[DieselAddikt]

Originally Posted by aniyo

There is a higher possibility of me getting a posting in Japan buying the car there and being crazy enough to ship it back to India than Honda launching it in India

Underrated comment, but true. Honda is on a downward path in India. The City has gone down in quality. The WRV looked like a college student's assignment. Civic was dead from day one because of it's insane pricing. Only acceptable car is Amaze (strictly at that price point). They are almost gone !

[volkman10]

Honda HR-V in black crystal pearl :












Mugen Gives New 2021 Honda HR-V / Vezel A Cosmetic Makeover







Europe's All-New 2021 Honda HR-V e:HEV

Honda has released more details on the new 2022 HR-V, which will be available exclusively with a hybrid powertrain in Europe.


The all-new Honda HR-V e:HEV is powered by a combination of a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine and two electric motors, for a combined output of 129 HP (131 PS) and 186 lb-ft (253 Nm) of torque. It’s basically a more powerful version of the hybrid powertrain found in the smaller Jazz, which shares the same architecture with the new HR-V.

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[reppy]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Honda HR-V in black crystal pearl

Don't do this to us man. This stunning black beauty is bringing back Honda fanboy moments and knowing that Honda is heading into oblivion hurts more!

Seriously though - the only thing I can fault right now is the 1780mm width - should have been 1800+

[M00M]

I love this new HRV. Honda India we want it. I wish you dont disappoint us this time around.

It has the perfect proportions, upright stance, and the HEV version would give killer fuel efficiency as well atleast 25-30 in my opinion.

[CarguyNish]

If Honda wants to survive in Indian Market, this HR-V should make it here ASAP. With Pandemic taking centre stage again, the launches across brands may get delayed. Honda anyway will be bringing this one after launching in Thailand and Malaysia. Last Quarter of FY21 is when we may see this HR-V in Indian Market.

Post Diwali, we may see some teasers and India Spec Version to be showcased. Honda may also plan the launch at Auto Expo 2022 if Covid 19 has vanished by then.

[sarathlal]

Will the current Honda manufacturing plant be capable of manufacturing/assembling vehicle like HRV? That was one of the main reason cited while pulling off the CRV

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by sarathlal

Will the current Honda manufacturing plant be capable of manufacturing/assembling vehicle like HRV? That was one of the main reason cited while pulling off the CRV

Good point. I'm assuming that since the Tapakura plant can make the WR-V, it will be able to accomodate the HR-V too.

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[volkman10]

Honda HR-V e:HEV

- The new Honda HR-V e:HEV made its global debut about a month ago

-Honda is also testing the HR-V on Indian soil and we are expecting it to join the line-up with the same hybrid powertrain,

-The new Honda HR-V will get a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol motor coupled with an electric motor. The powertrain is tuned to churn out 129 bhp and 254 Nm of peak torque

-The Honda HR-V is expected to go on sale in India at the end of this year and will sit at the top of the line-up ( could be delayed, depending on the pandemic conditions)

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[volkman10]

Honda HR-V e:HEV

- Comes with 18" alloys, 225/50 R18
- Tyres are of Michelin Primacy 4, improving braking, ride and comfort










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[motorworks]

I dont think Honda is in any hurry to launch the HRV in India. This car does not belong to the 15 lakh Cross Over segment now dominated by the Creta and the Seltos. This is clearly one segment higher, more like a Cross over version of the Civic, so kind of a like a competitor to the Tucson in that sense, although in terms of size its a bit smaller.

My guess is Honda will work on something all new for the Indian market, something heavily localised, built on the new Amaze platform to take on the Creta and the Seltos. I doubt if even the new City’s platform would be considered since it will then make it more expensive than the new City.

So I think there is no point on guessing about the HRV’s arrival in India.

[lamborghini]

Originally Posted by motorworks

This car does not belong to the 15 lakh Cross Over segment now dominated by the Creta and the Seltos. This is clearly one segment higher, more like a Cross over version of the Civic, so kind of a like a competitor to the Tucson in that sense, although in terms of size its a bit smaller.

My guess is Honda will work on something all new for the Indian market, something heavily localised, built on the new Amaze platform to take on the Creta and the Seltos. I doubt if even the new City's platform would be considered since it will then make it more expensive than the new City.

The HRV is the crossover to compete with the Creta top end and even compass : with top end Creta breaching ₹20L on road, it's not a cheap product.

The civic crossover is actually the CRV, which also competes with the Tucson.
The HRV is a segment below : compass / creta category.

The ZRV is what they're working on based on Amaze platform but expect that to be a Sonet / Venue rival.

If they try to price it any other way, it'll be dead on arrival and will go the civic / CRV / Accord way.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by motorworks

This is clearly one segment higher, more like a Cross over version of the Civic, so kind of a like a competitor to the Tucson in that sense, although in terms of size its a bit smaller.

Oh boy! The speculations get spicier, mostly because we may never get the product anyways.

In reality -

Don't look at the eHEV option alone and wonder where this SUV will fit in - it also comes with a normal petrol engine option even for the Japanese domestic market - a 1.5-litre iVTec that produces 118hp of power and 142Nm of torque - yes, similar figures as that of the Honda City.

Coming to pricing - the petrol car has a budget positioning from 2,279,200 yen onwards (15.37 lakhs) as against 1,557,600 yen of the new Honda Jazz (10.5 lakhs) and 2,948,000 yen (19.88 lakhs) of the Civic hatchback.

In terms of dimensions - it is 4330*1790*1590 with a wheelbase of 2610mm, a similar wheelbase to that of the Skoda Kushaq.

This can easily be competition to Creta/Seltos/Taigun/Kushaq/Kicks if Honda decides to make it here! I hope they do - because this looks such a refreshingly welcome change from the overdesigned Honda crossovers we have received in the recent past.

[nik_kapur]

Honda isn't bringing the HRV to India.

It will be the next generation BRV and i think we can expect to see it here in 2022. This is the only way they can compete with the Seltos & Creta in that price range.
Here is an image of the new BRV 2021. I think Honda can do some serious numbers with this one in India

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by nik_kapur

Honda isn't bringing the HRV to India.

It will be the next generation BRV and i think we can expect to see it here in 2022.

XL6 / BRV segment barely does any significant numbers compared to this crossover SUV segment which is currently the hottest in the country. Honda tried and exited the Mobilio/BRV market once - will they put their bets again on the second generation?

Originally Posted by nik_kapur

This is the only way they can compete with the Seltos & Creta in that price range.

Why?

Forget the Koreans - It rivals the Volkswagen TCross 1.0 TSi in Japan and is way cheaper (2,279,200 yen as against 2,780,000 yen - starting prices). And Volkswagen has easily localised the TCross for India, with the Taigun.

Actual problem with the HRV if they bring it here will be the specifications - with the petrol just being the 1.5 iVTec as of now, Honda basically has no answers to the ~140hp to ~160hp 1.4 TGDi / 1.5 TSi / 1.3 Turbo engines present in the top end of rivals here.

[sodapop]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

XL6 / BRV segment barely does any significant numbers compared to this crossover SUV segment which is currently the hottest in the country. Honda tried and exited the Mobilio/BRV market once - will they put their bets again on the second generation?

Well considering they brought the Civic at a time when the segments was doing less numbers annually than a few variants of the Seltos do in a month, you never know. Lately, Honda has not been the wisest at making decisions imo. They're handing over the B2 hatch segment on platter to the competition with no marketing of the Jazz and no plans to bring the global one. WR-V is so obsolete now, most people shopping in this segment aren't even aware of its existence.


Then again they brought the wrong car at the wrong time but still managed to goof up the drivetrain options. I can't believe a global giant like Honda can't do basic R&D to learn that indians prefer Diesel+AT combos at the price. But Honda still had to give only a stupid CVT to the beautiful 1.8 iVtec but only a manual for the average 1.5 iDtec.

It's not like Honda can't compete, they just don't want to