Honda Malaysia has just announced that there will be a new colour offering for three of their CKD models which are the Honda City, Jazz, and CR-V. The new promising colour which hopes to attract more Malaysians to the brand is called Passion Red Pearl.
The Passion Red Pearl colour option will replace the Carnival Red for Jazz, the Dark Ruby Red for City; and the Obsidian Blue Pearl for the CR-V. This move was done as the colour of choice was proven to be highly preferred by Malaysians. 30% of the Honda HR-V sold so far are of that colour choice. (more…)
Honda Malaysia has announced a recall for a total of 9,998 units of the Honda Accord (2.0-litre) which was manufactured from 2003 to 2007 for a second replacement of the Takata driver front airbag inflator.
This recall was made as a preventive measure to ensure that every model affected by the defective Takata airbag inflators has been resolved properly even though the said model was part of the first recall program held not too long ago. (more…)
Honda Malaysia is strongly encouraging Honda owners to choose value and assurance when it comes to taking care the after-sales part of owning Honda vehicles in the country. Customers are able to do by opting for the Honda Insurance Plus (HiP).
The insurance plan with the tagline “Built by Honda. Protected by Honda. Repaired by Honda.” Focuses on providing the most comprehensive coverage for Honda owners here in the country by offering three strong pillars; Rescue, Protection, and Savings. (more…)
In conjunction with the Malaysia Autoshow 2019 currently happening until 14 April 2019, Honda Malaysia will be showcasing the very awesome Honda Civic Type R Mugen Concept aka “The World’s Fastest Front-Wheel Drive Production Car” at MAEPS Serdang all weekend long.
In line with the event theme this year, ‘Mobility for All’, Honda’s booth located at Hall A at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) will feature the theme “Frontier of Innovation”. With this, all visitors are welcomed to experience the latest of what Honda has to offer in the present and future of mobility. (more…)
Honda Malaysia has launched their latest “Enjoy the Gifts of Booking Early” campaign as the ultimate reason to own a brand-new Honda this April. To further enhance the ‘Joy of Buying’ experience, there will be several special rewards waiting for future Honda owners apart from owning very, VERY exciting cars, of course. (more…)
Boon Siew Honda (BSH) displayed quite a setup for this week’s Malaysia Motorshow 2019 which is currently being held from 11-14 April 2019 at MAEPS Serdang. Their centre of attraction? Two new machines in the form of the 2019 Honda CBR650R and Honda CB650R ‘Neo Sports Cafe’. (more…)
The Bangkok International Motorshow 2019 is coming! Set to begin on 26th March 2019 at the IMPACT Challenger Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, it’s the 40th installment of what is widely regarded as the best motorshow in the region. And here, in no particular order are the Top 10 Cars to look out for at BIMS 2019!
(ALL information, spec data and photos that follow are from GPI International, the organisers of Bangkok International Motorshow)
BMW Z4 M40i
Twin Power Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine
360 hp, 450 Nm of torque
8-speed Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h in 4.6 sec
MERCEDES-BENZ G63 AMG 2019
V8 twin-turbo engine
577 hp, 627 Nm of torque
9-speed Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0-96 km/h in 6 sec
MERCEDES-BENZ S 500E Plug-In Hybrid
2,996cc V6 twin-turbo engine
Engine output: 333 hp @ 5,200-6,000 rpm, maximum torque of 480 Nm @ 1.600 – 4,000 rpm
Motor output: 116 hp, 480 Nm of torque
Combined output: 442 hp, 650 Nm of torque
7-speed Automatic transmission; 7G-Tronic Plus
HYUNDAI KONA
Electric Vehicle
Official range of 415 km
64 kWh Lithium-ion battery
Produces maximum 201 hp, 394 Nm of torque
SUZUKI JIMNY SIERRA
K15B 1460cc 4-cylinder engine
maximum power of 102 hp @ 6,000 rpm, maximum torque of 130 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
4-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
MAZDA 3 KAI CONCEPT
1,993cc Atkinson-Cycle engine
Engine output: Maximum power 145 hp @ 6,200 rpm, maximum torque of 175 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Motor output (AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Electric Motor): 184 hp @ 5,000 – 6,000 rpm, Maximum torque of 315 Nm @ 0-2,000 rpm
Combined output: 215 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Automatic transmission E-CVT (3rd Generation)
ALL NEW HONDA ACCORD 1.5L Turbo
DOHC 4-cylinder Direct Injection Dual VTC petrol engine
Maximum power of 192 hp @ 5,500 rpm, maximum torque of 260 Nm @ 1,500 – 5,000 rpm
Automatic transmission CVT
ALL NEW TOYOTA SUPRA
Top Grade RZ: 0-liter inline 6-cylinder twin scroll turbo petrol engine
8-speed Automatic Transmission
Maximum power of 340 hp @ 5,000-6,500 rpm , Maximum torque of 500 Nm @ 1,600-4,500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3 sec
Not for sale
MCLAREN 720S SPIDER
1st time in Thailand
Maximum power of 720 hp, Maximum torque of 770 Nm
V8 4,000cc engine
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 2.9 sec, Acceleration 0-200 km/h in 7.9 sec
ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE AMR PRO
5- liter V12 NA engine
Mid-shifted, Rear wheel drive
Energy Recovery System produces total 1,100 hp and a top speed at 360 km/h
Will be displayed on 7 days
Worth 300 million Baht
MITSUBISHI E-EVOLUTION CONCEPT
Three electric motors operate together with battery located under the floor mid-ship of the vehicle
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd has done it again! With the rise of numerous competitors in the compact SUV market, HMSB has introduced the first-in-segment Hybrid Compact SUV, in the from of the ever-popular Honda HR-V. Benefitting from the use of a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder internal-combustion engine paired with an electric motor, and on paper the HR-V Hybrid produces a combined 152Ps and 190Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, or i-DCD.
The HR-V Hybrid is not a PHEV (plug-in), it uses brake-energy regeneration as well as kinetic energy-loss during engine braking to recharge the battery. While driving, an animation on the instrument cluster constantly shows how the power is being used and distributed. In total EV mode – indicated by a green “EV” symbol – this HR-V runs in complete silence. Prodding the accelerator pedal unleashes all the 150 horses 190 Nm despatched by the engine and electric motor, producing the kind of acceleration that seems more suited for a 2.0-litre car.
That being said, during the Q&A session I did ask what’s been done to the suspension set-up given the added weight of the battery & electric-motor, and to my surprise, the engineers on hand mentioned that the suspension has been softened to cope with the added weight. This can actually be felt whilst seated at the back, where it can get a bit ‘bouncy’ especially in mid-corner undulations.
I also lamented the lack of rear aircon vents, and was informed that all HR-Vs have never had rear a/c vents, anywhere in the world. Speaking of which, Malaysia is the only country outside Japan that sells the HR-V Hybrid, how’s that for exclusive? Even Singapore doesn’t have this model variant.
Apart from that, the HR-V Hybrid, priced at around RM120,000 is surprisingly versatile, not just in terms of its powertrain, but also its useable interior space, as can be seen by the video above. The best part is, with the combination of the hybrid powertrain, the HR-V Hybrid returns an incredible 4.4L / 100km (claimed) fuel consumption figure during normal driving.
For more info on the Honda HR-V Range, click this link.
Honda Malaysia baru sahaja mengumumkan bahawa model kompak SUV mereka iaitu Honda HR-V 2019 telah menerima tempahan lebih daripada 8,500 unit setakat ini. Dengan pelancaran rasmi pada Januari 2019, tempahan meningkat dan mereka berjaya mencapai sasaran tiga bulan dalam tempoh satu bulan sahaja dengan hampir 4,000 tempahan. (more…)
Honda Malaysia telah memperkenalkan dua model edisi terhad yang pasti akan menarik lebih ramai peminat kepada jenama pengeluar kereta terkemuka tersebut. Bagi 2019, Honda Jazz Mugen dan juga Honda BR-V Special Edition boleh didapati mulai sekarang. (more…)
