Honda HR-V

Honda HR-V Facelift (2025) Specs & Price

The Honda HR-V facelift has gone on sale in South Africa. Here’s a quick look at what exactly has changed, plus how much you can expect to pay.

The Honda HR-V facelift has just reached local showrooms featuring a revised look plus enhanced features at a competitive priced. Priced at R539 900, the HR-V facelift range has been trimmed to just the one model, badged Elegance.

As a reminder, the pre-facelift HR-V range included derivatives called Comfort (R520 900) and Executive (R622 900). Based on the spec sheets, it appears the Elegance (R539 900) straddles the two predecessors in terms of features. It retains most of the safety tech from the Executive (but loses Blind Spot Warning) but loses the panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, electric seat adjustment for the driver and the electric tailgate.

Visually, the facelift features a new-look full-LED taillight, redesigned front bumper, new-look dual-tone 18-inch wheels and customers can choose from five colours: Crystal Black Pearlescent, Opal White Pearlescent, Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, and Ignite Red Metallic.

How much does the Honda HR-V facelift cost in South Africa?

The Honda HR-V comes with a 5-year / 200 000 km warranty, a 4-year / 60 000km service plan, and 3 years of AA roadside assistance—all included in the retail price.

Honda HR-V 1.5 Elegance R539 900


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Review: 2025 Honda HR-V

What does the HR-V Elegance cost?

The Honda HR-V Elegance is priced from R539 900, making it R19 000 more expensive than the previous Comfort derivative and, noteworthy, R83 000 less expensive than the previous Executive variant. Pricing includes a five-year/200 000 km warranty and a four-year/60 000 km service plan.

Verdict

The facelifted HR-V continues to offer consumers looking for a crossover/SUV a package that feels solidly built, sports an eye-catching exterior design, and features an array of nice-to-have convenience and safety items as standard – now at a more palatable price point. In addition, there’s no denying the reliability associated with the Honda brand.

Our only gripes with the updated model is its somewhat stiff ride quality and, though it won’t necessarily deter buyers, its CVT, which contributes to a considerable amount of engine drone under acceleration. However, perhaps the biggest challenge the HR-V faces is competing against the raft of rivals – established and newcomers from China – in its segment.

2025 Honda HR‑V specifications
Price: R539 900
Powertrain: 1.5‑litre, four-cylinder, petrol
Transmission: CVT
Driven wheels: front
Power: 89 kW @ 6 600 r/min
Torque: 145 N.m. @ 4 300 r/min
Top Speed: n/a
0-100 km/h: n/a
Fuel consumption: 8.3 L/100 km (tested)
CO2 emissions: 144 g/km

 
Honda HR-V (2025) Review

Fast Facts
Model: Honda HR-V 1.5 Elegance
Price: R539 900 (October 2025)
Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol
Power/Torque: 89 kW/145 Nm
Transmission: CVT
Tested 0-100 km/h: 11.62 seconds
Claimed Fuel Consumption: 6.0 L/100 km
Luggage Capacity: 304-956-1 274 litres

How much does the 2025 Honda HR-V cost in South Africa?

The Honda HR-V 1.5 Elegance costs R539 900 (October 2025), which includes a 5-year/200 000 km warranty, a 4-year/60 000 km service plan, and 3 years of AA roadside assistance.

Verdict

It was a smart move by Honda South Africa to repackage the HR-V. Nowadays, affordability is virtually sacrosanct, and the updated-for-2025 model offers slightly less content at almost R100k less than the outgoing version. It does most things right, but it’s difficult to overlook that mediocre performance.

Should you buy one? Aside from a lethargic engine that dishes up leisurely overtaking acceleration, the Honda HR-V is a competent, sensible and practical “city SUV”. However, given the calibre of offerings in this fiercely contested segment, it’s going to take a devoted Honda fan and/or a special deal to secure a signature on offer to purchase a new HR-V. Even for respected brands, good is no longer good enough.


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Hondas are looking more and more like generic Japanese cars
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