Honda joined the subcompact crossover section within the U.S. six years in the past with the second-generation HR-V. The primary era was bought within the European and Asia-Pacific markets from 1999 to 2006. With its gross sales domination, the corporate had a superb purpose to convey one other era to our shores that is somewhat larger, somewhat quicker and significantly better wanting.
"By gaining aspirational qualities past its section, the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V will welcome a brand new era of shoppers to Honda and develop in significance as a gateway to the Honda model," mentioned Michael Kistemaker, assistant vice chairman of Vehicle Gross sales of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This new HR-V will advance its place because the section chief with younger patrons, first-time patrons, and multicultural clients."
In 2021 the HR-V outsold its subsequent competitor, the Subaru Crosstrek, by about 10,000 automobiles, the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Hyundai Kona by about 50,000 automobiles and the remaining by much more.
The facelift brings a brand new grille, longer hood and new roofline primarily based on the brand new Honda Civic. The corporate says the wheelbase is longer too, and that the HR-V has a wider stance. The corporate did not reveal precise cargo numbers or dimensions.
Honda says the brand new HR-V "may have a powerful sense of journey" with a decrease beltline and gently flared fenders. New LED headlights and taillights will intensify the width of the HR-V, whereas the tailgate spoiler denotes its sporty nature.
Door-mounted mirrors and a low cowl make for higher visibility, and the roof moldings have been eradicated with laser-brazing expertise throughout manufacture.
The brand new HR-V goes on sale this summer season. Honda says it is going to have a extra responsive engine, although no figures got, and a brand new unbiased rear suspension, which is able to refine the journey over damaged pavement and filth roads.
The 2022 Honda HR-V solely affords one engine at the moment: a 1.8-liter four-cylinder making 141 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque. A repeatedly variable transmission sends energy to the entrance or all 4 wheels. The 2-wheel drive variations returned 34 miles per gallon (mpg) on the freeway and 28 mpg within the metropolis.
Honda Sensing comes customary on the HR-V with collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise management, lane preserving, visitors signal recognition, rear cross-traffic alert and extra.
The 2022 Honda HR-V is at the moment on sale beginning at $23,095. The most costly mannequin stickers for $29,395 together with vacation spot. Anticipate costs to not differ too removed from that.
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