The Honda XR-V, a China-only reskinned Honda Vezel
(HR-V), is about to receive a facelift. Here are the first images showing
the exterior of the updated model. The 2019 Honda XR-V features a
new upper grille and a new front bumper, and some inspiration from fifth
generation Honda CR-V in the updated front fascia is clearly evident. The sides
remain unchanged, and this applies to even the alloy wheels. At the rear, the
bumper gets a new decor element, but apart from that, things are no different
from before.
The old Honda XR-V is available with the L15B5
1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 130 PS and 155 Nm of torque
and the R 18ZA 1.8-litre petrol engine that develops 136 PS and 169
Nm of torque.
Honda will offer the new XR-V with the L15B5 engine
and a new L15BS 1.5-litre petrol engine. The latter, a turbocharged unit,
offers a maximum power of 176 PS. With this engine, the sub-compact
SUV can attain a top speed of 200 km/h.
Introduced in September 2014, less than a year after
the Honda Vezel, the Honda XR-V is one of many twin models sold in China. While
the Guangqi Honda joint venture sells the premium Honda Vezel, the Dongfeng
Honda sells the cheaper Honda XR-V. The former’s prices start at 128,800 yuan, while the latter costs 127,800 yuan onwards.