Following the opening of the order books for it at the beginning of this month, Honda Malaysia has now formally launched the facelifted Honda HR-V within the nation. Because it was when it was launched right here precisely three years in the past in 2022, the mannequin line-up for the third-gen SUV stays unchanged, with three petrol variants (a normally-aspirated 1.5L S and two 1.5 turbos, the E and V) and 1.5L e:HEV RS hybrid persevering with to be supplied.
First up, pricing, and the HR-V facelift variants go for:
All costs are on-the-road with out insurance coverage. The value of the S and E stay as they have been with the pre-facelift, whereas the V and RS at the moment are RM2k dearer than their predecessors.
All HR-V fashions are coated by a five-year limitless mileage guarantee and include a five-times free labour service (relevant inside 100,000 km or 5 years). The battery pack on the e:HEV hybrid is roofed by an eight-year, limitless mileage guarantee.
The third-gen RV retains most of its appears to be like, with solely minor modifications to each exterior and inside to be discovered. Exterior revisions encompass a brand new, wider entrance grille and a corresponding reprofiled entrance bumper, and the RS now will get matrix projector LED headlights with energetic cornering lamps, with energetic cornering lights additionally on for the rely.
On the again, there’s a brand new, sleeker LED tail gentle design, which on the RS continues to be a full-width unit. As for the wheels, the dimensions is now unified at 18-inches throughout your complete mannequin vary, with the bottom S and E transferring up from the 17-inch models discovered on the pre-facelift. There’s a slight makeover for these the RS, with the unit now sporting a machined two-tone end instead of the all-grey scheme seen beforehand.
Inside, the primary change visually is with the design of the centre console, which has been reworked from the pre-facelift’s “wraparound” styled structure to a extra standard symmetrical panel. This provides a further storage compartment beneath the air-conditioner controls.
In the meantime, the eight-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system has additionally been up to date, and now comes with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, whereas Sort-C connections make their method on for the USB ports (as earlier than, two entrance for the S, with two extra rear models from the E on), though one of many entrance ports stay a Sort-A instance. Additionally, Qi wi-fi charging can now be discovered on the RS.
Some objects seen beforehand have made their method on to decrease variants. For instance, Honda Join distant companies is now customary match throughout your complete HR-V vary, and variable gear ratio (VGR) steering, which was beforehand supplied from the V onwards on the pre-facelift, make it on to the E. Likewise, the hands-free powered tailgate, which was solely out there on the pre-FL e:HEV RS, is now customary match on the V.
Elsewhere, there may be additionally auto retractable aspect mirrors on the V and RS, and the black leather-based seats on the e:HEV now function a RS brand embossed on the backrest of the entrance seats. One merchandise has been scaled down although, and that’s the spare wheel on the V – it was an 18-inch instance, however the usual match spare throughout the petrol vary is now a 17-inch unit. The RS after all makes do with a brief tyre restore package.
Because it was with the pre-facelift, the up to date HR-V will proceed to be supplied with three powertrain choices (NA, turbo and hybrid) in Malaysia, and there aren’t any mechanical modifications, which signifies that outputs are an identical to these within the outgoing variations.
The naturally-aspirated 1.5 litre engine is the L15B, the DOHC i-VTEC four-pot that additionally equips the petrol Metropolis fashions. It continues to supply a most output of 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. In the meantime, the 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo mill retains its 181 PS at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,700 and 4,500 rpm output numbers. Each the NA and turbo mills proceed to be paired with a CVT.
The automaker’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain additionally stays unchanged when it comes to energy output, however it’s mentioned that the system has been tweaked to supply a extra enhanced engine sound and to be extra responsive in use. As earlier than, a 131 PS/253 Nm electrical motor works with a 107 PS and 131 Nm 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC Atkinson-cycle NA engine, which primarily acts as a generator however may also drive the entrance wheels at increased speeds.
Like with the pre-facelift, Honda Sensing is obtainable throughout your complete HR-V vary, however the suite’s repertoire now options the complete raft of present objects, which signifies that Ahead Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS; mainly AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Maintain Help System (LKAS), Street Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) with Low Velocity Comply with (LSF), Auto Excessive Beam (AHB) and Lead Automotive Departure Notification (LCDN) is within the kitbag.
The HR-V facelift is obtainable in 5 exterior colors, two of that are new to the SUV, these being Phoenix Orange Pearl and Crystal Black Pearl. The opposite color selections are Platinum White Pearl, Stellar Diamond Pearl and Meteoroid Grey Metallic.
2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 S facelift – RM115,900
Will get as customary:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine
- 1,498 cc naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol
- 121 PS at 6,600 rpm, 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm
- Repeatedly variable transmission (CVT)
- Entrance-wheel drive
- Econ and Regular drive modes
- Digital parking brake with auto brake maintain
- MacPherson strut suspension (entrance), torsion beam (rear)
- Ventilated brake discs (entrance), stable discs (rear)
Exterior
- Computerized LED reflector headlamps
- LED mixture tail lights
- LED daytime working lights
- 18-inch alloy wheels, 225/50 tyres
- Single hidden tailpipe
- Energy-folding door mirrors
- Physique-coloured door handles
- Keyless entry with walk-away computerized locking
- Shark fin antenna
Inside
- Push-button begin
- Urethane multi-function steering wheel
- Urethane gear knob
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Analogue instrument cluster with 4.2-inch TFT multi-info show
- Energy home windows with driver’s aspect auto up/down
- Black material upholstery
- Manually-adjustable entrance seats
- 60:40 split-folding rear seats with Extremely Seat operate
- Single-zone computerized local weather management with rear vents
- Eight-inch Show Audio touchscreen head unit (new floating design panel for facelift)
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (new to facelift)
- 4 audio system
- Two entrance USB ports (one Sort-A, one Sort-C) (Sort-C is new to facelift)
- Multi-angle reverse digicam
- Foldable tailgate-mounted tonneau cowl
- Full-size 17-inch spare wheel
Security
- 4 airbags (entrance and aspect)
- Rear ISOFIX baby seat anchors with high tethers
- Auto door lock
- 4 rear parking sensors
- Honda Join distant companies (new to base mannequin from facelift)
- Honda Sensing driver help suite
- Lane departure warning
- Street departure mitigation
- Ahead collision warning
- Collision mitigation braking system (AEB)
- Adaptive cruise management with low pace observe
- Lane maintain help
- Computerized excessive beam
- Lead automobile departure notification
- ABS with EBD and brake help
- Car Stability Help (VSA)
- Agile Dealing with Help (AHA)
- Hill begin help
- Hill descent management
- Emergency cease sign
- Seat belt reminder on all seats
- Rear seat reminder
2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo E facelift – RM130,900
Provides on:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC VTEC Turbo engine
- 1,498 cc turbocharged four-cylinder petrol
- 181 PS at 6,600 rpm, 240 Nm from 1,700 and 4,500 rpm
- Steering wheel gearshift paddles
- Econ, Regular and Sport drive modes
- Variable gear ratio steering
Exterior
- LED entrance fog lights
- Entrance and rear bodykit
- Tailpipe chrome finisher
- Distant engine begin
Inside
- Silver dashboard trim
- Half-digital instrument cluster with seven-inch show
- Rear centre armrest
- Two rear USB ports (each Sort-C) (
Security
- Six airbags (entrance, aspect and curtain)
2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo V facelift – RM137,900
Provides on:
Exterior
- Sequential LED entrance indicators
- Arms-free powered tailgate with walk-away shut (new to V for facelift)
Inside
- Auto retractable aspect mirrors (new to facelift)
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-based-wrapped gear knob
- Black leather-based upholstery
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Twin illuminated vainness mirrors
- Eight audio system
Security
- LaneWatch blind spot digicam
2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 RS e:HEV facelift – RM143,900
Provides on:
Mechanicals
- Entrance electrical drive motor
- 131 PS from 4,000 to eight,000 rpm, 253 Nm from 0-3,500 rpm
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine
- 1,498 cc naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol
- 107 PS from 6,000 to six,400 rpm, 131 Nm from 4,500 to five,000 rpm
- Electrical steady variable transmission (e-CVT)
Exterior
- Matrix projector LED headlights with adaptive driving beam (ADB) (ADB new to facelift)
- Lively cornering headlights (new to facelift)
- Full LED tail lights (with LED strip)
- Single hidden tailpipe
Inside
- Leather-based seats with RS brand embossed on backrest (new to facelift)
- Computerized wipers
- Twin-zone computerized local weather management
- Qi wi-fi charger
- Sport pedals
- Tyre restore package
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