- HR-V will be brought in India as a CKD unit
- The midsize SUV will be placed between BR-V and CR-V
- Exteriors of the Honda HR-V will be inspired by its bigger sibling - the Honda CR-V
- The higher variants of the SUV will also get a panoramic sunroof and a 7.0-inch infotainment system
Honda - the Japanese automaker is prepping up to launch its midsize SUV, the HR-V. The Honda HR-V has been spied testing in India recently. The midsize SUV will be reminiscent of its bigger sibling, the Honda CR-V. Honda is expected to place the HR-V between BR-V and the CR-V SUV. The midsize SUV will reach the Honda dealership during this year's festive season. Honda HR-V is one of the six cars that the Japanese brand has promised earlier to launch in the Indian market.
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The camouflaged HR-V seen in the image has hidden the important design details, however, it reveals some character lines present on the tailgate, C-shaped tail lamp, shark-fin antenna and the 17-inch alloy wheels. The India-bound midsize SUV will be a bit different than the facelift version of HR-V revealed in the ASEAN markets last year. The HR-V will be brought in India as a CKD unit and to keep the prices in check, the Japanese brand is expected to equip the HR-V with a 1.8-litre petrol engine which also powers the Honda's premium sedan, Civic. Additionally, the HR-V might also get the 1.6-litre diesel engine capable of churning out 120 bhp of peak power.
Speaking of the exteriors, the Honda HR-V will borrow styling cues from CR-V. The LED headlamp and tail light will certainly enhance the midsize SUV's overall visual appeal. The interiors of the HR-V will be inspired by Honda Civic which means that it will pack a number of safety, comfort and connectivity features. The higher grades of the HR-V will also get a 7.0-inch infotainment system and a panoramic sunroof.
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However, there's no official word on the pricing, but we expect it to be between Rs 16 lakh to Rs 17 lakh. The competition basis the pricing of HR-V includes the likes of Hyundai Creta, Renault Captur, Nissan Kicks and lower variants of the Jeep Compass and the soon to be launched MG Hector.
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