RANKING fifteenth within the Small SUV gross sales race 12 months thus far, Honda’s HR-V has undergone a gentle tweak including a extra inexpensive hybrid mannequin (making three within the line up) to get it again on the radar with potential patrons.
The vary kicks off with the entry-level Vi X 1.5-litre Honda HR-V powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre 89kW/145Nm four-cylinder petrol engine with CVT transmission.
Subsequent up is the brand new e:HEV X adopted by the present e:HEV L each powered by a hybrid powertrain that mixes a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electrical motors for 96kW in complete and gas consumption rated at 4.3 litres per 100km.
Pricing for the revised HR-V vary and the brand new e:HEV X hasn’t been supplied by Honda Australia however the newcomer will seemingly fill the $10K chasm between the 2 present fashions that presently go for $36,700 drive away (Vi X) and $47,000 drive away (e:HEV L) respectively.
It’s extremely seemingly the brand new e:HEV X might be priced across the early $40K mark.
In including a brand new, “extra inexpensive” mannequin, Honda has put a renewed concentrate on its environment friendly engine know-how however the perky little four-seat, four-star ANCAP rated wagon that now features a new security equipment aimed to enhance its security ranking, reputed to be a sticking level with potential patrons.
These patrons are spoiled for alternative within the second largest new automobile section behind Medium SUVs, with 40 decisions if you happen to issue within the costlier, so-called “premium” fashions.
The strongest vendor by a protracted shot is MG’s ZS racking up 15,200 models YTD adopted by Hyundai Kona at 12,092.
By comparability, the HR-V achieved solely 2111 gross sales YTD, therefore the replace and new mannequin we’ll see arriving in Honda associate premises quickly.
Taking a more in-depth take a look at the “new” HR-V we discover “clever” know-how throughout the vary, now with Honda Join as commonplace, superior in-car know-how together with Honda Sensing superior energetic security options and a refreshed inside and exterior styling.
In relation to the arrival of the improve and extra hybrid HR-V, Honda Australia’s vice chairman and director, Carolyn McMahon mentioned “Constructing on the HR-V’s present strengths, this newly refreshed mannequin represents a complicated and clever small SUV, with premium high quality, superior in automobile know-how together with improved Honda Sensing and Honda Join as commonplace.”
“With the arrival of this refreshed HR-V, we’re excited to be increasing our hybrid providing to Australian shoppers with the introduction of a brand new hybrid variant at a lower cost level. We’re assured that the brand new e:HEV X grade will attraction to a broader viewers.”
The revised HR-V will embrace a color palette that includes new Slate Gray and Botanical Inexperienced hues with the latter out there within the e:HEV X and e:HEV L grades solely.
All-new options embrace Visitors Jam Help and Adaptive Driving Beam (out there solely on the e:HEV grades).
Of essential significance to the mannequin gaining a five-star ANCAP ranking are the next security inclusions by the Honda Sensing security suite: Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Highway Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) with Low-Velocity Observe and Lane Maintain Help System (LKAS)
The brand new HR-V will now include the Honda Join D64 cellular software and server platform, providing 5 years free subscription with each buy.
Honda Join is alleged to raise the possession expertise for Honda prospects, and for the primary time the HR-V will provide quite a lot of linked companies to boost comfort, security and peace of thoughts.
All new Honda autos come commonplace with a five-year, limitless kilometre guarantee, and stuck worth servicing for 5 years.
