That’s right, the 2022 Honda HR-V will be making its Malaysian debut this weekend at selected showrooms in KL and Selangor. Five dealerships will be hosting a preview session for their customers on June 18-19, and the third-generation HR-V will be on-premise and for viewing.
We understand the pre-production units of the new HR-V – which will be locally assembled in Melaka, just like the outgoing one and the rest of Honda Malaysia’s range – will be present at the dealerships in various specs. Some would already have been invited by the SAs, but customers are advised to call up the dealerships (phone numbers below) for an appointment to avoid overcrowding.
Don’t be surprised if you’re asked to handover your phone at the entrance, as no photography is allowed. This is common for media previews, but the general public might not be used to “no photo/video” sessions. As these are pre-production units, some of the trim pieces are not finalised and it’s not uncommon to find plastic parts that appear “unfinished” or unrefined.
Honda Malaysia opened order books for the new HR-V last Thursday, which was also when we shared our first impressions review of the B-SUV and a new versus old side-by-side gallery.
What’s confirmed is the e:HEV hybrid version featuring Honda’s i-MMD system, which combines a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson cycle engine (105 PS/127 Nm) with two motors, the larger of which puts out 131 PS and 253 Nm. Like in the City sedan and hatchback, i-MMD is a huge leap over the previous HR-V Hybrid’s i-DCD system and it functions much like a range extender EV, although there’s direct engine drive available too – review here.
Of course, there will be pure petrol non-hybrid versions as well. No confirmation yet, but word is that the HR-V will also get a 1.5L naturally-aspirated i-VTEC option (121 PS/145 Nm, as per City sedan and hatch) and a 1.5L VTEC Turbo making 177 PS/240 Nm. A powertrain for everyone, this is more than Thailand (hybrid-only) and Indonesia (1.5 NA, 1.5T). We’ll see.
Expected grades are S (1.5 NA), E and V (1.5T) and the e:HEV RS. Honda Malaysia highlights Honda Sensing, hands-free power tailgate, front LED sequential turn signals and remote engine start in its open for booking flyer. There’s actually lot more to the new HR-V in terms of kit – check out what Thailand gets here.
GALLERY: 2022 Honda HR-V RS e:HEV, Thailand spec
GALLERY: Honda HR-V RS, new vs old
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No blind spot monitor? No buy
Rear looks like Harrier
Could be just me but it does look like Cherry Tiggo 8 .
Honda aftersales is bad. Sorry, not buying honda again
We don’t want this inferior HRV we want US HRV please
Outside looks nice, but interior looks outdated. X70 is more nicer than this
No preview in Sarawak ?
Copy Peugeot lol!!
1.5NA for this car is definitely under power…it’s a big downgrade in terms of driving feel from the last gen. Only reason to do so is to capture the 100k market. so the entry level better be positioned around that ball park or it’s a failed variant even before launch.
If use cvt transmission again, no interest àt all. Problematic issues with it and its not cheap to replace it.
not sure why i dislike this brand..starting with copycat design, bad quality, and many ahbengs driving it
I saw a 330i that day install a CITY emblem. Wtf. Hilarious
Mom booked the S spec last weekend. Asked the SA about the engine & specs. Don’t know if it’s true but he said there will be 3 engines (1.5NA in S, 1.5TC in E&V & Hybrid RS), 4 airbags in S & E, others 6. S & Hybrid have different front grille while the E & V have the same front grille. He did mention all specs comes with Honda Sensing but not sure if all comes with full HS or not. Oh and only the S spec doesn’t have rear AC. The price? 120k-138k(TBC). That’s all he can tell us for now, correct me if I’m wrong ya, i just listened to the SA.
Honda built quality always in doubt
Then which brand not in doubt?
Honda don’t hv good designers.looks like copy of Hyundai & harrier…just looks at new Honda civic,macam Hyundai sonata ♂️