HONDA launched its third-generation HR-V Down Below this month with drive-away pricing starting at $36,700 nationally.
With a design the Japanese producer says was “conceived to fulfill the exacting wants of recent prospects”, the HR-V is now supplied with petrol and petrol-electric hybrid energy, and with solely two trim grades, every distinctive to the mannequin’s driveline providing.
Meaning the “entry grade” Vi X, which is positioned between the outgoing VTi-S and RS grades, is powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, whereas the high-grade e:HEV L (from $45,000 drive-away) combines petrol and electrical energy, and is positioned above the outgoing VTi-LX variant.
Consistent with the tone set by Honda’s newly launched eleventh-generation Civic, the HR-V small SUV provides a powerful stage of kit with no true entry-grade variant supplied within the line-up.
Even the lower-specified Vi X is packed to the gills with comfort and security tools, together with Honda Sensing applied sciences resembling forward-collision warning, collision-mitigation braking system, lane-keep help and lane-departure warning, road-departure mitigation system, adaptive cruise management with low-speed comply with, high-beam assist system, traffic-sign recognition, agile-handling help system and hill descent management.
Moreover, the Vi X is fitted with walk-away (proximity) locking, privateness glass, 18-inch alloy wheels, satellite tv for pc navigation, and a 9.0-inch infotainment cluster with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity.
The e:HEV model’s L grade provides a blind-spot info system, rear cross-traffic alert, clever velocity help, handsfree powered tailgate with walk-away shut perform, acoustic automobile alerting system, electrochromatic rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers, heated and power-adjustable wing mirrors (with auto reverse tilting perform), a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, acoustic windscreen, in addition to rear air-ventilation shops and USB ports.
Honda says the new-generation HR-V encompasses a extra inflexible physique construction than the outgoing mannequin and “advantages from intensive suspension, steering and braking enhancements”.
A barely longer wheelbase is additional set to enhance the mannequin’s journey high quality, whereas an “all-encompassing strategy to NVH administration” will enhance noise insulation and general cabin refinement, the model asserts.
The HR-V is alleged to supply comparable inside house to mid-size SUVs with the rear seats positioned 30mm additional rearward to increase second-row legroom, whereas the mannequin’s rear backrest provides a further two levels of recline in contrast with that of its predecessor.
The HR-V duo is on the market in a alternative of 5 exterior colors, three pearlescent choices – together with premium opal, platinum white and crystal black – and two metallic colors – meteoroid gray and premium crystal purple.
The brand new mannequin is obtainable with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee and eight-year battery guarantee. Service intervals are pegged at 12 months or 10,000km (whichever comes first), with the primary 5 companies capped at $125 every.
