Honda Vezel Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia
The Nov 2013 to Nov 2021 Honda Vezel hybrid (RU3 / RU4) can be imported to Australia.
The Honda Vezel hybrid is available for import in either 2WD (front) or AWD.
The Vezel hybrid is a crossover style design based on the Honda Fit platform and is slightly smaller than the Honda CR-V.
Honda marketed the Vezel as the Honda HR-V in North America and Honda XR-V in China.
The interior design features the second-row Honda Magic Seat system (carried over from the Honda Fit) which enables the lower part of the rear seat to be folded up to carry tall items – Honda Magic Seat operation video.
The Vezel hybrid uses Honda’s sport hybrid i-DCD system which combines a 1.5 L direct injection petrol engine generating 96 kW (131 PS) / 156 Nm of torque with a 22 kW (30 PS) / 160 Nm electric motor.
The Vezel hybrid features Real Time AWD traction control and Reactive Force Pedal for improved traction on slippery roads and better fuel economy.
The hybrid Vezel has optional Honda Sensing, a package of safety features including Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDMS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF), and High Beam Support System (HBSS).
Honda Vezel hybrid model options in Japan
Hybrid X
Hybrid X Honda Sensing Brilliant Style Edition
Hybrid X L Package
Hybrid Z
Hybrid Z Honda Sensing
Hybrid RS Honda Sensing
Hybrid Modulo Honda Sensing
In Feb 2018 the facelift model was released in Japan and featured a revised chrome front grille and LED headlamps similar to the Honda Civic, as well as a thin chrome garnish strip for the boot and updated front bumper design.
Drivetrain
1.5 L direct injection petrol engine with 96 kW (131 PS) / 156 Nm of torque with a 22 kW (30 PS) / 160 Nm electric motor.
CVT automatic transmission.
Fuel economy
27.0 km/L (3.7 L/100 km) in the Japanese JC08 cycle, this is 31% more efficient than the non-hybrid Vezel.
With a 40L fuel capacity the theoretical driving range is almost 1,100 km.
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Hi Geoff,
My V35 Skyline coupe was cleared from Customs on Friday and delivered to compliance workshop. Just dropped in to the workshop and had a look at the car. It looks great and clean and I’m really happy with it. Still did not get a chance to take it for a drive but looks good so far.
Just want to thank you for all the effort and support you gave, really appreciate it. I will send you few photos once I get the car up and running. (planning to do few cosmetic mods as soon as I get it !).
Regards,
Raween
PS – I have recommended your service to few people so there might be few more jobs coming your way soon !