JAKARTA - PT Honda Prospect Motor officially launched the New Civic RS e: HEV as a step to expand Honda's electrification vehicle line in Indonesia.
The model is designed by combining typical Civic designs, powerful performance, and more efficient hybrid technologies to provide a pleasant driving experience, energy saving, and increasingly connected to modern needs.
The presence of this car can also be a new choice for consumers who prioritize efficiency while maintaining performance and style. Moreover, this car has a long history since its debut in 1972.
Globally, Civic has won various prestigious awards, including the North American Car of the Year, and is widely known as a car that combines efficiency, performance, and driving pleasure. In Indonesia, Civic has recorded sales of more than 55,000 units and continues to be one of the favorite sedans in its segment.
Sales & Marketing and After Sales Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor Yusak Billy, said Civic has been an icon for more than 50 years and has been loved by various generations. Now, through the New Honda Civic RS e: HEV, Honda presents a new evolution that unites Civic's signature sports DNA with more environmentally friendly electrification technology.
"This is a tangible manifestation of our commitment to supporting sustainable mobility in Indonesia, as well as expanding the choice of Honda hybrid vehicles according to current consumer needs. By maintaining the fun to drive character that is the hallmark of Civic, we believe this model will be an ideal choice for those who want a design that is timeless, a fun performance but still efficient for fuel," he said, in an official statement received on Thursday, May 8.
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In specifications, the New Honda Civic RS e: HEV carries an advanced hybrid system consisting of electric motors, efficient 2.0L Atkinson-cycle gasoline engines, as well as Intelligent Power Units that work automatically to balance performance and efficiency optimally.
The 2.0L gasoline engine produces 141 PS of power at 6,000 RPM and 182 Nm of torque at 4,500 RPM, while the electric motor produces 184 PS of power in the range of 5,000 to 6,000 RPM with a maximum torque of 315 Nm at 0 2,000 RPM.
The combination of both of them produces a total system power of 203 PS, provides responsive acceleration since low rounds and consistent performance at various speeds. Coupled with the responsive character of electric motors, acceleration feels more spontaneous so that it is ideal for daily use and the need for performance on toll roads.
The dynamic, powerful, but energy-efficient driving sensation, makes Civic RS e: HEV a new choice for consumers who want efficiency without sacrificing the pleasure of driving. To provide a more flexible driving experience, Civic RS e: HEV is also equipped with a Drive Mode feature that allows drivers to choose between four driving modes such as Econ for maximum efficiency, Normal for daily use, Sport for acceleration is more aggressive, and new modes that can be customized according to preferences.
With all the improvements in performance, features, and technology carried, Civic RS e: HEV is offered at a price of IDR 699 million on the road in the Jakarta area for the first car ownership in 2025.
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