Honda has pulled the covers off the facelifted second-generation Vezel in Japan (recognized to you and me because the HR-V), which brings some (very) minor adjustments to the B-segment crossover’s design, inside and powertrain.
On the surface, the blink-and-you’ll-miss-them updates embody a mildly reprofiled entrance finish, which seems barely extra streamlined and contains a wider grille vaguely just like the smaller Elevate (known as the WR-V in Japan), replete with a silver bar that joins the headlights. There are additionally new taillights which function a slim crimson bar, giving the automotive a sleeker look.
It wasn’t talked about within the press launch, however the brand new Vezel appears be provided with elective projector headlights. This factors to the adoption of the Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlights provided on the Civic in different markets (not right here, sadly), which might block off sure elements of the excessive beam to keep away from dazzling different street customers.
New for 2024 is a HuNT variant that provides the Vezel a extra rugged aesthetic, including roof rails, silver door mirrors and orange highlights across the entrance fog lights and skid plate. You additionally get revised upholstery choices on the within.
Honda has additionally tweaked the operation of the e:HEV dual-motor hybrid powertrain to “additional improve the engine sound whereas driving within the metropolis” and make it extra responsive. No particulars as to what has modified, however we will assume that it’ll proceed to be powered by a 131 PS/253 Nm electrical motor, plus a 105 PS/127 Nm 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine as a generator.
The up to date Vezel will go on sale in Japan within the spring of this 12 months. Understand that our HR-V appears fairly completely different on higher-end trims (bodykit, seen exhausts, “chequered flag” grille), so this gained’t essentially be consultant of the facelifted mannequin Malaysians will ultimately get.
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