Launched in Malaysia in July, the 2025 Honda HR-V facelift brings with it a slew of alternative updates to maintain it aggressive towards the various sturdy rivals on the market, regardless that the modifications might not be utterly seen at first look. Like earlier than, there are S, Turbo E, Turbo V and e:HEV RS variants, priced this time between RM116k and RM144k – nearly the identical because the pre-facelift’s 2023 value adjustment.
Seems to be smart, Honda actually hasn’t fastened what ain’t damaged – apart from a wider grille, a reprofiled entrance bumper, matrix projector LED headlamps with energetic cornering lamps (RS solely) and sleeker full-width LED rear lights, the third gen appears just about because it did, which isn’t any unhealthy factor. All variants now get the identical 18-inch alloys; earlier than this, the S and E had 17s.
Inside, the centre console has modified from a wrap-around format to a extra standard symmetrical panel, there’s a brand new storage compartment beneath the air-con controls and the eight-inch centre touch-screen is now a floating unit (though nonetheless not an official Honda system). There’s wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto now, USB-C ports largely change the earlier USB-A items and the RS will get a wi-fi cellphone charger.
Among the earlier equipment have trickled right down to decrease variants – Honda Join distant companies are actually normal throughout the vary, variable gear ratio steering is now discovered on the E (earlier than this it was V and RS solely) and the hands-free energy tailgate is now on the V (beforehand RS solely). Additionally, the V and RS acquire auto-folding facet mirrors, and the latter’s entrance seats now have embossed RS logos.
Powertrains? Establishment – 121 PS/145 Nm and no turbo for the S variant, 181 PS/240 Nm for the Turbo E and Turbo V, and a 131 PS/253 Nm electrical motor married to a 107 PS/131 Nm non-turbo Atkinson-cycle engine for the RS hybrid. As earlier than, all engines displace 1.5 litres and all variants get the Honda Sensing ADAS suite. The bottom S is the one four-airbag variant; it’s six for the remainder.
The Honda HR-V is a family title. You can say it kick-started the B-segment SUV revolution in Malaysia within the mid-2010s, however there are such a lot of rivals now providing extra for much less. Can the ‘Hip and Good Runabout Vehicle’ proceed to face its floor? Watch Hafriz Shah’s full video evaluate beneath. Need an EV model? Take a look at the RM150k Honda e:N1 right here.
2025 Honda HR-V RS e:HEV facelift in Malaysia
2025 Honda HR-V 1.5 Turbo V facelift in Malaysia
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