The Honda HR-V – Honda’s stylish compact SUV Coupe receives design changes, and enhanced specification at a more affordable price

  • Refreshed exterior styling creates a sportier appearance, with interior revisions offering a more premium feel
  • Honda SENSING® (Advanced Driver Assistance System) is now standard equipment on the HR-V
  • The previous two-model lineup has been replaced with a single derivative, offering the ideal balance of price and features

Honda Motor Southern Africa is excited to introduce the refreshed Honda HR-V - a compact SUV that blends style with practicality. The new model line-up has been streamlined to a single derivative, Elegance, which perfectly balances the features of the previous Comfort and Executive variants—at a more affordable price. The Elegance now includes advanced features as standard, such as Honda SENSING®, a 15W Wireless Smartphone Charger, and Auto High Beam LED headlights.

Key Exterior Design Changes

The front fascia now features a redesigned, body-coloured grille, giving the HR-V a bolder and more distinctive presence on the road. At the rear, a new full-LED taillight strip and high-gloss lower bumper garnish add a touch of elegance and dynamism. Complementing these changes are new dual-tone 18-inch wheels, further enhancing the HR-V’s confident stance. Five colours are now on offer: two Pearlescent, and three Metallic - Crystal Black Pearlescent, Opal White Pearlescent, Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, and Ignite Red Metallic. 

Key Interior Design Changes

The interior of the Elegance derivative features eco-friendly leather seats designed to provide greater comfort on long journeys. The redesigned centre console improves practicality and convenience, now equipped with two USB ports (Type A and Type C). Additionally, a 15W Wireless Smartphone Charger is now a standard feature on the refreshed HR-V. Like the derivatives it replaces, the Elegance features an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, now with wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.

Key Standard Features

The Elegance derivative delivers the best of both the previous Comfort and Executive variants—at an attractive price point. Customers will now enjoy premium features that were previously exclusive to higher trims, including Honda’s innovative driver assistance system, Honda SENSING®.

Highlight Standard Features:

  • Auto High Beam LED Headlights
  • 15W Wireless Smartphone Charger
  • 18-inch Dual-Tone Wheels
  • Leather Seat Upholstery – Eco-Friendly Leather
  • 6-Speaker Sound System
  • Honda Magic Seats®
  • Smart Keyless Entry
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 6x SRS Airbags
  • Honda SENSING® Suite of Safety Features:
    • Lane-Keeping Assist
    • Emergency Collision Mitigation Braking
    • Road Departure Mitigation.

These upgrades are designed to enhance convenience and ensure a worry-free driving experience.

Price, Warranty & Sales Start

The Honda HR-V comes with a 5-year / 200,000km warranty, a 4-year / 60,000km service plan, and 3 years of AA roadside assistance—all included in the retail price. Recommended Retail Pricing is R539 900, and the new HR-V is available at all Honda Dealership across the country.

For more information on the 2025 Honda HR-V, please visit our website www.honda.co.za/cars/hr-v