EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIVE PERFORMANCE DELIVERED BY PROVEN HONDA e:HEV TECHNOLOGIES

• Minimalist, coupe-influenced design and style follows Honda’s contemporary style philosophy
• Next-technology HR-V attributes Honda’s effective and economical e:HEV two-motor hybrid powertrain as regular
• Upgraded system with clever packaging maximises inside place
• Compact SUV signifies a different action in Honda’s determination to electrify all its mainstream types in Europe by 2022

 

The all-new HR-V e:HEV is powered by Honda’s superior two-motor hybrid powertrain technologies, offering a blend of efficiency and responsive efficiency. The sub-compact SUV joins Honda’s e:HEV (hybrid electric powered car or truck) product line-up for the first time and signifies a person of the final steps in the brand’s determination to electrifying all its European mainstream types by 2022.

 

When reimagining the HR-V, Honda established out to make a motor vehicle with a fascinating blend of stand-out style, extraordinary efficiency and ultimate usability. Conceived to satisfy the exacting requirements of contemporary customers, the new product achieves a rare stability of quality SUV styling and extraordinary spaciousness, with compact dimensions and quick entry and exit for travellers. All this is enabled by Honda’s ‘Man-Optimum, Machine-Minimum’ (M/M) theory, which centres on the perception that the purpose of technologies and style is to serve the requirements of the driver and travellers.

 

Coupe-influenced exterior with quality SUV styling

With its forward-oriented character lines and smooth surfaces the up coming-technology HR-V e:HEV embodies the brand’s very simple, clean up, contemporary style philosophy currently viewed in new new Honda types.

 

Defined by the similar essential style principles of operate and splendor, the compact coupe-influenced form is familiar nevertheless thrilling in overall look, with a playful character and self-confident SUV stance. Its sleek silhouette is reached by expanding road clearance by 10 mm and decreasing the roof peak by 20 mm in comparison to the prior product. Escalating the dimension of the wheels to 18 inches, which appear as regular on the all-new HR-V, and decreasing the front overhang more reinforce the robust SUV enchantment, and provides the aesthetic solidity that contemporary consumers need.

 

The clean up simplicity of style is realised as a result of the car’s smooth surfaces, with exterior style attributes incorporated into the human body form. For illustration, the headlights, unique human body-coloured grille and distinctive reduced mesh grille seamlessly integrate with the forward-protruding nose form and front quarter panels, supplying it a much more sculpted overall look and producing a sleek, daring expression.

 

The human body sides present a up to date, noiseless aesthetic, with a crisp horizontal shoulder line managing from the rear as much as the front headlights, generating a feeling of forward momentum. The protruding front part and pulled again A-pillar combine to make a quality prolonged bonnet, visually relocating the cabin volume rearwards and more accentuating the sleek coupe-like proportions. The combination of utility and aesthetics is evident in the very simple, elegant tailgate style, which neatly integrates the tailgate doorway cope with within just the three-dimensional rear panel.

 

Aerodynamic enhancements are reached without the need to have for pointless style attributes that typically compromise styling. An air curtain slit at the front bumper, rear facet sill lip and sleek rear gentle form all assist to reduce turbulence, aided by the rear facet spoiler that minimizes air turbulence at the rear of the car or truck. The ensuing outcome is larger balance and improved high-speed gasoline efficiency, without spoiling the sleek style.

 

Interior style and class-primary spaciousness

Inside of the new HR-V, just about every style component is devoted to accomplishing a feeling of generous spaciousness and airiness that connects occupants to the exterior planet, with concentrations of ease and comfort and practicality unrivalled in the sub-compact SUV segment. Up to date fabrics and textured resources make a solid, quality really feel, with the high-quality of tender-touch resources.

 

The inside was intended with a concentrate on place and gentle to elevate the feeling of airiness in the cabin. This airy sensation is amplified by a unique ‘Air Diffusion System’ exactly where L-formed vents are positioned in the leading corners of the dashboard. This new system addresses a disparity in standard vent configurations, exactly where travellers typically really feel not comfortable with air flowing immediately on to them. The system subtly directs a stream of air along the front facet windows to the roof, producing a vortex of air beside and over occupants. The outcome of these new vents does not impression immediately on travellers but makes a cozy inner atmosphere for all.

 

The feeling of relationship with the exterior planet starts with superb outward visibility. This has been enabled by quite a few enhancements.  To begin with, a new driving situation, which is 10 mm larger than the prior product. In addition, windows that are intended to acknowledge as a great deal gentle as feasible, which are aided by the horizontally orientated, noiseless instrumental panel to the flat line of the bonnet. In addition, the mirror attachment has moved reduced down the doorway, strengthening visibility all-around the three-quarter location when turning.

 

Honda’s up coming-technology human body stabilising front seats characteristic mat-structure guidance, replacing the prior spring established-up, which assists avert exhaustion on prolonged journeys and will increase ease and comfort in everyday use. For additional ease and comfort whilst driving, the inside controls are optimally positioned as near as feasible to the driver’s industry of eyesight. The uncluttered, very simple-to-use structure more adds to the feeling of spaciousness, with instantaneously recognisable audio and ventilation controls enabling for harmless and intuitive operation.

 

System and packaging

Even though overall car or truck dimensions are similar to the prior product, the new HR-V features better leg space and shoulder place, for an increased sensation of spaciousness and ease and comfort. In addition to the 35 mm boost in rear leg space, there is an additional two-degree recline in comparison to the prior technology HR-V, enabled by Honda’s centre tank structure and clever packaging of hybrid components. The system configuration also will allow Honda to retain the exceptionally adaptable rear Magic Seat established-up, that features both equally fold-flat or flip-up seat adaptability, relying on load place required.

Simple loading access has not been compromised by the coupe-influenced roofline. The clever packaging and Magic Seats, a reduced tailgate edge, tailgate aperture, low, flat cargo floor all perform in unison to give this. The ensuing cargo place can effortlessly accommodate a broad wide range of luggage and way of life-connected machines. For illustration, two grownup mountain bikes (with the front wheels taken out) can be loaded and stowed upright with relieve. Loading ease is increased by a hands-totally free ‘Power Tailgate Walk Absent Close’ operate* with increased features in excess of other similar units. The clever essential proximity operate detects when the essential is relocating away from the motor vehicle, to automatically commence closing the tailgate.

Storage place within just the HR-V is also optimised, a centre console sits in the middle of the cabin plus a front pocket for little goods with USB charging sockets in the front and again*, in addition to a wireless charging pad*. The quality audio system and external amplifier*, and touch-activated cabin lights more reinforce the quality inside really feel and cozy ambience.

 

Applying Honda’s M/M theory, the HR-V system has been engineered with hybrid drivetrain components cleverly packaged into the chassis and within just the engine bay. This, blended with Honda’s impressive centre gasoline tank structure and the integration of the battery beneath the trunk place rather than the floor of the motor vehicle, permits the HR-V to give maximum ease and comfort for 4 grownups, in spite of the additional e:HEV components.

Successful and responsive powertrain

Honda’s verified e:HEV hybrid technologies delivers a smooth and fulfilling driving expertise, with responsive efficiency and spectacular gasoline efficiency. It comprises two compact, effective electric powered motors linked to a one.five-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, with peak electric power output from the propulsion motor of ninety six kW (131 PS) and maximum torque of 253Nm at four,five hundred rpm.

The e:HEV established-up includes three interchangeable travel modes, automatically chosen for the prevailing driving necessities. For ultimate efficiency, the HR-V pulls off in electric powered method, seamlessly switching to hybrid method when the engine is beneath high-torque desire, with the petrol engine employed when driving at larger, much more consistent speeds. The driving dynamics are increased as a result of the several efficiency modes – Activity, Typical and Econ, whilst the additional travel method B can be chosen as a result of the gear shifter for more robust regenerative braking and a much more EV-like expertise. The amount of strength regeneration and the strength of the deceleration outcome can be altered to go well with the driver’s preference by working with Deceleration Selector at the rear of the steering wheel, to give a wide range of driving encounters.

State-of-the-art and intuitive connectivity
The all-new Honda HR-V provides seamless in-motor vehicle connectivity that will allow proprietors to join to their everyday life with relieve. The intuitive 9” Lcd touchscreen interface is intended to minimise driver distraction, with a simplified and absolutely customisable menu layer enabling quick access to ease attributes and controls. HMI operation time is greatly improved in comparison to prior product HMI units, making it swift and quick to change among Apps and supplying quick response to inputs and instructions. The driver is also equipped to choose how a great deal superior driver-support system facts is shown on the 7” TFT e:HEV meter, to more reduce distraction whilst driving.

 

The interface, which is navigated working with familiar smartphone-design and style controls, also permits smartphone mirroring by using Apple CarPlay (as a result of Bluetooth, WiFi or cable) and Android Vehicle (cable). Above-the-air application updates will allow updates to the most current attributes and applications.

 

Increased basic safety

The all-new HR-V is equipped with Honda SENSING™, for the first time, and attributes a in depth array of class-primary superior basic safety systems and driver aids. Honda SENSING™ receives an update for the all-new HR-V including the software of a new broader, larger-definition monocular front camera and high-speed graphic processing chips that increases on the prior camera and radar sensor combination. It also includes, improved night-time operation of the Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering Program and the Collision Mitigation Brake Program (CMBS), which now detects oncoming cars crossing the route of the motor vehicle, including cyclists and bikes, and applies the brakes.

 

New Adaptive Cruise Handle (ACC) technologies released for the all-new HR-V increases basic safety when switching lanes and passing cars. The steering angle and lateral G-drive is now assessed in conjunction with the increased camera visuals to accelerate the motor vehicle previously during manoeuvres. This delivers a safer, smoother changeover when pulling out. ACC also features a low-speed observe operate and brake control to sustain established speed during hill descent.

 

Blind Spot Information and facts now attributes on the all-new HR-V*. It utilizes radar technologies to automatically detect cars in the driver’s blind location and alerts the driver by using a warning image in the doorway mirror. The detection length has been improved from 3m to 25m for increased driver assurance.

 

Cross Traffic Monitor has also been strengthened, this utilizes rear facet radar sensors to warn the driver of approaching cars from still left or suitable when reversing. An audible and visible warning is offered below.

 

Hill Descent Handle, available for the first time in Europe on the HR-V, operates from a least speed of just 3 km/h. This technologies permits better and smoother control on low-grip surfaces and steep descents to boost driving assurance in a broader array of ailments – from navigating slippery out of doors carpark ramps to tackling steep snowy roads.

 

The all-new HR-V e:HEV will be available in Europe in late 2021. Prospects can sign-up their fascination now on the Honda web site:  https://www.honda.co.british isles/cars and trucks/new/hr-v-hybrid/hr-v-sign-up-fascination/sign-up-fascination.html.

 

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*Dependant on quality/specification.