The new Honda HR-V has been formally launched in Malaysia. We’ve gone by means of the entire anticipation course of with you – the preview test drive in Thailand, the local customer previews, the customary spyshots – and now it’s lastly closing. Join us as we share full particulars of the brand new HR-V to enhance what we already know previous to this.
To kick issues off, a abstract for many who are in a rush. There are 4 variants of the 2022 HR-V, and three powertrains. The base S is powered by a 1.5L naturally-aspirated engine and is priced at RM114,800. The majority of gross sales is anticipated to go to the Turbo E (RM129,800) and Turbo V (RM134,800) variants, powered by the now-acquainted 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine. The vary-topper is the RS e:HEV hybrid, yours for RM140,800. All costs are on-the-street excluding insurance coverage, with gross sales tax.
The guarantee is a 5-yr limitless mileage bundle, and the hybrid’s lithium-ion battery will get a separate eight-yr limitless mileage guarantee. Like the remainder of Honda Malaysia’s vary, the HR-V is locally-assembled in Pegoh, Melaka.
Malaysia may very effectively be the one market in the world to get all three engine choices for the RV-sequence HR-V – NA, turbo and hybrid. For occasion, Europe and Thailand are hybrid-only, Indonesia gets the NA and turbo, whereas Australia is NA and hybrid. Even for HM’s requirements, three choices is uncommon – we normally get two.
The base S will get the 1.5L engine discovered in the petrol City models, a naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder making 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. Honda says that the 1.5L NA delivers comparable efficiency to the earlier 1.8L mannequin attributable to it being a newly-developed engine in addition to CVT enhancements. 0-100 km/h is finished in 12.1 seconds and high velocity is 187 km/h.
The E and V grades are powered by a 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine rated at 181 PS and 240 Nm of torque made between 1,700 and 4,500 rpm. That’s 1 PS lower than the Civic FE. Both NA and turbo are paired to a CVT, and the turbo provides on Sport, Normal and Econ drive modes. The E is the quickest HR-V with an 0-100 km/h time of 8.7 seconds, a tenth sooner than the V. Top velocity is 200 km/h.
The high HR-V RS is unique with the e:HEV hybrid powertrain – you may’t have RS with out e:HEV, vice versa. The i-MMD’s electrical motor that does the majority of the propulsion is 22 PS extra highly effective than it’s in the City RS sedan and hatchback, at 131 PS. Max torque is identical 253 Nm. The NA Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, which capabilities as a generator and may also drive the automobile straight at greater speeds, makes 107 PS and 131 Nm. That’s 9 PS/4 Nm greater than in the City hybrid. The century dash is finished in 10.7 seconds and high velocity is 170 km/h.
Aside from the PS/Nm figures, the HR-V’s i-MMD system has extra cells in its IPU (clever energy unit, or battery, 60 versus 48 cells) and a decrease ratio for the e-CVT transmission, for higher acceleration. By the best way, all present e:HEV branded Honda hybrids use the i-MMD system, which could be very totally different from the previous-generation i-DCD – the brand new one works very similar to a spread extender EV, and also you’re cruising in electric mode for much longer periods.
Powertrains apart, the brand new RV era is world’s aside from the outgoing RU in design, even when the signature hidden rear door handles have been retained. We’ve detailed each difference between old and new in a separate post, with a side-by-side gallery, so test that one out. In quick, the brand new HR-V has a squarer form with straighter strains, trying taller and extra rugged than its predecessor.
The hood doesn’t dive down early like earlier than, and the result’s a tall and bluff nostril. The profile is flat and clear – no “soft dent” on the doorways like on the CR-V and Mazdas. The entrance finish says goodbye to the Solid Wing period with a daring six-level grille, and there’s a cute “Amp Up” heartbeat element under (accented in crimson on the RS). Two of the largest particulars are on the again – the sharp rake of the rear display defines the brand new HR-V’s form, and the total-width LED signatures (smoked on the RS) give it a premium contact.
The new HR-V seems a lot bigger than the previous one, however at 4,385 mm lengthy (base S with out the sportier bumpers is 4,330 mm), at the moment’s RV is simply 39 mm longer than the outgoing facelifted RS it replaces, whereas the 1,790 mm width and a pair of,610 mm wheelbase are unchanged. Perhaps it’s the upper floor clearance – 196 mm, 26 mm greater – that provides the impact.
It’s extra spacious inside, with Honda claiming +35 mm foot and knee room for rear passengers, who additionally get a backrest angle that’s two levels extra reclined. Up entrance, the motive force’s eye level is 10 mm greater than earlier than. The new sprint design ditches the sporty and enveloping cockpit of old for a extra open, horizontal format. It’s one thing just like the new Civic/CR-V dash style, however taller and fewer embellished, particularly on the “full-width vents”.
Speaking of vents, the brand new HR-V will get a Honda-first air diffusion system that you just’ll discover on the facet vents. Basically, if you happen to don’t need chilly air blasted in your face, however nonetheless need air flow, flip the knob and air will circulate out gently from the slim inverted-L strips on the edge. However, the diffusion solely works on the facet vents. “A pleasant breeze like a convertible vehicle,” Honda says. There are additionally rear AC vents.
Practicality is sort of a given with Honda, and the HR-V has the central gas tank format and Ultra Seats made well-liked by the Jazz a few years in the past. With this, the rear seats can flip as much as accommodate tall cargo, in addition to the same old 60:40 seat folding, which frees up sufficient house for 2 mountain bikes with their entrance wheels eliminated.
As for equipment, the large information is that the Honda Sensing energetic security and driver help suite is customary throughout the HR-V vary, with the newest large-view digicam. Hill descent management makes its debut on the HR-V. Six airbags is from the E onwards, LaneWatch and Honda Connect telematics are from the V up, and the RS will get unique equipment reminiscent of a powered tailgate (with stroll-away auto shut), auto wipers, twin-zone auto local weather management, half-leather-based upholstery and sports activities pedals. There’s additionally a deceleration selector pedal (engine braking) for the hybrid system.
The RS is visually set aside by a gloss black decrease physique (all-round, contains wheelarches) and a chrome chequered grille with the RS emblem. Full tools and spec breakdown under. The new HR-V will probably be provided in the identical 5 colors as the remainder of Honda’s regionally-assembled lineup – Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Meteoroid Grey Metallic the Ignite Red Metallic hero color. The latter two are new to the mannequin.
Last however not least, Honda claims improved dealing with, consolation and NVH over the earlier HR-V. For this, the bottom should be good, and the physique’s lateral rigidity is 10% up, torsional rigidity is 5% higher, and the suspension attachment is 15% stiffer. Many small measures contribute to the upper rigidity, together with thicker attachments, three-approach buildings at sure joints, and a “rear performance rod” built-in into the body, amongst different issues.
Variable gear ratio (VGR) steering is out there with the V and RS, and the rear suspension has been made extra comfy by growing the damper stroke and including improved fluid-stuffed bushes. The RS has particular tuning for the VGR and suspension for “high response, high traceability and direct feel”.
We’ll be updating this put up with full reside galleries. For now, what do you consider the brand new Honda HR-V? Us? With over 111,000 items bought since 2015, the previous HR-V has been an unmitigated success for Honda Malaysia, and there aren’t any causes to counsel that this one – which ticks all bins with such a variety – received’t comply with swimsuit. Read our review of the RS here.
HM has acquired over 20,000 bookings and the ready interval is now over 12 months! Yup, over a yr. As anticipated, most of you ordered the turbo variants – presently, 20% of complete bookings are for the RS hybrid and 5% are for the bottom NA. The relaxation are for the E and V, the “traditional sporty” variants. HM’s gross sales goal is 1,600 items monthly and the projection is 10% NA and 15% hybrid.
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 S – RM114,800
Gets as customary:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine
- 1,498 cc naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder petrol
- 121 PS at 6,600 rpm, 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm
- Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- Front-wheel drive
- Econ and Normal drive modes
- Electronic parking brake with auto brake maintain
- MacPherson strut suspension (entrance), torsion beam (rear)
- Ventilated brake discs (entrance), strong discs (rear)
Exterior
- Automatic LED reflector headlamps
- LED mixture taillights
- Gloss black bar grille
- Unpainted plastic physique cladding
- Gloss black decrease trim
- 17-inch six-spoke two-tone alloy wheels, 215/60 tyres
- Single hidden tailpipe
- Power-folding door mirrors
- Keyless entry with stroll-away automated locking
Interior
- Push-button begin
- Soft-touch dashboard
- Urethane multifunction steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Analogue instrument cluster with multi-data show
- Power home windows with driver’s facet auto up/down
- Urethane gear knob
- Black material upholstery
- Manually-adjustable entrance seats
- 60:40 cut up-folding rear seats with Ultra Seat operate
- Single-zone automated local weather management with rear vents
- Eight-inch touchscreen 2-DIN head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Four audio system
- Two entrance USB ports
- Four rear parking sensors
- Reverse digicam
- Foldable tailgate-mounted tonneau cowl
- Full-size spare wheel
Safety
- Four airbags (entrance and facet)
- Rear ISOFIX baby seat anchors with high tethers
- Honda Sensing driver assists
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise management with cease and go
- Lane centring help
- Lane maintaining help
- Automatic excessive beam
- ABS with EBD and brake help
- Stability management
- Agile Handling Assist (AHA)
- Hill begin help
- Hill descent management
- Emergency cease sign
- Seat belt reminder on all seats
- Rear seat reminder
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo E – RM129,800
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC VTEC Turbo engine
- 1,498 cc turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol
- 181 PS at 6,600 rpm, 240 Nm from 1,700 and 4,500 rpm
- Steering wheel gearshift paddles
- Econ, Normal and Sport drive modes
Exterior
- LED entrance fog lights
- Gloss black chequered grille
- Front and rear bodykit
- Silver entrance “heartbeat” graphic
- 17-inch six-spoke gray alloy wheels, 215/60 tyres
- Twin seen tailpipes
- Remote engine begin
Interior
- Silver dashboard trim
- Part-digital instrument cluster with seven-inch show
- Rear centre armrest
- Two rear USB ports
Safety
- Six airbags (entrance, facet and curtain)
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo V – RM134,800
Adds on:
Mechanicals
Exterior
- Sequential LED entrance indicators
- 18-inch ten-spoke gray alloy wheels, 225/50 Continental UC6 tyres
Interior
- Soft-touch door playing cards
- Gloss black window swap surrounds
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear knob
- Black leather-based upholstery
- Eight-way energy-adjustable driver’s seat
- Dual illuminated vainness mirrors
- Eight audio system
- Honda Connect distant providers
Safety
- LaneWatch blind spot digicam
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 RS e:HEV – RM140,800
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- Front electrical drive motor
- 131 PS, 253 Nm
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine
- 1,498 cc naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder petrol
- 107 PS from 6,000 to six,400 rpm, 131 Nm from 4,500 to five,000 rpm
- Single-speed transmission with lock-up clutch
Exterior
- Chrome chequered grille
- Gloss black physique cladding
- Red entrance “heartbeat” graphic
- Chrome decrease trim
- Single hidden tailpipe
Interior
- Automatic wipers
- Dual-zone automated local weather management
- Tyre restore equipment
- Hands-free powered tailgate
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