Among the variant that will be made available in our market is the HR-V RS which is the first HR-V release to feature the e:HEV hybrid technology in Malaysia. In fact, the model will carry the same intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) powertrain from the latest City RS and City Hatchback RS albeit with a slightly different power output. HR-V e:HEV’s i-MMD powertrain. [Image: Honda Malaysia.]The powertrain setup inside HR-V RS with e:HEV technology. [Image: Honda Thailand.]Working together alongside a 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine and E-CVT, Honda noted that the i-MMD powertrain within the new HR-V RS is able to deliver maximum power of 131PS as well as 253Nm of maximum torque. As a comparison, City RS and City RS Hatchback’s maximum power output are 109PS although their torque figure is the same. Being the top-of-the-range variant, it is not surprising to see that the HR-V RS carries the Honda SENSING driver-assistance suite too. Below is the list of safety features that are part of the suite, according to Honda Malaysia: Honda LaneWatch is also a standard on the HR-V RS alongside a hands-free power tailgate with walk-away auto close function, remote engine start, and walk-away auto-lock. While Honda Malaysia has yet to reveal what the other variants will look like but rest assured, the grille design that is shown in these images is exclusive to HR-V RS. HR-V RS teaser from Honda Malaysia. [Image: Honda Malaysia.]Meanwhile, Honda Malaysia has also confirmed that the petrol variant of HR-V will be made available here too unlike in Thailand whereby it is only available with the hybrid powertrain at the moment. Even though the company will only launch the HR-V sometime in Q3 this year and didn’t provide any pricing for the SUV, customers are already able to book it right away through Honda Malaysia’s pre-booking website, HondaTouch app, and their favourite authorised dealers.
