2016 Honda HR-V

The 2016 HR-V crossover is an all-new Honda vehicle that blends the styling of a coupe, the toughness, space and utility of an SÚV, and the quality and refinement of a Honda in one sporty, personal and versatile multi-dimensional vehicle. The well-equipped HR-V enters the fast-growing entry crossover market with dynamic yet refined exterior styling, fun-to-drive performance, class-leading fuel efficiency ratings and one of the most spacious and versatile cabins in its class. The HR-V is available in three trim levels: LX, EX and EX-L Navi.

Developed on Honda's Global Compact Series platform, the HR-V utilizes a center-mounted fuel tank layout and reconfigurable 2nd-Row Magic Seat® to deliver voluminous interior space along with a flexible cabin featuring multiple seating/cargo modes. With 100.1 cu.-ft. of passenger space and 58.8 cu.-ft. of cargo volume (LX FWD) with the 2nd-Row seats folded down, the HR-V has space to rival some competitors' midsize SÚV offerings.

The HR-V's dynamic appearance and sporty, solid stance is aided by its coupe-like cabin shape and bold and powerfully tapered face. Distinctive side contours, including a sharply upswept character line and deeply sculpted lower body flow into a tapered rear fascia that adds to the visual appeal. Concealed rear door handles further enhance the HR-V's coupe-like appearance.

The equally sporty and sophisticated interior features an expansive, airy cockpit with an abundance of soft-touch materials and premium detailing punctuated by precise bezels, sophisticated stitch lines and up-market brushed chrome and piano black highlights – all fitting its mission as a youthful yet refined personal crossover vehicle. The three-meter driver's instrument cluster features 'floating' illumination rings and Honda's ECO Assist feature, wherein the speedometer illumination changes from white to green depending on current fuel efficiency.

Powertrain and Drivetrain

Power comes from a highly refined and responsive 1.8-liter SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC® valvetrain, producing a peak 141 horsepower at 6,500 rpm1 and 127 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,300 rpm2. The engine is mated to a sporty and fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda 'G-design' shift logic, or a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission (LX and EX FWD only). The HR-V is available with front-wheel-drive or with Honda's Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ for outstanding all-weather traction and control.

Body and Chassis

Fully independent front and torsion-beam rear suspension systems with amplitude reactive dampers maximize rear seating and cargo space while also providing outstanding handling characteristics and ride quality. Electric Power Steering (EPS) provides a refined and sporty steering feel while minimizing energy requirements. All models feature power-assisted four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Hill Start Assist, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels and 215/55R17 all-season tires.

Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology


Útilizing advanced safety technologies and design features, including Honda's next-generation ACE™ body structure, the HR-V is expected to achieve top-class collision safety performance ratings – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a GOOD rating in the rigorous IIHS small-overlap frontal collision test.

Standard safety and driver-assistive features include four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®4 electronic stability control system; an Expanded View Driver's Mirror; a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera5; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; driver and front passenger SmartVent® side airbags; side-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)6. Honda LaneWatch®7 display is included with EX and EX-L Navi trims.

Features and Trims


The HR-V offers a high level of standard equipment for an affordable crossover vehicle, along with a long list of available premium features to accommodate a wide variety of consumer needs. LX and EX trims with front-wheel drive can be equipped with either the 6-speed manual transmission or sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT), and all models can be specified as front-wheel-drive or equipped with Real Time AWD™. Models with Real Time AWD™ are available only with a CVT.

LX comfort and convenience features
•17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
•Electric parking brake
•Rearview camera with guidelines
•Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
•Cruise control
•Steering wheel-mounted controls for audio, cruise control, and Bluetooth®8 HandsFreeLink® phone interface
•160-watt, 4-speaker AM/FM/CD
•ÚSB input9
•Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® phone interface
•Audio with 5-inch color LCD screen
•Auto-off headlights
•Auxiliary jack
•Cargo area light
•ECO Assist with ECON mode
•Extendable sunvisors
•12-volt power outlets (front/second row)
•LED taillights
•One-touch turn signals
•LED pocket light
•Rear heater ducts
•Two-speed intermittent windshield wipers
•Reverse-linked intermittent rear windshield wiper
•60/40 split 2nd-Row Magic Seat®
•Speed-sensitive audio volume control
•Power windows and door locks
•Expanded View Driver's Mirror
•Floor mats

EX additions
•7-inch touchscreen Display Audio11 telematics interface
•Honda LaneWatch® Display
•180-watt, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD
•Pandora®10 radio
•Heated front seats
•One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature
•Smart Entry and Push-Button Start
•Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (CVT only)
•Auto-on/off headlights
•Fog lights
•Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
•Second ÚSB jack
•SMS Text Message functionality
•Automatic climate control system with air filtration
•Rear privacy glass
•Heated body-colored side mirrors with turn indicators
•Variable intermittent wipers
•Lighted vanity mirrors
•Chrome interior door handles, speaker rings and air vent trims

EX-L Navi additions
•Leather seats
•Leather steering wheel and leather shift knob
•Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™12
•SiriusXM®13 radio, HD Radio™14 and Honda Digital Traffic
•Auto day/night rearview mirror
•Roof rails

The 2016 Honda HR-V is covered by a comprehensive 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership include Honda Roadside Assistance, which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance during the 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty term. The HR-V was developed by Honda R&D Co. Ltd. in Japan, and will be manufactured alongside the Fit subcompact car at Honda's eighth and newest auto plant in North American, in Celaya, Mexico.

Source - Honda