2025 Honda HR-V facelift now in Thailand: adaptive high beam, more kit, e:HEV only, from RM116k
Two months after it was revealed for the Thai market, Honda has finally launched the facelifted HR-V in the Land of Smiles with the release of the car’s official pricing. The refreshed B-segment SUV will start from 899,000 baht (RM115,900) for the base e:HEV E variant for a limited time, going back up to 949,000 baht (RM122,300) after January 1, 2025.
Meanwhile, the other two variants cost the same as before – the e:HEV EL retails for 1,079,000 baht (RM139,100) and the range-topping e:HEV RS for 1,179,000 baht (RM152,000). This is despite all models getting more equipment, Honda says.
As previously reported, the HR-V has received a mild exterior refresh, centred around a slightly more streamlined (no more bulging lower “mouth”) front bumper and a wider grille vaguely similar to the smaller Elevate (called the WR-V in Japan), replete with a silver bar that joins the headlights. There are also new taillights with slim red bars, giving the car a sleeker look.
The Thai-market RS model retains its unique gloss black bodykit with a jutting front spoiler and rear bumper insert, fitted with chrome strips and a red heartbeat motif at the front. New for the flagship variant are matrix projector LED headlights with active cornering lamps, along with smoked taillights.
Elsewhere, the range of 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels remain, but the latter now gets a machined two-tone finish (previously full grey), bringing it in line with other markets. Lastly, the colour palette has been expanded with a new Sand Khaki Pearl hue with a black roof, only available on the EL and RS models.
Inside, the outgoing car’s “wraparound” centre console to be replaced by a more conventional symmetrical unit with an additional storage compartment beneath the air-con controls. A new, still locally-fitted head unit comes with an eight-inch touchscreen and support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while rear air-con vents, six speakers and dual illuminated vanity mirrors are now standard.
Other bits of added kit are exclusive to the EL variant and above and include USB-C ports at the front and rear, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a Qi wireless charger. As before, the HR-V continues to come as standard with the Honda Sensing suite of driver assists, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with Low Speed Follow, lane centring assist and front departure alert.
The Thai-market HR-V is still hybrid-only, powered by an electric motor that produces 131 PS and 253 Nm of torque, juiced by a 106 PS/127 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC engine that can also drive the front wheels at higher speeds thanks to a lock-up clutch. Fuel consumption is rated at 25.6 km per litre, resulting in a claimed range of over 800 km. The RS model additionally gets variable-ratio steering.
Expect the facelifted HR-V to arrive in Malaysia sometime next year, given that the facelifted Civic is a shoo-in to be the second new Honda to be launched here this year.
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