14/06/2026

theSunday Special XIV ON SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2026

The interior feels well built.

Infotainment system now runs on a Google based operating system.

Circular dials have a nice feel to them.

importantly, it remains easy to live with. The latest Civic features Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Connectivity alongside Google built-in functionality, allowing navigation, media and connected services to be accessed conveniently through the infotainment system. Features such as Walk-Away Auto Lock may seem small on paper, but they contribute to the Civic’s broader appeal. Like many of the car’s strengths, they are features you only truly appreciate after living with them every day. Safety continues to be a priority too, with Honda Sensing providing a compre hensive suite of driver assistance systems designed to make daily driving less stress ful and long-distance journeys more com fortable. The Honda Civic continues to be the default answer whenever discussions about C-segment sedans arise. And that is because it is difficult to find any major weaknesses because every aspect of the car has been developed with balance in mind. The hybrid system does not transform the Civic into something completely dif ferent. Instead, it enhances the qualities that made the Civic successful in the first place. In a market increasingly filled with vehicles chasing bigger screens, more fea tures and longer specification sheets, there is still something refreshing about a car that focuses on getting the fundamen tals right. The Honda Civic remains the default answer. The e:HEV RS simply gives buyers even more reasons why. It also drives well, with the steering feeling chatty and connected to the wheels rather than having a dull feel, that is commonplace among cars with elec tronic steering racks these days. With 184PS under your right foot and 315Nm of torque available from zero engine rpm, acceleration feels urgent and spirited. This gives the car a sporty feel while your family will appreciate the com fort levels of the back seats. But it is the handling of the car that will

The honeycomb grille extends across the entire dash.

The drive mode selector lets you choose one of four drive modes.

have you grinning as you carve through your favourite corners. With a perfect 50:50 weight distribution, the Civic e:HEV RS feels confident in corners, in fact you have to try really hard to unsettle the car as even the spring and damper rates have been tuned to balance comfort and performance. For those considering one, the Honda Civic e:HEV RS is priced at RM167,900 but Honda Malaysia’s current “Hybrid Done Right” campaign makes it even more tempting than ever. The car currently comes with rewards worth up to RM12,000, making it a tempting proposition for a sedan that perfectly blends performance and effi ciency in a handsome package. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, natu rally-aspirated, Atkinson-cycle Transmission: e-CVT Price (as tested): RM167,900 We like: Fun to drive, efficient. We don’t like: Seats needs more bol stering over long distances. Power: 184PS Torque: 315Nm

Seats offer great support but need more cushioning for long distance drives.