Reports from earlier this month pointed to the HR-V name being used for the US-market Honda Vezel, and it is now confirmed with the first official photos of the US-market Honda HR-V, released at NYIAS 2014.
A faithful reproduction of the Urban SUV Concept from Detroit 2013, the HR-V is built on the same global compact platform that underpins the Honda Jazz (Fit in USA).
The HR-V will feature a versatile and spacious interior thanks to a unique centre tank layout. Honda is second to none in packaging, and the HR-V will come with the Jazz’s famous folding Magic Seats. To sit under the CR-V in Honda’s SUV lineup, the HR-V will be launched this winter in the US. No mention of powertrains yet.
In Japan, the Vezel can be had with the new 1.5 litre Sport Hybrid i-DCD system that combines a normally-aspirated 1.5 litre direct-injection DOHC engine with a 29.5 PS/160 Nm lithium-ion-powered electric motor, matched to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. There’s also a regular 131 PS/155 Nm 1.5L CVT combo.
We’ve covered the Honda Vezel extensively since the Jazz-based crossover made its debut at Tokyo 2013. Since then, sporty and hardcore versions of the B-segment SUV have been rolled out by usual suspects Modulo and Mugen.
The Honda Vezel/HR-V will be coming to Malaysia in the near future, and we’re putting our money on the HR-V name being used here. Which do you prefer? By the way, THIS was the original Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle, a tall box that existed in the noughties.
Honda Vezel world debut at Tokyo 2013
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Are we getting this? Coz I want one!
The front passenger will Be cold like hell at night since the whole long strip of Aircond vents in front..
I’m ok with either names, just don’t price it over the Pug 2008 especially if this car does not come with decent spec.
I think it will most likely price around if not slightly more than the 2008. High chance VSC is standard(All Hondas abover RM100k excpt FREED has VSC) and hopefully airbags as well. I’am more concearn about the powertrain.
*6 airbags as well.
In tht colour, the Vezel/HRV looks suprisingly handsome, almost like a mini X6. But strangely, there is no spec announced other than the known hybrid varaint. Will the Vezel/HR-V be exclusively hybrid?
Yummy, when it arrive here? 2 years later again? Haiz 3rd world country…. but car price expensive like premium country…
Malaysia super rich country, all citizen are millionaire. Can totally afford a car at double price of USA car.
it will be here very soon, but dun expect it to be too cheap, but loaded with decent specs
Cheaper-than-cheap looking interior, meh.
Woah. I like this.
I have a feeling its gonna come with da honda city mechanicals
Shut up and take my money!
Thy came to take ur money,sadly thy couldnt find any,so thy went to the US n launch it thr!
Hope they offer it as a hybrid with EX-L items such as dual zone AC, heated and power seats to provide an alternative to the Buick Encore – the only luxury option in this market segment. If with a hybrid and seven speed transmission it exceeds 44 mpg, they are going to sell a ton of them.
When the Vezel is mentioned in the US, it will inevitably be known as the “Wezel”. Pronounced weasel.
Price it 95K with 6 air-bags in Bolehland and it will be a winner.
Bro … I dun think so lor … Easily above 100K in boleh land.
3 air con blower directly on to Fron Lady Passenger.
Must be very very cold.
very welcome especially for hybrid version and also CKD for better and reasonable price i hope. no doubt, on the design and specification will make everybody will love it.
Should price it around 100k. If too high then have more choices already. Look at the price of pug 2008, it is a disaster
that long passenger aircond vent is weird..the front passenger gonna freeze to death when journey end
kasihan the front passenger.. gonna freeze at night
If this below RM100k – Surely going to big hit in here … can see this car all over places :)
Anybody with me on buying this car next year? :D
Any chance that HR-V will be available in Malaysia?
When is this car coming to Malaysia.may reduce some of the traffic jams I suppose..give a reasonable price.