Just two months after its global unveiling, Honda Thailand has now launched the facelifted Honda HR-V. This refreshed B-segment SUV boasts an updated exterior design and a host of new features across all three variants (E, EL, and RS).
For a limited time until January 1st, 2025, the base E variant starts at THB 899,999 (approx. RM 115k). After this period, it will be priced from THB 949,900 (approx. RM 121k). The EL variant starts at THB 1.08 million (approx. RM 138k), while the range-topping RS variant is priced at THB 1.18 million (approx. RM 150k).
The E and EL variants now feature a body-coloured grille, while the RS variant gets a variant-exclusive sporty chrome grille, both of which with a slightly redesigned profile. The RS also receives a redesigned full-width LED taillight bar in smoke colour and a new 18-inch alloy wheel design. Additionally, a new Khaki Sand colour is introduced, with a two-tone black roof.
Inside, the centre console has been redesigned for the facelifted Honda HR-V, departing from the previous wrapped-around design. All variants now feature an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Additionally, there are three Type-C USB ports (one in the front and two in the back) and one USB Type-A port in the front. The driver instrument cluster, with its seven-inch TFT driving information display, now includes a brake light display.
Additional standard features for the base Thai Honda HR-V (E variant) includes:
- Multi-reflector LED headlights
- LED turn signals
- LED daytime running lights
- LED tail lights
- Automatic headlight on/off system
- Follow-Me-Home headlights
- Body-coloured front grille
- Rear spoiler
- Two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels
- Genuine leather and black synthetic leather upholstery
- Six-way power adjustable driver seat
- Four-way power adjustable front passenger seat
- Honda ULTRA seats
- Automatic air conditioning
- Six-speaker sound system
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Four-way adjustable steering wheel
- Driver’s side, one-touch up-down power windows
The EL variant adds on:
- eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Honda LaneWatch
- Automatic wipers
- Front and rear bumpers decorated with silver trim
The range-topping RS adds on:
- Full LED headlights
- Full LED light strip tail lights
- RS-specific front grille
- RS-specific front and rear bumper design
- Glossy black side bumper with chrome trim
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- VGR variable-ratio steering
- Four reverse parking sensors
- Genuine leather and synthetic leather with red stitching upholstery
- Red interior trim materials
- Panoramic Roof
- All-round one-touch up-down sliding windows
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Honda CONNECT application
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The Honda HR-V is exclusively available with Honda’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain in Thailand. This system combines a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine making 106 hp and 127 Nm with an electric motor producing 131 hp and 253 Nm paired with a 1.0 kWh Lithium-ion battery. Power is delivered to the front wheels via an E-CVT gearbox.
All variants of the Thai-spec Honda HR-V come with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features as standard, which includes:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Lane keeping assist (LKA)
- Road departure mitigation system with lane departure warning (RDM with LDW)
- Auto high-beam
- Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
- Low-speed follow (LSF)
- Lead car departure notification
The RS variants adds an adaptive driving beam and active cornering light.
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