I hope it would be possible at some point to retrofit the RS body kit to the V spec 1.5turbo variant.

Im sure its possible. You will probably see accessories shop start to sell RS bodykits when its near launching.

Oh yeah and the powered tailgate too.

RS: HEV hybrid with spare tyre? lol

Hybrid will only get tyre repair kit as that space for spare tyre is taken by the battery already.

Normal petrol / turbo variant will probably get either a full sized tyre / small tyre

exactly ..just wonder copy & paste on the first post. lol

Those are salesman's info which may be inaccurate. Edited the post though

I have booked the Corolla cross back in March 2022 and I’m still waiting for allocation. After seeing a few preliminary reviews on YouTube especially those coming from Thailand, I’m beginning to lean towards HRV e-Hev.. (FYI I’m currently driving the previous gen HRV back in 2015 when it first launch)

Can anyone here enlighten me the difference with Honda E-Hev (since it was first introduced in the new Honda city RS last year) as to compared to Toyota’s 4th gen hybrid ? Appreciate it in advance .

Well, if your looking into hybrid system like Honda mostly only knew as powerful but not very reliable & cost effective for long term use if compared to Toyota Hybrid system.

Until today Toyota hybrid system still remain the best from Japan, even for aftermarket hybrid parts also easier & cheaper to get & fix compare to Honda.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Jun 13 2022, 06:47 PM

May I know what makes you lean towards the HRV? I am also in the same situation. Already booked the Corolla Cross Hybrid not too long ago.

Admittedly at first glance the HR-V is a looker. But the more I look at the cross, it grew on me. HR-V has a smaller boot space, lower headroom. Overall I think the Cross would feel more roomy just because of the higher roofline.

As for reliability, most would definitely agree that Toyota is king. I would also think that the toyota's hybrid system is more mature.

But I hate the ugly foot parkign brake and the cheapo infotainment in the corolla.

Honestly, mine is mainly on the looks. But in terms of specs wise, I could not agree with you more on the parking leg break and the so called “after market” infotainment. Even the camera (with 360 degrees view) looks hideous to my eyes. Not forgetting you have to plug ur cable (for apple CarPlay or android auto)directly into the panel itself which can be an eye sore

In terms of the active safety features, I feel that Honda sensing is a wee more matured in terms of the way it slows down and picks speed back up again on the ACC as to compared to Toyota safety sense. TSS breaks to hard and there is a lag in picking up the throttle. I have actually test drove My friend’s new Honda Civic RS using the active ACC quite a fair bit. Another let down of Cross is the leg break on the ACC.. for Honda, when u come to a halt, the car can continue to pick speed back up. For the cross, you have to start the ACC system all over again.

That all aside, I initially booked Toyota due to its reliability of the engine and the name sake. Haha

Just arrived
Its roomier cos is C segment (built on TNGA-C)

Roomier than HRV? Based on review HRV current interior is quite spacious already.

a. New Cross
b. Old HRV passing to my son.
c. New HRV launching <- this has smallest interior

HRV leaked specs from fesbuk

Any news on the projected pricing ?

Nope. but indicative price is around 118-138k

Got also info from salesman that the preview tomorrow will be 'V' variant i.e. the highest turbo spec.

Those booked that variant can go and have a look.

Thanks for the info on the pricing. Quite surprised Honda is actually previewing the V specs instead of the RS. But having said that, it’s going to be the most hot selling variant nonetheless.

I guess its due to the RS i.e. Hybrid variant will only be available 1 month after launch just like the City RS hybrid. So its more realistic to display the V variant

This post has been edited by Area51SE: Jun 17 2022, 10:06 PM

oh? damn. I didn't know. Thanks for the info! TIL xD