With a weakening Ringgit, it’s inevitable that prices of things will increase, and new cars are no exception. In January, Honda Malaysia said it was not be increasing prices at the start of the year, despite ‘challenging’ conditions. Six months in, it looks like the company has finally decided that the inevitable can’t be staved off any longer., here’s an update on the price you will have to pay for one from tomorrow, July 5.
No mechanical changes, or any revisions anywhere else for that matter. Powertrain-wise, the S features a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder as seen on the City, and this offers 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. The E and V grades are powered by a 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo engine rated at 181 PS and 240 Nm of torque made between 1,700 and 4,500 rpm.
As for the RS, its e:HEV hybrid powertrain consists of a 107 PS and 131 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle petrol engine. The mill acts as a generator, but can drive the car directly at higher speeds, for a front electric drive motor, which outputs 131 PS and 253 Nm.HR-V 1.5L S – RM115,900GALLERY: Honda HR-V RS e:HEV