Just went for the preview, the display unit is the 'V' spec.

- Front grille -> RS style without the chrome highlights (Refer to the pic attached below)
- No power boot, only RS gets power boot.
- Rims same as the RS rims (18inch dark grey rims)
- Sequential signal
- Overall interior quality much more premium, big step up from the previous HRV.

Can't comment much as there's only 10mins for viewing time since the queue is very long.



This post has been edited by Area51SE: Jun 18 2022, 04:14 PM

we can go inside? how spacious compare to old HRV?

Interior space should be similar to previous HRV in terms of spaciousness. Boot wise slightly smaller compared to previous gen.

Yes, can go inside but only limited to 10mins and need to queue.

So HRV or Corolla Cross better?

Do you think the interior can be comparable to say a Civic? I understand HR-V is technically a B-segment but from the outside at least it looks like a jacked up Civic rather than a jacked up City to me

Can't comment as I've not looked at the Cross yet.

I would still say the interior for Civic is slightly more premium still in compared to the HRV.

Managed to ramas the Meteorite Grey RS today. My take on the all New HRV are as follows (coming from an existing owner of the 2015 HRV V trim and have also test drove the Corolla Cross Hybrid):-

1. Build quality as an overall really improved. Despite there are still quite a few hard plastic across the interior. Buttons seems to have more textile feel and loving the physical Aircond controls (speaking of the physical Aircond control, Honda did a nice touch by putting in colour variation in the temperature dials - red for hotter and turns blue for colder). I even tried slamming both front and rear doors and I must admit that they feel more solid than the Corolla Cross. Only gripe is the exhaust pipe for the RS looks hideous where there is no garnish whatsoever. Looks cheap ..tyres are 18inch 225 50 R18 Conti

2. Space wise, somewhat feels the same as the previous HRV except for the rear. Headroom seems to have reduced due to the sloping coupe like C pillar but leg room seems to increased by a wee bit. The black head roofing tend to give a more consistent feel as the rest of the interior are black. Doesn’t feel claustrophobic. Boot space however have decreased in size from previous with no spare tire (RS version only - but given a tyre repair kit). The leather seats feels comfortable but not sure it will give sufficient bolstering while driving.

3. Tech wise, Although we are not getting the 9 inch infotainment system as per the Japan and European markets, I feel that this head unit is far more superior than the Corolla Cross. The screen is bright and responsive. USB plug points are nicely placed below the Aircond dials which gives better cable management while charging or using the apple CarPlay/android auto. Reverse camera is clear with 4 angles to choose. Too bad no 360 viewing angle. We only get Honda lane watch. The 8 build in speakers is surprisingly good. Auto window only on the driver’s side.

4. According to the SA I spoke with prices are estimated ranged from RM120k to RM140k

Sorry could not give a more in-depth observation as I only managed to view it less than 10 minutes.

I heard from proton sa, price start from 120k and push up to 150k range. like civic wow!

This post has been edited by kelvinfixx: Jun 18 2022, 09:55 PM

Don’t think it will be 150k for the highest trim. The civic RS is going for 144k currently. So HRV will be priced nicely below 140k mark if not it makes no marketing sense liou

In terms of package outlook and interior HRV is better offer. Driving dynamic have to wait for HRV test drive. Corolla Cross still uses foot parking brake while HRV uses electronic parking with brake hold

Doubt it will reach the 150k price. Most info are pointing towards 118k - 138k

Great review..I'm surprised u managed to test so much things within the 10mins. For me, didnt had much time and the couldn't test the infotainment unit as the car wasn't in start mode.

This post has been edited by Area51SE: Jun 19 2022, 01:44 AM

I think will start from 128k - 148k

This post has been edited by kelvinfixx: Jun 19 2022, 07:41 AM

which branch did you go?

is there any civic in the showroom?

128k for 1.5NA is very ambitious

its using same platform as old HRV.

it is has less bootspace than old HRV.

either interior getting bigger, or the space miraculously gone missing.

Mofaz @ Damansara..

Not sure about if they have the civic there.. they technically cleared the whole ground floor for the HRV event. U can call up and check before going

Indeed 😅

I am torn between this HRV and proton x50 (and TCC).

The one aspect that make me leans towards honda cars is their magic seat arrangement.

I m currently driving honda jazz, three mountain bikes with front tyres remove plus 3 person is possible. My IKEA trip also a breeze, people thought i booked a lorry because i also do 'Personal Shopper'

Since hrv does come with magic seat, imagine the room the car provide. I think it can be a "camper car" too.

Another aspect is that here in Alor Gajah,Melaka. the Majlis Perbandaran gave hybrid car owner a free parking all year round. Just need to purchase hybrid sticker for rm10 a year. If x50 comes in hybrid variants i m sure many would eager to purchase.

Hoping the price will be on my budget or else, need to consider Proton X50 or Corolla Cross Hybrid.

This post has been edited by redzaril: Jun 19 2022, 10:14 AM

Leaked spy shots from someone that visited the showroom