HONDA Australia has sliced 1000’s of {dollars} from the drive-away worth of its HR-V, including extra package and a brand new hybrid variant into the discount.
The three-variant small SUV line-up now contains the entry degree Vi X listed at $34,490 driveaway (beforehand $36,700 d/a), the brand new e:HEV X hybrid at $39,900 d/a, and the e:HEV:L hybrid now $42,900 d/a, (beforehand $47,000 d/a).
Checked out one other approach, and never factoring within the new range-wide options, the Vi X has had $2210 shaved from its sticker and the e:HEV L has had a considerable $4100 haircut, with the brand new e:HEV X hybrid mannequin sitting in between narrowing the worth hole between every mannequin.
Every grade is bestowed with superior driving, security, inside and exterior specification upgrades.
The petrol variant (Vi X) contains a 1.5-litre VTEC engine and the hybrid variants (e:HEV X and e:HEV L) sport a dual-motor hybrid system with a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle engine.
The lowered costs could give Honda elevated market penetration because it brings the HR-V extra into line with its fundamental rivals.
Honda is presently languishing in fifteenth place within the small SUV gross sales race, not even near phase chief MG’s ZS that accounted for 15,200 gross sales YTD with the HR-V on 2111.
However the Honda is a fascinating little wagon that’s now extra accessible and with extra commonplace package. It’ll begin arriving in Honda companion retailers from October 1.
Vary-wide superior know-how additions embrace Honda Sensing (ADAS) suite and Honda Join. All variants come as commonplace with five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee, five-year roadside help, 5 fixed-price providers, and a five-year Honda Join subscription.
Balanced towards that’s the not too long ago introduced market main guarantee of 10 years/250,000-kilometres from competitor MG.
Honda Australia says the HR-V affords excellent fashion, consolation and utility, in addition to superior security and know-how options, all inside a daring and modern coupe-inspired type.
“The launch of the brand new HR-V to the Australian market contains the long-awaited arrival of a brand new hybrid grade,” stated Honda Australia vice chairman and director Carolyn McMahon.
“The growth of our hybrid choices has been a scorching matter for a while, and we’re very excited to have the ability to lengthen this new e:HEV X to our already common hybrid providing throughout the Honda vary.”
Minor modifications have been applied to the HR-V’s exterior styling centred on the grille, head- and taillights whereas inside has a simplified centre console which has been redesigned for higher all-round entry.
The higher tray has been prolonged to accommodate a big smartphone and a decrease tray which is extra accessible from the passenger place. Each USB-A and -C ports are positioned within the entrance cabin.
Dynamic enhancements embrace revised energy steering with higher high-speed stability and extra predictable steering really feel. The hybrids additionally profit from revised entrance and rear damper tuning for improved journey management and compliance.
NVH has additionally been moderated with greater density cabin soundproofing decreasing engine and highway noise.
The hybrid powertrain has revised energy management unit software program with optimised mode switching algorithms for extra seamless transitions between EV and hybrid modes, along with bettering EV throttle response.
The hybrid mode cost technique has additionally been improved to scale back sudden rises in petrol engine revs in hybrid mode for a extra predictable driving really feel and even better ranges of refinement.
The newest Honda HR-V will likely be out there in 5 colors together with Platinum White, Premium Opal, Crystal Purple, Slate Gray (new) and Botanical Inexperienced (new) with Premium Opal and Botanical Inexperienced unique to hybrid variants.
