The new Honda HR-V has been officially launched in Malaysia. We’ve gone through the whole anticipation process with you – the preview test drive in Thailand, the local customer previews, the customary spyshots – and now it’s finally final. Join us as we share full details of the new HR-V to complement what we already know prior to this.
To kick things off, a summary for those who are in a hurry. There are four variants of the 2022 HR-V, and three powertrains. The base S is powered by a 1.5L naturally-aspirated engine and is priced at RM114,800. The majority of sales is expected to go to the Turbo E (RM129,800) and Turbo V (RM134,800) variants, powered by the now-familiar 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine. The range-topper is the RS e:HEV hybrid, yours for RM140,800. All prices are on-the-road excluding insurance, with sales tax.
The warranty is a five-year unlimited mileage package, and the hybrid’s lithium-ion battery gets a separate eight-year unlimited mileage warranty. Like the rest of Honda Malaysia’s range, the HR-V is locally-assembled in Pegoh, Melaka.
Malaysia could very well be the only market in the world to get all three engine options for the RV-series HR-V – NA, turbo and hybrid. For instance, Europe and Thailand are hybrid-only, Indonesia gets the NA and turbo, while Australia is NA and hybrid. Even for HM’s standards, three options is rare – we usually get two.
The base S gets the 1.5L engine found in the petrol City models, a naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder making 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. The 0-100 km/h sprint is done in 12.1 seconds and top speed is 187 km/h.
The E and V grades are powered by a 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine rated at 181 PS and 240 Nm of torque made between 1,700 and 4,500 rpm. That’s 1 PS less than the Civic FE. Both NA and turbo are paired to a CVT, and the turbo adds on Sport, Normal and Econ drive modes. The E is the fastest HR-V with an 0-100 km/h time of 8.7 seconds, a tenth faster than the V. Top speed is 200 km/h.
The top HR-V RS is exclusive with the e:HEV hybrid powertrain – you can’t have RS without e:HEV, vice versa. The i-MMD’s electric motor that does the bulk of the propulsion is 22 PS more powerful than it is in the City RS sedan and hatchback, at 131 PS. Max torque is the same 253 Nm. The NA Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, which functions as a generator and can also drive the car directly at higher speeds, makes 107 PS and 131 Nm. That’s 9 PS/4 Nm more than in the City hybrid. The century sprint is done in 10.7 seconds and top speed is 170 km/h.
Aside from the PS/Nm figures, the HR-V’s i-MMD system has more cells in its IPU (intelligent power unit, or battery, 60 versus 48 cells) and a lower ratio for the e-CVT transmission, for better acceleration. By the way, all current e:HEV branded Honda hybrids use the i-MMD system, which is very different from the previous-generation i-DCD – the new one works much like a range extender EV, and you’re cruising in electric mode for much longer periods.
Powertrains aside, the new RV generation is world’s apart from the outgoing RU in design, even if the signature hidden rear door handles have been retained. We’ve detailed every difference between old and new in a separate post, with a side-by-side gallery, so check that one out. In short, the new HR-V has a squarer shape with straighter lines, looking taller and more rugged than its predecessor.
The hood doesn’t dive down early like before, and the result is a tall and bluff nose. The profile is flat and clean – no “soft dent” on the doors like on the CR-V and Mazdas. The front end says goodbye to the Solid Wing era with a bold six-point grille, and there’s a cute “Amp Up” heartbeat detail below (accented in red on the RS). Two of the biggest details are at the back – the sharp rake of the rear screen defines the new HR-V’s shape, and the full-width LED signatures (smoked on the RS) give it a premium touch.
The new HR-V appears much larger than the old one, but at 4,385 mm long (base S without the sportier bumpers is 4,330 mm), today’s RV is just 39 mm longer than the outgoing facelifted RS it replaces, while the 1,790 mm width and 2,610 mm wheelbase are unchanged. Perhaps it’s the higher ground clearance – 196 mm, 26 mm higher – that gives the effect.
It’s more spacious inside, with Honda claiming +35 mm foot and knee room for rear passengers, who also get a backrest angle that’s two degrees more reclined. Up front, the driver’s eye point is 10 mm higher than before. The new dash design ditches the sporty and enveloping cockpit of old for a more open, horizontal layout. It’s something like the new Civic/CR-V dash style, but taller and less decorated, especially on the “full-width vents”.
Speaking of vents, the new HR-V gets a Honda-first air diffusion system that you’ll find on the side vents. Basically, if you don’t want cold air blasted on your face, but still want ventilation, turn the knob and air will flow out gently from the slim inverted-L strips at the edge. However, the diffusion only works on the side vents. “A pleasant breeze like a convertible vehicle,” Honda says. There are also rear AC vents.
Practicality is almost a given with Honda, and the HR-V has the central fuel tank layout and Ultra Seats made popular by the Jazz many years ago. With this, the rear seats can flip up to accommodate tall cargo, in addition to the usual 60:40 seat folding, which frees up enough space for two mountain bikes with their front wheels removed.
As for kit, the big news is that the Honda Sensing active safety and driver assist suite is standard across the HR-V range, with the latest wide-view camera. Hill descent control makes its debut on the HR-V. Six airbags is from the E onwards, LaneWatch and Honda Connect telematics are from the V up, and the RS gets exclusive kit such as a powered tailgate (with walk-away auto close), auto wipers, dual-zone auto climate control, part-leather upholstery and sports pedals. There’s also a deceleration selector pedal (engine braking) for the hybrid system.
The RS is visually set apart by a gloss black lower body (all-around, includes wheelarches) and a chrome chequered grille with the RS logo. Full equipment and spec breakdown below. The new HR-V will be offered in the same five colours as the rest of Honda’s locally-assembled lineup – Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Meteoroid Grey Metallic the Ignite Red Metallic hero colour. The latter two are new to the model. Note that there’s no black roof – that’s a Thai special. A full range of Modulo accessories are available – see them here.
Last but not least, Honda claims improved handling, comfort and NVH over the previous HR-V. For this, the base must be good, and the body’s lateral rigidity is 10% up, torsional rigidity is 5% better, and the suspension attachment is 15% stiffer. Many small measures contribute to the higher rigidity, including thicker attachments, three-way structures at certain joints, and a “rear performance rod” integrated into the frame, among other things.
Variable gear ratio (VGR) steering is available with the V and RS, and the rear suspension has been made more comfortable by increasing the damper stroke and adding improved fluid-filled bushes. The RS has specific tuning for the VGR and suspension for “high response, high traceability and direct feel”.
We’ll be updating this post with full live galleries. For now, what do you think of the new Honda HR-V? Us? With over 111,000 units sold since 2015, the previous HR-V has been an unmitigated success for Honda Malaysia, and there are no reasons to suggest that this one – which ticks all boxes with such a wide range – won’t follow suit. Read our review of the RS here.
HM has received over 20,000 bookings for the new HR-V and the waiting period is now over 12 months! Yup, over a year, and we’re not talking about small batch CBU imports. As expected, most of you ordered the turbo variants – currently, 20% of total bookings are for the RS hybrid and 5% are for the base NA. The rest are for the E and V, the “traditional sporty” variants. HM’s sales target is 1,600 units per month and the projection is 10% NA and 15% hybrid.
2022 Honda HR-V 1.5 S – RM114,800
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, 215/60 Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 tyres
- 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 – RM129,800
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC VTEC Turbo engine
- 1,498 cc turbocharged four-cylinder petrol
- 181 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, 215/60 Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 tyres
- 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 – RM134,800
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- Variable-ratio steering
Exterior
- Sequential LED front indicators
- 18-inch ten-spoke grey alloy wheels, 225/50 Continental UC6 tyres
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 e:HEV – RM140,800
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
- 107 PS from 6,000 to 6,400 rpm, 131 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
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Interior not inspiring and exterior looks ugly
Might as well get CX-3, at least Mazda CX-3 come with 360 degree camera and blind spot system and slightly bigger boot space than HRV
Congratulations early-birds
Saving of 4.0-5.3K w/o SST
Congrats to honda owners for those who buy this HRV. Enjoy their coffin
Many HRV buyers are actually car owners of the same class and prestij… RR Evoque.
Joke of the year when someone put HRV as same class and prestige as Evoque. I mean come one, just the interior alone put HRV to shame, and that’s even comparing the older Evoque with this new HRV.
CX3? can’t compare as that car compete with the prev gen hrv. cx3 was launched globally in 2014.
CX3 boot space is 264 ltrs, the new hrv is 300+ ltrs.
for me 360 cam is nice to have but not critical but the missing blind spot monitoring is disappointing.
Paultan said CX3 boot space is 350 litres. 360 degree camera is critical when comes to parking
https://paultan.org/2016/01/22/driven-mazda-cx-3-looking-at-different-priorities/
This is the only b segment bigger sized car that doesn’t have temp gauge but with temp indicator lights. Lanewatch but not clearer screen? why not use blind spot monitor look at other countries, honda already getting blind spot monitor and throw away lanewatch. Worst still, quality needs to be strengthened more and improve more on spare parts and car delivery stock
Why would you need a temp gauge.no one pays attention to this these days
All car brands temp gauge, but honda is going backward and you want to go backwards too. If you think no temp gauge is okay, then there must be something with you and car with no temp gauge will not protect you
Using lanewatch is already bad safety enough but Honda Malaysia are now removing another two airbags from 6 to 4 for low spec?
Greedy Honda Malaysia, existing customers should complaints or simple boycott Honda cars…
Malaysians always cheated by Honda Malaysia. HRV in Europe sells £29k to £34k and its CBU with blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert and all variants come with 6 airbags. Whereas here, Honda Malaysia brings global car similar as Europe to sell here with CKD and let say about between £24k to £29k discount by £5k for example but stripped down another two airbags instead of 6 airbags, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and everything else or use cheap materials, the cost should be £18k or less. Or can also replace Civic headunit by ugly City headunit, lagi murah.
And RM 135k also got no BSM?
Disappointing that it still cannot challenge KING X50 and at such prices even lesser a challenge. It seems like X50 will remain king until time when it gets replaced with a new model.
We will see many HRVs flying on the highways with that kind of power.
rm130k with 1.5L VTEC Turbo power at 181PS. Simply a bright new dawn. Malaysia is brimming for the imminent change. Honda Inikalilahh!!!
Honda should upgrade from useless lanewatch to blind spot monitor
Exactly!!! BSM is so much more practical
Smaller boot size than previous HRV??
No 360 degree camera??
Not for me
You tokok and kibod warrior oni la, ppl who have money just quiet and straight away purchase
What are you talking about tokok buster? (Telling them not to care about the truth from people saying) You have to pay for these words boy! I tell you honestly, IF We customers dont support HONDA, you will definitely go fly kite! We buy honda because we giving chance and hope to have power of dreams! And You came out by ignoring him. No wonder why honda malaysia gives terrible spec
At that prices dun say GG by X50 this will even kena GG by X70 MC 1.5TGDI cheaper roadtax version. GG jepunis.
(Like) Corolla Cross
(Dislike) HRV
No need vote lo
U’ll get 20K on HRV
Cross dapao already
Corolla Cross, X70, Ativa, X50, Aruz, all waiting period > 4 months,
Ppl place booking @ HR-V to Betancourt hoping can receive car earlier…
But finally, why 12 months? Gg.com.
X70 is better buy, more practical with more luggage space and more safety features than HRV
after sales?spare part
Not much more different than P1 since even with availability but their spare part are subquality. Have you tried replacing the whole suspension 3 times? I have so whats the deal with spare part when I have to keep replacing them? Might as well get P1 being more reliable and better quality
spare parts?after sales?
Looks like H is clever.. they stockpile parts during that 12+ months waiting period so later customer complaint is 50% less than P1.
After sales? Spare parts?
At this price point, can get bigger C-segment Corolla Cross.
C segment from the outside.. B from the inside..
Design and specs not bad. Lowest specs with 1.5 NA engine not worth. So at least V specs if u wanna get a complete car with the price u paid.
Downsized HR-V 1.8L to 1.5L, City SUV 1.5L.
But pay more.
Malaysian love compact SUV. Easy to drive @ traffic jam.
Go ahead and scrap the base variant already…
Dulu HR-V 1.8L..
But now City 1.5L Cross..
Same engine, same drivetrain, same style, small boot affected by slope roof,
Just a larger Tyre.
At this RM140k but with lanewatch??
No spare parts
At that price, the C-segment Toyota Corolla Cross will be a better option than this smaller B-Segment HRV.
That’s good news for Corolla cross
last time corolla cross CBU. now CKD ady.. quality dropped kaw kaw
price nearing CRV high spec price. crazy
Unfortunately the next CR-V will likely creep up to the 180k range I think, following suit of all the recent car price increases. D-segment sedans now 200k, C-segment like the new Civic are up to 140k. So C-segment SUVs should be smack in the middle of 140-200, which is 170-180k
All crying as usual in the comment section. Bash bash but end of they day hrv sales will shshh them up lol
That’s what they said for cars that came after P1 X’s but still none have managed to “shshh” them yet. And by the way, H is clearly following P1 strategy by giving a long-ass waiting period.
Order ≠ buying
Order ≠ buying
Still confused on what Honda Malaysia did on HR-V specs. 1.5 NA is such a downgrade from 1.8 NA and why put slower Hybrid options over Turbo? That’s make the RM140K Hybrid is so unappealing.
If Malaysia moves away from simple fuel subsidies, putting greater emphasis on fuel consumption, Honda’s move of putting the most economical powertrain for the top variant can make sense.
the 1.5L NA performance is not the same as the previous 1.8L. the numbers are way lower 121PS vs 141PS, 145Nm vs 172Nm. Performance figures is also lower where the 1.5NA can do 0-100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and top speed is 187 km/h. The 1.8L can 0-100 km/h in 10.1 seconds and top speed is 192 km/h.
shhhh…. you are revealing lazy journalism and misleading marketing
Too pricey…luckily I didn’t pay for the deposit
The interior looks all same as CRV and Civic. Boring. Rim E Spec looks ugly
Very excited with the exterior design, until I see the interior which still stuck at 2015 era. Head unit interface looks like cheap android tablet.
Imagine if we can mix and match specs instead of being confined to the 4 fixed variants
Hmm. Why Malaysia don’t have like this eh, UK and European countries can customise many equipments on their ordered cars
What I personally don’t understand is why someone will buy this over a Veloz or Xpander or BR-V. What serious tangible benefit do you get by spending more? Most car buyers buy cars as a tool after all.
MPV
Educate your owner please, especially those uncle driving CRV hogging at fast lane
Our gov should draft a clearer guidelines which include blind spot monitoring as standard package for car manufacturers when they offer ADAS. This is very important as blind spot monitoring is very useful especially in Malaysia road with so many motorcycle that zooming around without considering the safety of other road user and with the law that almost said the motorcyclist always right. Sorry to Honda fans but in 2022 and at this price point without blind spot monitoring I just cannot accept it as my 2017 Mazda 3 already have it.
What about BMW & VW?
VW & BMW come with blind spot monitor. Stop dreaming
When Mazda launched the Mazda3 with 1.5NA variant, all the keyboard warriors says it’s too slow. Let’s see if these keyboard warrior are honda fanbois by not criticizing honda for putting an outdated 1.5NA engine.
My bet is that they wont. Because the corolla cross is equally slow and the keyboard warriors didn’t criticise it’s slowness.
these cars are seriously slow. Even a myvi 1.3 is faster. Ofcuz the 1.5L will smoke it.
Dey! Myvi is not faster it’s just lighter and different segment some more. I test drove a new myvi and it is cramped as hell!
You’re just a myvi fanboi only
So Honda going to make this a thing? Highest variant is not the fastest? 1st Civic now this. Cant they fine tune a tiny bit like them contis?
OMG! that glovebox plastic is worse than my son’s toy quality! Honda please, you already give less airbags, still collecting profit with this kind quality.
https://paultan.org/2022/07/14/2022-honda-hr-v-launched-in-malaysia-1-5l-na-1-5l-turbo-rs-ehev-hybrid-sensing-std-from-rm115k/
Honda HR-V (V Spec) 181 PS and 240 Nm – 0-100 in 8.8s
218i Gran Coupe 140PS and 220Nm – 0-100 in 8.7s
So much power on paper but where did it all go? all the power went lost by the time it reaches the wheels
HRV E cost more than Civic FE E. I’ll take civic anyway