Honda Civic eHEV Hybrid Fuel Economy Drive To Desaru

This latest Civic comes with an e:HEV powertrain that has a 72-cell lithium-ion battery and two compact, yet powerful electric motors paired with a newly developed 2.0-litre direct-injection, Atkinson-cycle petrol powered engine.

With both powertrains working, yes, there is the petrol engine and the electric motor working together to deliver a maximum power of 181bhp and a spirited 315Nm of torque.

The latest version of the internal combustion engine has several new elements within its architecture to help achieve a thermal efficiency of 41 percent, one of the highest figures within the automotive industry for a production road car.

The drive to Malacca took about 3 hours and yes we got a fuel sipping 29.4 kilometers to a liter of premium fuel and took a third place win.

The next leg of the journey was to Desaru Resort, via a tea break in Kluang. This journey was undertaken by my experienced co-drivers and they did not hold back on the accelerator and the use of the drive modes.

The e:HEV RS worked its charm providing very responsive power and smooth delivery from each gear, up and down the revolution range without a hitch.

The drive along the back roads of Johor state was the best way to appreciate the suspension comfort and handling. The rear seat. Where we were, delivered the right amount of comfort, even with a tall driver in the front seat. The arm rest, a/c vents, headrest all were aligned well to our torso and we reached Desaru without the need to get a full body massage.

Honda Civic e:HEV Specifications
Engine: 2.0-litre DOHC 16v Atkinson Cycle
Capacity: 1993cc
Power: 143PS @ 6000rpm & 184kW @ 5000-6000
Torque: 189Nm @ 4500rpm & 315kg-m @ 0-2000
Transmission: e-CVT
0-100km/h: 7.9 seconds
Top Speed: 180km/h
Fuel Consumption: 4.0 (L/100km) Average
Selling Price: RM166,500.00