The ministry of home commerce and client affairs (KPDNHEP) has taken supply of 16 models of the Honda Civic 1.8 S to be used as fleet automobiles. The handing over ceremony passed off on the ministry’s headquarters in Putrajaya.
It’s the primary time the ministry is formally utilising Honda automobiles. “On behalf of Honda Malaysia, we’re honoured that the ministry of home commerce and client affairs has chosen the Civic as its most well-liked automotive in undertaking its duties and duties,” mentioned Honda Malaysia MD and CEO Toichi Ishiyama.
“We’re additionally appreciative of the ministry’s essential function in selling and sustaining home commerce in Malaysia, which is necessary as we’re nonetheless dealing with challenges to spice up the Malaysian economic system which has been enormously affected by the Covid-19 pandemic,” he added.
The 1.8 S variant is the baseline mannequin within the native Civic line-up, and is powered by a 1.8 litre naturally aspirated engine producing 141 PS at 6,500 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. That is paired with an Earth Goals CVT gearbox, sending drive to the entrance wheels.
The ministry joins the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) as authorities departments to utilise the Civic for official duties. Earlier this 12 months, the police took supply of 425 models of the Civic to be used as patrol and enforcement automobiles.
