In Cars, Honda, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 20 June 2022 11:47 am / 29 comments
Those of you who visited Honda showrooms over the weekend to check out the new HR-V will have noticed the seemingly random variant selection for the preview models. Well, we can confirm that Honda Malaysia (HMSB) did showcase all four models that will be available for our market, and now that we’ve been to four of the five locations (yes, even Kuala Selangor), we have the full specifications and equipment for each.
First, a recap – the HR-V will be available in one naturally-aspirated (1.5 S), two turbocharged (Turbo E and Turbo V) and one hybrid (RS e:HEV) variants. Although HMSB did not provide any pricing information, the sales advisors at all four locations did give us an estimated ballpark of between RM120,000 and RM140,000.
All four variants will be powered by a variation of Honda’s 1.5 litre L engine, but in completely different configurations; Malaysia could very well be the only market in the world to get all three. The base S gets the L15ZE that is found in the petrol City models, a naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder making 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. That’s 21 PS and 27 Nm less than the outgoing model, which was motivated by a larger 1.8 litre mill.
Thai-market Honda HR-V RS e:HEV shown
The E and V receive the vastly more powerful VTEC Turbo engine, the L15C3. The exact specs of this engine isn’t known, but thanks to documents sighted by this publication, we know it should have similar outputs as Indonesia’s HR-V Turbo, which produces 177 PS at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm between 1,700 and 4,500 rpm. The power figure is 5 PS down on the Civic; both petrol mills are mated to a CVT.
Like the City RS, the range-topping HR-V RS is the only one to receive the e:HEV hybrid powertrain. The electric motor that does the bulk of the propulsion is slightly more powerful than it is in the sedan and hatch, churning out 22 PS more a 131 PS (torque stays the same at 253 Nm).
The naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, which functions as a generator and can also drive the car directly at higher speeds, makes 7PS more here at 105 PS from 6,000 to 6,400 rpm and 127 Nm from 4,500 to 5,000 rpm. All models are front-wheel drive only.
Thai-market Honda HR-V RS e:HEV shown
On the outside, all Malaysian HR-V models will come with automatic LED reflector headlights and LED taillights, although the V and RS models get sequential indicators at the front. Surprisingly, all but the base S gain the RS’ bodykit, consisting of a “chequered flag” grille (the S receives the base bar grille, finished in gloss black), a jutting front spoiler with a “heartbeat” graphic and a sportier rear bumper design. The Turbo models also feature visible twin tailpipes.
The RS is set apart via the chrome pins on the grille (gloss black on the other variants), a red “heartbeat” (instead of silver) and body cladding finished in gloss black rather than being unpainted. There are also chrome strips on the lower sections, but no option for a black roof, unlike in Thailand and Indonesia.
As for the wheels, the S and E get the same 17-inch six-spoke alloys shod with Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 tyres, coming in a two-tone black finish on the S. While those on the pre-production E we saw also had a two-tone look (painted in grey this time), we were told the retail model will get full grey rollers. The V and RS will come with identical 18-inch grey wheels, wrapped in Continental UltraContact UC6 rubber.
Our S and E variants look identical to the Philippine HR-Vs
Step inside and you’ll find a soft-touch dashboard on all models, plus silver trim on the E variant and up. On the V and RS, the soft-touch materials extend to the front door cards, and you also receive gloss black trim on the window switch surrounds and the steering wheel spokes. Speaking of which, the top two variants also come with a leather-wrapped ‘wheel and gearknob, along with black leather seat upholstery instead of speckled fabric. The RS is differentiated by red stitching, alloy pedals and black headlining.
Standard equipment includes keyless entry with walk-away automatic locking, push-button start, single-zone auto climate control with rear air vents, an Econ mode button, an analogue instrument cluster, two front USB ports, an eight-inch touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, four speakers, 60:40 split-folding Ultra Seats and a full-size spare tyre.
The E throws on front fog lights, remote engine start, paddle shifters, a part-digital instrument cluster with a seven-inch display, a drive mode selector with an additional Sport setting, two rear USB ports and a rear centre armrest. Stepping up to the V nets you an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual illuminated vanity mirrors and the Variable Gear Ratio steering that was previously exclusive to the RS. This variant also comes with Honda Connect remote services via a smartphone app.
All models get Honda Sensing as standard
The top-spec RS gives you automatic wipers, a hands-free powered tailgate and dual-zone climate control, which is missing even on the Civic. Because the lithium-ion battery sits under the boot floor, the spare tyre is replaced with a tyre repair kit, just like on other Honda hybrids. Unlike in Thailand, you don’t get a panoramic glass roof, a Qi wireless charger or touch-activated map lights here.
As reported previously, the HR-V will come as standard with the Honda Sensing suite of driver assists, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go (Low Speed Follow), lane centring assist, lane keeping assist and auto high beam. There’s also a rear seat reminder on all models, along with hill descent control, four reverse sensors and a reverse camera.
That’s the good news. The bad news is that, unlike the outgoing model, the new HR-V won’t receive the full complement of six airbags as standard – the S gets four airbags, missing out on the curtain ‘bags fitted to the other variants. The V and RS are also the only variants to receive the LaneWatch blind spot camera.
The variant breakdown is as follows:
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 S – RM120,000 estimated Gets as standard:
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo E Adds on:
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo V Adds on:
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 RS – RM140,000 estimated Adds on:
The new HR-V will be offered in the same five colours as the rest of Honda’s locally-assembled lineup – Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Ignite Red Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl. Sales advisors at the showrooms pointed to a possible August launch date; we’ll be there to provide you our usual live coverage. For now, you can read our review of the all-singing, all-dancing RS e:HEV in Thailand here; you may also browse full specifications and equipment on CarBase.my.
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There is no comparison. Proton will always be the best when it is headed by the Chinese.
Those prices are too close to CRV. Just top up few Ks more and get a CRV better, heck the top range prices ady ready CRV level so who still bother to buy new HRV then.
No real blind spot monitor? No buy
BSM is not compatible with the CRT TV monitor?
CRT TV monitor has nothing to do with BSM.
S variant 1.5 city engine in such a heavy chasis, enough power kah? And then estimated price rm120k ??? Sounds like old version 1.8 Rs better value.
No all ppl want powerful vehicles…Alza 1.5NA is the best selling seaters mpv if not mistaken…btw, NA is peace of mind
1.5NA is really underpowered for this. 1.8L NA slightly better power
lol comparing b40 alza and t20 hrv besides..alza dont have competition at it price bracket.
Nope. Exora is still MPV best seller by far
Ridiculous spec arrangement, Honda 1.5HB is less powerfull than 1.5T despite better fuel economy. Also why won’t we get a fixed glass roof like Thailand?
Because only you want it. The rest of the Malaysian car buyers don’t and are not willing to pay extra for something useless and noisy when raining.
actually many love to have the panaromic sunroof, only those who had car with panaromic sunroof will appreciate this.
The city, city cross both have same design language like the old days Saga Iswara, Where the dashboard, A/C, gearbox is not aligned/nor driver’centric, it could be an intentional designed, styled with today available materials.
Civic seems to be Museum collections inspired too, Some suitable hastag – #Retro, #DejaVu #Hipster
no sunroof? but both indon and thai markets got sunroof.
i know some will respond “Malaysia so hot no need sunroof”
Thai and Indon not hot meh?
Only those who had car with sunroof will understand how nice to have it.
Better get a convertible then
Cut cost ma… if comes with it, another 3-4k increase, how to fight with others?
1.5 S spec is horrible. 4 airbags like X50 standard spec yet it seem to be underpowered as it shares 1.5 NA from city compared to previous generation. Step up to E spec if you really want HR-V.
come on honda, please include RS for 1.5T spec. not all want HEV.
very true, not everyone wants a hybrid. not even an 8 year warranty is worth for something that is so complex just to save a small amount of fuel. Full electric or ICE is a way to go
The pricing for the new HRV is crazy. For that kind of pricing, there are plenty of better options available out there. Even Subaru is priced around that price range but at the same time Subaru provides a much more powerful engine.
Wut?? No curtain airbags for even top models?
Weird honda would skimp on the curtain airbags in this day and age. Thats a huge pass. Makes no sense at all when models much cheaper has them standard.
Six airbags are fitted from the E variant onwards.
What colour do we get?
They must be out of their mind trying to sell a B-Segment SUV with a price tag closed to D-Segment, but surely there are still many takers for it.
Forget about this crap. Toyota oueasily win this crap few street. Support Toyota = support national car, as you can see Toyota makes Perodua so proud.
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