Honda Jazz Hybrid Goes CKD in Malaysia
Alor Gajah, 23 November 2012 – Honda Malaysia launched the CKD version of the Honda Jazz Hybrid, and announced its selling price at RM89,900 (Price on-the-road with insurance).
The Jazz Hybrid is assembled at Honda’s plant in Pegoh, Alor Gajah, Melaka. Present at the launch was Dato’ Mukriz Tun Mahathir, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Yoichiro Ueno, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Honda Malaysia said, “We are very pleased and honoured to introduce the first CKD Honda Jazz Hybrid today. This is a significant achievement for Honda Malaysia to further reinforce our position as the pioneer in hybrid technology in Malaysia. Since the first Honda hybrid car arrived on Malaysian roads in 2007, we have sold a total of 12,194 units of hybrids as at October 2012. This would not have been possible without the support and efforts by the Malaysian government to promote energy efficient vehicles and green technology. Honda Malaysia remains committed to support the government’s green efforts. Our mission is to continue providing advanced technology products with speed and affordability that maximize the joy of our customers for them to enjoy the freedom of mobility while contributing towards a greener earth.”
Equipped with a 1.3-litre i-VTEC engine coupled with Honda’s IMA hybrid system, the CKD Jazz is cheaper by RM4,900 from the CBU version, but comes with rear drum brakes instead of discs, plus a few other minor features.
From a consumer point of view, there is actually only a marginal saving on the purchase price based on the reduction of specifications, but to Honda, it is a strategic move to prepare for the day when the government removes the import incentive on hybrid vehicles. Going into a CKD program not only expands the model range available here in Malaysia, but also strengthens the sustainability of the Jazz hybrid in the longer term for Honda Malaysia.
