Road Drive Honda Civic RS eHEV - More Power Than the Turbo RS, and Economical!

Road Drive Honda Civic RS eHEV - More Power Than the Turbo RS, and Economical! | YS Khong Driving

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Жыл бұрын

The Honda Civic RS eHEV is some car - whilst it is classified as a hybrid, it is actually more of an electric car with an engine that charges the battery. You get to enjoy the power of an electric car, but never have range anxiety. Do watch the video to see how the i-MMD system works.
In terms of fuel economy, it performs better than the Civic RS, and now one can understand why Honda names this variant as the 'flagship' model of the Civic range.
In terms of size, it is a C-segment car, but the size now is bordering into the D-segment - you get a lot of car; those familiar with the history of the Honda Civic will know that the Civic has grown hugely since the introduction of the first Civic decades ago.
My personal relationship with the Civic started in 1974 when I bought my 3-door hatch, and then I rallied two Civics between 1980 to 1982, winning two rally championships along the way. I am very happy to see how that model has turned out after all these years; yes, it is a great car!
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@pillred5974 4 ай бұрын

This is, without doubt, the most comprehensive explanation of how the systems work, other reviewers struggle to explain it and half the time get it wrong, so well done for that, every time I watch one of your videos it always seems to be raining, I thought it rained a lot here in England where I live but at least your rain is warm lol.

@YSKhongDriving 4 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for your kind words. I assume you are from Emgland and yes we get real rain hete, not your daily London drizzle. It storms and we get flash floods very often; which is why our folks here need to know the air intake height of a car. The rain here is indeed a little warmer but you can still catch a cold if you get caught in it. Sometimes it rains when we do our drives but I take it in my stride and check out how how the car does in the wet.

@chriscctan Жыл бұрын

been waiting for this review. thank you

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Most welcome, and book yours through us.

@ChengHooSew Жыл бұрын

I've had it for couple of weeks. Average fuel consumption in KL/Selangor is about 20-23km/L. 16km/l on a day when I think that I'm a racing driver. Ride very comfortably. Handling is good for a car this size and weight and comfortable but it's no sport car. Feels like there's some vectoring control. Road noise is pretty noticeable. Maybe it's because how quiet the car is. It feels like it's as loud as a mini cooper. Acceleration is immediate and smooth. things that I keep complaining of is it's comes with wireless charger but no wireless Android auto. Electric adjust sit but no memory. Lane keep assist only available at 70km/h and above.

@teohabi Жыл бұрын

Actually you can enable wireless android auto, but it's a little buggy at first. Once you've connected for the first time, it's smooth after that.

@teohabi Жыл бұрын

Long press home, volume knob and the back skip button together until you see a new orange and white page. Then press the bottom part, then click on smartphone connection. You'll find that apple carplay is set to wireless but android auto is still on USB. Enable the wireless one and return to the normal home page. Restart your car and connect via cable to enable android auto.

@ChengHooSew Жыл бұрын

@@teohabi OMG it does have it! I have to remove Honda from the phone android auto setting and remove the phone from the car first and connect them again to get it to work. Why did they dissable it in the first place? So that they can say that they have added new feature next year? or as an optional upgrade?

@teohabi Жыл бұрын

@@ChengHooSew I'm honestly not sure but it's probably not that haha. Anyway, have you got it to work? If so, enjoy!

@ChengHooSew Жыл бұрын

@@teohabi Yes! Now I don't need to plug in my phone every time I got in my car. thanks alot!!!👍

@nooneyouknow5002 Жыл бұрын

Nice explanation boss, understood 👌

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

@JonC4296 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Might just change my thought and view on hybrids with this new gen e-Hv Civic. Enjoying my turbo H-RV but might just nudge the wife to get the Civic. Lol

@ahmadmdzin Жыл бұрын

nice

@shermanhan1839 2 ай бұрын

Great Video, Hope Kah Motor can bring in the stepwgn 2l e:hev

@vigneswaransivanandam1176 Жыл бұрын

Uncle waiting for Civic Ehev RS genting drive. Please try to do. Haha big fan.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Waitong for car

@cheekong08 Жыл бұрын

This is the same concept as e-power by Nissan. The engine charges the battery that feeds the electric motor. This is in contrast with Toyota Hybrid where the electric motor operates alongside with the ICE. The charging primarily comes from regenerative braking.

@shawalfida6357 Жыл бұрын

Yup, almost same, But honda takes a step further main difference is , honda has an e clutch where the engine engages the wheel at cruising speeds , where the engine is at its most optimum speed and rev

@Duocore821 Жыл бұрын

Uncle!!!!genting!!!!

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Nanti jap - tunggu kereta dari Honda.

@yeongkarsoon481 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully Uncle YSK can come to Sabah test drive cars at Kimanis or Marak Parak road.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

If somebody can sponsor the trip, I can come.

@heera_cazador Жыл бұрын

Is there a way for us to stand a chance to be a passenger is one of your test driving videos (especially ride up to Genting)? If yes, may I know where can we apply? 😃

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Send me a whatsapp

@heera_cazador Жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving Okay, Mr. Khong!

@Firr007 Жыл бұрын

@10:59 why does the passenger side ac were put on Low ? I thought it was raining outside and knowing honda aircond 22-23 degree is cold enough.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Donno. I was not the passenger. Maybe he likes cold.

@rstz4450 Жыл бұрын

Uncle will the electric motor lose power over time after years of usage later? how long has this iMMD hybrid tech been in the market & any review on its long term efficiency for reference?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

I think it has been around about 5 years. So far no known issues. All things mechanical will be subject to wear and tear.

@woowaikee Жыл бұрын

Similar i-MMD system was used in previous generation of Insight, CR-V & Accord in The States since 2017/2018. Different engines & smaller motors but otherwise same kind of transmission system

@MunwaiCheaw Жыл бұрын

The battery has an 8 year unlimited mileage warranty, but did Honda mention how much is the replacement cost after warranty period?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

This is a 1 kWh battery, so is not that expensive.

@ChengHooSew Жыл бұрын

Should be cheaper then replacing a CVT gear box.

@chriscctan Жыл бұрын

had asked before, SA told the cost of replacement is around 8k~9k

@JimmyLamSK Жыл бұрын

How about the battery life span? How much to replace the battery?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Should be good for 8 to 10 years

@nelsonngu 3 ай бұрын

till now I am still afraid of Hybrid car. I am waiting for the new Toyota Prius to come in but donno when. Was so close to get EV car BYD Seal but thinking JB charging port and staying in Condo do not have sufficient support yet. Now in dilemma this eHEV Hybrid or EV. Uncle what's your take?

@YSKhongDriving 3 ай бұрын

If you have charging issues, just go for a hybrid.

@gu4mus4ng Жыл бұрын

Uncle, you said that this car is better compared to hrv hybrid. is it only in term of performance or also the hybrid technology?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Both have the same technology. The Civic has a 2.0 engine, is quieter, is bigger, higher spec.

@kelappan556 Жыл бұрын

Love from India 💓💓🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

@pemudaberani Жыл бұрын

So, if someone modified this i-mmd engine, it will not benefit to the driving?

@SAKTHITech Жыл бұрын

It won't really. The engine mainly charges the battery

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Correct. You modify the electric motor if you want more power.

@metzmatu8409 Жыл бұрын

i-MMD is the drive train, not the engine (power train)

@LoveLikeaHurricane Жыл бұрын

The question is...if Ohlin come out with suspension for the Civic Hatch Hybrid that will come out to the rest of world soon.... Then we can take it to track and autocross

@misaivanjava5476 Жыл бұрын

Fc similar with lexus ct200h..

@raziariff2345 Жыл бұрын

Tempted..Now how to find the moonies

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ibnujabbarulmukhlisin624 Жыл бұрын

This type of civic is gonna make the turbo civic kinda like unnecessarily built…this is a complete ev atm, suit more with the heavy body compared to my turbo rs which felt underpowered from get go…plus this economy yet powerful atkinson 2.0 na would compensate the lack of 1.5turbo oil dilution defect of my engine powertrain~ all in all, just be grateful of mine… 😂

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Those that do not like hybrid would go for the turbo. The turbo is a great car too

@ibnujabbarulmukhlisin624 Жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving yeah, i myself prefer the turbo because of the price point...but for whom that likes consistency of refinement, this ehev is the best option~