2019 Honda XR-V facelift Images Leaked
Featuring new 176.76PS 1.5-litre petrol engine, the new Honda XR-V facelift can achieve a top speed of 200kmph.
Honda had launched the XR-V 5-seater premium SUV in the Chinese market in 2014. It is basically the reworked Honda Vezel aka Honda HR-V in European markets. The SUV is now ready to receive its first makeover as the first images of the facelifted Honda XR-V have been leaked on the internet.
The 2019 Honda XR-V receives subtle design upgrades in the form of new upper grille and a new front bumper. Design changes are in-line with the latest generation Honda CR-V. The side profile remains largely identical to the pre-facelift model, except for the new set of alloys. At the back, the SUV gets revised bumper with new decor element.
The Honda XR-V SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 130.52PS of power and 155Nm of torque. It is also available with a 1.8-litre petrol engine that pushes out 135.96PS of power and 169Nm of torque.
The 2019 Honda XR-V facelift will receive the L15BS 1.5-litre petrol engine, which is a turbocharged engine. This engine is capable of producing a maximum power output of 176.76 PS. The new model is claimed to achieve a top speed of 200kmph. For people not in the know, Honda is selling both Vezel and the XR-V in the Chinese market. While the Vezel comes as a premium price tag, the Dongfeng Honda sells the XR-V as a cheaper alternative.
For the Indian market, Honda is also considering the Vezel/HR-V premium SUV. This model will challenge the likes of Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks and others in its category. Honda could opt for the XR-V SUV for India as it will help the company to price the new model competitively.
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