Honda HR-V Facelift Appears First In Thailand, Prices Are Like This

Honda HR-V e:HeV facelift. (Doc. Honda)

JAKARTA Honda officially launched the HR-V facelift in Thailand after its debut in Japan in March and was introduced in the White Elephant Country two months earlier.

According to the official website of Honda Thailand, Monday, November 11, HR-V e: HEV E, the basic variant is priced at 889,000 baht (around Rp406 million) for a limited time, and will increase to 949,000 baht (around Rp. 434 million) starting January 1, 2025.

The HR-V model e: HEV EL is sold at prices ranging from 1,079,000 baht (Rp493 million), while the highest variant, RS, is marketed for 1,179,000 baht (around Rp539 million).

This light refresh on the HR-V facelift includes an exterior design, especially a slimmer front bumper and a wide grille that resembles the Honda WR-V.

The hospital version maintains a glossy black body kit and is equipped with a front-to-back spoiler covered in chrome. Other changes include new LED headlights and updated rearlights.

In the cabin, all HR-V variants get additional new center console compartments and designs. An 8-inch Advanced Touch audio system supporting Apple's wireless Android Auto, as well as Siri and Android Auto voice controls, comes as standard across models.

Another upgrade includes four USB ports: three Type-C ports (one at the front, two at the back) and one Type-A port at the front.

The HR-V facelift for the Thai market uses hybrid technology, with an electric motor powered by 131 PS and a torque of 253 Nm. The power is combined with an i-VTEC 1.5 liter naturally-assisted engine that produces 106 PS/127 Nm and can drive the front wheel at high speed thanks to the lock coupling. Fuel consumption reaches 25.6 km per liter, allowing for a journey of more than 800 km.