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Originally Posted by RavenAvi A very reliable Honda birdie tweets that Honda India has commenced production of the HR-V.
The HR-V project is now classified as "high priority", which means it could come before the all-new Civic.
Expect a launch in early 2018. |
Wow, I can't believe what I am reading. Thank you to the
Most Dedicated & Friendly BHPian of Team BHP.
When I read this in morning, I couldn't believe my eyes, my heart was pumping like a sprinter, I couldn't control my emotions, all this happened in few minutes. I was at a conference BTW.
Why this much of enthusiasm, just because this is the most practical & very attractive Honda I have ever liked since it's unveil in 2013 as Vezel. Yes, I do love other Honda's, but not as much as this.
I wanted Honda India to launch this one in 2013/14 itself, but they delayed it citing 'High Costs' as reason. Finally, they have realized that SUVs are main attraction in Indian Market & fooling Indians with such statements isn't an easy thing & as a result, they have launched 2 such products in less then 1 year.
I will wait for this one, it surely suits me very much. A 5 Seater with Sedan like Handling & SUV like practicality in a size tad bigger then Premium Hatchbacks. I am not the only one, many are just like me.
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Originally Posted by nagateja With the recent pricing trends of Honda and its a self 'premium' appeal, I have to be an extreme optimist to expect the pricing of HR-V atleast similar to Creta. IMO the brainy heads at Honda might position it in touching distance of tiguan/kodiaq and just brutally murder it at launch. |
Honda won't do that, it won't be as cheap as Creta but will be slightly above that. They can't price it above 30 lakhs, if so what's the purpose of bringing it. I hope Honda doesn't make this HR-V as another WR-V.
To rival the Tiguan & Kodiaq, Honda has CR-V which will again be launched sometime next year.
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Originally Posted by aravind.anand Well, I guess Honda would be spending time better, if they could make the XR-V from China, instead of putting in all their efforts on the HR-V. Well, nothing wrong with the HR-V as such, but the XR-V looks that much more premium, that much more special and tugs the heart's strings... |
XR-V Unlikely to come here since it's a China Specific Model.
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Originally Posted by mihirdesai With respect to the diesel the NVH levels going by Honda's history would be one of the key things to watch out for.
The fit and finish also would be of importance. Recent launches including the facelifted City do have parts especially with respect to the interiors that leave a lot to be desired. |
If the reviews of that 1.6 iDTEC is anything to go by, you'll be surprised at how much that engine is quiet & refined compared to rivals as well as the 1.5 iDTEC.
Regarding Fit & Finish, the HR-V scores well here, and no one has criticized it's Interiors regarding quality & design. Only the Air vents in front of passenger side was not liked by some.
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Originally Posted by Simhi In my opinion, they will price it above Creta but below Tucson.
So a guesstimate on India ex-showroom pricing considering only 2 variants
HR-V S Model: 13 to 14 lacs
HR-V VX Model: 16.5 to 17.5 lacs |
They will mostly do that. It will work I guess.
Engine options will mostly likely be 1.5 iVTEC & 2.0 iVTEC. Diesel, I am not sure !
On a side note, would like to know the opinion of HR-V from
BHPian smartcat by comparison with his BR-V. Why this ? Because both HR-V & BR-V are likely to feature 1.5 Petrol with CVT.
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Originally Posted by nik_kapur It would be ridiculous to bring the current generation in 2018 when we will all read about the new one being launched in Thailand, Singapore, Australia & Malaysia ! Honda India has brought in their new models into India in the past and we can expect them to use their brains as far as this one is concerned ! |
Are you sure that new HR-V is being launched ? We haven't seen any test mules, announcements, sketches, teasers of new HR-V till now.
I think you are taking about New 2017 CR-V, which is scheduled for launch in Thailand on March 29. Subsequently it will be launched in other markets including India.