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Honda Civic RS e:HEV hybrid launches in Malaysia, gets claimed 25 km/L

VJ Bacungan · Nov 17, 2022 11:30 AM

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The Honda Civic RS is renowned in the Philippines for providing turbocharged performance with a refined and sporty flavor.

However, the Malaysian market now has a second Civic RS model that adds lower emissions and improved fuel economy to the mix.

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Honda Cars Malaysia debuted on Nov. 15, 2022 its newest flagship Civic, the RS e:HEV.

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As the name suggests, the new model is a hybrid that ditches the turbocharged 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine of the standard RS.

Instead, it gets a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-four Atkinson cycle gasoline engine mated to two electric motors. The powerplant has a combined output of 184 PS and 315 Nm of torque.

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For comparison, the standard RS Turbo engine pumps out 178 PS and 240 Nm of torque.

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Key card, digital gauge cluster

From the outside, the RS e:HEV looks identical to its turbocharged counterpart, but some touches distinguish this electrified model.

These include unique, two-tone, 18-inch alloy wheels and chrome on the door handles, window trim and front grill. And if you look closely enough, you’ll spot some blue coloring on the Honda logo.

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Inside, the e:HEV gets a wireless charging pad for mobile phones, a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, and, in what seems to be a throwback to Renaults from 15 years ago, a key card instead of a key fob.

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The Civic RS e:HEV costs RM166,500.00 or around ₱2.1 million as of press time. It joins other hybrid Hondas in Malaysia like the City, City Hatchback, and the HR-V.

Given Honda Cars’ diverse hybrid line-up in other ASEAN markets, do you think it should bring in models like the Civic RS e:HEV to the Philippines?

VJ Bacungan

Senior Writer

An award-winning multimedia journalist, editor, and host for online and TV who has written in-depth stories on road safety and the Philippine elections. Outside of the media, VJ is an accomplished motorsports champion, English teacher, and dancer.

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