Does the all-new Honda HR-V still have that winning feeling? | CarBuyer Singapore

Few drivers will need an introduction to the Honda HR-V, also known as the Honda Vezel in its Japanese domestic market. After the runaway success of the first-gen car in Singapore, does the all-new 2022 car still have that X-factor?
Here’s our in-depth review of the Honda HR-V, along with an in-depth explanation of its new tech, and a logical debate on whether or not it's a good buy.
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00:00 Start
00:20 Exterior styling
03:23 Interior space and styling
05:38 Driving controls
07:15 Mobile phone connectivity
09:03 Why is it so much more expensive than the old one?
10:12 The driving experience
12:23 Adaptive cruise control and active safety
15:20 In summary, is it worth it?
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Find out more about the 2022 Honda HR-V below! 💡Full review of the 2022 Honda HR-V: www.carbuyer.com.sg/2022-honda-hr-v-review-singapore-price/ 💡New Honda HR-V launches in Singapore: www.carbuyer.com.sg/2022-honda-hr-v-new-launch-singapore-price/

[@mohamedabdullahi1474]

Great video, thank you so much for the sharing

[@anshulrao5581]

The grill symbolises that Honda is focusing on electrifying their range… and clearly they are heading in the right direction the push on the hybrid engines the grill and general styling

[@yusriyusuff2541]

The dashboard originally in english or japanese? PI car is in japanese..cn it be change to english?

[@chinchowpowpook]

At this entry budget suv..this most practical interior, I can imagine putting 2 bikes plus 2 foldable bikes with the clever magic seat..purpose of suv..not everything need dump at the rear boot which so dated design..

[@andreadamato7047]

Hi there, do you know if there is any specific manufacturer behind the HRV Audio system, especially for the Advance style?

[@CarBuyerComSg]

The one in the video is made by Pioneer. Singapore doesn't have the Advance trim option though...

[@Gabrieltamdesign]

Such a let down to not have the standard manufacturer unit. Ruins the cohesive interior design for me.

[@janadriendelara4193]

still waiting to arrive here in the Philippines 🇸🇽

[@marktuyet]

So much nicer than the USA version.

[@yongkang83]

Is it possible to reinstall the Honda infotainment unit?

[@CarBuyerComSg]

Hmm it would be possible, we're sure any competent workshop could do it. But be aware that it could affect your warranty

[@tand9854]

Actually see more of new HRVs than the new Civic. Even though the price of 120k is too pricey for a car of this category. Maybe buyers choice still gravitate towards SUVs.

[@thecarboy95]

Civic is now more pricey than this petrol HR-V though because of the turbo engine in that, both used to be quite similar in pricing in their previous generations. In this class, apart from Kia Stonic, I think the price is in line with other competitors although admittedly some are full hybrids like the Kicks and Yaris Cross.

[@chinchowpowpook]

Then Keep waiting while coe keep rising lor…till u give up driving

[@user-ew9po1wi1b]

Why sg only has the down spec version not the eHev

[@CarBuyerComSg]

We do have the hybrid but it's quite expensive because it's Cat B COE

[@yangerek78]

Do correct me if i am wrong but why is it i am having an impresssion this new hrv interiror takes inspiration from a Mazda"s even the steering wheel looks somewhat similar

[@user-ik4mt9sr3p]

I should buy it

[@AB-vr6qe]

Wish we got the one with that alpine stereo. It will be better then Honda's own unit.

[@CarBuyerComSg]

Some people hate that it's not 'official' Honda, some like the opposite

[@AB-vr6qe]

@@CarBuyerComSg The alpine one is a top of the range car stereo where you can add your own system to if you wanted. The Honda one will be stripped down own bland thing.

[@nick141421]

It's a long wait for the stocks to hit SG though. Just in case any potential buyers out there.

[@chinchowpowpook]

Parallel import so much stocks

[@nick141421]

@@chinchowpowpook oh yes you’re right. Sorry, should have mentioned that I was referring to stocks via Kah Motors. From what i’m told, the first batch of HRV is only estimated for Jul/Aug, no confirmed date.

[@johnloo3873]

6:31 - 6:36 😂😂😂 iykyk

[@thegambler808]

Just purchased it last weekend. $143K inclusive of 9%GST, full cash payment.

[@carr16k]

Hideous wheel. Japan has 17 inch wheels. Sg dealers always cheap out by selling the lowest grade model to us at premium prices.

[@chinchowpowpook]

U open a shop n sell one with 18 inch , we support u

[@fez877]

Want so big for what? It’s a 110 odd bhp car. So big your car won’t even accelerate much

[@jigo9377]

Likely in Australia we have better 18inc wheels and better style

[@tand9854]

The grille in body colour paint looks cheap to me, like those plastic bits u can twist and break off when u play those toy soldiers when young! Especially if u see the white one. But if car makers don’t try or experiment, we won’t know what grille in body colour will look like haha. IMO chrome finish still exudes elegance. My prediction is the next facelift will revert to chrome or gloss black

[@CarBuyerComSg]

We do wonder if repairs might cost more. But we are seeing this trend in other cars, like the Peugeot 3008

[@chinchowpowpook]

Wahhh chrome very old uncle dated look leh..90s

[@pande6008]

125k for a car?!?!?! wtf lol, I’m shocked when I heard that…

[@chinchowpowpook]

Not shock, coe up again,,don’t dream Low coe , pay n drive or give up driving or buy left 2 years coe car

[@pande6008]

@@chinchowpowpook yeah, i noticed that this is in Singapore so i did a research, oh my, they(the government) got you everywhere lol, they even doubled even tripled the price with all those tariffs and all.

[@kelvinkerk1099]

The sound insulation is so disappointed...engine sound so loud in the cabin...how about outside noise, is it bad too during drive?

[@legacy416]

No sunroof is a deal breaker.

[@CarBuyerComSg]

Do you feel these make the car warmer in Singapore?

[@ishanashrishti7862]

GP2 engine

[@DTYY941]

That touch screen is horrible. Like the 90s TV Why there is no floating screen for SEA market. It looks like a magnetic hook an iPad on a car dashboard

[@candotan88]

Which is a better buy: HRV or Kicks?

[@raymath3221]

since this HRV isnt a hybrid, Kicks [e-Power] would be better, fuel wise.

[@tand9854]

Kicks. Design nicer especially with the body kit. One pedal drive also very powerful. Can crash concrete walls. Ok just joking.

[@CarBuyerComSg]

We know what you're talking about Mr Tan! Funny tho...

[@chinchowpowpook]

The name kick already kena kicks

[@llewelynlim957]

The biggest problem with this car is the waiting time.

[@nick141421]

Yes, from what I’m told via Kah Motors is estimated Jul/Aug. Long wait, have to be patient.

[@llewelynlim957]

@@nick141421 when were you given this info? I was told earlier was sept... 🤔

[@nick141421]

@@llewelynlim957 my agent told me when I bought in mid-Feb. managed to get one of the last units coming then in Jul/Aug

[@llewelynlim957]

@@nick141421 😱 i placed my order on feb 20th and they also told me last few units... will arrive in sept.

[@nick141421]

@@llewelynlim957 interesting! When I bought, my agent told me the next batch (after mine) is only coming in October. Not sure if it’s your batch. My colour was the platinum white, and my agent say it’s the last unit. When I checked in last Friday, agent say still no news. I bought mine on 16th Feb. I’m just wondering why PI has so much stock but Honda doesn’t have.

[@KenDiriwan]

Feels like downgrade from previous gen, other than rear tail-light everything else seem hideous

[@yaoyaohaiyi8533]

You are scratching the car you are damaging the car!

[@aesric]

Amos yee car reviews

[@CarBuyerComSg]

Ju-Len has not been convicted of any major crimes except those of fashion

[@yaoyaohaiyi8533]

And you a liar you say you are going to show us the lights behind when night time!

[@gotcharamsys]

WTF .... HR V????? in Europe os very diferente!!👎

[@CarBuyerComSg]

Yeah it's different in different countries. Yours is probably the proper Honda 'OS'

[@Lopatije]

Bottom line is...engine is absolute fail

[@Fandao19]

How so? Please elaborate, cheers

[@Lopatije]

@@Fandao19 most of the quilty goes to the gearbox. Lazy, no torque, unnatural sounds. Unresponsive to throttle, making disturbing noises and you don't know what is happening when you try to accelerate. This is not a Honda engine. This is a something for people how don't know anything about cars, and don't love them. Turn your music on very loud, and die in that lazyness

[@Zelenskyy9]

Someone just loves to bad-mouth.

[@IvanWX88]

Torsion beam in 2022? Seriously? After market flooded with PHV Taxis it’d be so boring. A car focus on looks than driving comfort and experience, much like Koreans. That alpine slap on HU is just horrible… lazy unlike Japanese style…

[@CarBuyerComSg]

Another downvote for the Alpine system, oof hahah

[@hbudiman14]

Honda sg is just like honda indonesia. They tried to sell cheap trim with really high price 🤣

[@chinchowpowpook]

What’s your drive now? Merc or bmw

[@hbudiman14]

@@chinchowpowpook right now still drive 2014 bmw 320i the only problem i've encounter is just cable bitten by rat and rear suspension broke after hitting a lot of potholes and speed trap. And it's not that expensive to fix. And next month i'm planning to buy mazda 3 hatchback as second car. But i still on waiting list

[@aquaboy1650]

@@hbudiman14 Fortunately Honda just launch new HRV in Indonesia with decent specs and prices. Maybe Honda disturbed and want to counter the newcomer Hyundai Creta lol.

[@user-ik4mt9sr3p]

I should buy it