Unlike the 1.5-litre Honda HR-V RS e:HEV, the Civic e:HEV RS is powered by a much later 2.0-litre engine. Hybrid e:HEV RS (right) gets different wheels from the turbocharged RS (left) So what’s the appeal of the hybrid-powered Civic e:HEV then? Because torque matters, because it’s faster and drives better than the turbocharged Civic RS. If you want to enjoy the same level of performance as the current VTEC Turbo-powered Civic but want to hedge against further increase in fuel prices, you will be interested to know that Honda Malaysia has confirmed that it will be launching the Civic e:HEV very soon.īut let’s be frank, if you are buying a circa RM 150k car (the current price of the turbocharged Civic RS) and you can’t afford a circa RM 150 per week fuel bill, perhaps you shouldn’t be buying the car in the first place. Clearly this cannot go on for very much longer, and measures to remove / cut fuel subsidies are expected to be rolled out post-GE15. Us Malaysians are a bit pampered, still taking ridiculously long 9-year loans to buy turbocharged cars which they then refuel at the cost of just RM 2.05 per litre. Reflecting the change in buyer demand, VTEC Turbo power is only available in Thailand on the two lower variants, while the two highest variants wear the hybrid-only blue Honda logo in front and e:HEV badge behind.Īlso read: Up to 1,000 km per tank, Thailand's 184 PS Honda Civic e:HEV is both powerful and fuel efficient
Up north however, buyers in Thailand see turbo power as a bit of a passe in this era of RM 4.30 per litre fuel price (equivalent price in Bangkok for RON 95 petrol).
Combined with youthful fastback-style looks and class-leading interior space, it’s easy to understand why the Civic is the reigning King of C-segment sedans. Up until now, the FE generation 2022 Honda Civic is available with only one powertrain – a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo that makes 182 PS and 240 Nm, paired to a CVT-type automatic transmission driving the front wheels.
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