Engine and transmission choices include:
- Choice of 130 PS petrol and 120 PS diesel four cylinder engines;
- Fuel economy up to 74.3mpg, with CO2 emissions from 104 g/km;
- Six-speed manual gearbox and newly developed CVT for petrol models.
Optional on entry level, the car gets Honda’s CONNECT in-car infotainment system, first seen in Europe on the 2015 CR-V. Honda CONNECT has an app-based user interface with ‘pinch, swipe and tap’ functionality identical to that of a modern smartphone. Running on Android, the world’s most popular mobile operating system, Honda CONNECT gives fast access to internet-based services.
Electronic aids which boost braking power and enhance vehicle stability include: Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist and Hill Start Assist.
Every new HR-V in Europe is fitted with alloy wheels. base and mid grades feature 16-inch wheels with 215/60 R16 tyres, while upper specification models are equipped with 17-inch wheels shod with 215/55 R17 tyres.
Every new HR-V sold in Europe will be equipped with Honda’s City-Brake Active System. Specifically designed to help avoid or mitigate low speed accidents, the system uses laser radar technology to scan the road ahead, automatically applying the brakes if an imminent risk of collision is detected. The system is designed to operate at speeds below 20 mph. If the system identifies a risk of collision then pre-braking as well as audible and visual warning will occur, eventually followed by full autonomous braking to bring the car to a stop.
Prices for the HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC S petrol start at £17,995 while the entry level diesel HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC S begin at £19,745 on-the-road.
