Honda's all-new HR-V is available with choice of highly efficient 130 PS (96 kW) 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol and 120 PS (88 kW) 1.6 litre i-DTEC diesel engines, driving the front wheels. Both four cylinder engines are part of Honda's Earth Dreams Technology series, engineered to deliver responsiveness performance together with high levels of efficiency. Both engines comply with the stringent Euro 6 emissions standard.
Honda anticipates that 70% of new HR-V customers will be conquest buyers from other brands, predominantly from MPV and C-segment hatchback owners. The 4.3-metre long HR-V is designed to appeal to young singles and pre-family couples who value their lifestyles and are design conscious.
From the very first glance, the new HR-V portrays a characterful youthfulness, with the distinctive, boldly-sculpted lines of a coupé merged with the tough, stance of a robust SUV. The HR-V's taller stature (height is 1,605 mm), combined with its solid design and strong presence, provide a feeling of safety, security, confidence and useability.
Inside, the new HR-V offers occupants class-leading interior space and - thanks to Honda's innovative Magic Seat system - high levels of versatility. High quality soft-touch materials and sophisticated design define the HR-V's interior where Honda's designers have married expansive spaciousness with the feel of a sporty, enclosed cockpit.
The new HR-V is available with a choice of highly efficient 120 PS 1.6 litre i-DTEC diesel or 130 PS 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engines, both part of Honda's Earth Dreams Technology series. The diesel engine is matched to a six-speed manual transmission while the petrol engine is offered with either six-speed manual or CVT transmissions.