PETALING JAYA: Honda Malaysia today introduced Honda CONNECT, its latest innovative and advanced technology for vehicle connectivity.
Applying smart telematics technology, it allows the users to connect with their cars via a smartphone application, bringing a new level of safety, security and convenience to Honda owners.
Honda CONNECT technology will be available first in the City RS e:HEV variant which will begin delivery to customers from March. So far Honda Malaysia has not revealed the price of this system and subsequent models to be equipped with it.
Key functions of Honda CONNECT include vehicle diagnostics, remote applications, security applications, vehicle tracking and support services.
Within the function of Safety and Security, Honda CONNECT is equipped with Automatic Collision Detection System, Security Alarm Detection, Speed Alert, Find My Car, Geo-Fencing Alert and Emergency Call.
The Automatic Collision Detection System provides immediate support to the driver via Honda’s 24 Hours Roadside Assist Call Centre in case of an accident or air bag deployment in the car.
A notification will be sent to the Call Centre and emergency support will be dispatched with owner also being notified via push notification on the application.
The Security Alarm Detection feature remotely monitors the car from wherever the owner is and a push notification will be sent to the owner as well as Honda’s 24 Hours Roadside Assist Call Center when the car door, trunk or bonnet is forcibly opened.
The Find My Car function allows owners to park with ease anywhere knowing that they can now easily locate their car on a map that is linked to their smartphone.
The Speed Alert and Geo-Fencing Alert function will alert the owner when the vehicle is being driven out of the set driving radius and speed limit especially when the vehicle is lent to someone else.
Honda CONNECT's Remote Vehicle Control function can remotely lock or unlock the car when the owner is away from the vehicle for a family member to retrieve an item left inside the cabin.
Similarly, the owner can also request for Honda’s 24 Hours Roadside Assist Call Center to unlock the doors remotely if the car keys were accidentally left inside.
This intelligent feature can also remotely start or stop the car engine, switch on or off the air conditioning to conveniently cool the cabin as well as remotely switching on the lights to help the owner locate the parked car at night time.
The Honda CONNECT application also allows the owner access the car's dashboard information through Car Status and Service Reminder feature.
The Service Reminder function, meanwhile, provides the owner with updates on all past service information including reminders for next periodical maintenance.
The owner can check Service History, Parts List and Estimation cost for future vehicle service as well as contact a Honda Dealer to make a service appointment.
The Remote Diagnostic Support can provide initial assessment and necessary diagnosis on the issues encountered by the car.
It can detect any issues with the 11 main indicators - Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Supplemental Restraint System, Brake System, Engine Malfunction, Charging System, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System, Electric Power Steering (EPS) System, Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC), Safety Support and Power System - and send push notifications to the owner.
Honda CONNECT also works to offer an advanced form of communication through the One-to-One Message function, Social Network Services (SNS) Posting and Customer Inquiry features.
The One-to-One Message are reminders on service maintenance, insurance renewal and annual vehicle tax deadline while SNS Posting allows users to share their vehicle trip logs with their community via social media.
Additionally, the application connects and gives access for the owner to contact Honda directly for any enquiries as well as for Honda dealers to be in touch with customers for an efficient customer-dealer relationship.
Honda Malaysia managing director and chief executive officer Toichi Ishiyama said Honda CONNECT's technology embodies Honda’s vision of value creation for mobility and people’s daily lives.
"We seek to improve the daily lives of our customers with an innovative and advanced information platform that provides multiple benefits such as peace of mind, convenience and most importantly, fun!
"This innovative technology is set to redefine safety, security and convenience for Honda car owners, allowing them to fully experience and enjoy their Honda car while enabling us to provide round-the-clock support to our valued customers," he said.
For details, call Honda Malaysia’s Toll Free number at tel: 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my.
