The NEW 9Gen Civic is coming !

The new 9Gen Civic will be launched by Honda Malaysia next week. In fact some publications have even published the exact date - July 12th 2012. Advertisements have already been placed in newspapers to attract attention to this new Civic. But at the end of the day, really, what does it hold for us, Honda fans ?

Update : A reader sent in a comment to say that the Honda Civic Hybrid is actually already in Singapore, which is of course RHD. So there should not be any problems with Honda Malaysia launching the HCH. Thanks to the reader. 

Which brings me to the intriguing 'coincidence' that 'Honda Global Amity', a Honda dealer located in the Bukit Jalil area sent me an invitation to their own launch of the HCH (at their showroom) next saturday, i.e. the weekend after the launch of the Civic. This suggests to me that on July 12th, Honda Malaysia will be launching the full line-up of variants for the new 9Gen Civic - both 1.8l and 2.0l -plus- the Civic Hybrid !

Honda City MMC

Honda Malaysia launched the MMC for the super successful Honda City yesterday. The MMC features a number of external design changes, most prominently the front grille. The engine now also comes with a new 'ECO' mode for when driving conditions are optimal for fuel economy. However, Honda Malaysia could not answer if this means there are any technical changes to the drivetrain. Specifications for the drivetrain are unchanged. More significantly is the introduction of a 5 years unlimited mileage warantty for the City (T&C applies) as well as an extended service package (T&C applies). The improvements given by this MMC should enable the City to continue its success and Honda Malaysia is confident enough to project monthly sales of 2,000 units. I will cover the MMC in a little bit more detail in TOVA soon.