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GIIAS 2018: Updated Honda HR-V Officially Unveiled

GIIAS 2018: Updated Honda HR-V Officially Unveiled

Published: Friday, 03 August 2018 0:00 AM | By Maxabout News | 661 Views
The GIIAS 2018 is one of the most happening events in the world right now. Automakers have flocked to the show just as enthusiastically as motorheads and petrol-heads have. There is a lot of unveiling going on at the show. Taking the spotlight, Honda took the sheets off the facelift for the ASEAN-spec HR-V at the GIIAS. The refreshed model is sold in the Japanese market as the Vezel and the facelift gets cosmetic changes on both the inside and the outside. Available on the HR-V are two engine and transmission options. There are new LED headlamps and a larger grille bar on the front exterior along with tweaked fog lamp housing and a newly contoured front bumper. On the sides, you will notice the new design of the 17-inch alloy wheels. On the inside, the lower-spec models remain more or less the same, while the higher trims get a new dual tone beige-and-black finish on the interior. The two engine options that are available are a 1.5-litre petrol motor that produces a maximum power of 120 hp and a peak torque of 145 Nm, and a 1.8-litre petrol motor that produces a maximum power of 139 hp and a peak torque of 169 Nm. The former comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission while there is an option for a CVT automatic. The latter is offered only with a CVT automatic gearbox. For the European markets, there is a diesel engine also available with a 1.6-litre displacement capacity. This diesel engine will make it to India in the upcoming CR-V and is likely to be featured on the upcoming Civic sedan as well. The HR-V will come equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, and brake-assist as safety options. There is a new 8-inch infotainment system with a capacitive touchscreen that also functions as a reversing camera. Behind the steering wheel, on the models with the CVT, there are paddle-shifters to gain control of the gearbox. Other features include a five-speaker audio system, a panoramic sunroof, and adjustable height on the driver’s seat. With a few tweaks here and there, Honda plans to bring the HR-V facelift to the Indian markets in 2019. It is expected to butt heads with the higher variants of the Hyundai Creta, the upcoming Tata Harrier, and the Jeep Compass.

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What is the launch date & expected price of Honda BR-V & HR-V?
2022-12-29 05:39:34 AM
The Honda BR-V is currently in the sketch form only. It has to go through many rounds before its official launch in India. Firstly, it will be showcased in Indonesia in a motor show between 20-30 August 2015. Then the vehicle will gets its production version after some time and that will go under a constant testing round under different temperature and weather differences. After that, the corrections would be made and the mass production version will be revealed. This will easily take the Honda BR-V into the list of vehicles to be launched in 2016. The Honda HR-V on the other hand is currently been sold in many international markets, but will not get its official launch currently in the market. It has been priced at INR 14,00,000 according to the American dollar conversion and the BR-V is expected with a price tag of INR 10,50,000.
When will Honda launch HR-V in India and will it be available in diesel?
2022-12-29 05:58:46 AM
Honda HR-V has no launch plans in India as India would receive the all new BR-V next year. HR-V comes with a lesser practical approach as it comes with only 1.5 L petrol motor and 5 seat arrangement. The competition in the Indian market for an affordable 7 seater wagon would not be fulfilled by the same. If it had been listed for India, its high price would have not found a market for the car and using the same 1.5 L earth dreams diesel motor would not have justified the sporty nature of the car. It came with 4 disc brakes and all the necessity safety measures for the international market. The feature and comfort enhancing accessory list of the car is excellent in the ongoing version.
What would be the price of the new Honda HR-V?
2022-12-29 05:57:38 AM
Honda HR-V is retailed for $19,115 (INR 12-12.5 lakh) for its 2WD base variant with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car gets a 1799 cc, 4-cylinder engine producing 141 HP and 127 lb-ft of torque for the international version. The car gets excellent exterior design with a more impressive interior finishing for its price range. It will not be launched in India as Honda has placed the B-RV for Indian market by studying the need of an aggressive 7-seater than a 5-seater for the country.

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