It took a while but the RS variant of the Honda HR-V is finally here, making an appearance at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). As an RS-branded model, the vehicle comes with a sportier appearance inside and out which should appeal to those who like to live in the fast lane.
Honda HR-V RS Turbo
Exterior-wise, the new variant is installed with a sporty chrome front grille, a glossy black bumper with chrome, and a smoke LED light bar. For the first time, the model is now equipped with LED sequential turn signal lights. It rides on a set of 18-inch RS-design alloys, which is an inch larger than the ones in the S and V variants.
As for the interior, the cabin is added with red stitching for that intended sporty appeal. It can be found on the seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and shift knob. This is the type of layout you will see on Honda cars with the RS badge including the Civic and City.
It comes with a sportier look inside and out
To complement the sporty badge, the new HR-V model gets a 1.5-liter turbocharged VTEC engine good for 175 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. It is the same power unit found in the outgoing top-spec variant, the HR-V V. The engine sends power to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The latest PH-spec Honda car to get the RS badge
Like the rest of the range, the Honda HR-V RS is equipped with Honda Sensing. It is the brand’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), aiming to reduce road collisions. Here is the list of safety bits under the crossover’s Honda Sensing:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning (RDM with LDW)
- Auto High-Beam (AHB)
- Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN)
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is offering the HR-V with the RS treatment as the flagship variant priced at Php 1,739,000. It is available in Crystal Black Pearl (RS-exclusive exterior paint), Ignite Red Metallic, and Premium Opal White Silver Pearl which carries an additional Php 20,000 to the SRP (suggested retail price).
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Know more about Honda HR-V 2024
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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