Honda HR-V: RV vs RV Facelift
Verdict
Mechanically, this is a very narrow new-versus-outgoing call. The Honda HR-V RV Facelift costs RM115,900 against RM114,800, so the RM1,100 uplift does not buy more shove: both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm, a CVT, front-wheel drive and a 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The facelift is 17 mm longer and 1 mm taller, while the old car has a 187 km/h top speed versus 186 km/h. Buy on condition, discount and the facelift’s fresher nose.
Pick the Honda HR-V RV if you find a meaningfully cheaper used or discounted car and you’re happy with the same 119 hp, 145 Nm and 12.1-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Pick the Honda HR-V RV Facelift if the RM1,100 gap is all you are paying for the wider grille and reprofiled front bumper, with the same 119 hp drivetrain, four airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V RV RM114,800; Honda HR-V RV Facelift RM115,900
- Length: Honda HR-V RV 4,330 mm; Honda HR-V RV Facelift 4,347 mm
- Height: Honda HR-V RV 1,590 mm; Honda HR-V RV Facelift 1,591 mm
- Top speed: Honda HR-V RV 187 km/h; Honda HR-V RV Facelift 186 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 114,800✓ | RM 115,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.1 s | 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 187 km/h✓ | 186 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,330 mm | 4,347 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,610 mm |
| Boot space | — | 335 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
RV
- RM1,100 cheaper before discounts
- Same 119 hp and 145 Nm output
- Slightly higher 187 km/h top speed
- Older front-end design
- 17 mm shorter body
- No stated boot or fuel-tank figure
RV Facelift
- Wider grille and reprofiled front bumper
- 17 mm longer body
- Same 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM1,100 more
- Top speed drops by 1 km/h
- No stated fuel-economy figure
RV vs RV Facelift FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V RV or Honda HR-V RV Facelift better?
The Honda HR-V RV Facelift is the better new buy if the gap stays at RM1,100. It keeps the same engine, CVT, AEB, airbags and acceleration, while adding the facelifted front end.
What is the price difference?
The Honda HR-V RV Facelift is RM1,100 dearer: RM115,900 versus RM114,800 for the Honda HR-V RV.
Do they use the same engine and gearbox?
Yes. Both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm, paired with a CVT automatic driving the front wheels.