Honda Malaysia sudah sedia untuk menerima tempahan bagi model terbaharu mereka iaitu Honda HR-V 2018.
Model kompak SUV terlaris ini juga mempunyai varian baharu iaitu Honda HR-V RS.
Kad ganjaran Petronas bernilai RM1,000 akan diberi kepada pemilik Honda HR-V baru yang mendaftarkan kenderaan mereka sebelum 31 Oktober 2018.
Honda Malaysia telah mengumumkan tempahan untuk Honda HR-V 2018 untuk pasaran Malaysia sudahpun bermula hari ini (12 Julai 2018) di semua pengedar rasmi di tanah air. Mereka juga telah melancarkan varian terbaharu bagi model HR-V iaitu Honda HR-V RS 2018. (more…)
So 1st June has come and gone, and true to form, the prices of cars did indeed drop, significantly, even before the actual date of implementation in may cases. Well, this got me thinking, what’s the best deal out there right now, if we disregard the two national brands? I guess I’ve given the game away with the featured image above, so let’s dive right into why I picked these two; one Japanese and one Continental, and believe it or not, they are somewhat related…
The Honda City…
As far as the B-segment of the car market is concerned, and especially for first-time car buyers, in the non-national car market you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal than the Honda City i-VTEC right now. Post 0% GST, prices for the Honda City start just RM70,000-ish (S variant, less with on-going Raya bonus incentives) and end at around RM84,000 (Hybrid). Touted at launch last year as offering C-segment features in a B-segment car, this is not an empty boast.
Across the range, be in the S, E, V or Hybrid, the Honda City comes packed with a host of active and passive safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, and emergency signal stop. This is most heartening because oft times, car makers only offer all these important safety systems in their range-topping model only. That kind of commitment and responsibility to the consumer alone makes the Honda City more than worthy of its now even lower asking price. Here’s my in-car video…
As you can see, despite my disdain for CVT gearboxes, the one in the City is quite easy to live with, and since it has paddle-shifters on the multi-function steering-wheel, it also allows a little bit of fun if you’re so inclined. However, just leaving it in D and letting the ‘box do the work is perfectly fine. It’s one of the better CVTs out there for sure. Of course, there’s always the City Sport Hybrid with its 7-speed DCT to opt for, if you wish. The new prices for Honda vehicles can be found here.
Then again, if you want something completely different, have a look at this….
The Renault Fluence…
No, I’m not on any medication or recreational drugs. I got to thinking about the Renault Fluence after returning the Renault Koleos recently (full review coming soon), and it just so happened that TCEC (Tan Chong EuroCars) had sent out their post 0% GST prices on that day. You can check that report here.
I really did think my eyes were playing tricks on me when I saw that the Fluence was now RM40,000cheaper. It’s not just from the GST exemption of course, TCEC is having a special Raya 2018 promotion, which in addition to the 0% GST, offers some amazing rebates as well. As such, limited units of the Renault Fluence 2.0 are going for under RM80,000 now. No, that’s not a typo…
So where the Honda City offers “C-segment features in a B-segment car”, the Fluence is a “C-segment car at a B-segment price”. See? Told you they were somewhat related… Okay, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch even for me, but you see my point right? Here’s a C-segmenter that’s actually cheaper than the mid-range Honda City E variant, and just RM10k more than an entry-level Toyota Vios! Here’s my in-car video of the Fluence…
In addition, TCEC offers one of the best after-sales incentives which include:
Free service and maintenance (parts and labour) for five years or up to 100,000km, whichever comes first
A five-year manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage
Complimentary 24 hours roadside assistance*
Pick-up and delivery during scheduled maintenance at Renault service centres
Mobility service of replacement car in the event any part is not available for over 48 hours at authorised service centres, subject to availability
*only available for customers who purchase their insurance under Tan Chong Insurance Business Stream (TCIBS)
Conclusion: So as you can see folks, there are plenty of great deals out there at the moment, and these two just happen to be my choice, from the Japanese and Continental segments, and no, neither Honda Malaysia nor TCEC Renault ‘sponsored’ this post, just in case you were wondering. – Chris Wee.
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has announced the reduction of Honda’s vehicle pricing following the announcement by the Government of Malaysia on zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) effective 1 June 2018.
Honda’s Completely Knocked Down (CKD) models namely Jazz, Jazz Hybrid, BR-V, City, City Hybrid, HR-V, Civic, CR-V and Accord will reflect a reduction in prices ranging from RM4,088 to RM9,573*.
Prices of Completely Built Unit (CBU) models such as the New Odyssey and Civic Type R will also reduce by RM14,362 and RM18,072 respectively*.
(*price in Peninsular Malaysia effective 1 June 2018, terms and conditions apply, prices are subject to change without prior notice)
Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “With the implementation of zero-rated GST effective 1 June 2018, Honda customers can enjoy the new pricing before the re-introduction of Sales and Services Tax (SST). In addition to the post zero-rated GST pricing, customers who purchase selected Honda models will also be entitled for attractive “Welcome Festive Rewards”** starting from 1 June 2018”.
Mr. Ishiyama further added that, “Customers will be able to benefit more with additional savings and bonus when they purchase their dream car in the month of June 2018”. Goods and Services Tax (GST) for Honda spare parts as well as service maintenance including labor charge and Honda genuine accessories will be zero-rated for all Honda models effective 1 June 2018.
For the FULL listing of Honda vehicle prices in Pen.M’sia, Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan & Langkawi after 1st June 2018, download this: Honda Vehicles Price Post Zero-Rated GST
For more information, call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on towww.honda.com.my
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has announced that in conjunction with the announcement by the Government of Malaysia that the Goods and Services Tax (GST), currently set at 6%, will be zero-rated effective 1 June 2018, however, Honda Malaysia is taking the initiative to support its customers who plan to purchase their vehicles before the Hari Raya celebrations via its GST Bonus.
Under this GST Bonus, customers who purchase selected Honda models during the period of 18 May 2018 to 31 May 2018*, Honda Malaysia will absorb the 6% GST and customers will also be entitled to the on-going “Welcome Ramadhan Rewards”** Honda bonus. Honda models entitled for the GST Bonus are City (Petrol Variants), Civic, CR-V and HR-V.
Other Honda models namely Jazz, BR-V, Accord, Odyssey, Civic Type R, Jazz Hybrid and City Hybrid are not entitled to the GST Bonus but only entitled to the on-going “Welcome Ramadhan Rewards”** Honda bonus.
Honda Malaysia will soon announce on its new vehicle pricing in conjunction with Goods and Services Tax (GST), will be zero-rated effective 1 June 2018.
For more information, please call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my
Honda Malaysia has announced a campaign aimed at rewarding customers who purchase and register a new Honda Civic Type-R! Between April 2018 and June 2018, these new Civic Type R owners will stand a chance to win an exclusive trip to Japan worth up to RM30,000 to experience the 2018 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in October.
The exclusive ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign will take place over a period of 3 months, from April 2018 to June 2018. Customers who purchase and register a new Civic Type R during the campaign period will need to fill up a form and answer 2 short questions at any of Honda’s 20 Sport Dealers* to be in the running to win the exclusive trip to Japan. 10 exclusive winners will be selected based on the creativity of their answers to the 2 short questions.
The 10 exclusive winners will each receive 2 Business Class flight tickets, 2 tickets to watch the 2018 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, 5 days 4 nights of accommodation in Japan and 2 official Honda merchandise, all worth up to RM30,000.
More on the Honda Civic Type-R…
The All-New Civic Type R which was launched in November 2017, is the world’s fastest front-wheel-drive (FWD) production car. Powered by a highly advanced 2.0-liter VTEC Turbocharged engine, producing 310PS and maximum torque of 400Nm, the All-New Civic Type R was engineered to deliver the most rewarding drive in the hot hatch segment, both on the road and on the race track. The 3-Way Driving Mode offered in the All-New Civic Type R – COMFORT, SPORT and +R allows drivers to experience different dynamic performance depending on the driving environment. The different modes provide drivers with both the race car-like performance and the desired comfort that is required as a daily commute car.
Besides being the most powerful Honda model ever sold in Malaysia, ownership of the All-New Civic Type R is very exclusive. Every Civic Type R sold is unique, each given its own special serial number plate positioned strategically on the center console – which stands as a constant reminder of the Civic Type R’s exclusivity. Since it was open for booking on 1 October 2017, Honda Malaysia has received more than 100 bookings for the All-New Civic Type R. The fully imported All-New Civic Type R is priced at RM320,000 on-the-road without insurance.
So, register now for your very own exclusive All-New Civic Type R! Customers can visit any of Honda’s 20 Sport Dealers* to place a booking for the All-New Civic Type R during the exclusive ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign to be in the running for the trip to Japan. For more information on the All-New Civic Type R, please call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my
Think of a motorcycle engine builder, and there is a very good chance that Mugen will not be the first to come to mind. In fact, powerhouses such as S&S and even Polaris are the first companies that come to mind. Mugen is usually associated with Hondas, actually, very mad Hondas. Hardcore, modified beyond the point of horsepower recognition type of Hondas. In Malaysia at least.
Mugen is also a specialised engine builder that supplied engines to Formula 1 teams like Lotus, Ligier and even Jordan, with whom the company achieved a 1-2 finish in Spa-Francorchamps in 98.
But the truth is, Mugen has been dabbling in motorcycles for a while now. In the 70s, the company, which was founded by the son of Soichiro Honda, created a prototype engine called the MRV1000. It was a 1000cc engine featuring twin-carburettors, but it never made production.
And then, in 2012, Mugen collaborated with Honda to produce an all-electric superbike to race in the Isle of Man TT. The legendary race has a class for all-electric superbikes called TT Zero, in which the Mugen-Honda powered superbikes have been dominant ever since. And just for your information, the average speed of Mugen-Honda electric bikes have increased from 165km/h in 2012, to 192km/h in 2015.
Now though, the company seems quite serious about dabbling into proper internal combustion engines for motorcycles with its latest engine concept called the MRV1400.
Showcased at the recently concluded Tokyo Motorcycle Show, the new engine concept is a 1400cc engine featuring a similar layout to its ancestor, with distinctive pushrod tubes and a separate transmission.
At the show, the engine was showcased next to a drawing of a sleek naked roadster, with Mugen even going as far as requesting show-goers for feedback on whether or not it should build the new MRV1400. Interestingly the new engine also features Keihin carburettors, but in these days of strict emission standards, it is unlikely that a carburettor engine will meet emission regulations. Sadly, Mugen will need fuel injectors if it wants its engine to see the light of day.
So what about production? The company says that even if the engine does make it to full-time production, it will not happen before 2020, and it will take even more time for the engine to make it into a full-fledged production motorcycle.
In a surprise move, HMSB has unveiled a Mugen kitted Honda HR-V! Priced at RM118,000 (RM300 extra for pearl white paint), it sports a full Mugen kit including pedals and a special Mugen emblem in the cockpit and on the exterior. Here’s the 360° walk-around video…
There are 2 colour choices and we recommend the white, which shows off the kit a lot better. Check out the gallery of Mugen parts included in the HR-V below:
