Honda Australia has announced that a new top-spec e:HEV RS model will be added to its HR-V small SUV range for the 2027 model year. Adding a number of sportier styling details such as gloss black exterior trims and red detailing inside, the e:HEV RS is priced from $44,400 driveaway, or $1500 more than the e:HEV L below it.

The 2026 HR-V e:HEV RS will launch with new features including RS badging, a black RS grille, door lower garnish, bumper lower garnish, 18-inch wheels and door mirror caps.

Inside, the HR-V e:HEV RS adds black synthetic leather, suede and cloth upholstery with red trimmings on the doors and lower dashboard, as well as red stitching dotted around the cabin.

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That’s on top of features already offered in the e:HEV L model, including LED lighting with adaptive high beam, an electric tailgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Honda Connect live services and safety features like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, adaptive lane guidance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a reversing camera.

The HR-V e:HEV RS will be offered in six colours, including Crystal Black (exclusively available on the RS grade), Platinum White, Premium White Silver, Slate Grey, Premium Crystal Red, Botanical Green and Crystal Black.

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Under the bonnet, the RS uses the same 1.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain as the e:HEV X and e:HEV L models, making 96kW of power and 253Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through an e-CVT automatic transmission, and combined fuel consumption is rated at 4.3L/100km.

Honda HR-V pricing (MY27):

Vi X$32,900
e:HEV X$39,900
e:HEV L$42,900
e:HEV RS$44,400

The Honda HR-V e:HEV RS will land in local Honda showrooms soon.