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:
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.
