance/servicing cost can look at utube/google lor, ady got people calculate how much the expected cost overall. if not mistaken less than <rm5k for 5 years.

hybrid battery... i imagine same like prius lor. u only nid to worry about battery after 8-10 years later.
even then shouldn't cost a bomb, probably <rm6k-rm8k to replace all

This post has been edited by kerolzarmyfanboy: May 21 2023, 01:28 PM

Road tax for hybrid any revision from gov?

Last 2 gen civic hybrid 10 year old have no issues and quite reliable before sold, daily total 35km travel go and back exclude use on working hours

Only problem too low always scratch bottom if too fast over hump, fuel consumption if waja monthly RM 700 hybrid RM 400

Maintenance fees if you can afford the vehicle of course you can pay for it , if maintenance too high just skip hybrid

Current generation hybrid i have no idea not owning another yet after old hybrid sold

Topup 20k for city RS, might as well topup all the way to get a cibik

Im using myvi 119

This post has been edited by Rich Dad: May 21 2023, 07:12 PM

Reliability AAAA

Ya.. would like to know too .. I've got my eye on the new Innova zenix hybrid..

cannot afford the pay the extra price for hybrid version T__T

the only hybrid that i'm interested is Prius, but UMW don't sell this anymore.

Civic ehev service maintenance is cheap. Even cheaper than x50.

Battery got long warranty. Ok la kot. But to keep ur warranty u cannot modify anythg la. U know honda so strict with their warranty policy.

I still own Jazz Hybrid CBU 2012, 135k mileage. Normal service like any normal non hybrid car. Need a set of tyre when due, new absorber after 10 years of use, on 3rd 12v battery after nearly 12 years of use. A lot less fuel 8,600 litre of fuels for 135,000km travelled.

Hybrid related problem near zero, just last month had to change the hybrid battery cooling fan. RM1k. That's it. That's the only issue after 11++ years of use.

No regret because at that time (2012, RM100k price tag) this car came with 8 air bags, auto headlight, auto wiper, auto cruise, hill assist, climate control AC and many more extras while other car at that time - comes with virtually nothing extra.

This post has been edited by haturaya: May 21 2023, 07:40 PM

I am using honda city hybrid idcd for 5 years now.
So far so good. No problem on hybrid system.
FC very good, average 21km/l in town driving.
Max range can go ~750-900km per full refuel. I only need isi minyak ONCE every 3 weeks.

Roadtax follow those normal petrol car. Yearly rm90 since it is a 1500cc car.

Money saved from needing to frequent refueling is kept in various investment drivers eg asb, th, Money market funds, etc.

Let the dividends compound yearly. Later that money can be used to replace hybrid battery after 9-11 years of ownership should it breakdown

Hybrid > all
Honda > al

This post has been edited by Zaryl: May 21 2023, 07:42 PM

Exactly

As for hybrid battery, mine still retaining about 80% state of charge / capacity compared to when it's new. Already aproaching 12 years old. I don't think it will need a new battery pack within 3-5 years.

Same like any electric car too

Heat is the enemy and remember to clean filters

Usually last 10years-?15yr depend where u park
, use, maintain the filter .

Got warrenty ma . Honda 8 year? Just sell after that haha

Top up get Byd atto3 full elektrikk moh shiok

Toyota or Honda hybrid no need think bro. Just buy no ragrets

8 years warranty. After that if need to change battery also around 6k i think


As usual, top up sikit buy Honda Civic RS ehev terus

This post has been edited by JoeK: May 21 2023, 07:49 PM

i heard,.. hybrid cannot jump start the car like normal car,.. it'll fried the electronics,.. izit true ??

My hybrid now 1 tank RM60 ~ 680km

Why hybrid need to be jumpstart?

The 400v battery behind there replace ur typical 12v
The 12v battery is to power lights, speaker, the display system etc

And theres no alternator ady yo, cuz ur hybrid motor is the alternator

the only problem for hybrid is probably you need to pray after 10-12 years the wiring is good and don't cause problems that needs replacement, it is expensive iinm

but ktards probably want to change cars after this long anyways

for toyota, there is a point for u to jump start

urs not toyota?

from 2 real time users 🫡

toyata/honda is the king of hybrid system.... The Car Care Nut youtuber made a vid their reliability...

On a 10 year old prius c.

No issues with engine gearbox etc. Only absorber sudah soft but can replace.

The hybrid battery changed once when it was 7+ years. Right on the dot for warranty (warranty is 8). Didn't pay a cent.

Totally awesome car.

Hmmmmmmmmm... Maybe it's the 400v battery drained nope haven't fully read the user manual

few years ago,.. saw someone cannot start prius,.. so said why not jump start,.. i got wire,.. he said hybrid cannot jump start,.. so called for car tow,..

that stupid concept should be end here ...

rm8k for battery replacement within 5yr to 8yr.

If 1 month you saving rm150 on petrol about 5 year = rm9k+ or more

Driving Volvo S90 no problem free maintenance for 5 years, battery warranty 8 years

Is after the 8 years that you scared of. Resale jatuh longkang and battery replacement rm50k

My aunty had a Prius for around 6yrs. In terms of reliability of hybrid and mechanical components, flawless. But one BIG downside is that they’re very low cars (aerodynamic efficiency for maximum range), and you end up scraping a lot of bumps if driven like a regular family sedan. Spec wise, the new Prius (according to US spec sheet) has even lower ride height then previous generations, so even worse. If it’s loaded with 4 people, you’ll be taking speed bumps so slow that cars behind you will start getting angry.

OK je.

5 years Honda Jazz IDCD. No issue.

Standard maintenence

That is what i worry the most. 8 yr point. Battery need to change. How costly is it n how is the resale value later.

But yea the eHEV really tempting. My fren got use hatchback RS he say can get 27km/l , for me its really impressive.

Given the fact that the oil subsidy may be revised in the future.. seems its not bad to invest in a hybrid car if given a chance.

Tempted for civic as well but the new gen civic is damn ugly (inside) , why honda cut corners liao that speedometer back to manual, really turn off. Maybe got some deals on 2nd hand civic ketam but i'm not rushing to buy now.

Prius the hybrid battery usually last about 130k to 150k km. inverter system last about 400k km. abs pump also has issues that Toyota Malaysia has no plans in addressing even though there is a recall in the US.

friend had a A6 hybrid,
battery kong, Audi quote RM70k to replace new
put aside for few years before replace with new.

I’m still using Honda Crz, haven’t changed batteries yet, no difference in battery life still see 5 bars. Power in Sport mode still fast. Dun believe every non-owner who give nonsense facts. Honda and Toyota hybrids have leas or jon existent problems. Bmw and Merc different story, buy expensive and later more expensive upkeep.

This post has been edited by pgsiemkia: May 22 2023, 10:43 AM

You forgot the initial outlay of the extra 20k, which you could have put in investment from the very beginning, if you want to calculate this way. Lol

My hybrid 5 years free service.
Change all 4 tyres primacy 4 only.

i know city hybrid gm6 need to jump start because it uses 12V battery as well to start the car. the hybrid battery is to power the car component like electric motor, aircond compressor etc.

i remember doing research before last time and at least i can confirm prius c can jump start. i was considering prius c or city hybrid last time

atleast till today no plan yet

but EV yes

push into sea

owai

There's still many prius on the road.

if u really drive a lot ..then might good

in be4 buy low spec civic and save 30k for petrol

Any thought on ct200h? Really like the car last time.

for example, camry hybrid normally battery need to be replaced around at year 7, so still under 8 year waranty. battery replacement actually not expensive, parts like inverter more expensive to replace if kaput if not mistaken.

Ct200h the engine got oil consumption problem, need to overhaul the engine. Shocking when I keep seeing the club members got this problem...

You need to read more about “hybrid” car….

Are you asking IMMD? Or IDCT? Or anything else?

Inverter for the engine? Or for the hybrid battery? Camry hybrid is quite old technology.

Ct200h is not a good car anyway

Lol…why Ct200h? Because it carry Lexus brand?

You will regret if you buy it

i recall almost every hybrid A6 need to replace/repair their aircond that cost around 13-18k.

my friend A6 in one shopping mall now, leave there for years.

just a reminder though, always service the car at SC until the battery warranty expires. While ICE car can graduate early, ie. can go to third party workshop at 5 years, hybrid must wait 8 years.

if your priority is cheap or low maintenance, then dont go for it.

Google: Honda City Hybrid officially launched in Malaysia – RM89,200, slots under top-spec V in price and kit

What you tok kok extra RM20k initial outlay?

Last time 2017, Honda city V spec was priced at RM92,000 OTR (excluding insurance)
My city hybrid idcd was only RM89,200.

I enjoice the savings of RM2,800 and put that into my investment tabung instead.

Source: Pauline Tan

This post has been edited by Zaryl: May 21 2023, 11:56 PM

Owned city rs for more than a year now..if can go back choose other car with same budget will still choose same car.no ragret.

Toyota warranty for current Cross Hybrid covers battery + inverter + hybrid controller for 8 years.
I don’t know if it’s the same for Camry Hybrid or not.

This post has been edited by dev/numb: May 22 2023, 12:15 AM

Extra 20k is the civic e:HEV

Put aside few years before replace new battery ? I think there are much more things to fix apart from the battery if the car parked there for few years.

Honda civic ehev malaysia where got manual speedometer. 100% digital except battery and fuel meter.

Deswai when buying hybrid car need to ask them what's the price of the replacement battery... Abo later end up kena macam Merc RM120K punya kes mampus

It's audi so it's supposed to be expensive.

People talking about battery replacement prices expensive or etc.

It basically scales with your car’s level la.

A Honda city battery price maybe 6k to 10k?

But a merc or Audi will be 50k and above

Expected since they are different level .


If you bought a Volvo hybrid or EV and expect only 5k battery price later you’re unrealistic. Just like buying a S90 expecting maintenance charges like an Axia.

Everything scales up according to the car level.

Bad rep of hybrids in Malaysia is a scam by second hand car dealers, perpetuated by public ignorance to convince you to trade in for lower values. From an engineering and cost of ownership perspective there's nothing wrong with hybrids. From my perspective driving a second hand honda hybrid, there's no difference between between maintaining a hybrid and a regular ICE except for the powerpack and even then the powerpack lasts you for years. Realistically, the battery pack will last you at least 10 years unless you are unlucky enough to get a lemon. The only thing holding Malaysians back is the addiction to subsidized petrol.

Ouch. Lucky you. What's wrong with hybrid battery? Premature death?


Before 8 years - RM0... It's under warranty.


Exactly. Many tok kok about hybrid this and that but never own one.

Yeah. It started to lose its mojo and it raised an error of the dash board.

My next car will be full EV abit bored lwith my current hybrid already

Lol most people already on 2nd hybrid cars and still got people asking about reliability.... perhaps I can introduce you to kereta lembu

cinis hev coming yearend

This post has been edited by sunami: May 22 2023, 02:18 PM

City hybrid weakness is gearbox.

I got idcd hybrid HRV. 90k km mileage and warranty about to habis soon. Standard maintenance and clutch oil change outside workshop to hopefully increase reliability of the dual clutch transmission (owners FB groups got several complains about this gearbox gg if creep a lot).

Now driving ehev civic since feb done 13k km so far no issues. Fuel consumption bagus and power delivery/smoothness is so much better than idcd honda hybrid. Usually hybrid problem is the battery which is around 5-6k for japanese hybrids. Electronic aircond compressor can be problematic but not too many cases. Otherwise i feel quite reliable la.

Conti car hybrid on the other hand....best to avoid hahah unless u have official factory warranty

Necro old thread...

Worth getting used 2019 city hybrid? Can claim (hybrid battery) warranty after ownership change?

Wanna do ehailing. Kindly advise

TS should ask who owned Toyota Prius 1st gen and if they used it for 8 years or still using it today? Or if they did changed the battery and rectifier and it still works till today? Then magically the questions are answered.

You can just ask if a Honda or Toyota Hybrid is going to last xx years because it never happened.

have to ask honda if still can claim warranty or not

when i tested drive honda civic ehev last year, at the showroom(also SC) got one insight owner came for regular maintenance service. honda SA told me the insight has been used since 2011 and managed to claim battery warranty once.

I terus book civic ehev. today 1 year anniversary owning bestest car

2011 car not even 15 years. The real test is whether owner will keep the car for 20 + years and use it daily instead of becoming backup car. There are still waja and wira examples going around because it’s relatively cheap to keep it on the road. Hybrid after 20 years?

essentially it's the same engine n trans as it's sibling, the prius

Majority of car owners usually ditch their cars right after they are fully paid. So it is rare that a single owner car with more than 15 years is going to tell you they owned that car for 15 years. And it could probably be the 2nd or 3rd owner and so forth.

You can randomly stop any Wira & Waja owner and ask them if they are the first owners. I can bet they are not. At current situation these cars are buy, use and abandon. Few thousand buck for one to drive for 2-3 years is a bargain for people not wanting to pay instalments just to move around. Single owner cars are very rare.

My neighbour is an owner of a Prius C from new since 2013. The car is only 12 years old. Very minimal service because it is rarely driven. It is still there ready to go when he needs it. Another of my neighbour that had a Prius sold it after 5 years. I know a friend who bought a a used 2011 Honda Insight before pandemic. The car is still in use today. And its not well taken care of whats more washed.

Your's ima cvt version right? Or dct version?

And the latest Corolla Cross Hybrid

Check the hybrid system is prev gen or current gen.
Nope for prev gen

Touch wood mine is a 2018 BMW 530e PHEV. So far no issues already 7 years though range have reduced due to battery degrading

The model I'm interested is year 2019, it's the previous gen. What is bad about it?

This post has been edited by Chisinlouz: Feb 26 2025, 12:11 AM

good point, which begs the question, are hybrid good for beater cars? I guess you can use and abuse it but with two different powerplants plus all the extra components to connect ICE to battery its twice the amount that can breakdown...not even talk about change battery yet....

US has a few groups keeping alive gen 1 prius and insight tho... but they are the very few minority and mostly those green types

this thread, ur one if prev gen = idct , current gen = immd.
tldr, prev gen not so good for jam situation

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...#entry109023835