Honda Malaysia has announced a proactive product update involving approximately 36,000 units of the Civic, Civic Type R, and CR-V.
According to the company, the activity is to update the Electric Power Steering (EPS) gearbox. The EPS gearbox worm wheel may swell and reduce grease film thickness, causing abnormal steering noise or sticky steering.
The models involved include Civic Year Model 2022-2024, Civic Type R Year Model 2023-2024, and CR-V Year Model 2024.
Honda Malaysia said it apologises for the inconvenience caused to affected customers and reassures that other current production and selling models are not affected in this product update.
“The company believes this proactive product update is necessary as customer safety is Honda Malaysia’s top priority,” it said in a statement.
All affected customers will be informed via notification letters, which will include details of the product update.
Honda Malaysia urges all customers involved in this update to contact any Honda authorised dealer to make an appointment upon receiving the notification, to have their vehicles inspected and/or repaired if required.
Honda Malaysia will bear the cost of inspection, repair or replacement of the affected parts in this activity. The replacement stock will be available in stages starting from December 2024.
Honda has collaborated with General Motors to develop a new generation fuel cell system that will become part of the FCEV package for the CR-V.
Revealed in a new video, it shows the CR-V as the indirect successor to the discontinued Honda Clarity, which ceased production in 2021. However, Honda is making a slight difference this time as the new CR-V will combine fuel cells with a battery pack.
The promotional video showcases the benefits of dual charging, where the owner charges their coffee machine in a remote area using the car’s battery, then proceeds to a hydrogen station to refill the H2 fuel in the rear tank. In reality, this dual charging system is not new.
Many electric vehicles (EVs) offer this functionality, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Nissan Leaf, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Chery Omoda E5.
Additionally, adding a battery pack will certainly enhance the practicality of the Honda CR-V Hydrogen, especially considering the limited availability of hydrogen refueling stations.
Honda has not shared much further information, but it is evident that the CR-V Hydrogen will be produced at the Performance Manufacturing Centre (PMC) in Ohio. This is the same facility that once manufactured the Honda NSX hybrid.
The prototype in this video is clad in a blue wrap, clearly indicating the United States (US) version as it features side marker lights on the bumper. Compared to the standard CR-V, this model has clear taillights and a charging port on the front fender.
JUST a few days prior, we have read about the stories of Perodua Bezza and Honda HR-V owners whose vehicles experienced breakdown shortly after purchase.
This time, another social media user has expressed concern about the new Honda CR-V, which was purchased by his father last December.
According to Facebook user Ahmad Shah, the vehicle allegedly produced strange noises just minutes after it was driven off a car showroom in Melaka. He claimed that the noise resembled that of a moving motorcycle.
“My father sent the car to the relevant vehicle centre for inspection. The staff only changed the door key, but the car still made the same sound,” he said.
The SUV was then taken back to the centre for a second inspection and test drive. The manager of the centre confirmed that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle.
“He informed us that the car would be sent to the main service center, Honda Malaysia, as he claimed that the branch couldn’t do anything without a more thorough inspection from Honda Malaysia,” he said.
Following that, the SUV was sent to Honda Malaysia, but there was no news about its status.
“My father contacted the manager again, and he said that he’s trying to get updates and progress from Honda Malaysia, but till now, we still don’t know the cause.
“It’s quite strange because the car is not even a month old, but it is as if the warranty period from Honda has already expired for decades.
“Then my father contacted the Customer Service Chief of Honda Malaysia, who stated that the case would be referred back and resolved by the branch,” he expressed.
Ahmad Shah claimed that after investigation, it was found, according to there report, that there was no mention of the strange noise; instead, they only stated that there was an issue with the tyres.
“The noise disappeared when the car stopped, but it would emit a very loud sound when the car was moving,” he said.
In another Facebook post, Ahmad Shah said that the manager of the centre called his father to arrange a meeting regarding the car. However, the meeting date was not disclosed.
The sixth-generation Honda CR-V has been officially launched in the Malaysian market, a month after it was made available for booking.
According to Honda Malaysia, the SUV has amassed over 2,000 bookings within the period. The company targets to achieve a monthly sales target of 1,000 units.
The CR-V is offered in four variants, with the following prices:
1.5L S – RM159,900
1.5L E – RM169,900
1.5L V – RM181,900 2.0L
e:HEV RS – price to be announced later
The range-topping e:HEV RS will only be launched early next year, thus its price will be announced closer to the launch date.
In conjunction with Honda’s 75th anniversary and Honda Malaysia’s celebration of 20 years of CKD production of the CR-V, the company is offering a special price of RM157,900 for the CR-V 1.5L S for the first 750 customers.
Compared to the outgoing model, the new CR-V has larger a footprint that measures 4,691 mm in length, 1,866 mm in width and 1,681 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,701 mm, 40 mm longer than before.
The e:HEV RS variant is powered by a combination of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and an improved Hybrid Traction Motor producing a total output of 184 PS and 335 Nm. Power is delivered to the front wheels through an e:CVT.
The other three variants feature a 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine with 193 PS and 243 Nm of torque, paired with a CVT. The S and E variants are front-wheel drive, while the V variant is equipped with the Real Time AWD all-wheel-drive system.
Moving on to the features, all CR-V variants come standard with LED headlights and taillights, and sequential turn signal lights. LED fog lights are only available from the E variant and above.
The alloy wheel sizes start from 17 inches for the S variant, up to 18 inches for the E, V, and RS. As the sportiest variant, the RS wheel comes in Berlina Black.
Inside, the CR-V (save for the S variant) is equipped with leather upholstery, driver’s seat memory function, eight-way power adjustment for the driver and four-way for passengers, additional USB Type C ports, 15W wireless charger, a nine-inch audio display, and paddle shifters.
The V variant adds ambient lighting, while the RS variant includes a smart key card, a 10.2-inch digital meter, head-up display, driving mode switch, Active Sound Control, and a Bose audio system with 12 speakers.
As for safety, Honda Sensing is now equipped as standard across the range. It comprises nine features:
Adaptive Cruise Control
Forward Collision Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Road Departure Mitigation
Lane Keep Assist System
Collision Mitigation Braking System
Lead Car Departure Notification System
Low Speed Follow
Adaptive Driving Beam (RS only)
Meanwhile, Honda LaneWatch is available in the E, V, and RS variants, while the 360-degree multi-view camera system is available in the V and RS variants only.
The CR-V is available in five colours, namely Canyon River Blue, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and Ignite Red Metallic.
HONDA Malaysia has officially opened bookings for the sixth generation all-new Honda CR-V at all 101 dealerships nationwide. The company is gearing up to launch the C-segment SUV sometime in December 2023.
The all-new CR-V will be available in the e:HEV RS variant, which Honda Malaysia says exudes a more premium feel with its front grille with a bold mesh pattern, full LED Headlights and taillights, LED front fog lights, and front
LED sequential turn signals.
The variant also comes with sleek door handles, Berlina Black 18-inch alloy wheels as well as an active shutter grille on the front lower bumper.
According to the company, the active shutter grille enhances both aerodynamics and fuel efficiency by automatically opening and closing the shutters based on the car’s speed, engine temperature and cooling needs.
For our market, the CR-V will be offered with two powertrain options. The first is a 2.0-litre e:HEV hybrid powertrain with an improved hybrid traction motor that outputs 184 PS and 335 Nm of torque.
The engine is coupled with an Electric Continuous Variable Transmission (e:CVT) with a new framework, which is a first for Honda Malaysia.
The second powertrain option is the familiar 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine that delivers 193 PS and 243 Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a CVT and Real Time AWD.
Other creature comforts include a hands-free power tailgate with Walkaway Close, a multi-view camera system with a 360-degree view and Honda Connect.
The Honda Sensing system has been upgraded with a wide-angle radar and camera, and sonar sensor for Low Speed Braking Control. It now has a total of nine safety functions with the addition of Adaptive Driving Beam, which is an exclusive function for the e:HEV RS.
Bookings for the CR-V can be placed online at prebook.honda.com.my, via the HondaTouch app or at any of the 101 authorised Honda dealerships nationwide.
Honda Malaysia will arrange exclusive previews in selected Honda dealerships for customers to experience the CR-V prior to its launch. Details of the participating dealerships are as below:
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