Honda HR-V. Fast and revolutionary
In February 2021, the third generation of the vehicle was presented in Japan, whereas European buyers could see it in April.
Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover from the Japanese automaker Honda Motor, produced since 1998. It has both front and all-wheel drive versions, 3-or 5-door. Today in the Israeli market you can buy the second generation SUV 5-doors Honda HR-V 2015 model year.
The name HR-V is short for Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle - a high-speed and revolutionary car. Honda HR-V is a’ global model “of the Japanese company, addressed primarily to” young people, for whom it is important what the car has inside, and even more important what it has outside.’ In the United States alone, HR-V is chosen annually by over 80 thousand people.
The first generation
The first generation Honda HR-V was produced from 1998 to 2006, having been restyled in 2001. Initially, the crossover had only a three-door body, but in 1999 it was paired with a five-door version. The first HR-V was available in front or all-wheel drive-4WD Real Time with a double pump-option. The appearance of the first-generation Honda HR-V was quite in the spirit of that time. The expressive swept front part, devoid of frills, the rear square profile with elongated lights and spoiler did not leave indifferent adherents of an active lifestyle. Style, large area of glazing, good visibility, ergonomic interior, handling and almost all-terrain terrain made the first Honda HR-V a favorite of young people.
The second generation
The second generation Honda HR-V is produced from 2015 to the present. For almost 10 years, the Japanese forgot about their mini-crossover, until finally they decided to revive it in 2013. Moreover, it immediately fell to the taste of the public. In Japan, this model is called Vezel, in China-XR-V. The second HR-V is built on the platform of a compact Honda Jazz/Fit hatchback with a stretched wheelbase and a transverse placement of the power unit. In the construction of the car body, there is a wide use of high-strength steel grades.
The new Honda HR-V is a nice crossover, the elegance of which is given by a clean and neat outline of the body, looking great from the rounded ‘nose’ to the lean stern. Not devoid of aggression front with beautiful headlights, ‘family’ grille and embossed bumper, energetic silhouette with a falling roof, integrated into the body struts rear door handles and expressive ‘folds’ on the sidewalls, stylish rear with large ‘fang-shaped’ lights and a neat bumper-undoubtedly, this car will appeal to those who love bold and bright design solutions. Inside the’ second " Honda HR-V continues the theme of restrained elegance, but the interior looks beautiful, interesting and modern.
Restyling 2019
In 2019, the second-generation Honda HR-V was updated. The changes mainly affected the front of the car. The new Honda HR-V 2019/2020 received an aerodynamic configuration of the body, expressive elements of the side body relief ascending to the pillars, a stylish and modern design of the aft part, an innovative Magic Seat system.
Honda HR-V 2020 demonstrates a combination of corporate identity with the latest design proposals, typical for the European crossover range of running and consumption characteristics, the ability to choose powerful and economical power units, the maximum level of operational safety for its class.
