Honda HR-V 2025

2025 Honda HR-V facelift launched in Malaysia – 1.5L NA, 1.5L turbo, e:HEV hybrid, from RM116k to RM144k

In Cars, Honda, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 17 July 2025 11:22 am / 32 comments
Following the opening of the order books for it at the start of this month, Honda Malaysia has now officially launched the facelifted Honda HR-V in the country. As it was when it was introduced here exactly three years ago in 2022, the model line-up for the third-gen SUV remains unchanged, with three petrol variants (a normally-aspirated 1.5L S and two 1.5 turbos, the E and V) and 1.5L e:HEV RS hybrid continuing to be offered.

First up, pricing, and the HR-V facelift variants go for:
- Honda HR-V 1.5L S facelift – RM115,900
- Honda HR-V 1.5L Turbo E facelift – RM130,900
- Honda HR-V 1.5L Turbo V facelift – RM137,900
- Honda HR-V 1.5L e:HEV RS facelift – RM143,900
All prices are on-the-road without insurance. The price of the S and E remain as they were with the pre-facelift, while the V and RS are now RM2k more expensive than their predecessors.

All HR-V models are covered by a five-year unlimited mileage warranty and come with a five-times free labour service (applicable within 100,000 km or five years). The battery pack on the e:HEV hybrid is covered by an eight-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

The third-gen RV retains most of its looks, with only minor changes to both exterior and interior to be found. External revisions consist of a new, wider front grille (in three varying presentations for the S, turbo and hybrid) and a reprofiled front bumper.

Familiar cues such as the heartbeat accent line on the grille are still present (silver on the E and V, red on the RS) as is the general exterior trim, but the RS now gets matrix projector LED headlights with active cornering lamps, with active cornering lights also on for the count.

At the back, there’s a new, sleeker LED tail light design, which on the RS continues to be a full-width unit. As for the wheel choice, it’s now unified to a single 18-inch design (with 225/50 profile Continental UltraContact UC 6 tyres) across the entire model range, with the base S and E moving up from the 17-inch units found on the pre-facelift. The wheel looks familiar because it’s that from the old car, now sporting a machined two-tone finish in place of the all-grey scheme seen previously.

Inside, the main change visually is with the design of the centre console, which has been reworked from the pre-facelift’s “wrap-around” styled layout to a more conventional symmetrical panel. This adds an additional storage compartment beneath the air-conditioner controls.

Meanwhile, the eight-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system has also been updated to a ‘floating’ unit, and the system now comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Also, Type-C connections make their way on for the USB ports (as before, two front for the S, with two more rear units from the E on), although one of the front ports remain a Type-A example. Also, Qi wireless charging can now be found on the RS.

Some of the previous kit have made their way on to lower variants. For example, Honda Connect remote services is now offered as tandard across the entire HR-V range, and variable gear ratio (VGR) steering, which was previously offered from the V onwards on the pre-facelift, is now found on the E. Likewise, the hands-free powered tailgate, which was only available on the pre-FL e:HEV RS, is now standard fit on the V.

Elsewhere, the V and RS gain auto retractable side mirrors, and the black leather seats on the e:HEV now feature a RS logo embossed on the backrest of the front seats. One item has been scaled down though, and that’s the spare wheel on the V – it used to be an 18-inch example, but the standard fit spare across the petrol range is now a 17-inch unit. The RS of course makes do with a temporary tyre repair kit.

As it was with the pre-facelift, the updated HR-V will continue to be offered with three powertrain options (NA, turbo and hybrid) in Malaysia, and there are no mechanical changes, which means that outputs are identical to those in the outgoing versions.

The naturally-aspirated 1.5 litre engine is the L15B, the DOHC i-VTEC four-pot that also equips the petrol City models. It continues to offer a maximum output of 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. Meanwhile, the 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo mill retains its 181 PS at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,700 and 4,500 rpm output numbers. Both the NA and turbo mills continue to be paired with a CVT.

2025 Honda HR-V facelift specifications. Click to enlarge.

The automaker’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain also remains unchanged in terms of power output, but it’s said that the system has been tweaked to offer a more enhanced engine sound and to be more responsive in use. As before, a 131 PS/253 Nm electric motor works with a 107 PS and 131 Nm 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC Atkinson-cycle NA engine, which primarily acts as a generator but can also drive the front wheels at higher speeds.

Like with the pre-facelift, Honda Sensing is available across the entire HR-V range, but the suite’s repertoire now features the full raft of current items, which means that Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS; basically AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF), Auto High Beam (AHB) and Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN) is in the kitbag.

The HR-V facelift is available in five exterior colours, two of which are new to the SUV, these being Phoenix Orange Pearl and Crystal Black Pearl, with Platinum White Pearl, Stellar Diamond Pearl and Meteoroid Gray Metallic the other colour choices. Both Phoeniz Orange Pearl and Platinum White Pearl are RM800 options.

2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 S facelift – RM115,900
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 tail lights
- LED daytime running lights
- 18-inch alloy wheels, 225/50 Continental UltraContact UC6 tyres (increased from the pre-FL’s 17-inch)
- Single hidden tailpipe
- Power-folding door mirrors
- Body-coloured door handles
- Keyless entry with walk-away automatic locking
- Shark fin antenna
Interior
- Push-button start
- Urethane multi-function steering wheel
- Urethane gear knob
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Analogue instrument cluster with 4.2-inch TFT multi-info display
- Power windows with driver’s side auto up/down
- 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 Display Audio touchscreen head unit (new floating design panel for facelift)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (new to facelift)
- Four speakers
- Two front USB ports (one Type-A, one Type-C) (Type-C is new to facelift)
- Multi-angle reverse camera
- Foldable tailgate-mounted tonneau cover
- Full-size 17-inch spare wheel
Safety
- Four airbags (front and side)
- Rear ISOFIX child seat anchors with top tethers
- Auto door lock
- Four rear parking sensors
- Honda Connect remote services (new to base model from facelift)
- Honda Sensing driver assist suite
- ABS with EBD and brake assist
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
- Agile Handling Assist (AHA)
- Hill start assist
- Hill descent control
- Emergency stop signal
- Seat belt reminder on all seats
- Rear seat reminder
2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo E facelift – RM130,900
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
- Variable gear ratio (VGR) steering (now from E onwards, previously only from V)
Exterior
- LED front fog lights
- Front and rear bodykit
- Tailpipe chrome finisher
- Remote engine start
Interior
- Silver dashboard trim
- Part-digital instrument cluster with seven-inch display
- Rear centre armrest
- Two rear USB ports (both Type-C) (replaces Type-A)
Safety
- Six airbags (front, side and curtain)
2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo V facelift – RM137,900
Adds on:

Exterior
- Sequential LED front indicators
- Hands-free powered tailgate with walk-away close (new to V for facelift, previously only on RS)
Interior
- Auto retractable side mirrors (new to facelift)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear knob
- Black leather upholstery
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Eight speakers
Safety
- LaneWatch blind spot camera
2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 RS e:HEV facelift – RM143,900
Adds on:

Mechanicals
- Front electric drive motor
- 131 PS from 4,000 to 8,000 rpm, 253 Nm from 0-3,500 rpm
- 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
- Electric continuous variable transmission (e-CVT)
Exterior
- Matrix projector LED headlights with adaptive driving beam (ADB) (ADB new to facelift)
- Active cornering headlights (new to facelift)
- Full LED tail lights (with LED strip)
- Single hidden tailpipe
Interior
- Leather seats with RS logo embossed on backrest (new to facelift)
- Automatic wipers
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Qi wireless charger (new to facelift)
- Sport pedals
- Tyre repair kit
GALLERY: 2025 Honda HR-V facelift Modulo accessories kit

GALLERY: Honda HR-V facelift presentation slides
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2025 Honda HR-V facelift to be launched in Malaysia soon – order books open; NA, turbo, e:HEV hybrid

In Cars, Honda, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 1 July 2025 2:29 pm / 19 comments

As expected, the facelifted Honda HR-V will be the third new model to be released by Honda Malaysia in 2025, with its impending arrival announced by the opening of the order books for the SUV. It’s set to be launched sometime in Q3, which we’ve just entered, so it should be due out pretty soon.

What can buyers expect with the refresh? Well, the format presented by the third-gen RV – which made its Malaysian debut in 2022 – has been largely retained, with only minor changes to both exterior and interior.

External revisions consist of a new, wider front grille and a corresponding reprofiled front bumper, along with a new, sleeker LED tail light design. The wheels have also been given a makeover (in the case of the RS), with the 18-inch units now sporting a machined two-tone finish in place of the all-grey scheme seen previously.

Inside, the “wraparound” centre console seen previously has been replaced by a more conventional symmetrical unit, which has an additional storage compartment beneath the air-con controls. The eight-inch touchscreen for the infotaiment system has also been updated, and now comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Like with the pre-facelift, the updated HR-V will continue to be offered with three powertrain options (NA, turbo and hybrid) in Malaysia, with outputs similar to that found currently in their respective applications.

The naturally-aspirated 1.5 litre engine is the L15B as found in the petrol City models, and the DOHC i-VTEC four-pot continues to offer 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. Meanwhile, the 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo mill is still rated at 181 PS and 240 Nm from 1,700 and 4,500 rpm, and both NA and turbo units are paired with a CVT.

The automaker’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain also remains unchanged in terms of power output, but it’s said that the system has been tweaked to offer a more enhanced engine sound and to be more responsive in use. Otherwise, there’s a 131 PS/253 Nm electric motor working with a 105 PS and 127 Nm 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC Atkinson-cycle NA engine, which primarily acts as a generator but can also drive the front wheels at higher speeds.

Like the current model, Honda Sensing is on for the count, and enhancements come in the form of the inclusion of Adaptive Driving Beam and Active Cornering Light into the mix. The facelift also introduces two new exterior colours to the SUV, these being Phoenix Orange Pearl and Crystal Black Pearl.

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Bangkok 2025: Honda HR-V facelift coming to Malaysia this year; Mugen and Modulo bodykits also on display

In Cars, Honda, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 24 March 2025 2:32 pm / 6 comments

Honda doesn’t have anything new to show at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show, but the event has at least given us a chance to check out a model that’s a shoo-in for a Malaysian launch this year. That would be the facelifted HR-V, which was launched in Thailand in November.

For 2025, the third-generation Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle gains a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it makeover, centred around a slightly more streamlined (no more bulging lower “mouth”) front bumper and a wider grille vaguely similar to the smaller Elevate (called the WR-V in Japan), replete with a silver bar that joins the headlights. There are also new taillights with slim red bars, giving the car a sleeker look.

The RS model retains its unique gloss black bodykit with a jutting front spoiler and rear bumper insert, fitted with chrome strips and the distinctive red heartbeat motif at the front. One change is that the old chequered-flag grille has been replaced by one that incorporates interlocking trapezoids. New for the flagship variant are matrix projector LED headlights with active cornering lamps, along with smoked taillights.

Elsewhere, the range of 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels remain, but the latter now gets a machined two-tone finish (previously full grey), bringing it in line with other markets. Lastly, the colour palette has been expanded with a new Sand Khaki Pearl hue with a black roof, only available on the EL and RS models.

Inside, the outgoing car’s “wraparound” centre console to be replaced by a more conventional symmetrical unit with an additional storage compartment beneath the air-con controls. A new, still locally-fitted head unit comes with an eight-inch touchscreen and support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while rear air-con vents, six speakers and dual illuminated vanity mirrors are now standard.

Other bits of added kit are exclusive to the EL variant and above and include USB-C ports at the front and rear, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a Qi wireless charger. As before, the HR-V continues to come as standard with the Honda Sensing suite of driver assists, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with Low Speed Follow, lane centring assist and front departure alert.

The Thai-market HR-V is still hybrid-only, powered by an electric motor that produces 131 PS and 253 Nm of torque, juiced by a 106 PS/127 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC engine that can also drive the front wheels at higher speeds thanks to a lock-up clutch.

Fuel consumption is rated at 25.6 km per litre, resulting in a claimed range of over 800 km. On global models, the operation of the e:HEV system has been tweaked to “further enhance the engine sound while driving in the city” and make it more responsive, but it’s unclear if ASEAN models receive the same tuning. The RS model additionally gets variable-ratio steering.

Pricing starts at 949,000 baht (RM124,000) for the base e:HEV E, rising up to 1,079,000 baht (RM140,900) for the e:HEV EL and 1,179,000 baht (RM154,000) for the range-topping e:HEV RS. These figures are the same as before, despite all models getting more equipment, Honda says.

Also on display at BIMS are the two bodykits offered officially. The Modulo kit consists of a Shark Grey front spoiler, side skirts and rear spats, and buyers can also add a more open grille with U-shaped inserts, a HR-V-branded black C-pillar decal, dark chrome badges, a tailpipe finisher and a tailgate light that beams downwards when the boot is open for additional illumination.

Inside, the car can be decked out with metal door sill scuff plates and pedals, as well as footwell illumination and rear door sunshades. Honda Thailand sells the Urban Package with just the bodykit at 21,000 baht (RM2,700) and a Utility Package with a tonneau cover and the aforementioned sunshades at 4,800 baht (RM630).

Meanwhile, the Mugen package throws on a more aggressive gloss black bodykit that includes a rear diffuser, plus two different tailgate spoilers and a second spoiler just above the taillights. You can also get a red stripe above the grille, faux carbon fibre door mirror caps, door visors claimed to aid cabin ventilation, and a variety of wheel options that include the 18-inch two-tone multi-spokes you see here.

Inside, the Mugen HR-V can be had with carpets in either black or red with the tuner’s signature tricolour and more faux carbon in the form of the side sill plates. Performance mods are also on offer, including uprated brake pads and a dual-tip sports muffler. The Mugen accessories are sold in à la carte form only and they are significantly pricier than their Modulo counterparts – just the front lip alone (22,300 yen or RM2,900) costs more than the entire Modulo Urban Package.

Expect the Malaysian HR-V to be slightly decontented compared to the Thai model, with items like the panoramic glass roof and the new adaptive headlights likely to be dropped. This is par for the course for Honda Malaysia (HMSB) as it balances the needs of pricing and specs – adaptive headlights were also added to the Thai-market Civic e:HEV RS, but this was dropped for local models.

GALLERY: Honda HR-V facelift with Modulo bodykit at BIMS 2025

GALLERY: Honda HR-V facelift with Mugen bodykit at BIMS 2025

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2025 Honda HR-V facelift now in Thailand: adaptive high beam, more kit, e:HEV only, from RM116k

In Cars, Honda, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 11 November 2024 11:43 am / 5 comments

Two months after it was revealed for the Thai market, Honda has finally launched the facelifted HR-V in the Land of Smiles with the release of the car’s official pricing. The refreshed B-segment SUV will start from 899,000 baht (RM115,900) for the base e:HEV E variant for a limited time, going back up to 949,000 baht (RM122,300) after January 1, 2025.

Meanwhile, the other two variants cost the same as before – the e:HEV EL retails for 1,079,000 baht (RM139,100) and the range-topping e:HEV RS for 1,179,000 baht (RM152,000). This is despite all models getting more equipment, Honda says.

As previously reported, the HR-V has received a mild exterior refresh, centred around a slightly more streamlined (no more bulging lower “mouth”) front bumper and a wider grille vaguely similar to the smaller Elevate (called the WR-V in Japan), replete with a silver bar that joins the headlights. There are also new taillights with slim red bars, giving the car a sleeker look.

The Thai-market RS model retains its unique gloss black bodykit with a jutting front spoiler and rear bumper insert, fitted with chrome strips and a red heartbeat motif at the front. New for the flagship variant are matrix projector LED headlights with active cornering lamps, along with smoked taillights.

Elsewhere, the range of 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels remain, but the latter now gets a machined two-tone finish (previously full grey), bringing it in line with other markets. Lastly, the colour palette has been expanded with a new Sand Khaki Pearl hue with a black roof, only available on the EL and RS models.

Inside, the outgoing car’s “wraparound” centre console to be replaced by a more conventional symmetrical unit with an additional storage compartment beneath the air-con controls. A new, still locally-fitted head unit comes with an eight-inch touchscreen and support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while rear air-con vents, six speakers and dual illuminated vanity mirrors are now standard.

Other bits of added kit are exclusive to the EL variant and above and include USB-C ports at the front and rear, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a Qi wireless charger. As before, the HR-V continues to come as standard with the Honda Sensing suite of driver assists, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with Low Speed Follow, lane centring assist and front departure alert.

The Thai-market HR-V is still hybrid-only, powered by an electric motor that produces 131 PS and 253 Nm of torque, juiced by a 106 PS/127 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC engine that can also drive the front wheels at higher speeds thanks to a lock-up clutch. Fuel consumption is rated at 25.6 km per litre, resulting in a claimed range of over 800 km. The RS model additionally gets variable-ratio steering.

Expect the facelifted HR-V to arrive in Malaysia sometime next year, given that the facelifted Civic is a shoo-in to be the second new Honda to be launched here this year.

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