One of the more ignored cross over SUV offering from Honda has gotten a mild update for the current year and its more subtle tweaks and nothing over the top, lets take a look
The front fascia features a body-colored grille that changes shape for more of a squared-off look instead of the previous halved hexagon design and you are now offered a new dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheel design.
At the rear there is a new full-LED taillight strip and high-gloss lower bumper garnish and you can a field day with paint options since you have five to pick from : Crystal Black Pearlescent, Opal White Pearlescent, Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, and Ignite Red Metallic.
The interior still features eco-friendly leather seats, and the center console has undergone a slight reshuffling of layout, but it is more or less the same. Found in the center console now are two USB ports (Type A and Type C). Additionally, a 15W wireless smartphone charger is now a standard feature on the refreshed HR-V. The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen now includes wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
The biggest change now is in the lineup because Honda drops the two previous derivatives, which were the Comfort and Executive variants, for the sole offering of Elegance. The brand has found a way to combine the previous variants into one. Now as standard, customers will enjoy premium features that were previously exclusive to higher trims, including Honda’s innovative driver assistance system, Honda SENSING®.
Highlight Standard Features:
- Auto High Beam LED Headlights
- 15W Wireless Smartphone Charger
- 18-inch Dual-Tone Wheels
- Leather Seat Upholstery – Eco-Friendly Leather
- 6-Speaker Sound System
- Honda Magic Seats®
- Smart Keyless Entry
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- 6x SRS Airbags
- Honda SENSING® Suite of Safety Features:
- Lane-Keeping Assist
- Emergency Collision Mitigation Braking
- Road Departure Mitigation.
Powering the car will be the Chain Driven DOHC i-VTEC engine that outputs 89kw and 145nm and has claimed fuel return of 7.4l/100km.
The Honda HR-V comes with a 5-year / 200,000km warranty, a 4-year / 60,000km service plan, and 3 years of AA roadside assistance—all included in the retail price. Recommended Retail Pricing is R539 900, and the new HR-V is available at all Honda Dealership across the country.