After 2025 Honda City debuted in the Brazilian market; again, Honda came with another similar update. The company has launched the 2025 HR-V for the Thai market, bringing a series of refinements to its popular compact SUV. The refreshed model offers a more stylish exterior, a more tech-savvy interior, and enhanced safety features.
Exterior Design
The 2025 HR-V sports a sleeker and more dynamic design. The front fascia features a wider, more prominent grille with a chrome accent, flanked by redesigned headlights with sharper LED elements. At the rear, the taillights have been slimmed down and feature a new LED light signature. The overall design is more modern and sophisticated, reflecting Honda’s evolving design language.
Interior Upgrades
The interior of the 2025 HR-V has been significantly upgraded. The dashboard now features a cleaner and more functional layout, with a larger touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The interior materials have also been improved, with higher-quality soft-touch surfaces and premium accents.
Additional interior features include:
- Improved seating comfort and support
- Enhanced ambient lighting
- Advanced climate control system
- Ample storage space
Powertrain and Performance
The Thai HR-V continues its hybrid-only approach, pairing a 131 PS/253 Nm electric motor with a 106 PS/127 Nm 1.5-liter petrol engine. This setup delivers impressive fuel economy of 25.6 km/L and an estimated range exceeding 800 km. The RS model further enhances the driving experience with variable-ratio steering.
Safety Features
Safety is a top priority for Honda, and the 2025 HR-V is equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features, including:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS): Helps to prevent or mitigate the severity of frontal collisions.
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Maintains a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead.
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS): Helps to keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM): Helps to prevent the vehicle from drifting off the road.
- Auto High-Beam Headlights: Automatically switches between high and low beams.
It also boasts features like adaptive cruise control with Low Speed Follow, front departure alert, autonomous emergency braking, etc.
Price and Availability
The 2025 HR-V is now available in Thailand, with prices starting from 899,000 baht (Rs. 7,292,875) for the base e:HEV E variant for a limited time, going back up to 949,000 baht (Rs. 7,698,485) after January 1, 2025. The e:HEV EL retails for 1,079,000 baht (Rs. 8,753,072) and the range-topping e:HEV RS for 1,179,000 baht (Rs. 9,564,293).
The 2025 -V is expected to be launched in other markets, including Malaysia, in the coming months. With its refreshed design, advanced features, and efficient powertrain, the HR-V continues to be a strong contender in the compact SUV segment.
