2022 Honda HR-V pricing and features: Hybrid joins Australian line-up

UPDATE, May 12: 2022 Honda HR-V launches in Australia

The 2022 Honda HR-V has arrived in Australia, and with it comes the introduction of a new hybrid powertrain.

Note: This article has been updated following the vehicle's local launch this week.

Following in the footsteps of the recently-launched Civic, the all-new HR-V range has been stripped back to just two variants – a petrol-only Vi X grade, and the petrol-electric hybrid e:HEV L grade – as Honda looks to reposition its line-up with more premium offerings.

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While the cost of entry into an HR-V is $5400 more than it was previously, at $36,700 drive-away, the equivalent HR-V Vi X lies somewhere between the defunct VTi-S and RS grades, with its pricing positioned to reflect the change.

Both variants receive LED headlights, a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, keyless entry and start, radar cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The small SUV has increased in size, but seating capacity has been reduced to just four – a driver and passenger in the front row, and just two occupants for the second row of seats.

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Performance has also seen a reduction in the new HR-V compared with the outgoing model, though fuel economy figures have been improved (see engine and driveline information below).

Buyers have a choice of five exterior colours: platinum white, premium opal silver, crystal black, meteroid grey and premium crystal red.

2022 Honda HR-V Australian pricing

Note: Drive-away pricing listed.

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Features

HR-V Vi X

HR-V e:HEV L, in addition to Vi X

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Engine and driveline

A new 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder petrol engine is fitted to the 2022 Honda HR-V Vi X, producing 89kW and 145Nm – a power drop of 15 per cent compared with the outgoing 1.8-litre – but with it comes improved fuel economy, down to 5.8L/100km on the combined cycle.

As expected, fuel economy for the HR-V e:HEV L hybrid is even better, using a claimed 4.3L/100km combined, thanks to the 1.5-litre petrol engine gaining two electric motors, for a total power output of 96kW and 253Nm.

Power for both models is sent through a CVT automatic transmission to the front wheels.

Dimensions

The new HR-V has been on a diet, dropping nearly 60 kilograms from its tare weight, which should help improve ride and handling, while also offsetting the new model’s power reduction.

The small Honda SUV is 4335 millimetres long, 1790mm wide, has a height of 1590mm, and a wheelbase of 2610mm.

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Safety

HR-V Vi X

HR-V e:HEV L, in addition to Vi X

Availability

The 2022 Honda HR-V is available to order now.