in mind. Honda offered the cheaper Brio-based BR-V and the Fit/Jazz-based WR-V instead. The company has started a project from late 2017 to produce and market the second-generation HR-V in India from December 2019, only to be shelved again due to low sales forecast. Powertrain Safety + - ANCAP (2015) - - ASEAN NCAP: (applies to models equipped with only driver's seat-belt reminder) (applies to models equipped with two seat-belt reminders) + - Euro NCAP - - Latin NCAP (2015) - for adult occupants, and for toddlers - NHTSA - Recall Vezel Hybrid produced in Japan from July 2013 through February 2014 were recalled due to a problem with the software program controlling the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) which could cause a delay in the ability to begin driving or the inability to move at all. Honda recalled 160,000 Fit subcompact and Vezel sport-utility vehicles, manufactured from August 2013 through February 2016 in Japan, because of defective power steering and a part that controls the electric current in the vehicles. The recall does not affect any Honda models sold abroad. Third generation The third-generation HR-V is split into two different models for different markets. The global model (with "RV" model code) was first introduced in 2021 and has been produced in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, Taiwan, China and Pakistan while also marketed in Europe. The North American market received a different and larger model (with "RZ" model code) which is claimed to "meet the distinct needs of U.S. customers", and will be sold outside North America as the Honda ZR-V. Global version (RV; 2021) The second-generation Vezel/third-generation HR-V for markets outside of North America was unveiled in Japan on 18 February 2021. Sales began in Japan on 22 April 2021, with the European-spec HR-V being detailed in the same day. The Japanese market Vezel e:HEV model receives a 1.5-litre petrol engine coupled to an electric motor for a combined output of from 4,000 to 8,000 rpm. The basic Vezel G receives a regular 1.5-litre petrol engine, producing at 6,600 rpm. The European market HR-V is only available with a hybrid powertrain. Markets China A battery electric version of the third-generation HR-V was revealed in China in October 2021 as the Honda e:NS1 and e:NP1, which will be manufactured by Dongfeng Honda and Guangqi Honda respectively. Both are based on the e:N Architecture F platform for smaller, front-wheel-drive battery