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Today, Honda Malaysia quench our thirst and satisfied our eagerness by unveiling the new 9th generation Honda Civic Malaysia. As expected, the leak information and photos of 9th Generation Honda Civic as we posted just yesterday was true. As Honda claimed the new Honda Civic is designed with an “Advanced Smart Sedan” concept. There are many handy and smart features with the 9th Gen Honda Civic. Photo shown below is the New Civic with Modulo bodykit.

For this generation of Honda Civic, Malaysian gets the identical design with the Honda Civic US edition. This could be due to the 8th Gen Honda Civic has been stop selling in Japan since 2010 and this 9th Generation Honda Civic will be not on sale in Japan. After clarification during the press conference, we found out that the development of the 9th Generation Civic is still remained in Honda Headquarters, Japan. 

For the Civic 2.0L models, there will be High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with projector this time. The rest of the variants, it will be standard halogen with projector lamp.

The 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC (R18A) engine produces 141hp @ 6,500 rpm where as the 2.0L SOHC i-VTEC (R20A) will produce 155hp @ 6,500 rpm. The new 2.0L SOHC i-VTEC that is identical to the new Accord’s engine has been tuned to give the new Civic a different engine characteristic. The new Civic 1.8 offers a max torque of 174Nm, while the 2.0 offers a max torque of 190Nm. Both engine max torque at 4,300 rpm.

From the rear, Honda claims the rear lights highlight the sexy rear design of the Civic. But, this rear lights remind us that it does look similar to the current Mercedes-Benz C-class rear lights. The overall length of the 9th Generation Civic remained the same as the 8th Generation Civic.

The all-new 9th Gen Honda Civic features the similar 2-layered dashboard layout that found in the previous generation but now enhanced with series of new technologies and a more driver-centric design. A 5-inch intelligent Multi Information Display (i-MID) is fitted next to the digital speedometer to promote smart and efficient driving. Like the facelifted Honda City earlier, the new Honda Civic will features the Eco Assist functions, which helps driver improve the vehicle fuel efficiency by changing colours from blue to green to guide driver to achieve a better fuel economy driving pattern. The Honda Civic 2.0L models and the Hybrid model will not require metal car keys as there’s Smart Entry and Push Start Button. Drivers of the Civic 2.0L will get to enjoy some manual gear shifting with the paddle shift controller.

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It is such a big surprise that the all-new 9^th generation Honda Civic has sold over 135,000 units from January to May 2012 and beating all the other competitors to become the No. 1 choice in its segment in the USA. In reality, this particular model set to launch on next week and replacing the well-liked 8^th generation Honda Civic in Malaysia.

Today, Honda Malaysia announced that the All-New Civic will soon be making a smart appearance with strings of improvements. Among which are increased fuel economy on all variants, further addition of interactive technologies for personalization and convenience, enhancements to performance, drive and interior styling.

“Civic has always been the number one choice in its segment. With its futuristic advanced technology, the All-New Civic continues to fulfil customers’ demand for a ride with smart technology. Introduced as a smart sedan with energetic drive, futuristic technology, improved fuel efficiency and new level of comfort, the All-New Civic is designed to connect human and machine more closely,” said Mr. Yoichiro Ueno, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia.

For Malaysian market, the All-New Civic is readily available in three variants – 1.8L i-VTEC, 2.0L i-VTEC and 2.0L Navi. The 1.8L’s engine remains the same as the existing model but has been enhanced for better fuel consumption. The 2.0L variant now adopts a SOHC i-VTEC engine as compared to the previous DOHC i-VTEC. With this, it is able to achieve better fuel economy yet maintains the much desired driving performance.

The key aspect of smart technology in the All-New Civic is spelled out in its advanced styling. On the outside, the streamlined silhouette evokes a cleaner but yet energetic impression. The unique mono-form framework clearly embodies grace and style. Complete with redesigned exterior, the car presents a wider spectrum on both the front and the rear. Featuring a futuristic cockpit design, the esteemed two-tier dashboard has been greatly enhanced to match the stylish interior. The overall improvement not only makes driving fun, it gives driver better control, comfortable space and intelligent assistance.

With a state-of-the-art multiplex meter, the cockpit resembles a high-tech console that links the main display and a series of other control functions. Through advanced technology, driver is able to access various controls such as audio setting and cruise control from the steering wheel. With a five-inch colour intelligent multi information display (i-MID), informative readings such as fuel consumption, audio details and other supporting information are clearly visible and easy on the eyes. The smart interface concept also promotes safe driving while prompting interactivity between driver and the car.

Taking smart technology further, the All-New Civic is Honda’s first non-hybrid vehicle fitted with ECO Assist functions, which include the ECON Mode button. When activated, the ECON Mode button combines and performs a series of ECO Assist functions including optimizing control of the Drive By Wire (DBW), Automatic Transmission (AT) Shift Map, air conditioner, engine and related powertrain components. This intelligent combination is able to improve the vehicle fuel efficiency markedly.

Furthermore, there is a driver feedback function – the ambient meter display with changing background colours provides real-time guidance to drivers on best ways to achieve higher fuel efficiency.

Another noteworthy smart feature is the built-in NAVI operation system. Through the touch screen display, driver is able to navigate from one destination to the next easily while driving. In addition, the new ride also comes with reverse camera that makes reversing a breeze. Smart and advance, the Civic 2.0 variant offers a series of premium features such as Driver Power Seat, Head Lamp auto-off Timer, Smart Entry and Push Start Button, Cruise Control and side SRS Airbag.

In addition, the All-New Civic is greatly enhanced with sound proof package to minimise noise for a more comfortable ride that makes driving fun.

The All-New Civic has obtained a 5-star EURO NCAP safety rating for occupants and pedestrian. The refined Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure provides improved crash compatibility between vehicles of different size and ride height. It is embedded with front and side Airbags with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). Taking security to a higher level, the Civic has combined the VSA system with an advanced Motion Adaptive EPS (Electric Power Steering) system that helps drivers to control during oversteer and understeer conditions. Furthermore, The All-New Civic complies with the UN R94 Regulation – Protection of the Occupants in the Event of a Frontal Collision as all variants features come standard with a sun visor label, rear centre head rest, 3 point ELR safety belt and rear ISO Fix.

For individuals that preferred for the hybrid power plant, the All-New Civic Hybrid will also be launch after this, so be patient just wait a little longer. According to Honda Malaysia, the All-New Civic Hybrid is set to be the Advanced Smart Hybrid Sedan with futuristic distinctive efficiency. It will be a 1.5-litre engine instead of 1.3-litre. How futuristic it can be? We are looking forward for this launch as well!!

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If you were expecting with huge expectation for an extraordinarily new 2012 Honda Civic, please stop here.

Car magazine’s Middle East outpost caught the latest version of the 2012 Honda Civic undergoing desert testing without camouflaging.

As you can see in the spy video, the car comes with a new front grille, bumpers, and new tail lamps. The overall profile of the Honda Civic sedan is clearly a carryover. Perhaps, the entire project of the 2012 Honda Civic is accurately scale down due to the Economy Climate.

Check out the video of 2012 Honda Civic caught testing in Dubai

In May, we reported some spyshot over the Honda Civic Euro edition being spied. The hot hatch that is said to be rival VW’s Golf and Scirocco. Recently some fellas in Germany manage to caught the below spy shot video and upload it to Youtube outside Honda’s Germany Office. No one is sure about what is hidden beneath the heavily disguise vehicle. It could be a entirely new model from Honda, or it could be a version of Honda Civic Euro to replace the 5-door hatch since what we reported earlier was a 3 door version.

This also reminded me that it was awhile ago, in a Japanese magazine that illustrated what could be the next generation of Honda Civic. Looking at the illustration of the next generation of Honda Civic and the spyshot video, i’m suspected it this could apply to JDM Honda Civic as well. We’ll just have to wait for more spyshot or some official teaser till’ then. While this is rumored to be new Civic for us and it is some what like Proton Wira Aeroback type, i’m not too sure this version of Civic will be favorable in our market. Hopefully we will able to see some high performance ECO-friendly engine developed by Honda as a variant to replace the Civic Type R that has been continued in Euro as well as Japan as the K20A engine does not meet the emission standards. Honda also confirmed that there’s a new/updated gasoline-electric hybrid engine being developed for the Civic. Enjoy the Honda Civic Spyshot Video Below !

You might heard of Honda and Toyota update their models every 5 years. The current Honda Civic in our land, or Honda Civic Euro still looks great after 5 years. Many wonders when will the next generation of Civic coming ? In fact, as reported the new generation of Honda Civic is in works! Both Civic Euro (hatchback) and Sedan of Civic was launched in 2005.

The Honda Civic Euro or FN2 has been spied doing some testing and prototyping. The photos here were edited by me to give you a closer look of an illustration version of the upcoming Civic Euro 2012 as compare to the spyshot taken. The illustration shows a more aggressive looking of Civic 2012 that gives a little bit like the VW Scirocco.

The spied Civic 2012 prototype is very much similar with the current Civic. However it looks like the chassis remain unchanged but it does look slighted wider. As speculated, there might be a hybrid engine for the Civic 2012 too.

This prototype Honda Civic Euro 2012 is disguised with fakely mounted front bumper of the current Civic. After we inspect the photos carefully the photo reveals that there’s actually another bumper behind of the existing bumper on what we saw. The current front bumper on 1st glance is to disguise the real design bumper for Civic 2012 behind.

The new upcoming Honda Civic 2012 Euro is expected to launch in mid of 2012. With this, Honda Fans can hope to see the JDM version or the predecessor of Honda Civic FD2 will be probably slight later after the Euro Civic.

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