Singapore sells all-new 2021 Honda HR-V before Malaysia...well, sort of
Sanjay Ā· Jun 15, 2021 12:00 PM
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As Malaysia waits, Singaporeans can already pootle around in the all-new 2021 Honda HR-V, thanks to a couple of brand-new examples brought in by parallel importers Vincar.
They're offering two variants, one being the regular, petrol-powered 1.5G while the other is the hybrid 1.5X e:HEV.
In Japan - where these cars are imported from - the 1.5G is the base variant, while the 1.5X e:HEV is the entry hybrid variant.
Still, it does get some nice features, thanks to full-LED head- and taillights, as well as dual-tone 16-inch wheels.
Their all-black interiors are way more sedate than available bright-coloured options, but at least both variants get an electric parking brake (EPB), digital air-conditioning controls and Honda's trick air curtain system.
Spicing up the cabin are LED room lights, and of course the requisite Ultra Seats.
The hybrid differs slightly though - it gets a deceleration selector pedal and a semi-digital instrument cluster, much like the one found in our Honda City RS.
Speaking of City RS, the 1.5X runs on the same type of powertrain anyway, the dual-motor i-MMD setup:
Honda HR-V performance
Variant
G
e:HEV
Powertrain
1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, DOHC i-VTEC
118 PS @ 6,600 rpm
142 Nm @ 4,300 rpm
CVT
1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid
Engine: 106 PS / 127 Nm
Electric motor: 131 PS / 253 Nm
e-CVT
Claimed fuel efficiency (WLTP)
5.89-litre/100 km
4.03-litre/100 km
To cap it off, both variants get the Honda Sensing ADAS suite, which bundles:
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
Adaptive Cruise Control with edestrian detection, Low-Speed Follow (ACC w/ LSF)
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Auto High-Beam (AHB)
The HR-V has been a jackpot for Honda, gaining over 32,000 bookings in just one month since its introduction.
Closer to home, the HR-V in Malaysia could be replaced by the next-gen Honda WR-V instead, since all the extra kit will almost certainly result in the HR-V having a significantly higher price.
With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.