The 2022 Honda HR-V has been revealed in Thailand, where the SUV will be initially available as an e:HEV hybrid. There will be three trim levels – the entry E at 9xx,000 baht, the EL at 1,0xx,000 baht and the range-topping RS at 1,1xx,000 baht, as reported by Headlightmag, which also snapped the live images you see here. By the way, one million baht is currently equivalent to RM124,727 – you do the math.
This is the third generation of the HR-V, if you count the boxy two-door oddball that existed in the noughties. The latest-gen B-segment SUV was first revealed in February this year, before launching in Japan two months later. Thailand is the first ASEAN market to receive the new model, which is launching in e:HEV hybrid form.
The heart of the i-MMD system is a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson cycle engine with 105 hp and 127 Nm of torque available from 4,500 to 5,000 rpm. This E20 gasohol-ready DOHC i-VTEC engine is partnered with an e-CVT automatic transmission, a lithium-ion battery and two motors. Combined output is 131 hp and 253 Nm from 0 to 3,500 rpm.
Compared to the City e:HEV, the engine makes 7 hp more here, while the main e-motor produces an extra 22 hp. In Thailand, the HR-V e:HEV’s warranty is for three years or 100,000 km, but the hybrid system gets a five-year unlimited mileage warranty, and the hybrid battery receives a 10-year unlimited mileage warranty.
This is actually the first time we’re seeing RS styling for the new HR-V, and the sporty trim adds on a chrome studded grille with the RS logo (horizontal slats on the regular car, see the EL gallery below), a lower grille with horizontal slats (versus honeycomb) and a gloss black lip. Check out the “Amp Up” break on the red accent line of the lower grille.
The gloss black treatment continues on the wheel arches, side skirts and rear bumper. The non-RS car gets silver skid plate-style trim at both ends. The sporty range topper rolls on 18-inch twin-five-spoke grey alloys (225/50 tyres), which are an inch up on the standard 17-inch six-spoke rims, which are also in grey (215/60 tyres). Interestingly, Honda is bucking the two-tone wheels trend with the HR-V. Smoked tail lamps, too.
Also unique to the RS is this Ignite Red Metallic colour with a black roof. Two-tone is RS-only. The other four colours – Platinum White Pearl, Premium Sunlight White Pearl, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl – are available for all trim levels. Inside, the RS gets black leather upholstery with red stitching.
As you’d expect, the new HR-V has its own set of Modulo accessories. The “Urban Style” package jazzes the face up with a honeycomb front grille, silver front/rear under spoiler with matching side garnish, chrome fog light garnish, and exhaust pipe finisher (standard car has no visible pipes). Inside, one can add front/rear LED illuminated side step garnish and rear door sunshades.
Six airbags and Honda Sensing is standard across the board. The ADAS driver assist safety pack includes Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS or AEB), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow (ACC with LSF), auto high beam, Road Departure Mitigation System with Lane Departure Warning (RDM with LDW) and Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN). The EL and RS add on Honda LaneWatch.
Highlighted equipment include LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights and sequential signal lamps, full width LED tail lamps, electronic parking brake with auto hold, air diffusion system, touch-sensitive rear LED reading lights, panoramic glass roof, rear AC vents and USB ports, wireless charger, 8.0-inch touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and eight speakers and a 7.0-inch digital meter panel.
Some of the other nice features are a hands-free power tailgate with walk away close and wing mirrors that auto tilt down when reverse is selected. The HR-V also comes with the Ultra Seats made popular by the Jazz. With Utility Mode, Long Mode and Tall Mode with the flip up rear seat base, the HR-V will once again be one of the most practical SUVs of its kind. There’s also a cargo box below the boot floor. No spare wheel under there by the way, just a tyre repair kit.
One quirk that caught my eye is the large panoramic glass roof. Split into front and rear sections, the latter’s shades are clip-on removable two-piece items with a storage bag, just like how it was on targa sports cars from the 90s like the Toyota MR2.
Talking about sports cars, while the new HR-V won’t be confused for one, the rear windscreen is heavily raked, and that will be the biggest difference from the outgoing car. It’s more square cut, less rounded too. Riding on the same platform as the latest City, it’s slightly shorter (4,330 mm, RS is 4,385 mm) but 20 mm wider (1,790 mm) and lower (1,590 mm) than the outgoing model – that’s a recipe for sportier proportions. Also, the A-pillars have been moved rearward and the door mirrors on stalks are now on the doors.
So, what do you think of the new Honda HR-V? Thailand kicks off with the hybrid for now, but surely there will be pure petrol versions on the way. As for Malaysia, this is not just around the corner, because we have other new models that are ahead in the queue. More on the new HR-V here.
GALLERY: 2022 Honda HR-V eHEV RS, Thailand
GALLERY: 2022 Honda HR-V eHEV EL, Thailand
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Should keep the bottom unpainted.
Otherwise it looks greasy, and prone for stone chips damage.
Like the existing hr-v.
This B Segment interior but haven’t ready to match X50 interior.
Overall looks basic, no cockpit dashboard nor dual tone.
Center screen even a Saga have. Itu biasa
I actually like the bottom painted. Looks more sporty. Also I think it looks better than the Corolla Cross.
The large panaromic roof is good.
But looks aftermarket with the plastic panel. Will it be rattling noise after a while?
5 years hybrid system only?
Toyota is giving up to 10years now.
Overall, at least this HR-V 1.5L hybrid is better than previous.
Even though FC not as good as 1.8L of the larger C segment SUV, but confirmed better than X50 1.5L but Makan minyak.
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is 5 years also for hybrid system warranty and 8 years for battery.
By comparison Honda HRV has a better deal as Honda is giving 5 years hybrid system warranty and 10 years for battery.
Where did you read Toyota is giving 10 years? In Japan? Well in Malaysia, UMW is not offering that!
So if the HRV Hybrid is priced right, it might seriously threaten the Corolla Cross Hybrid when it launches here.
10 years honda battery? Tell me also, where you also get 10 years honda battery? Honda only gives 8 years hybrid battery and 5 years hybrid system warranty
Toyota corolla cross provide 2 year extended for battery.
You can opt for 10 years battery warranty at RM2k only.
Hybrid 5 years follow whole car. To clarify,
Hr-v need to be real cheap to compete with X50 Turbo, otherwise X50, X70 facelift will KO it.
Corolla cross and Hrv status still different level.
Honda City Cross, with a city Platform.
1.5L hybrid is enough.
https://paultan.org/2021/07/29/2022-honda-hr-v-ehev-hybrid-powertrain-detailed-for-europe-5-4-l-100-km-wltp-0-100-km-h-in-10-6-secs/
WLTP 5.4l/100km or 18.5km/L.
But bigger fuel tank 40L, overall WLTP rated 18.5×40 = 740km
Save the environment, save time compared to BEV.
I can see the same TV screen from Toyota
ingatkan CX-5 tadi
Compact SUV, 2nd looks.
Nice except for that boxy infotainment system…even in the top range RS model…Jap & Euro version looks much better
The dark grey one looks insane!
Easily one of the best looking products to hit the road
Honda outdid themselves with that one
Hope it doesn’t costs too much when hit our shores,
Thankfully we have corolla cross hybrid to keep pricing competitive
The best iteration of rhe RS trim so far
if priced right, this will sell well
Way to mahal in tomyamland when I can get the same car for only rm87k back in japan kap. This must be due to ketuanan siam kap and national car protectionism policy kap. High time for tomyamland to remove all excessive duties & taxes kap.
https://paultan.org/2021/04/22/2022-honda-hr-v-launched-in-japan-131-ps-253-nm-ehev-118-ps-142-nm-1-5l-na-i-vtec-from-rm87k/
Cant wait for all the car kiasu ah beng to move to Thailand due to cheaper car there.
All the car beng kaps will be moving to Japan kap
Of course Malaysians only know how to compare to worse off countries and feel better
Plagiarized mazda.
https://paultan.org/2015/02/05/2015-honda-hr-v-launched-malaysia-rm100k/honda-hr-v-launch-price-list-855/
The time when HR-V could sell, 2015 1.8L RM 96.8k OTR
Now new price all also don’t kira insurance becuz
1.many ppl 30% to 55% NCB.
2.used car otr also not yet Kira insurance. Like that giving fair comparison.
But now, Ativa is more fun, X50 is more sporty, X70 is larger, HR-V is more retro old school, Corolla Cross is more premium
Alot choices.
All Tyre using either Bridgestone Alenza or Turanza.
More comfortable Tyre, suitable and good.
Cons
1. Why no compartment for rear passenger but 1 set of aftermarket Tweeter?
2. Why put the emergency button at the center old school horizon of soft touch?
3. Why allow the usb ports hanging in the air?
4. The moonroof with that removable panel.. I am sure my auntie will laugh.
5. 8inch Infotainment? Small.
6. No BSM
7. No 10 years hybrid battery warranty.
8. Wira style door handle at non-ergonomic position for kids, continue to disguise as 2 door sport car, but this time without coupe looks, but a Donald duck ducktail looks.
9. No RCTA
10. No adaptive 360 headlamps, only auto high beam.
11. Old chasis
Pros
1. 1.5 hybrid better than 1.5turbo. No worry of traffic jam fuel consumption. Less engine idling.
2. ACC with LSF is standard
3. AEB is standard.
4. EPB
5. LED matrix head lamps
Honda Malaysia, Hurry Up and Launch this already!!! I am going to get this as my wife’s new ride.
Waiting for the turbo
Don’t much care for batteries.