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There really is no other drive like the Honda Civic 2020
Since the launch of the New Honda Civic in February 2020, it has been one of the bestselling models with 58,652 units sold and counting. Malaysians have continued to show their love for the New Honda Civic as it is the ideal sedan suited to their lifestyle.
Six Honda Civic owners shared their thoughts on the Honda Civic and why they love their cars so much.
1) Is this your first car purchase, or a replacement car purchase?
Soh Chee Kiong (CK):
It can be considered my first car purchase.
Yeap Sue Fern (SF):
This is my first car.
Jeanne Geetha Martinez (JM):
This is my first time purchasing a Honda, as I have other cars. But I was targeting Honda for a long time and it was a good opportunity for me to get the car now.
Avinesh Pillay (AP):
This is my second car purchase, but for Honda, it’s my first car as an additional one.
2) What were your initial reactions to the Honda Civic?
CK:
The first thing that attracted me to the car was the design and the power of the engine. It was on my personal checklist to get a car and I’ve finally ticked it off.
SF:
I like the look because of the design and it’s very sporty compared to the previous version. I actually wanted to buy the 2016 model but then I went to Thailand and saw the new facelift, which is the one that is available now. I liked that, so I waited for it to launch.
JM:
The car itself is beautiful, but I think the best thing is the super smart features. There are also many new features and I get the chance to explore them.
AP:
The feeling is indescribable. There are no words. I was speechless. I was excitedly waiting for the latest Honda Civic. It’s actually a surprise gift for my wife because, before the MCO, I was planning to get married, but because of the lockdown, things
were postponed.
Muhamad Farhan (MF):
The car is very comfortable and has enough space. It’s wide enough for my use.
Shamsiah binto Kasim (SK):
All my family members have used this car, and we all feel very comfortable in it. It drives smoothly and quickly.
3) What about now after owning it? How does the Honda Civic fit into your lifestyle?
CK:
I’ve only had the car for 5 months. When I first got it, one month later COVID-19 happened so I couldn’t drive my car anywhere. Now that we can go out, I’ve driven
it to Melaka.
SF:
I chose it because of the design and also because it’s my husband’s dream car. We both really liked this car. At first, I wanted a small car but I liked the design and the inside of the car and the dashboard. I also like the functions and that it’s automatic.
JM:
At first, I was a bit scared to drive a big car, my husband was worried when we got it, but once I got into the car and did a little test-driving of my own, I found it to be a very smooth and a good family car. I feel secure and comfortable driving it.
AP:
I’m a person who will travel to destinations like Kelantan, Kedah and places like that. My fiancée’s house is in Kelantan so we will usually do a quick visit once a month so that is the longest distance, which is almost 800 to 900km. Other than that, I use the Honda for my daily work journey.
MF:
I use the car mostly for work, driving outstation to Kuala Lumpur. I’m not tired driving long distances in this car.
SK:
My husband says he likes how it drives and looks. It’s comfortable, big and fast.
4) How has the Honda Civic made your life better?
CK:
I finally got my car and was like wow, I got my dream car. A few of my friends have purchased the Civic before. I was proud of myself. The finishing is nice. I got the full leather specs. The interior is sporty and comfortable.
JM:
In terms of technology, I think that Honda has come a long way and in terms of user expectation, it’s very recommendable. So far it fits in perfectly with my life. We haven’t travelled long distances lately due to the MCO but for day to day use I think it’s super cool especially when people see a big car coming and get out of your way.
AP:
It’s made my life better in every perspective. I mean in terms of travelling, having a good car completes me. It really completes me to have a good and convenient ride.
MF:
It has upgraded my life. I am a businessman and I use this car for business so it is easier for people to trust me when they see my car. It helps with my appearance.
SK:
I personally find it very spacious.
5) What do you love best about your Honda Civic?
CK:
I like the interior of the car, the feeling of the leather steering wheel.
SF:
The car is comfortable. I really like the back because it is spacious and sometimes I want to sleep at the back and get my husband to drive. Some cars don’t have enough space at the back. Sometimes when my husband drives and I sit in the front passenger seat, there is a lot of space.
AP:
I wasn’t even sure if I would get my car with the lockdown during MCO. But when I got it, my fiancée was very happy with it. Because I’m currently outstation, she is happily taking the car and telling me that she is washing the car once a week. She’s treating the car like her own daughter or son.
MF:
My favourite feature is the design – it is very friendly and approachable.
SK:
I like how luxurious the car’s design is. Its interior, exterior, rear – even my friends like how it looks. And it’s affordable.
6) What was the sales and after sales service like for you?
CK:
The salesperson was fine and responsible.
SF:
The service was good. I had a relative who purchased their car from the same agent and we went with the same agent because we felt the service was really good. He gave us advice on which car suited us better. I serviced my car once during the MCO and they adhered to SOPs at the service centre well.
JM:
I found the salesperson online and when I got in touch with him, he was very helpful from the beginning, right up until we got the car. He even said, If you ever forget anything about your car or need help with your car, you can always give me a call.” I think the before and after sales service is fantastic.
MF:
The aftersales maintenance service was good and everything is provided for.
7) What do you think about the safety features of the New Civic, especially with the addition of Honda SENSING?
CK:
In terms of safety features, I like the feature of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) as I feel that is very safe. It happened once when the car in front suddenly stopped and my Civic stopped as well because of Honda SENSING.
SF:
I have the Honda LaneWatch camera feature, and it helps me improve the vision on my side with better visibility.
JM:
My favourite feature currently is Honda LaneWatch because when I flip my signal, it is able to catch the blind spots, so if there is a pedestrian or a motorcycle coming, it will let me know. It’s a good feature to have, especially since you’re in a big car. I understand why Honda designed it that way because when you’re in the driver’s seat, you’re expecting everything to be a blind spot. But when you get into a Honda, you know your car will instantly pick up what you don’t see because it’s constantly there.
AP:
I think the safety features are really good, I have no complaints there. Having things like the Honda LaneWatch makes our lives more convenient, and it’s easier to park the car without worrying.
SK:
My son is most familiar with all the features, especially the Honda SENSING feature. He likes the safety features, and is really impressed by them.
8) Honda has taken a proactive step of being the first manufacturer in the ASEAN region to undergo an ASEAN NCAP test using the new rating assessment system. What do you think about Honda being the first manufacturer in the ASEAN region proactively taking this ASEAN NCAP test?
CK:
I think it’s a good thing that Honda has done the assessment and is concerned about driver’s safety.
SF:
That’s great. I hope Honda can continue to improve in the future.
JM:
I notice when I read about Honda, when there is a recall, Honda does product recalls very professionally and systematically.
AP:
I think Honda cares for customer safety because they participate in these safety tests.
9) Why is Honda your ultimate choice?
CK:
I will choose Honda because of the overall design. It’s about the exterior design of the car and it looks very sporty.
SF:
Honda gives me the confidence to buy their cars and I have confidence in the brand.
JM:
Honda has always been a family choice and personally my choice. We decided to try a different model but because Honda was our benchmark, we went with that instead. I’m super happy with my purchase.
AP:
The main thing is the style, which is totally different, because it’s a ‘youngster’ car and has a very stylish look. The Civic is one of my favourite cars, not just this latest model but the previous 2016 model as well. I really love the look of it and I can tell you that Honda is one of my dream cars.
MF:
I have stuck with Honda because Japanese carmakers are generally trustworthy, and Honda Civic is the best of the C-segment cars.
SK:
Before this, I was driving a Honda CR-V. It has never given me trouble. I’ve found Honda to be a very trustworthy brand.