The HR-V has typically been a design test bed of sorts for Honda. After pioneering the compact crossover genre with the boxy first-generation model back in the late 90s, it then morphed to accommodate coupe-like lines when the second-generation model debuted in 2015. Seven years on, here comes a sleek, radically different HR-V yet again.
Compared to other Honda designs, the HR-V’s proportion of sheet metal to glass clearly favors the former. Together with the use of simple, horizontal lines and the decision to retain the hidden rear door handles give it a more planted stance. It also happens to visually exaggerate the sensibly-sized 17-inch alloy wheels. At the back, there’s also a full-width LED taillight cluster too. Ultimately, it’s chic and vogue; job done then for Honda’s designers.
When it comes to trunk space, the HR-V’s quite generous with a trunk lip that’s low, and a cargo hold that’s nice and square. There’s not much depth, but thankfully, the rear bench can be dropped in a 60/40 split. Even better, Honda’s unique ULT seating adds even more flexibility allowing you to drop the seat backs or flip up the seats. If there’s one peculiarity, it’s with the tonneau cover. It goes up with the rest of the tailgate when it’s open , but it does so at the expense of cargo height.
Performance-wise, the biggest headline for the third-generation HR-V is the availability of two engines, and get this, one’s actually smaller and weaker than the one found in the previous generation model. A normally-aspirated 1.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder powers the HR-V S you see here. It’s the same one found in the City and makes the exact same numbers: 121 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It’s mated to a CVT gearbox as well.
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