The Honda HR-V looks set to receive its first facelift, as a covered-up test mule has been spotted near Digital Mall PJ by paultan.org reader Syazwan Ali. As we’ve yet to see a facelifted HR-V in any other market, Malaysia could very well be among the first few countries in the world to receive it.
Focusing on the vehicle’s front, we spot a more pronounced and upright front grille, likely inspired by what is seen on the latest Civic. The lower apron also appears to have been redesigned to feature larger fog lamp enclosures, and the honeycomb mesh for the lower intake has been replaced with slats instead.
At the rear, a large part of the tailgate has been covered off, with only parts of the taillights and reverse camera being shown to us, although the former doesn’t appear to sport new graphics as far as we can see. Reasonable guesses for what’s changed under the black covers include new garnishes for the tailgate, and more far-fetched ones involve the word ‘hybrid’.
The B-segment SUV first made its Malaysian launch debut back in 2015, where it quickly became a sales success. A minor update was introduced in May last year, where a new body colour and wheels were made available.
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Just in time to beat the pants out of late coming, overpriced, underspec CHR.
HRV Hybrid? Lucky I sold my HRV already
(Like) Subaru XV.
(Dislike) Honda HRV
Honda Malaysia should bring the Hybrid in, then they can sell it 30% cheaper to the rakyat as it will benefit from the tax incentives for hybrid given by the Government. Can even sell the HRV for RM70k
Singapore sells the Hybrid HRV. Why can’t Malaysia?
Diff market segmentation. MY buyers of SUVs & crossovers dun prefer hybrids, hence the lack of this option here. Some says 7seaters is more preferred than hybrid.
but our beloved Government say EEV now makes a huge segment of car sales now. Is this another lie then?
Our Government said Hybrids selling super well
I and many people are looking for Hybrid
Cars, not crossovers or SUVs
I’m also looking for hybrid, especially SUV hybrid.
That is a Vezel hybrid, and is brought into Singapore through parallel importer.
dont forget, who owns UMW. It is fully UMW, which is fully Gomen owned.
So you can expect Putrajaya slow and slumber ways….like snail and lepak
When people keep on buying cars based on brand albeit lacking features, that demand will drive the price up. What’s the point blaming others, when the fault is in the consumers’ hands?
Well said.
Singapore sells the Hybrid. But Malaysia refuses to bring the hybrid in cause then price will drop to below RM80k.
Why our beloved car companies dont want to take advantage of our Hybrid tax rebate???
Putrajaya doesnt own toyota nor honda. So what does it have to do with HRV?
Like I said before the once Toyota CH-R arrived here next year, it won’t sell well cause B-segment crossover facelift already in developed and will far more better than Malaysian-spec Toyota CH-R
Air con vents still blowing directly at front passenger instead of rear ?
Obviously U’re an idiot that dunno how the vent control works. They can be locked individually
You can angle them towards the back. Needs carplay tho
Facelift or not.. will still be the best selling compact SUV cos Toyota CH-R already dead before its launching due to 150k crazy pricing. I believe with this facelift, 6 airbags/keyless/pushstart will become standard with other upgrades…
Most probably (my guessing) it may have led lights, auto start button, push start, better interior, 6 airbags, n mayb just mayb HONDA Sensing …
Hope to see them soon… Still a better choice then stupid Under spec-ed CH-R
Maybe same DOHC engine and dual clutch on Honda jazz or City, Honda Sensing, accord/civic/Crv looks alikes New Led headlamps, 360 bird eye cameras, blind spot rear sensor… and Rm 90k for hybrids…
UMW keeping CH-R, awaiting for Honda update their HR-V?
Toyota r playing hide and seek, teasing here, testing there, according to their salesmen logic here.
Want to know UMW strategy? Everybody knows it.
Step 1: CH-R at RM140k+
if no sales, go to step 2.
Step 2: CH-R with EEV incentive at RM130k+ + 360 view.
if still no sales, go to step 3.
Step 3: CH-R CKD Hybrid at RM120k+.
if still no sales, go to step 4.
Step 4: CH-R CKD Hybrid DVD-AVN + 360 view at RM120k+.
…..
Step 5: New Vios.
Wow, spyshots in Malaysia. Before anywhere else in the world. Not bad. Malaysia boleh. A hybrid HRV would be good too to give the SUV a bit more oomph. But a 1.5 turbo engine would be better.
Any possibility we are getting the HRV Hybrid like those in Singapore? Ada lagi EEV hybrid incentive arrr?
Facelift but still no rear aircond? no full leather? wait for boyue then
No need to mask.. it is just another big civic chrome at the front and proper led design at rear light
HRV = high resale value.
Please wait for City and Jazz hybrid 2 years before releasing iDCD spec HRV.
Pls bring the sensing system into HR-V..
Touch up a bit, expect to sell well here?.. Quality compromise is a big concern for Honda clients in Boleh land.. See many feedback complaints on Honda automotive products.. Honda products are Selling well here, but not around the world..
I saw this too at Digital Mall PJ. Thought it was some damaged HRV or something
no more honda for me. quality sucks and poor after sales service. Ada ke patut suruh aku buat appointment lain kalau nak repair defect? Buat je lah sekali time servis! SMH
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Hmm,Honda XR-V facelift?
looks pretty much the same
updated headlights and tail lights only?
Did they managed to solve its suspension problem?
I don’t care much about looks. Just give more kit + Hybrid at a decent price. Hoping it comes in June 2018.
Poor effort, hardly any difference. No functional changes but cosmetic is worthless
How about put in the 1.5 turbo engine. also very welcome if the jazz rs hv the same engine.
When HRV facelift will be in market?