Honda Australia has released local pricing for the 2025 Honda HR-V range, which does on sale soon. Responding to criticism about the too-wide gap in the range between the petrol and hybrid models, Honda has added a new mid-spec hybrid model called the e:HEV X. The HR-V range has also added new standard equipment, while the top-spec e:HEV LX has also been made cheaper to buy too.
Honda Australia’s Vice President and Director, Ms. Carolyn McMahon said, “The launch of the new HR-V to the Australian market includes the long-awaited arrival of a new hybrid grade.”
“The expansion of our hybrid options has been a hot topic for some time, and we are very excited to be able to extend this new e:HEV X to our already popular hybrid offering across the Honda range.”
The updated 2025 Honda HR-V range has added a new grille shape, as well as revised tailights. A new ‘Slate Grey’ colour has been added and for hybrid models, Matrix adaptive high beam headlights and a new ‘Botanical Green’ colour too. Inside, there’s a revised smartphone tray, a new USB-C charging port.
The HR-V’s dynamics have also been enhanced with a revised steering tune for greater high-speed stability and more predictable steering feel, as well as increased soundproofing material and on hybrid variants, revised suspension. Hybrids have also gained a new power control unit that reportedly offers “more seamless transitions between EV and hybrid modes and improved EV throttle response.”
Honda has also added gains motorcycle detection and pedestrian, cyclist and front cross-traffic monitoring to the auto emergency braking (AEB) system, traffic jam assist to the adaptive cruise control and low speed braking control and on hybrid models, Matrix adaptive high beam.
2025 Honda HR-V Vi X standard equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Dusk- and rain-sensing LED headlights
- Keyless entry and start with walkaway locking
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel (new)
- Electric-folding mirrors
- Rear privacy glass
- 9-inch touchscreen with Honda Connect live services (five-year subscription)
- Wired Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay
- Satellite navigation
- Four-speaker sound system
- Fabric upholstery
- 1x USB-C and 1x USB-A port
- Honda’s Magic Seats (rear)
- Eco, sport and normal driving modes
HR-V safety equipment:
- Six airbags
- Auto emergency braking (AEB) with motorcycle, pedestrian, cyclist and front cross-traffic detection
- Adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist
- Adaptive lane guidance
- Lane keeping assistance with lane departure warning
- Auto high beam
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Low-speed braking control
HR-V e:HEV X (new) adds:
- Piano black exterior accents
- LED front fog lights
- Upgraded headlights with Matrix adaptive high beam, front sequential indicators and cornering lights
- Acoustic windscreen
- Leatherette and fabric seat upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Two extra speakers
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
- Intelligent speed limiter
HR-V e:HEV L adds:
- Rain-sensing automatic wipers
- Heated and auto-folding mirrors with automatic passenger-side dropping in reverse
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents
- Heated steering wheel
- 2x USB-C ports (rear)
- Hands-free power tailgate with walkaway close
- 4x auto up/down windows with remote operation
- Auto-dimming rear mirror
2025 Honda HR-V pricing (drive away):
- Vi X: $34,900
- e:HEV X: $39,900
- e:HEV LX: $42,900
The 2025 Honda HR-V range will arrive in local Honda dealerships soon. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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