The 2022 Honda HR-V has made its debut in Malaysia, the SUV making its first appearance at customer previews happening this weekend at five dealerships, the first in a series of roadshows to drum up interest in the SUV ahead of its launch.
UPDATE: The story now includes the full spec-by-spec list for all four variants from our follow-up post, detailed below.
The vehicles on show are pre-production examples, and no photography of them was allowed, but the viewing confirms the model line-up and engines available for our market. Four variant grades of the third-gen HR-V will go on sale in Malaysia, with the range consisting of a 1.5L S, 1.5L E, 1.5L V and a range-topping 1.5L e:HEV RS.
Like the hybrid versions of the City sedan and hatchback, the hybrid HR-V features 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. The system is a huge leap over the previous HR-V Hybrid’s i-DCD system, and functions much like a range extender EV – read our first drive review of the variant here.
The next two, the Grade E and V, are powered by a L15C 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo making 177 PS and 240 Nm, while the baseline S gets an Earth Dreams 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC mill offering 121 PS and 145 Nm, which is the L15ZE as seen on the City sedan and hatchback. This means that Malaysia will get three powertrain options, the choices putting us ahead of neighbours Thailand, which only gets the hybrid, and Indonesia, which has both the 1.5 NA and turbo, but no hybrid.
In terms of equipment and features, we can confirm that all variants of the HR-V will come with Honda Sensing, an eight-inch central touchscreen (with a four speaker audio system on the S and E, and an eight-speaker setup on the V and RS) and auto LED headlights as standard.
Elsewhere, the Grade S, E and V get single-zone air-conditioning, while the RS comes with a dual-zone system – all four variants get rear AC vents. Meanwhile, the S and E feature fabric seats, while the V and RS get leather seats.
As for wheels, the S and E ride on 17-inch alloys (with 215/60 Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 tyres), while the V and RS are fitted with 18-inch units (and 225/50 Continental Ultra Contact UC6 rubbers).
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 S – RM120,000 estimated
Gets as standard:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine
- 1,498 cc naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol
- 121 PS at 6,600 rpm, 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm
- Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- Front-wheel drive
- Econ and Normal drive modes
- Electronic parking brake with auto brake hold
- MacPherson strut suspension (front), torsion beam (rear)
- Ventilated brake discs (front), solid discs (rear)
Exterior
- Automatic LED reflector headlamps
- LED combination taillights
- Gloss black bar grille
- Unpainted plastic body cladding
- Gloss black lower trim
- 17-inch six-spoke two-tone alloy wheels
- Single hidden tailpipe
- Power-folding door mirrors
- Keyless entry with walk-away automatic locking
Interior
- Push-button start
- Soft-touch dashboard
- Urethane multifunction steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Analogue instrument cluster with multi-info display
- Power windows with driver’s side auto up/down
- Urethane gear knob
- Black fabric upholstery
- Manually-adjustable front seats
- 60:40 split-folding rear seats with Ultra Seat function
- Single-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
- Eight-inch touchscreen 2-DIN head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Four speakers
- Two front USB ports
- Four rear parking sensors
- Reverse camera
- Foldable tailgate-mounted tonneau cover
- Full-size spare wheel
Safety
- Four airbags (front and side)
- Rear ISOFIX child seat anchors with top tethers
- Honda Sensing driver assists
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Lane centring assist
- Lane keeping assist
- Automatic high beam
- ABS with EBD and brake assist
- Stability control
- Agile Handling Assist (AHA)
- Hill start assist
- Hill descent control
- Emergency stop signal
- Seat belt reminder on all seats
- Rear seat reminder
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo E
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC VTEC Turbo engine
- 1,498 cc turbocharged four-cylinder petrol
- 177 PS at 6,600 rpm, 240 Nm from 1,700 and 4,500 rpm
- Steering wheel gearshift paddles
- Econ, Normal and Sport drive modes
Exterior
- LED front fog lights
- Gloss black chequered grille
- Front and rear bodykit
- Silver front “heartbeat” graphic
- 17-inch six-spoke grey alloy wheels
- Twin visible tailpipes
- Remote engine start
Interior
- Silver dashboard trim
- Part-digital instrument cluster with seven-inch display
- Rear centre armrest
- Two rear USB ports
Safety
- Six airbags (front, side and curtain)
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo V
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- Variable-ratio steering
Exterior
- Sequential LED front indicators
- 18-inch ten-spoke grey alloy wheels
Interior
- Soft-touch door cards
- Gloss black window switch surrounds
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear knob
- Black leather upholstery
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Eight speakers
- Honda Connect remote services
Safety
- LaneWatch blind spot camera
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 RS – RM140,000 estimated
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- Front electric drive motor
- 131 PS, 253 Nm
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine
- 1,498 cc naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol
- 105 PS from 6,000 to 6,400 rpm, 127 Nm from 4,500 to 5,000 rpm
- Single-speed transmission with lock-up clutch
Exterior
- Chrome chequered grille
- Gloss black body cladding
- Red front “heartbeat” graphic
- Chrome lower trim
- Single hidden tailpipe
Interior
- Automatic wipers
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Tyre repair kit
- Hands-free powered tailgate
Pricing for the HR-V hasn’t yet been indicated, but sales personnel at four of the locations we visited today intimated that prices for the SUV are anticipated to start from around the RM120k-ish mark to around RM140k. For a more detailed look at what’s on the Malaysian-spec HR-V variants, read our spec-by-spec post.
GALLERY: 2022 Honda HR-V RS e:HEV, Thailand spec
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express mixed reactions to the 2022 HR-V in Malaysia, with many concerned about pricing, which they find expensive for the specifications, especially the 1.5L NA engine. Some feel the car lacks desirable features like a high-resolution camera, blind spot monitor, and more advanced safety tech. There are comparisons to rivals like Proton X70, X50, and Mazda, with opinions favoring Proton for practicality and value, while others criticize Honda for perceived cost-cutting and quality issues. A number of commenters question the car's performance, interior comfort, and design, with some suggesting they prefer alternative models or waiting for better options. Overall, sentiments highlight disappointment over the perceived high cost and lack of competitive features, along with skepticism about Honda’s value proposition in this segment.