Honda has released the first few images of the facelifted HR-V, which is set to make its debut in Japan on February 15, 2018. The minor change for the B-segment SUV will also make its way to Malaysia, based on disguised mules spotted testing locally last year.
Exterior revisions include a new face that features a thicker chrome bar, bringing it in line with the latest Accord and Civic FC. The latter’s LED headlight design has been adopted by the HR-V as well, while in other parts, there’s a new mesh for the upper grille.
Focusing on the lower apron, we see a new look for the intake as well as the fog lamp enclosures that now come with LED fog lamp strips. Based on an earlier leaked image, lower variants will likely get round-shaped halogen ones instead.
In terms of equipment, the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver assist systems will be made standard on all variants sold in Japan. The powertrain line-up will continue to include hybrid and petrol options, with varying trim levels available.
Based on past experiences, we should be seeing and getting the HR-V facelift very soon after Japan, if not the same time or earlier. Just a few more days till all is revealed, but do you like what you see so far?
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(Like) Honda HR-V.
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The sale of this car is nowhere compared to chr which is the best selling suv in japan…kudos toyota…only honda fanboys are so hadap with this car…mercy
are you any different? toyota fanboy lol
Buy jepunis so no problem
Bring in the red!! Enough with dull coloured car on the road. Everywhere is either black, white, grey, dark blue and maroon.
In any colors, the new Honda HR-V will impress with comfort ride quality, exceptional fit and finish, superior driving dynamics and ample day-to-day utility.
Dude, stop posting like & dislike la!!?
Anyway, HM will ditched off the Honda Sensing for upcoming Malaysian-spec HR-V facelift here.
now current gen civic look outdated without the sensing
Better change the engine option for current HRV as well. The R18A engine in the HRV has been around since 2006 from the FD1 Civic.
It is time to go downsized turbo route. Even if to use the 1.0L turbo engine from the UK Civic also okay if 1.5T is too powerful. HRV is floaty when driven fast anyways, so early torque is more important. 1.0L roadtax only RM20 compare to about RM280 for a 1.8L engine.
Y they never change the rear design?
I find it ugly ever since it launched. Front is superb..
Hopefully Honda will upgrade the hideous and cheapskate interior quality to match this Faceift’s estimated premium price tag and modern exterior compared to the Old and outdated prefacelift ones.
Old and sluggish 1.8 engine needs to be replaced with 1.5 Vtec turbo, then only can brag about its power and Status symbol only in Malaysia cuz Honda is classified as Luxury/Status symbol car in Malaysia.
Luxury? I beg to differ.
It’s game over for Honda’s competitors if it’s sensing suite is offered here in Malaysia.
Dont forget this year proton bayu ‘the game changer’ will beat honda hrv technology and price
Will it be good if Honda just kept the old 1.8L engine and not go for the 1.5L Hybrid, just because of Honda Sensing?
(Like) Honda HR-V
(Dislike) Mazda CX-3
Haval H2 1.5T 150hp underrated
They recycled City pre-facelift front grille chrome piece.
Everyone said hrv have good driving dynamics. All I have to said that I really really hate Mazda. Because of my mazda3, all other jepunis car feel not that really dynamics and fun to drive. Dammit mazda, even my wife’s hrv feel meh. Hate you mazda for giving me such a high standard for driving dynamics.
Tak payah puji in disguise lah. Mazda overpriced.
I hope the interior quality will be at par with the next coming honda insight
To say the current Honda grill design ruins the looks is an understatement. Its like someone stuck a bit of bin liner across the front. What a dogs dinner!
the rear needs a change. the crying needs to stop!
HRV outlook is handsome n cool enough already but please redesign the interior dashboard especially the damn ugly passenger side air-cond vent n improve the interior quality as well to stay competitive. Hope this will done on this coming facelift model.