The Honda Vezel has officially gone on sale in Japan, where it is sold as both a regular Vezel with front-wheel drive or 4WD, as well as a Vezel Hybrid, equipped with Honda’s new Sport Hybrid i-DCD system, also available as either a front-wheel drive or 4WD.
The Vezel made its debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and is Honda’s answer for the increasingly popular B-segment SUV market, where it will face competitors such as the Ford EcoSport and the Peugeot 2008.
The new 1.5 litre Sport Hybrid i-DCD system combines a new normally-aspirated 1.5 litre direct-injection DOHC engine with a 29.5 PS/160 Nm lithium-ion-powered electric motor, matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The front-wheel drive version is rated to do 27 km/l based on the JC08 driving cycle. The regular petrol version uses a 131 PS/155 Nm normally-aspirated 1.5 litre DOHC engine codenamed L15B, mated to a CVT gearbox.
We have a huge 120-photo gallery of the new Honda Vezel, so if you’re interested in getting it when it eventually comes to Malaysia, enjoy pictures below. You can also check out our live gallery from Tokyo 2013.
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Comments express strong interest and admiration for the Honda Vezel's design, features, and potential value in the Malaysian market. Many enthusiasts hope Honda Malaysia will bring it in at an affordable price, ideally below RM100k, with some expectation of CKD pricing to make it more competitive. There is discussion about its innovative rear design, interior quality, and features like USB chargers, while some express concern over safety features and possible feature cuts. Several comments compare it favorably to other SUVs like the CX-5, Kia, and Peugeot 2008, with anticipation for its performance and market impact. Overall, the sentiment is positive, with excitement about the Vezel's arrival and its potential to challenge existing models.