2022 Honda HR-V: What to expect from PH-spec model 

Updated Mar 25, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The PH launch for the all-new Honda HR-V will be on April 19.

The all-new Honda HR-V is now out in Indonesia. But as we’ve already reported before, the Philippine launch for the next-gen HR-V won’t happen until April 19, 2022.  

A picture of the 2022 Honda HR-V RS Turbo

The 2022 Honda HR-V RS Turbo recently launched in Indonesia

So, what can we expect from the Philippine-spec 2022 Honda HR-V? Here are some of the possible features that might be included in the upcoming all-new HR-V.

To start off, the all-new HR-V for the Philippines will only come in two variants. There’s the entry-level HR-V S CVT, and the top-spec HR-V V Turbo CVT.  

This contrasts the Indonesian market which received four different trims. There’s the HR-V S, HR-V E, HR-V SE, and the HR-V RS Turbo. 

A picture of the 2022 HR-V S

The HR-V S for the Indonesian market

Unlike our ASEAN neighbor, we doubt that the RS Turbo variant will get to the Philippines at launch. To this end, both the upcoming HR-V S and the HR-V V will assume the same, understated, but elegant look as the Indonesian-spec HR-V S or HR-V E. We are hopeful though, that at least our HR-V V will also get a two-tone color scheme like the Indonesian-spec HR-V SE. 

As for exterior equipment, we’re expecting nothing less than LED headlamps as standard. Add on to that a pair of LED fog lamps, auto-folding side mirrors, and at least a set of 17-inch alloy wheels. We are doubtful though if we’re also getting the hands-free access power tailgate present on the Indo-spec RS Turbo. 

A picture of the HR-V SE for Indonesia

The HR-V SE for Indonesia. Hopefully, the Philippine-spec HR-V V can also come with a two-tone color scheme

Like the one released in Indonesia, the Philippine-spec HR-V will no doubt be able to seat up to five. We are also speculating that our version is also getting the same versatility in adjusting and arranging the seats. 

Of note, Honda’s new crossover in Indonesia has the long mode, the utility mode, and the tall mode. These are the three different seat configurations inside the new HR-V. The long mode is able to accommodate something as lengthy as a surfboard, while the utility mode folds down the second for plenty of cargo volume. The tall mode meanwhile folds the second row up in order to accommodate tall cargo like house plants and the like. The said seating configuration is also present in the Honda City hatchback

A pictur of the HR-V's interior in the long mode configuration.

The HR-V's long mode in action

We are also hopeful that our version of the HR-V will come with a panoramic glass roof. In Indonesia, this feature is present on the HR-V SE. 

Like the HR-V SE, we would also like to see our own top-spec variant get an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Then again, we are convinced that the top-spec Philippine-spec HR-V is getting leather seats. In turn, the entry-level might only come with fabric seats, as well as a simpler headunit.  

Furthermore, it isn’t likely that the Philippine-spec 2022 HR-V will be getting a customizable, seven-inch gauge cluster. That gadget after all, is only available on the Indo-spec RS Turbo variant.  

For safety though, we are quite certain that both the HR-V S and HR-V V for the local market will be getting the new and improved Honda Sensing driver-assist suite. This includes collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, among others. 

A picture of the interior of the 2022 Honda HR-V RS Turbo

A peek inside the Indonesian-spec HR-V's interior [RS Turbo variant pictured]

With regards to engines, our version of the entry-level HR-V S is likely getting a 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated inline-4 gasoline engine that’s paired with a continuously variable transmission sending power to the front wheels. That’s the same configuration as the Indonesian-spec HR-V S. 

At the most, the said powertrain can deliver up to 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque at least for the Indonesian version. That said, our HR-V S is likely to come with the same output. 

As for the top-spec HR-V V, it will be getting the same 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline mill as Indonesia’s RS Turbo variant. It will come with the same transmission as the HR-V S, though it will be able to make 175 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque.  

A picture of the rear of the 2022 Honda HR-V

The Indonesian HR-V from the rear

And last but not the least, the pricing for the Philippine-spec HR-V S will stand at Php 1,300,000. The top-spec HR-V V meanwhile will be priced at Php 1,600,000.  

Again, the specs of the 2022 Honda HR-V that we’ve detailed here are speculative. As such, one should take them with a healthy grain of salt. 

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Know more about Honda HR-V 2024

Honda HR-V

The 2023 Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover. In the Philippine market, it has two variants. The top-spec RS Turbo CVT is priced at Php 1,739,000. The mid-spec trim meanwhile, is the HR-V V Turbo CVT and it is priced at Php 1,649,000. The entry-level HR-V S CVT meanwhile is priced at Php 1,389,000.

For engines, the HR-V V Turbo and the RS Turbo uses a 1.5-liter engine capable of making 174 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. The HR-V S also uses a 1.5-liter mill, but it is naturally aspirated. In turn, its output is rated at 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. All three trims use a continuously variable transmission sending power to its front wheels. 

Size-wise, the HR-V V and RS are 4,385mm long, while the HR-V S is 4,330mm long. All three come with a width of 1,790mm, and a height of 1,590mm. Both also have a wheelbase length of 2,610mm. The top-spec V gets a ground clearance of 181mm, whereas the HR-V S has more at 196mm. 

Locally, the HR-V competes against the likes of the Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Kona, Subaru XV, Toyota Corolla Cross, Ford Territory, among others.  

₱ 1,389,000 - ₱ 1,739,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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