Various automotive forums are buzzing about the long-awaited arrival of the 2022 Honda HR-V in Pakistan. However, the excitement has deflated since its arrival, as the local HR-V is missing several key features.
Pakistani-spec HR-V’s range-topping variant — dubbed VTi-S — costs Rs. 6.2 million. It bears mentioning that, even in Pakistan, most of its competitors are better equipped and have better performance statistics.
Its features include:
| Safety | Convenience |
| 4 Airbags | Multiple Drive Modes |
| Hill-Start Assist | Smart Infotainment System |
| ABS | Electronically Folding Mirror |
| Fog Lights | 12 Volt Socket |
| Backup Camera | USB Connectivity |
| Immobilizer System and Burglar Alarm | Automatic Climate Control |
| Central Power Door Locks | Keyless Entry |
| ISO Fix Child Seat Anchors | Steering Wheel Multimedia-Control Switches |
| Electronic Parking Brake | Adjustable Steering Wheel |
| Wireless Charging (Top Variant) | Semi-Digital Gauge Cluster |
| Vehicle Stability Control Traction Control | Auto-Dimming Mirror (Top Variant) |
At HR-V’s price, its features seem quite mundane. Comparatively, the Indonesian-spec HR-V base variant — on which the Pakistani HR-V is heavily based — has a significantly better feature line-up than Pakistan’s range-topping variant.
Here are the features that the Pakistan-spec HR-V is missing:
- Honda Sensing
- Lane Keep Assist
- Autonomous Braking
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lead Car Departure Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Drowsiness Detection
- Parking Sensors
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Automatic Tailgate
Furthermore, Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has kept some of the features as optional extras, which cost up to Rs. 600,000. Those features mostly include accessories or cosmetic items.
2022 HR-V is poised to become a major success in Pakistan due to the general popularity of crossover SUVs and Honda itself as a brand. Although, it may face some competition due to the presence of several better-equipped and more capable alternatives.
most of all due to non hybrid, this car has extremely low power. 120 horse power is a joke in comparison to 150+ in almost all competitors.
Well explained it will face tough competition Honda Civic is already loosing its market share because if its price & available SUV,S in market with compatible price. I would prefer Hyundai Tuscon.
Waited for HRV but got disappointed honestly.
I wonder why elite brand like Honda is cutting corners when it comes to offer features, especially when it’s customers are willing to pay extra.
Lol at Honda elite brand. :-D
Grow up
Yeah. Guys don’t buy cars without safety features. Let’s send them a message. We won’t pay the same international rates for subpar vehicles that font even have the proper safety equipment. Coming from Canada, I can not believe that features that were standard on cars since 1990s still don’t exist here for even the most expensive local cars. Like emissions control equipment.
Brv weight is 1230 kg
Hrv weight is 1390 kg. A difference of 160 kg. Which may be equal to 2 full grown adults sitting in the car. The engine size is the same at that of Brv i.e. 1.5 with the difference of the brv being SOHC and Hrv being Dohc, but the horsepower is being shown as nearly equal brv 119 and hrv 120.
plus car is cvt so this will also reduce the power delivery to the tyres. So yes this looks like an underpowered car. Had it been given the 1.8 engine then it would have been okay.
Right now its underpowered.
U forgot to mention premium sound system which comes standard on top trim
All pak auto car companies are lotting .Even extra acceries parts LCD & tool not given.Sham for all Pakistanis.