Honda Malaysia’s 2025 highlights: Total sales, best-selling models, “Because of You” campaign winners and more

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia has revealed its annual sales report for 2025. During the year, the Japanese automaker sold a total of 72,301 units, capturing an 8.8% share of the local automotive market. With that sales mark, Honda continues to be the No.1 Non-National Passenger Vehicle (excluding pickup trucks and vans) in Malaysia for the 12th consecutive year. 

Honda Malaysia managing director and CEO Narushi Yazaki said, “I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to our customers for their continued confidence and unwavering trust in the Honda brand, which inspires us to keep raising the bar. We also sincerely thank all stakeholders for their steadfast support over the years, as well as the Malaysian government for its continued support for our sustainability and electrification initiatives. The solid performance in 2025 has further strengthened our confidence in Honda’s product direction and reinforced our commitment to delivering practical electrification solutions.”

“As we mark 21 years (2004–2025) since the introduction of our hybrid technology, strengthening the presence of our hybrid models across major segments remains a key priority. By integrating advanced hybrid technology, we aim to deliver an engaging and rewarding driving experience for every customer. We remain committed to driving long-term growth and supporting a more sustainable future for the Honda brand,” commented Yazaki.

Here’s a quick snapshot of Honda Malaysia’s 2025 highlights -

Honda Malaysia’s top-selling models in 2025

• The Honda HR-V remained the brand’s best-selling model in 2025, accounting for 25% of total sales.
• It was followed by the Honda City at 24% and the CR-V at 15%. 
• The hybrid variants of the Honda HR-V and the Honda CR-V also performed well during the year, contributing 30% to the company’s total hybrid sales. 

Honda Malaysia’s new launches in 2025

• The all-new 11th-gen Honda Civic facelift now made its way to Malaysia in early 2025. The upgraded sedan features design enhancements, new features, and colour options. It is offered in four trims - E, V, RS, and e:HEV RS, priced between RM 133,900 and RM 167,900.

• Honda entered the Malaysian EV race last year, with the launch of the e:N1. Built on Honda’s e:N Architecture F platform, the EV blends the HR-V's familiarity with dedicated EV performance and innovative features. It is offered in a single CBU variant, priced at RM 149,900.
• The Honda HR-V received a subtle upgrade in 2025, adding new features, mild styling tweaks, and new colour options to the package. The new HR-V price ranges from RM 115,900 to RM 143,900.
• Honda Malaysia also introduced a special-edition version of the CR-V in 2025, dubbed as the CR-V Dual-Tone Edition, available in a limited quantity of 300 units.

Honda Malaysia 25th Anniversary celebrations

Honda Malaysia celebrated its 25th anniversary in October 2025, with the “Because of You” campaign, offering the biggest rewards and lucky draw prizes in its history, worth up to RM 1 million, including six units of Honda models. The final winners of the contest are - 

• Chin Boon Hao, from Perak, who won the Honda City Hatchback RS after purchasing the Honda Civic RS
• Avis Ou Xiao Qian, from Sarawak, who won the all-new Honda WR-V RS after purchasing the Honda CR-V
• Zulkeffli bin Abdul Rahman, from Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, won the Honda Civic RS after purchasing the Honda HR-V 1.5T V
• Mohamad Farees Rahimi bin Abd Kadir, from Johor, won the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS after purchasing the Honda City Hatchback RS
• Cheah Wei Kong, from Selangor, who won the Honda City RS after purchasing the Honda e:N1 EV
• Muhammad Syabilbin Muzafar, from Perak, who won the Honda HR-V (V variant) after purchasing the Honda Civic 1.5L V

Honda Malaysia’s upcoming launches in 2026

Honda Malaysia teased the Prelude in its 25th anniversary celebration video, suggesting that the two-door coupe may debut in the country soon. 

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