Over there, Honda is pitching the HR-V against the recently launched Toyota Corolla Cross and is based on the 11th generation Civic instead of the third-generation Fit/Jazz of the outgoing HR-V that we are so familiar with.
Honda USA has released exterior photos of the SUV ahead of its launch in a few months. Now puffed up to about a CR-V size, it features a bold new grille, longer hood and sleek roofline.
Naturally, the new HR-V is larger than its predecessor, with a longer wheelbase and wider stance.
A low horizontal beltline that begins with its extended hood and continues over the swell of the rear fenders gives its flowing forms a sense of motion.
Wide-set LED headlights and taillights emphasize HR-V's athletic stance. A sculpted hatch and functional tailgate spoiler highlight its sporty proportions.
A large greenhouse provides high visibility, enhanced by door-mounted mirrors and HR-V's low cowl. For a cleaner, upscale look, laser-brazing technology eliminates the need for unsightly roof moldings, and HR-V's windshield wipers hide under the hood line when not in use.
Set to launch this summer, the HR-V will feature a more responsive engine and a new independent rear suspension, giving the compact SUV a more confident, refined and fun-to-drive personality.
Honda USA hasn't detailed what engines would drive the new HR-V but it's logical to assume it would be similar to what is available for the Civic sedan. And that includes an e:HEV hybrid.
"By gaining aspirational qualities beyond its segment, the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V will welcome a new generation of customers to Honda and grow in importance as a gateway to the Honda brand," said Michael Kistemaker, assistant vice president of Automobile Sales of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
"This new HR-V will advance its position as the segment leader with young buyers, first-time buyers, and multicultural customers."
Before the Fit-based HR-V came about, the original HR-V based on the Logo model was produced from 1998 to 2006. Honda retired the nameplate for 7 years before resurrecting it in 2013 as the Vezel in Japan and as the global model HR-V from 2015.
More information about the all-new HR-V will be released over the coming months.
This is the new and smaller HR-V that Malaysia will be getting. The latest iteration is already on sale in Thailand and Indonesia.
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