Honda HR-V To Unveil At Auto Expo 2018

In India, the Honda HR-V will go up against Mahindra XUV500, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota Innova Crysta and Tata Hexa.

• Amit Sharma
• June 27, 2017

Based on the Jazz platform, the Honda HR-V will be placed inbetween the CR-V and BR-V in India.

We informed you earlier that Honda is considering its global SUV – Honda HRV – for the Indian market. The Japanese automaker is already selling the seven-seater BR-V SUV in India, but it failed to live up to Honda’s expectations. With HRV, the company is aiming to pack the gap inbetween CRV and the BRV. This slightly premium SUV will take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and others in its league. Besides HRV, Honda is also planning to re-introduce the Civic and the fresh generation CRV seven seater in the Indian market.

Adding to it, Honda is also working on the next generation Amaze compact sedan that is scheduled to make global debut at Auto Expo 2018. If reports are to be believed, the much-awaited Honda HR-V will also be showcased to Indian audience at the biennial event in February 2018. In terms of pricing, there is a big difference inbetween the BR-V and CR-V and hence Honda is thinking on the lines to launch HR-V SUV. It is expected to be priced inbetween Rs fifteen lakh to Rs twenty lakh.

According to media reports, Honda has received request and enquiries for this premium SUV. This further confirms that Honda is gravely considering this SUV for our market. The HRV is based on the Jazz platform that also underpins the City and the freshly launched Honda WRV. So, localisation of this SUV in the country shouldn’t be a big problem. Adding to it, the company will assemble its 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel engine at its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan. This engine will also be exported to Thailand from July 2017.

The same 1.6-litre engine will also power the India-spec Honda HRV and the upcoming Civic and CRV. The petrol version of the SUV will get the 1.5-litre i-VTEC unit that also powers the City sedan. Transmission options are likely to include a six-speed manual and a CVT automatic. Very first unveiled at the two thousand thirteen Detroit Motor Demonstrate under a different nameplate (Honda Vezel), the Honda HRV-V has aggressive looks with sturdy front profile and fresh elements. The rising shoulder line and hunchback silhouette enhance the visual appeal. Read – Honda WR-V India Launch In March

The cabin of the SUV has dual tone black and beige colour scheme and premium upholstery for seats and other parts. It is expected to be tooled with several high-end convenience, convenience, safety and security features. The vehicle could get a touchscreen infotainment system, multifunctional steering wheel, automatic climate control, rear parking camera, etc. Indian buyers have grown affinity for the rugged SUVs in the past decade. Thanks to large proportions, spacious cabin and off-road capability, SUVs turns out to be a viable alternative to other body-styles including hatchbacks. Despite complexities that Indian market is known for, the carmakers have paved their way to a segment that offers convenience of a SUV within the affordable limit. With the request for SUVs surging every year, fresh models are being flipped out in the entry-level and premium segments alike. With BRV failed to generate volumes, Honda is surely thinking of this global product to mark some presence in this segment.

Honda HRV India Launch Date

Honda, the Japanese automaker is reportedly planning to unveil the HRV SUV at the two thousand eighteen Delhi Auto Expo in February. However, the company is yet to make an official announcement on the same. By unveiling this product at this grand event, Honda would want to gauge response of prospective buyers. It is expected that HR-V launch in India could take place towards the end of 2018. We will update our readers with concrete information on the launch soon. Read – Upcoming Honda Cars in India

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