As can be seen from the facelifted Honda HR-V 2018 which has been recently revealed in Thailand, we don't have high hopes to expect significant changes from the new product. Perhaps the most prominent changes for us to recognize come from the front which witnesses the Honda logo is placed on a strong-looking bar.
In the high-spec vehicle comes the new LED headlights which we may recall what’s seen on the Civic. Also, the U-shaped air filter comes wider. The bumper gets revamped while the foglights turn into LED strips.
We don't have high hopes to expect significant changes from the new product
Now speaking of the rear, a connection is made to link the slim chrome with the taillights which are given 2 horizontal LED tubes. Thai-spec will also welcome the RS trim level. Additionally, the top-sporty trim receives 2-tone 5-spoke 17-inch wheels. Still 17-inch rims will be on EL and E grades.
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If putting the EL in comparison with the RS, we can easily see the difference in body paint. While the EL puts on a fully painted body, the mirror caps and the lower portion of the RS has contrasting gloss black. And you can consult the picture below which is of the RS exclusively with Passion Red Pearl coating. Opting for this trim, customers will definitely happy with City Brake Active System, and a panoramic sunroof.
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In the high-spec vehicle comes the new LED headlights which we may recall what’s seen on the Civic
The EL and RS offer LaneWatch and 6 side curtain airbags outnumbering the E with only 4. What’s more, there's a 7-inch touchscreen along with the Walk Away Auto Lock feature which was first introduced in the Civic.
Another thing remained from the standard HR-V is the 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC powertrain which is good for 141 HP and 172 Nm paired with a CVT automatic transmission which comes with paddle shifters. The revamped Honda HR-V 2018 prices start from 949,000 baht (equivalent to around P1,553,000) for the E to 1.119 million baht (P1,831,000) for the top RS spec while the EL asks for 1.059 million baht (P1,719,000).
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A connection is made to link the slim chrome with the taillights which are given 2 horizontal LED tubes
The revamped Honda HR-V 2018 prices start from 949,000 baht (equivalent to around P1,553,000)
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Know more about Honda HR-V 2023
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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