What is the Honda Vezel?
A compact SUV produced by Honda since 2013, sold globally as the Honda HR-V (or as the Honda HR-V outside Japan). The Vezel is the most-imported step-up SUV in Sri Lanka — typical landed price LKR 13–22M depending on year and grade. Hybrid and petrol variants are both common.
Also known as: Honda HR-V, Vezel hybrid, Vezel SUV
What is the Honda Vezel?
The Honda Vezel (Honda HR-V outside Japan) is a compact SUV produced by Honda since 2013. It sits one class above the Aqua and Vitz in size and packaging, with a higher driving position, larger boot, and more rear-seat space — making it the natural step-up choice for Sri Lankan buyers leaving their first hybrid hatchback behind.
Generations
- First generation (RU, 2013–2021) — long-running original; widely available second-hand in Sri Lanka
- Second generation (RV, 2021–present) — more upright styling, e:HEV hybrid system, sharper interior
Variants
The Vezel ships in three powertrain options:
- Petrol (1.5L i-VTEC) — naturally aspirated, simpler, slightly cheaper to land
- Petrol Hybrid (1.5L i-DCD then e:HEV) — most popular for Sri Lanka, best fuel economy
- Petrol Hybrid 4WD — e:HEV with electric rear motor; rare on SL imports
Typical landed prices in Sri Lanka
| Year | Variant | Landed (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hybrid X | 13–14M |
| 2020 | Hybrid Z | 15–17M |
| 2022 | e:HEV Z | 17–20M |
| 2024 | e:HEV Z | 19–22M |
See live Vezel listings for current prices.
Why the Vezel works for Sri Lankan upgraders
- Ride height — handles potholes and humps better than an Aqua
- Boot capacity — 437L base, expandable to 1,032L with rear seats folded
- e:HEV economy — 22–28 km/L mixed driving in second-gen
- Resale — strong demand keeps depreciation low
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Related terms
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Hybrid (petrol hybrid)
A vehicle with both a petrol engine and an electric motor, where the battery is charged by regenerative braking and engine load — not by plugging in. The dominant Japanese powertrain since the original Toyota Prius (1997). Hybrids attract significantly lower Sri Lankan import excise than equivalent petrol vehicles.
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Toyota Aqua
A 1.5 L petrol-hybrid hatchback produced by Toyota since 2011. Sold globally as the "Prius C", the Aqua is one of the most popular first cars in Sri Lanka — landed prices typically run LKR 11–14M, and real-world fuel economy reaches 25–35 km/L.
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