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Home Car News 2015 Honda HRV onsale date, engines and pricing

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The reborn Honda HRV compact crossover will go on sale this September, priced from £17,995.

It won the What Car? Car of the Year 2015 Reader Award as the most keenly anticipated new car ofthe the year.

What is it?

The Honda HRV is based on a similar platform to the Civic hatchback and the Jazz supermini.

Like many other manufacturers, Honda sees an opportunity to provide a small car with SUV styling totake advantage of the current vogue for compact crossover cars.

Outside, the HRV looks good, with styling that sits between a coupe and a compact SUV, which shouldsee it appeal to style conscious buyers who might opt for a Renault Captur or Nissan Juke. However,Honda has been very clear about targetting rival cars in the class above, specifically the NissanQashqai.

Honda claims the interior is of the same high quality as the other models in its lineup. This is also anarea where key rivals in this class are sometimes felt lacking.

Like its Jazz small car, Honda has given the HRV its 'magic seat' system that allows the second row ofseats to be folded totally flat. Interior space is also increased by the positioning of the fuel tank, which islocated under the centre of the car. As a result of these two features, Honda reckons the HRV will haveclassleading cabin space. The claimed 453 litres of boot space is also better than the majority of rivals.

What engines will it come with?

Although it looks like a pocketsized SUV, the HRV will only be available as a twowheel drive model inthe UK.

There will be two engines available at launch – an allnew 128 bhp 1.5litre petrol engine and a 118bhp1.6litre diesel, versions of which are shared with the Civic hatch and CRV SUV. The petrol engine willbe available with a CVT automatic gearbox but both engines will come with a sixspeed manual gearboxas standard.

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WHAT CAR? · 07 JULY 2015

The reborn Honda HR-V compact

crossover will go on sale this

September, priced from £17,995.

It won the What Car? Car of the

Year 2015 Reader Award as the

most keenly anticipated new car of

the year.

What is it?The Honda HR-V is based on

a similar platform to the Civic

hatchback and the Jazz super-mini.

Like many other manufacturers,

Honda sees an opportunity to

provide a small car with SUV styling

to take advantage of the current

vogue for compact crossover cars.

Outside, the HR-V looks good, with

styling that sits between a coupé

and a compact SUV, which should

see it appeal to style conscious

buyers who might opt for a Renault

Captur or Nissan Juke. However,

Honda has been very clear about

targeting rival cars in the class

above, specifically the Nissan

Qashqai.

Honda claims the interior is of the

same high quality as the other

models in its lineup. This is also an

area where key rivals in this class

are sometimes felt lacking.

Like its Jazz small car, Honda has

given the HR-V its ‘magic seat’

system that allows the second row

of seats to be folded totally flat.

Interior space is also increased

by the positioning of the fuel tank,

which is located under the centre

of the car. As a result of these

two features, Honda reckons the

HR-V will have class-leading cabin

space. The claimed 453 litres of

boot space is also better than the

majority of rivals.

What engines will it come with? Although it looks like a pocket-

sized SUV, the HR-V will only be

available as a two-wheel drive

model in the UK. There will be two

engines available at launch – an

all-new 128 bhp 1.5litre petrol

engine and a 118bhp 1.6litre diesel,

versions of which are shared with

the Civic hatch and CRV SUV. The

petrol engine will be available with

a CVT automatic gearbox but both

engines will come with a six-speed

manual gearbox as standard.



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How much will it cost and what equipment will it come with?The HR-V will be available in four

specifications in the UK S, SE, SE

Navi and Ex.

Entry-level S models get 16-inch

alloy wheels, DAB radio with

Bluetooth connectivity, cruise

control, climate control and

front and rear parking sensors.

SE specification adds 17-inch

alloys, dual-zone climate control,

automatic lights and wipers, and

Honda’s 7inch touch-screen

Connect infotainment system.

Higher up the range, SE Navi adds

satellite navigation.

Top-level EX models get key-less

entry and start, panoramic sunroof,

leather trim, rear-view camera,

heated seats and LED lighting.

All versions get a high standard

level of safety equipment, including

autonomous emergency braking.

Top-end models get a raft of other

kit including forward collision

detection, lane-departure warning

and traffic-sign recognition systems

as standard, which are all under the

banner of Advanced Driver Assist

System.

The HR-V will go on sale in

September with prices starting

from £17,995. Diesel variants

start at £19,745, and prices for

top-spec models rise to £24,945.

Honda says 80% of HR-V sales

are expected to be bought on PCP

finance deals, and the HR-V is

available from £149 per month with

a 30% deposit.

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The 2015 Honda HR-V will cost

from £17,995 when it goes on sale

in the UK this September.

Although similar in exterior

dimensions to the Nissan Juke and

Skoda Yeti, Honda says the new

HR-V is targeting rivals in the class

above, namely the Nissan Qashqai

and Renault Kadjar. Unveiled at the

Geneva motor show back in March,

the HR-V is based on a modified

version of the Jazz’s platform.

Honda bosses say the new model

is aiming to bring traditional

MPV practicality to the booming

crossover.

The HR-V will be available with two

engines in the UK a 128bhp 1.5litre

i-VTEC petrol and a 118bhp 1.6litre

i-DTEC diesel. The diesel option is

capable of returning up to 70.6mpg

with CO2 emissions of 104g/km.

The petrol-powered HR-V,

meanwhile, can return up to

52.3mpg with CO2 emissions of

125g/km when equipped with a

CVT. Models equipped with a six-

speed manual transmission return

49.6mpg, and emit 134g/km of

CO2. The HR-V will be available in

two-wheel drive form only in the

UK, although four-wheel drive is

offered in other markets.

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The 2015 Honda HRV will cost from £17,995 when it goes onsale in the UK this September.

Although similar in exterior dimensions to the Nissan Juke and SkodaYeti, Honda says the new HRV is targetting rivals in the class above,namely the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Kadjar. Unveiled at theGeneva motor show back in March, the HRV is based on a modifiedversion of the Jazz's platform. Honda bosses say the new model isaiming to bring traditional MPV practicality to the booming crossover

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Honda says four specifications will

be offered in the UK, dubbed S,

SE, SE Navi and Ex.

Entry-level S models get 16-inch

alloy wheels, DAB radio with

Bluetooth connectivity, cruise

control, climate control and

front and rear parking sensors.

SE specification adds 17-inch

alloys, dual-zone climate control,

automatic lights and wipers, and

Honda’s 7inch touch-screen

Connect infotainment system.

Higher up the range, SE Navi adds

satellite navigation.

Top-level EX models get key-

less entry and start, a panoramic

sunroof, leather trim, rear-view

camera, heated seats and LED

lighting.

Like the Jazz, the HR-V comes with

Honda’s ‘magic seat’ system that

allows the second row of seats to

be folded totally flat. Interior space

is also increased by the positioning

of the fuel tank, which is located

under the centre of the car. As a

result of these two features, Honda

reckons the HR-V will have class-

leading cabin space. The claimed

453 litres of boot space is also

better than the majority of rivals.

Masahide Kobayashi, chief stylist

for the HR-V, told Autocar at the

Paris motor show that the new

model was designed to meet the

“strong customer demand” for a

crossover positioned below the

CRV.

He said: “The difficulty in designing

this type of car is that because

of the size, the design can end

up looking weak or less premium

compared with other models.

During the scale modelling process,

we also had difficulty creating a

design with presence, but we are

pleased with what we achieved.

“In many cases, Honda has good

products, but the design has not

been strong enough to be clearly

recognised. We believe that we

can create new and more exciting

designs in the future. This model

[the HR-V] definitely has a strong

character and I am excited about

seeing the reaction of [European]

customers.”

Prices for the 2015 Honda HR-

V, which is built in Mexico and

imported into the UK, start at

£17,995 for the 1.5litre i-VTEC

petrol in S trim, and rise to £24,945

for a top-spec diesel model. Honda

says it expects the midrange diesel

HR-V to be the big seller in the UK,

with diesel models set to account

for 55% of total sales. In its first six

months on sale, Honda wants to

sell 5000 HR-Vs in this country.

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What is it?: The Honda HRV is the car with which the Japanese manufacturer wants to take advantage ofEurope's lucrative crossover market. While the HRV's exterior dimensions place it in roughly thesame league as the Nissan Juke and Skoda Yeti, Honda has made it clear that it intends to stealcustomers from the segment above, and namely from the likes of the Nissan Qashqai andRenault Kadjar.

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What is it?:The Honda HR-V is the car with

which the Japanese manufacturer

wants to take advantage of

Europe’s lucrative crossover

market. While the HR-V’s exterior

dimensions place it in roughly

the same league as the Nissan

Juke and Skoda Yeti, Honda has

made it clear that it intends to

steal customers from the segment

above, and namely from the likes of

the Nissan Qashqai and

Renault Kadjar.

On paper at least, the HR-V

makes a good case. Take for

example its boot capacity, which

soundly trumps that of the Qashqai

in terms of seatsup space, with 470

litres versus the Nissan’s 430 litres.

The Renault Kadjar only slightly

beats the HR-V here, offering 472

litres of storage space with its rear

seats in place.

The HR-V will arrive in the UK

this September powered by two

engines a 128bhp 1.5litre i-VTEC

petrol and a 118bhp 1.6litre

i-DTEC diesel, both of which are

available with a six-speed manual

transmission. It’s the petrolpowered

HR-V we’re driving here, but in

combination with the optional CVT.

Though an eyegrabbing design

is often hard to pull off in this

segment, Honda has managed to

create a muscular pseudoSUV face

for the HR-V. It’s a design that has

already shown great promise in

other parts of the world, such as


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the US and Japan, where this new

model has been on sale for more

than a year.

What’s it like?:In 1.5litre petrol form the new HR-V

can’t help but feel underpowered,

especially when coupled to the

CVT. If you must opt for a petrol

model, we’d strongly recommend

going for a manual transmission,

because the CVT simply doesn’t

feel suited to a car of this size. It’s

quiet enough at cruising speed,

but trying to gain pace to join a

motorway, for example, results in a

harsh, unrelenting drone from the

engine.

The mere 98lb ft of torque on

offer doesn’t help with quick

getaways from a standing start,

either, meaning that the strained

engine note will become a regular

occurrence, even around town.

Honda expects this 128bhp petrol

engine to account for 45% of HR-V

sales in the UK, but the majority if

buyers will enjoy a better overall

experience if they stick with

the standard six-speed manual

transmission.

Engine noise aside, the HR-V’s

cabin is relatively quiet at speed,

with very little wind or road noise

making it into the cabin. There’s

also a lot to be said for the way

Honda has approached the HR-V’s

interior.

It feels premium in most of the

right places, with only a few

outofreach surfaces still covered

in hard plastics. Its 7.0in touch-

screen infotainment system is

incorporated well into the centre

console, and with the control

surfaces angled towards the driver,

it has a cockpitlike feeling inside.

The HR-V’s seats are comfortable

and supportive for long journeys,

but while the car’s second row of

seats will be fine for short journeys,

taller adults will find that head room

becomes an issue over time.

The driving position is also

welljudged, sitting roughly halfway

between the upright style of most

crossovers and the lowerset

position of a traditional hatchback.

Honda’s clever and flexible Magic

Seats system works as well

as ever, allowing the HR-V to

accommodate a wide variety of

loads with ease. Its relatively low

boot lip also means loading objects

is easy.

Over long distances, the HR-V’s

ride remains comfortable and its

handling direct with little body

roll through corners. Take control

from the CVT and use the steering

wheelmounted paddles to change

gear instead and the HR-V can

even be fun to drive on back roads.

The steering is wellweighted, too,

although devoid of feel.

Should I buy one?:You should definitely consider

one, that’s for sure. The HR-V is

wellequipped, comfortable and

practical, and while it won’t have

the Nissan Qashqai worrying about

its crossover crown just yet, it

does show plenty of potential in

what is already a crowded market.

In styling terms alone, Honda has

done enough to separate itself from

the chasing pack.

We’ve yet to try the 1.5litre

petrol with a six-speed manual

transmission, and the CVT, which

is likely to be a niche choice for

UK buyers, is hard to recommend.

Opting for a dieselpowered HR-V

will net you better fuel economy,

lower CO2 emissions, better

lowend torque and, ultimately, a

richer driving experience.

Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC SE Navi

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On sale September;

Location Lisbon, Portugal;

Price £21,325;

Engine 4 cyls, 1498cc, petrol;

Power 128bhp at 6600rpm;

Torque 98lb ft at 4600rpm;

Gearbox CVT;

Kerb weight 1322kg;

Top speed 117mph;

0-62mph10.8secs;

Economy 52.3mpg (combined);

CO2/tax band 125g/km, 20%

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The HR-V is a no-brainer

for Honda. Chunky SUV-like

hatchbacks like the Renault Captur

and Nissan Juke are all the rage at

the moment, so it’s no surprise to

see Honda entering this lucrative

arena.

At 4.3m in length, the front-wheel

drive HR-V has a similar footprint

to a family hatchback, cars like the

Ford Focus or Honda’s own Civic.

It’s also closely matched in size

to competitors such as the Skoda

Yeti, Mazda CX3, and the ever

popular Nissan Qashqai.

Prices look a bit steep, at £17,995

for the entry-level 1.5 petrol

(which can also be had with a CVT

automatic), and the 1.6 diesel that

we’re driving starting at £19,745.

Mind you, Honda is keen to point

out that PCP finance will account

for more than 80% of retail sales,

and with a £500 dealer contribution

already being offered, the HR-V is

competitive on that front.

SE Navi is likely to be the most

popular trim, which on the diesel

will cost £22,105 on the road, or,

with a 20% deposit, a monthly

cost of £279 over three years. As

the SE Navi name suggests, this is

the cheapest trim to get sat-nav,

but all HR-Vs get alloy wheels,

climate control, front and rear

parking sensors, digital radio, USB

and Bluetooth. SE or SE Navi also

get the 7.0in colour touch-screen

complete with Smart-phone-linked

internet browsing and auto lights

and wipers, so there’s little need to

go for the full-fat EX trim, despite

the temptations of its leather

upholstery and panoramic sunroof.

What’s the 2015 Honda HR-V like to drive?The HR-V drives more like a raised

hatchback than a full-sized SUV.

Swing it into a corner and the body

remains fairly well tied down, and

the steering weights up enough to

give confidence and allow you to

place it precisely, although there’s

little sense of feedback. It’ll still

wash wide if you go into a bend too

quickly, but overall it does feel a

fraction more sporting than most

family SUVs.

The diesel engine has plenty of

punch, and it provides an even

build of acceleration as you

climb the rev range, making it a

satisfyingly nippy thing to thread

through town or down a rural road.

There’s not much power low down,

which might mean changing gear

more often, but the gear-change

– although notchy – is short-throw

and light, so it isn’t a particular

chore to use.

That’s about the best aspect of the

HR-V’s refinement, though, as the

diesel engine is quite noisy even

under moderate acceleration. Road

noise is also noticeable over coarse

surfaces, although it’s only the

engine noise that’s a real bugbear

on longer journeys.

You can tell that Honda has been

keen to keep a hatch-back-like,

slightly sporting feel to the HR-V’s

handling given that the ride is

stiffer than most soft roaders. It’s

not uncomfortable, and in fact

some might prefer the firmer ride

in favour of less pitch and wallow

from the body over swells and

undulations, but the HR-V does feel

choppy over scruffy surfaces and

can deliver the odd harsh thump

over mid-corner intrusions.

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The HRV is a nobrainer for Honda. Chunky SUVlike hatchbacks like the Renault Captur and NissanJuke are all the rage at the moment, so it’s no surprise to see Honda entering this lucrative arena.

At 4.3m in length, the frontwheel drive HRV has a similar footprint to a family hatchback, cars like theFord Focus or Honda’s own Civic. It's also closely matched in size to competitors such as the SkodaYeti, Mazda CX3, and the ever popular Nissan Qashqai.

Prices look a bit steep, at £17,995 for the entrylevel 1.5 petrol (which can also be had with a CVTautomatic), and the 1.6 diesel that we’re driving starting at £19,745. Mind you, Honda is keen to pointout that PCP finance will account for more than 80% of retail sales, and with a £500 dealer contributionalready being offered, the HRV is competitive on that front.

SE Navi is likely to be the most popular trim, which on the diesel will cost £22,105 on the road, or, with a20% deposit, a monthly cost of £279 over three years.

As the SE Navi name suggests, this is the cheapest trim to get satnav, but all HRVs get alloy wheels,climate control, front and rear parking sensors, digital radio, USB and Bluetooth. SE or SE Navi also getthe 7.0in colour touchscreen complete with Smartphonelinked internet browsing and auto lights andwipers, so there’s little need to go for the fullfat EX trim, despite the temptations of its leather upholsteryand panoramic sunroof.

What’s the 2015 Honda HRV like to drive?

The HRV drives more like a raised hatchback than a fullsized SUV. Swing it into a corner and the bodyremains fairly well tied down, and the steering weights up enough to give confidence and allow you toplace it precisely, although there’s little sense of feedback. It’ll still wash wide if you go into a bend tooquickly, but overall it does feel a fraction more sporting than most family SUVs.

The diesel engine has plenty of punch, and it provides an even build of acceleration as you climb therev range, making it a satisfyingly nippy thing to thread through town or down a rural road. There's notmuch power low down, which might mean changing gear more often, but the gearchange – althoughnotchy – is shortthrow and light, so it isn't a particular chore to use.

That’s about the best aspect of the HRV’s refinement, though, as the diesel engine is quite noisy evenunder moderate acceleration. Road noise is also noticeable over coarse surfaces, although it’s only theengine noise that’s a real bugbear on longer journeys.

You can tell that Honda has been keen to keep a hatchbacklike, slightly sporting feel to the HRV’shandling given that the ride is stiffer than most soft roaders. It’s not uncomfortable, and in fact some

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The HRV is a nobrainer for Honda. Chunky SUVlike hatchbacks like the Renault Captur and NissanJuke are all the rage at the moment, so it’s no surprise to see Honda entering this lucrative arena.

At 4.3m in length, the frontwheel drive HRV has a similar footprint to a family hatchback, cars like theFord Focus or Honda’s own Civic. It's also closely matched in size to competitors such as the SkodaYeti, Mazda CX3, and the ever popular Nissan Qashqai.

Prices look a bit steep, at £17,995 for the entrylevel 1.5 petrol (which can also be had with a CVTautomatic), and the 1.6 diesel that we’re driving starting at £19,745. Mind you, Honda is keen to pointout that PCP finance will account for more than 80% of retail sales, and with a £500 dealer contributionalready being offered, the HRV is competitive on that front.

SE Navi is likely to be the most popular trim, which on the diesel will cost £22,105 on the road, or, with a20% deposit, a monthly cost of £279 over three years.

As the SE Navi name suggests, this is the cheapest trim to get satnav, but all HRVs get alloy wheels,climate control, front and rear parking sensors, digital radio, USB and Bluetooth. SE or SE Navi also getthe 7.0in colour touchscreen complete with Smartphonelinked internet browsing and auto lights andwipers, so there’s little need to go for the fullfat EX trim, despite the temptations of its leather upholsteryand panoramic sunroof.

What’s the 2015 Honda HRV like to drive?

The HRV drives more like a raised hatchback than a fullsized SUV. Swing it into a corner and the bodyremains fairly well tied down, and the steering weights up enough to give confidence and allow you toplace it precisely, although there’s little sense of feedback. It’ll still wash wide if you go into a bend tooquickly, but overall it does feel a fraction more sporting than most family SUVs.

The diesel engine has plenty of punch, and it provides an even build of acceleration as you climb therev range, making it a satisfyingly nippy thing to thread through town or down a rural road. There's notmuch power low down, which might mean changing gear more often, but the gearchange – althoughnotchy – is shortthrow and light, so it isn't a particular chore to use.

That’s about the best aspect of the HRV’s refinement, though, as the diesel engine is quite noisy evenunder moderate acceleration. Road noise is also noticeable over coarse surfaces, although it’s only theengine noise that’s a real bugbear on longer journeys.

You can tell that Honda has been keen to keep a hatchbacklike, slightly sporting feel to the HRV’shandling given that the ride is stiffer than most soft roaders. It’s not uncomfortable, and in fact some

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What’s the 2015 Honda HR-V like inside?The first thing that strikes you

after getting into the HR-V is

that it doesn’t feel as high-set

as a Qashqai or other more

conventional, SUV-style soft

roaders. As with its driving

dynamics, the Honda’s lower

driving position feels closer to a

high-set hatchback than a ‘proper’

4x4, which is not a bad thing the

high-set gearlever is particularly

nice to use although it does mean

you don’t get the advantage of a

loftier view down the road ahead.

Otherwise, the HR-V’s interior is a

big improvement for Honda. The

straightforward dials are mostly

easy to read, and the new 7.0in

touch-screen and touch-sensitive

climate controls keep the dash

looking refreshingly minimal.

There’s also a good blend of

textured materials, which all feel

solidly fitted, although there are

some cheap-feeling plastics and

coarse fabrics, particularly on the

door cards.

The touch-screen remains easy to

read even in direct sunlight, but

it’s a shame that some icons are

quite tiny and hard to hit precisely,

and the integration with a Smart-

phone is hit-and-miss – particularly

given that you can’t yet set up

an iPhone to function with the

Mirrorlink system, which allows you

to ‘mirror’ an app running on your

phone through the car’s screen.

Still, the key functions of the digital

radio and MP3 player connectivity

work well, and most will find the

system very manageable with

familiarity.

There’s plenty of room up front,

too, and with height-adjustable

seats and an adjustable steering

wheel that will allow most sizes

and shapes of driver to find a

natural seating position. It’s less

of a success story in the back.

There’s plenty of leg room even for

tall adults, but they could find their

heads brushing the roof particularly

in models with a panoramic roof.

Between that and the narrowing

window line, there’s little sense of

the airy abundance of space that

a Qashqai or Renault Kadjar can

offer. Middle passengers will have

a firm, raised cushion to sit on,

and shoulder room is a bit tight for

three across, too.

Still, as with the Civic, the HR-V

gets Honda’s ‘magic seats’, which

allow you to flip the rear seat base

up for a big through-loading area,

ideal for bikes or taller items. It also

has a huge boot – bigger even than

a Qashqai, at 470 litres claimed

capacity, complete with a low load

lip, seats that fold flat easily, and

the ability to take items of well over

2.0 metres if you drop the folding

front passenger backrest.

There’s masses of safety kit, too,

including emergency city braking,

and, on higher trim levels, traffic

sign recognition and lane departure

warning.

Should I buy one?You certainly shouldn’t discount

it. The HR-V’s interior has real

merit in terms of its versatility,

the dash looks modern and will

be easy to use once you’ve got

used to it, the confident handling

will satisfy plenty of buyers, and

the diesel engine offers good

performance. It’s just a shame that

rear passenger headroom is fairly

mediocre, refinement in this diesel

is poor, and the price makes it look

expensive next to some rivals.

A Suzuki Vitara, for instance, might

not feel as nicely finished inside,

but it’s only a touch smaller and

you’d get a fully specced diesel

version for thousands less, and on

cheaper finance, too. Similarly, a

Renault Kadjar will cost roughly the

same despite being bigger for rear

passengers and more refined.

Having said all that, the nimble

HR-V does undercut the Qashqai

on price, and its efficiency will

keep company car costs down. If

you’re not bothered about the rear

seat accommodation then this is a

worthy contender: it looks great, its

seemingly high prices will be offset

by generous kit and savings on

finance packages, and for most it

will be a satisfying car to run.

It’s not the class best, but it’s easy

to see why you might be tempted,

even in this competitive market.

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FLEET POINT · 07 JULY 2015

Introduction: A new generation of

sub-compact SUV – spacious and

flexible like a compact MPV, tough

like an SUV, charismatic and

dynamic like a coupé.

Introducing a new generation

of sub-compact SUV to the

marketplace, the all-new Honda

HR-V delivers a unique proposition

to the crossover segment: stylish

coupé looks with the tough stance

of an SUV, the space and versatility

of an MPV, sophisticated-yet-fun

driving dynamics and fuel-efficient

performance.

Honda anticipates 70% of new

HR-V customers will be conquest

buyers from other brands,

predominantly from the MPV

and C-segment. The 4.3metre

long HR-V is designed to appeal

to young singles and pre-family

couples who value their lifestyles

and are design conscious.

From the first glance, the new

HR-V portrays a characterful

youthfulness; the distinctive,

boldly-sculpted lines of a coupé

merged with a robust SUV. The

taller stature, combined with a

solid design and strong presence,

provides a feeling of safety, security

and confidence.

Inside, the new HR-V offers

occupants Class-leading interior

space and – thanks to Honda’s

innovative Magic Seat® system

– high levels of versatility. High

quality soft-touch materials and

sophisticated design define the

HR-V’s interior where Honda’s

designers have married expansive

spaciousness with the feel of a

sporty, enclosed cockpit.

The new HR-V will be available with

a choice of highly efficient 120PS

1.6 litre i-DTEC diesel or 130PS

1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engines,

both part of Honda’s Earth Dreams

Technology series. The diesel has a

six-speed manual while the petrol

has a six-speed manual or CVT.

The new HR-V is part of the

wave of next-generation and

all-new vehicles from Honda,

demonstrating the brand’s

pioneering approach to

technological innovation which

makes life better for its customers.

Honda’s all-new HR-V line-up,

which will feature a choice of three

equipment grades, will go on sale

in the UK in late summer.

• Characterful coupé looks with

the tough stance of an SUV

• Class-leading and versatile

interior space

• Refined and sophisticated

interior design with high

quality materials

• An engaging drive coupled

with efficient performance

• Comprehensive suite of

advanced safety features

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Characterful coupé looks with the tough stance of an SUV

Classleading and versatile interior space

Refined and sophisticated interior design with high quality materials

An engaging drive coupled with efficient performance

Comprehensive suite of advanced safety features

Introduction: A new generation ofsubcompact SUV – spacious andflexible like a compact MPV, toughlike an SUV, charismatic anddynamic like a coupé.

Introducing a new generation of subcompactSUV to the marketplace, the allnew HondaHRV delivers a unique proposition to thecrossover segment: stylish coupé looks withthe tough stance of an SUV, the space andversatility of an MPV, sophisticatedyetfundriving dynamics and fuelefficientperformance.

Honda anticipates 70% of new HRV

customers will be conquest buyers from other brands, predominantly from the MPV and Csegment. The 4.3metre long HRV is designed to appeal to young singles and prefamilycouples who value their lifestyles and are design conscious.

From the first glance, the new HRV portrays a characterful youthfulness; the distinctive, boldlysculpted lines of a coupé merged with a robust SUV. The taller stature, combined with a soliddesign and strong presence, provides a feeling of safety, security and confidence.

Inside, the new HRV offers occupants classleading interior space and – thanks to Honda’sinnovative Magic Seat® system – high levels of versatility. High quality softtouch materials andsophisticated design define the HRV’s interior where Honda’s designers have marriedexpansive spaciousness with the feel of a sporty, enclosed cockpit.

The new HRV will be available with a choice of highly efficient 120PS 1.6 litre iDTEC diesel or130PS 1.5 litre iVTEC petrol engines, both part of Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series.The diesel has a sixspeed manual while the petrol has a sixspeed manual or CVT.

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CONTRACT HIRE AND LEASING · 08 JULY 2015

Honda may be stoically denying

that its in any sort of trouble

whatsoever, but a drop in year-

on-year sales of 8.5% last month

suggests that the company is up to

its eyeballs and sinking fast.

Part of the problem is a rather

pedestrian three-car range

comprising Jazz, Civic and CRV,

but that’s all changing. Last month

we brought you the verdict on the

lunatic Civic Type R and now we

can cast our vote on this: the new

HR-V crossover.

Sitting below the CRV in the range

and, like the original HR-V of 1999,

offering something larger than a

Nissan Juke yet smaller than a

Mazda CX5, natural competitors

include the Skoda Yeti, Vauxhall

Mokka and Fiat 500X.

Tight and muscularFirst impressions are good, with

the HR-V looking tighter and more

muscular than any other Hondas

on sale at the moment, except

perhaps the Civic Type R. It’s a new

look we’re keen on, and we’re told

it’ll also make an appearance in the

forthcoming Jazz.

Inside, we’re pleased to report that

quality has also been stepped up

enormously compared to the rest

of the Honda range. It’s better than

the rivals’ cabins too.

There are rough edges – there’s

a rather sharp rim to the cubby

behind the centre console, the

infotainment system’s screen looks

like that of a £200 Garmin (partly

because it is) and there’s a horrible

piece of perforated plastic on

the bottom spoke of the steering

wheel – but the materials used in

the cockpit are generally good and

it’s well made, as well as being a

reasonably stylish place to sit.

It’s roomy too. There’s a whopping

470 litres of luggage space with

the rear seats up, which eclipses

the 500X by 120 litres, and when

you fold the seats down there’s

an equally impressive 1,533 litres.

Don’t think the boot space has

been pinched from the cabin either,

because there’s more than enough

legroom for four six-foot adults and

just about enough headroom too,

although that’s reduced by opting

for the range-topping EX model

with its panoramic sunroof.

The business endAt the business end, the HR-V

gets a simple choice of engines:

you can either opt for the all-new

1.5litre petrol or the same 1.6litre

diesel you’ll find under the bonnet

of the new Civic and CRV. There’s

only one drive-train, though – it’s

front-wheel drive or nothing,

although “other markets” will get

an all-wheel drive HR-V.

The advantage of that minor

disappointment, however, is good

fuel efficiency. Unsurprisingly, the

diesel is the better of the two by

far, returning 70.6mpg and CO2

emissions of 104g/km in basic S

guise with its 16in alloys.

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Honda may be stoically denying that its in any sort of trouble whatsoever, but a drop in yearonyearsales of 8.5% last month suggests that the company is up to its eyeballs and sinking fast.

Part of the problem is a rather pedestrian threecar range comprising Jazz, Civic and CRV, but that’sall changing. Last month we brought you the verdict on the lunatic Civic Type R and now we can castour vote on this: the new HRV crossover.

Sitting below the CRV in the range and, like the original HRV of 1999, offering something larger thana Nissan Juke yet smaller than a Mazda CX5, natural competitors include the Skoda Yeti, VauxhallMokka and Fiat 500X.

Tight and muscularFirst impressions are good, with the HRV looking tighter and more muscular than any other Hondason sale at the moment, except perhaps the Civic Type R. It’s a new look we’re keen on, and we’re toldit’ll also make an appearance in the forthcoming Jazz.

Inside, we’re pleased to report that quality has also been stepped up enormously compared to therest of the Honda range. It’s better than the rivals’ cabins too.

There are rough edges – there’s a rather sharp rim to the cubby behind the centre console, theinfotainment system’s screen looks like that of a £200 Garmin (partly because it is) and there’s ahorrible piece of perforated plastic on the bottom spoke of the steering wheel – but the materials usedin the cockpit are generally good and it’s well made, as well as being a reasonably stylish place to sit.

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That puts it slightly ahead of the

1.6litre 500X diesel, which emits

109g of CO2 per kilometre and

returns 68.9mpg, but parity is soon

restored when you upgrade to the

SE model. Its 17in wheels have the

effect of gearing the HR-V up and

thus reducing the efficiency.

Okay, an increase in emissions to

108g/km and a 1.7mpg drop in fuel

economy won’t be a great issue

to private buyers (who, Honda

says, will make up 70% of HR-V

customers), but it’s enough to

knock the HR-V up a company car

tax bracket.

Whichever wheels you fit, however,

the diesel has punchy power

delivery that belies the 118bhp

it produces, aided by 300Nm of

torque. Officially, 062mph takes 10

seconds, but it feels slightly faster

thanks to all that low-down grunt.

The petrol, in comparison, is 0.2

seconds slower to 62mph despite

having 10bhp more, and it’s

nowhere near as torquey, making

it feel gutless. On the plus side,

though, it is capable of a quite

reasonable 125g/km and 52.3mpg

in its most efficient guise.

It does, however, come with a

CVT automatic gearbox, which will

please those after the easy life. It

also allows it to be slightly more

economical than the six-speed

manual-equipped cars.

If you aren’t too fussed about

exercising your left foot and arm,

though, you’ll find that the manual

is definitely the transmission of

choice. It has a short, stubby lever

that wouldn’t look out of place in

a Mazda MX5 or, dare we say it,

an S2000 remake, and the action

matches the sporty look and feel.

It has a slick, short throw and is, in

short, a pleasure to use.

Engineering know-howThe gearbox may be brilliant, but

the steering is much less so. It’s

light and over-assisted, which

makes it a bit of a vague steer on a

good road, although it isn’t an issue

in town or on the motorway.

It’s at odds with the other aspects

of the handling though, which

are generally very good. Body

control is excellent, with limited

roll through the corners and little

pitching under heavy braking or

acceleration, while under-steer is

kept to a minimum thanks to a little

engineering know-how applied to

the front axle.

Honda has managed that without

making the car too uncomfortable

either, although an initial sense of

cushiness from the long springs is

all too quickly undermined by the

patter you get over high-frequency

undulations. It never gets crashy

or harsh, but it’s annoyingly

persistent.

There’s quite a bit of technology

to help you on your way though.

Like Ford, Honda is offering a

speed limiter linked to the traffic

sign recognition system, which

theoretically prevents you from

speeding, although it must be said

that the hit-and-miss accuracy of

the sign recognition makes the

system a bit of a lottery.

Slightly better is the brake hold

function, which works a bit like the

hill hold system we have become

familiar with. Made necessary by

the fitment of an electronic parking

brake, the brake hold technology

allows you to release the brake

while stuck in traffic without the

car rolling away. It leaves the brake

lights on, though, so other drivers

know you’re going nowhere, and it

releases automatically when you try

to move off.

Safety kit also plays a starring role

in the HR-V, with every car, even

the basic S model, available with

autonomous emergency braking,

while higher-spec cars are offered

with the Driver Assistance Pack,

which includes an intelligent speed

limiter, lane departure warning and

traffic sign recognition.

Quite a priceIn general, the HR-V is well kitted

out, with the entry-level S getting

16in alloys, climate control, cruise

control, front and rear parking

sensors, a digital radio, audio

controls on the steering wheel and

start/stop.

You do pay quite a price though.

Honda has just announced that

the car will come with a £17,995

starting price, which will rise past

the £25,000 for high-spec cars with

a few options.

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That’s quite pricey when you

realise that 500Xs range from about

£14,000 or so to about £22,000,

and even though the 500X is

less practical, that’s one hell of a

saving.

It’s unclear what the high price

means for leasing, but we do know

that PCP deals will start from

£149 a month. Of course, it isn’t

a perfect indicator of what lease

deals will cost, but residuals are

expected to be fair to middling, so

we can see that being a reasonable

monthly price for basic cars.

Our pick of the range is the

midrange SE model. It does

without the mediocre sat-nav, but it

gets automatic lights and wipers, a

rear centre armrest and the Driver

Assistance Safety Pack.

The verdictIf you’re in the market for a smallish

SUV, the HR-V is undoubtedly

worthy of your consideration.

Practicality aside, it doesn’t

major on anything in particular,

but it’s a well-rounded package

with few weaknesses. It’s just

lacking slightly when it comes

to the question of out-and-out

desirability, especially considering

the £18,000plus price tag.

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TELEGRAPH · 07 JULY 2015

Honda has revealed pricing and

specification for its new compact

crossover, the HR-V, with prices

set to start at £17,995 for the base

model.

That price undercuts the Nissan

Qashqai, one of the cars the HR-V

will have to beat when it arrives

in the UK. The Qashqai is actually

slightly larger on the outside,

though with a smaller boot with the

rear seats in the upright position.

That puts the HR-V somewhere

in the middle-ground between

Qashqaisized crossovers and rivals

of the smaller Nissan Juke.

Prices reflect that, though they

edge toward the larger car’s

territory; the entry-level HR-V does

undercut the equivalent Qashqai,

but only by £600.

However, Honda has kitted the

HR-V out with plenty of equipment

to compensate for that slightly

pumped-up cost.

Even the entry-level S version will

come with electronic climate

control, cruise control, and

automatic headlamps as standard

The next model up, the SE, will

then get rain sensing windscreen

wipers, front and rear parking

sensors, a better sound system.

The climate control becomes

dual-zone, too, and gets a snazzy

touch-sensitive control panel.

The top-of-the-range EX version,

meanwhile, will get all the bells

and whistles – a full leather interior,

key-less entry and starting, satellite

navigation, front and rear parking

sensors and a reversing camera.

It’ll also feature 17-inch alloy

wheels, and a tilt-and-slide opening

panoramic glass roof.

Both SE and EX versions will

also get Honda Connect, a new

Android-based interface for the

touch-screen that’ll control most

of the car’s entertainment and

(if fitted) navigation functions.

What’s more, every HR-V will

get active city braking, a system

which detects impending head-on

impacts and brakes hard to prevent

them, as standard.

Two engine options will be available

for each trim level; a 1.5litre petrol

with 128bhp, and the 118bhp

1.6litre diesel also to be found in

the Civic.

Both will come with a six-speed

manual gearbox, while the petrol

will also be available with a new

CVT automatic. The new HR-V will

arrive in British showrooms this

August..

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Honda UK has announced prices

for its new HR-V sub-compact

crossover, will start from £17,995

on-the-road for the entry-level

S grade petrol model, rising

to £24,945 for the flagship EX

diesel. For those seeking finance

packages, competitive PCP options

for the dynamic and distinctive new

Honda are expected to start from

£149 per month 5.9% APR with a

30% deposit.

The HR-V is claimed to blend

characterful coupé looks with the

tough, solid stance of an SUV.

Inside, occupants will find class-

leading boot space (453 litres

with the rear seats up and 1,026

litres with the rear seats down).

Like many Hondas the HR-V

provides the versatility Honda’s

highly practical Magic Seats

system, allowing numerous loading

configurations.

The lead-in S model features

climate control, cruise control and

dusk-sensing automatic headlamps

as standard. The mid-grade SE

model, priced from £19,745, adds

rain sensing wipers, front and rear

parking sensors and a six-speaker

audio upgrade. A ‘Smart Touch’

interior

includes touch panel controls for

the upgraded dual-zone climate

control. Customers choosing the

top-grade EX model (from £23,195)

will find a leather interior, smart

entry and start, and a rear-view

camera. The sense of HR-V’s

spaciousness is amplified by a

tilt-and-slide opening panoramic

glass sunroof. Styling is enhanced

with 17-inch alloy wheels. SE or EX

models will also benefit from the

Honda Connect in-car infotainment

system as standard. This Android-

based system features an app-

based ‘pinch, swipe and tap’

interface accessed on a seven-inch

touch-screen in the centre of the

dash.

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Honda UK has announced prices for its new HRV subcompactcrossover, will start from £17,995 ontheroad for the entrylevel Sgrade petrol model, rising to £24,945 for the flagship EX diesel. Forthose seeking finance packages, competitive PCP options for thedynamic and distinctive new Honda are expected to start from £149 permonth 5.9% APR with a 30% deposit.

The HRV is claimed to blend characterful coupé looks with the tough,solid stance of an SUV. Inside, occupants will find classleading bootspace (453 litres with the rear seats up and 1,026 litres with the rearseats down). Like many Hondas the HRV provides the versatilityHonda’s highly practical Magic Seats system, allowing numerousloading configurations.

The leadin S model features climate control, cruise control and dusksensing automatic headlamps as standard. The midgrade SE model,priced from £19,745, adds rain sensing wipers, front and rear parkingsensors and a sixspeaker audio upgrade. A ‘Smart Touch’ interiorincludes touch panel controls for the upgraded dualzone climatecontrol. Customers choosing the topgrade EX model (from £23,195)will find a leather interior, smart entry and start, and a rearviewcamera. The sense of HRV’s spaciousness is amplified by a tiltandslide opening panoramic glass sunroof. Styling is enhanced with 17inch alloy wheels. SE or EX models will also benefit from the HondaConnect incar infotainment system as standard. This Androidbasedsystem features an appbased ‘pinch, swipe and tap’ interfaceaccessed on a seveninch touchscreen in the centre of the dash.

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DAILY EXPRESS · 08 JULY 2015

Honda has announced details and

prices for its HR-V crossover SUV,

which goes on sale in the UK in

August.

The latest model to enter the highly

competitive crossover market, the

HR-V will take on the likes of the

highly popular Nissan Qashqai and

the forthcoming Renault Kadjar.

The HR-V is powered by a choice

of a 128bhp 1.5litre i-VTEC petrol

engine or 118bhp 1.6litre i-DTEC

diesel unit.

Both come as standard with a six-

speed manual gearbox, with a CVT

automatic also available an option

for the petrol engine.

Despite its SUV styling, the HR-V

is, on paper, relatively economical:

fuel consumption for the i-VTEC

is 49.6mpg, while the diesel has

a theoretical fuel economy figure

of 68.9mpg. Meanwhile CO2

emissions are depending on

whether 16-inch or 17-inch wheels

are fitted to the car 130-134g/ km

for the petrol or 104-108g/ km for

the diesel.

The Japanese car-maker claims

that the HR-V offers class-leading

interior space and that its 453litre

boot capacity (1,026 litres when the

rear seats are lowered) is greater

than all its rivals.

There are three trim levels.

The base S level, which starts

at £17.995, comes with climate

control, cruise control and

Honda’s City-Brake Active System,

which helps the driver help avoid

or mitigate low-speed accidents,

through the use of laser radar

technology, which scans the road

ahead and automatically applies

the brakes if there’s an imminent

risk of collision.

The mid-grade SE variant, from

£19,745, adds features such as

front and rear parking sensors, a

six-speaker audio system and a

seven-inch touch-screen to control

an infotainment system.

The range-topping EX trim level,

which starts at £23,195, features a

leather interior, a rear-view camera

and full-length sunroof.

The top two trim levels are also

fitted with an Advanced Driver

Assist System, which uses radar

sensors, plus forward-and rear-

facing cameras, and includes

Forward Collision Warning, Traffic

Sign Recognition, Intelligent Speed

Limiter, Lane Departure Warning

and High-beam Support System.

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FLEETWORLD · 07 JULY 2015

Honda has announced details

for its HR-V compact crossover,

which goes on sale this summer

offering claimed class-leading

boot space and enhanced

versatility.

Prices will start from £17,995 OTR

for the entry-level S grade petrol

model, rising to £24,945 for the

flagship EX diesel.

Key features of the new model

include claimed class-leading

boot space of 453 litres with the

rear seats up and 1,026 litres with

the rear seats down. The HR-V

also incorporates Honda’s highly

practical Magic Seats system,

allowing for numerous loading

configurations.

Leon Brannan, head of cars at

Honda UK, commented: “Sixteen

years after the original HR-V,

Honda is returning to the crossover

segment it pioneered with the

exceptionally spacious, versatile

and technologically advanced

HR-V. And with highly competitive

list prices, we are expecting huge

demand for the all-new HR-V.

“We’ve boldly identified that 2015

is ‘the year of Honda’ and HR-V

signals the third of five new and

refreshed models for the brand this

year. Following the arrival of the

extensively upgraded CRV – the

HR-V’s bigger sibling – and the

recent launch of the thrilling all-

new Civic Type R, we’re confident

the HR-V will further broaden

the appeal of the Honda brand

amongst a wide range of car

buyers.”

Engine choices from launch cover

an all-new 128bhp 1.5 litre i-VTEC

petrol and 118bhp 1.6 litre i-DTEC

diesel engine, with emissions

starting from 104g/km. These

are combined with either a six-

speed manual gearbox or a newly

developed CVT (for petrol models

only) which uses new control

software exclusive to Europe

that simulates seven speeds and

provides optimised gear change

mapping.

Three trims are offered, comprising

S, SE and EX. Standard kit on the

S model includes features such as

climate control, cruise control and

dusk-sensing automatic headlamps

fitted as standard.

The mid-grade SE model, priced

from £19,745, adds kit including

rain-sensing wipers, front and rear

parking sensors and a six-speaker

audio upgrade. A ‘Smart Touch’

interior includes touch panel

controls for the upgraded dual-

zone climate control.

Customers choosing the top-grade

EX model – priced from £23,195 –

will gain full leather interior, smart

entry and start, and a rear-view

camera. It also brings a unique-

in-class, tilt-and-slide opening

panoramic glass sunroof and

17-inch alloy wheels. In addition,

integrated Garmin navigation is

standard on EX and is available as

an option on SE models.

Customers opting for the SE or EX

models will also benefit from the

Honda Connect in-car infotainment

system as standard. This Android-

based system features an app-

based ‘pinch, swipe and tap’

interface accessed on a seven-inch

touch-screen in the centre of the

dash.

Honda Connect comes with pre-

installed apps, with others available

for download from the Honda App

Centre.

Safety kit sees Honda’s City-

Brake Active System included

as standard. SE or EX models

will feature Honda’s Advanced

Driver Assist System, which uses

radar sensors, plus forward and

rear-facing cameras, and includes

Forward Collision Warning, Traffic

Sign Recognition, Intelligent Speed

Limiter, Lane Departure Warning

and High-beam Support System.

Full pricing of the entire HR-V

range will be available in the next

few weeks.

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Prices will start from £17,995 OTR for the entrylevel S grade

petrol model, rising to £24,945 for the flagship EX diesel.

Key features of the new model include claimed classleading

boot space of 453 litres with the rear seats up and 1,026

litres with the rear seats down. The HRV also incorporates

Honda's highly practical Magic Seats system, allowing for

numerous loading configurations.

Leon Brannan, head of cars at Honda UK, commented: "Sixteen years after the original HRV, Honda is returning to the

crossover segment it pioneered with the exceptionally spacious, versatile and technologically advanced HRV. And with

highly competitive list prices, we are expecting huge demand for the allnew HRV.

"We've boldly identified that 2015 is 'the year of Honda' and HRV signals the third of five new and refreshed models for the

brand this year. Following the arrival of the extensively upgraded CRV – the HRV's bigger sibling – and the recent launch

of the thrilling allnew Civic Type R, we're confident the HRV will further broaden the appeal of the Honda brand amongst a

wide range of car buyers."

Engine choices from launch cover an allnew 128bhp 1.5 litre iVTEC petrol and 118bhp 1.6 litre iDTEC diesel engine, with

emissions starting from 104g/km. These are combined with either a sixspeed manual gearbox or a newly developed CVT

(for petrol models only) which uses new control software exclusive to Europe that simulates seven speeds and provides

optimised gear change mapping.

Three trims are offered, comprising S, SE and EX. Standard kit on the S model includes features such as climate control,

cruise control and dusksensing automatic headlamps fitted as standard.

The midgrade SE model, priced from £19,745, adds kit including rainsensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors and

a sixspeaker audio upgrade. A 'Smart Touch' interior includes touch panel controls for the upgraded dualzone climate

control.

Customers choosing the topgrade EX model – priced from £23,195 – will gain full leather interior, smart entry and start,

and a rearview camera. It also brings a uniqueinclass, tiltandslide opening panoramic glass sunroof and 17inch alloy

wheels. In addition, integrated Garmin navigation is standard on EX and is available as an option on SE models.

Customers opting for the SE or EX models will also benefit from the Honda Connect incar infotainment system as

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AUTOMOTIVE PURCHASING · 15 JULY 2015

After selling more than 96,000 units

in 2014 in Japan and becoming the

country’s favourite SUV, the Vezel

continued its success by becoming

the best-selling car in the SUV

category for the past 18 months. To

date, the Vezel has attracted over

140,000 Japanese customers with

38,218 sold in the first half of 2015

alone.

In America, Honda’s SUV

sales have experienced strong

growth over the first half of

2015, increasing by more than

10% over the same period in

2014. This growth culminated in

June, following HR-V’s arrival in

dealerships, with a record month

for SUV sales, up 18% year-on-

year. “The new Honda HR-V hit the

ground running with an incredible

sales performance in just a half

month on the market,” said Jeff

Conrad, Senior Vice President and

General Manager of Honda in the

US. In its first full month on sale,

HR-V posted phenomenal sales of

7,760 units.

Leon Brannan, Head of Car

Division of Honda (UK), said:

“We’re very excited about the

prospects for HR-V here in the UK,

especially as we’ve been watching

its success in other markets. With

styling that combines rugged

SUV solidity with coupé looks,

a premium interior that offers

class-leading space and versatility,

and the latest infotainment and

safety technologies, alongside the

legendary reliability and owner

satisfaction that Honda enjoys

we’re confident that the HR-V will

be a strong seller when it arrives

in showrooms here in the coming

months.”

Launching in Europe this month,

the HR-V incorporates a number of

features unique to the region. The

ride and handling has been tuned

for European roads, while new CVT

control logics have been developed

to match European motorists’

expectations of automatic

transmissions. And with an engine

line-up that includes a 120 PS 1.6

litre i-DTEC diesel engine that is

only available for Honda vehicles

in Europe it is set to make many a

conquest sale.

Honda's HRV international sales success ison its way to the UK

Since going on sale in Japan in late 2013 as the Vezel, the new HondaSUV’s unique blend of style, space and versatility has catapulted it

towards the top of the sales charts. In Europe it will be sold as the HRVwhen it arrives in September.

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After selling more than 96,000units in 2014 in Japan andbecoming the country'sfavourite SUV, the Vezelcontinued its success bybecoming the bestselling car inthe SUV category for the past

18 months. To date, the Vezel has attracted over 140,000 Japanesecustomers with 38,218 sold in the first half of 2015 alone.

In America, Honda's SUV sales have experienced strong growth over the firsthalf of 2015, increasing by more than 10% over the same period in 2014.This growth culminated in June, following HRV's arrival in dealerships, with arecord month for SUV sales, up 18% yearonyear. "The new Honda HRV hitthe ground running with an incredible sales performance in just a half monthon the market," said Jeff Conrad, Senior Vice President and General Managerof Honda in the US. In its first full month on sale, HRV posted phenomenalsales of 7,760 units.

Leon Brannan, Head of Car Division of Honda (UK), said: "We're very excitedabout the prospects for HRV here in the UK, especially as we've beenwatching its success in other markets. With styling that combines rugged SUVsolidity with coupé looks, a premium interior that offers classleading space

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FLEET POINT · 16 JULY 2015

Since going on sale in Japan in

late 2013 as the Vezel, the new

Honda SUV’s unique blend of

style, space and versatility has

catapulted it towards the top

of the sales charts. In Europe it

will be sold as the HR-V when it

arrives in September.

After selling more than 96,000*

units in 2014 in Japan and

becoming the country’s favourite

SUV, the Vezel continued its

success by becoming the best-

selling car in the SUV category for

the past 18 months. To date, the

Vezel has attracted over 140,000

Japanese customers with 38,218

sold in the first half of 2015 alone.

In America, Honda’s SUV

sales have experienced strong

growth over the first half of

2015, increasing by more than

10% over the same period in

2014. This growth culminated in

June, following HR-V’s arrival in

dealerships, with a record month

for SUV sales, up 18% year-on-

year. “The new Honda HR-V hit the

ground running with an incredible

sales performance in just a half

month on the market,” said Jeff

Conrad, senior vice president and

general manager of Honda in the

US. In its first full month on sale,

HR-V posted phenomenal sales of

7,760 units.

Leon Brannan, Head of Car

Division of Honda (UK), said:

“We’re very excited about the

prospects for HR-V here in the UK,

especially as we’ve been watching

its success in other markets. With

styling that combines rugged

SUV solidity with coupé looks,

a premium interior that offers

class-leading space and versatility,

and the latest infotainment and

safety technologies, alongside the

legendary reliability and owner

satisfaction that Honda enjoys

we’re confident that the HR-V will

be a strong seller when it arrives

in showrooms here in the coming

months.”

Launching in Europe this month,

the HR-V incorporates a number of

features unique to the region. The

ride and handling has been tuned

for European roads, while new CVT

control logics have been developed

to match European motorists’

expectations of automatic

transmissions. And with an engine

line-up that includes a 120 PS 1.6

litre i-DTEC diesel engine that is

only available for Honda vehicles

in Europe it is set to make many a

conquest sale.

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Since going on sale in Japan in late2013 as the Vezel, the new HondaSUV’s unique blend of style, spaceand versatility has catapulted ittowards the top of the sales charts.In Europe it will be sold as the HRVwhen it arrives in September.

After selling more than 96,000* units in 2014in Japan and becoming the country’sfavourite SUV, the Vezel continued itssuccess by becoming the bestselling car inthe SUV category for the past 18 months. Todate, the Vezel has attracted over 140,000Japanese customers with 38,218 sold in thefirst half of 2015 alone.

In America, Honda’s SUV sales have experienced strong growth over the first half of 2015,increasing by more than 10% over the same period in 2014. This growth culminated in June,following HRV’s arrival in dealerships, with a record month for SUV sales, up 18% yearonyear. “The new Honda HRV hit the ground running with an incredible sales performance in justa half month on the market,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager ofHonda in the US. In its first full month on sale, HRV posted phenomenal sales of 7,760 units.

Leon Brannan, Head of Car Division of Honda (UK), said: “We’re very excited about theprospects for HRV here in the UK, especially as we’ve been watching its success in othermarkets. With styling that combines rugged SUV solidity with coupé looks, a premium interiorthat offers classleading space and versatility, and the latest infotainment and safetytechnologies, alongside the legendary reliability and owner satisfaction that Honda enjoys we’reconfident that the HRV will be a strong seller when it arrives in showrooms here in the comingmonths.”

Launching in Europe this month, the HRV incorporates a number of features unique to theregion. The ride and handling has been tuned for European roads, while new CVT control logicshave been developed to match European motorists’ expectations of automatic transmissions.And with an engine lineup that includes a 120 PS 1.6 litre iDTEC diesel engine that is onlyavailable for Honda vehicles in Europe it is set to make many a conquest sale.

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Since going on sale in Japan in late2013 as the Vezel, the new HondaSUV’s unique blend of style, spaceand versatility has catapulted ittowards the top of the sales charts.In Europe it will be sold as the HRVwhen it arrives in September.

After selling more than 96,000* units in 2014in Japan and becoming the country’sfavourite SUV, the Vezel continued itssuccess by becoming the bestselling car inthe SUV category for the past 18 months. Todate, the Vezel has attracted over 140,000Japanese customers with 38,218 sold in thefirst half of 2015 alone.

In America, Honda’s SUV sales have experienced strong growth over the first half of 2015,increasing by more than 10% over the same period in 2014. This growth culminated in June,following HRV’s arrival in dealerships, with a record month for SUV sales, up 18% yearonyear. “The new Honda HRV hit the ground running with an incredible sales performance in justa half month on the market,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager ofHonda in the US. In its first full month on sale, HRV posted phenomenal sales of 7,760 units.

Leon Brannan, Head of Car Division of Honda (UK), said: “We’re very excited about theprospects for HRV here in the UK, especially as we’ve been watching its success in othermarkets. With styling that combines rugged SUV solidity with coupé looks, a premium interiorthat offers classleading space and versatility, and the latest infotainment and safetytechnologies, alongside the legendary reliability and owner satisfaction that Honda enjoys we’reconfident that the HRV will be a strong seller when it arrives in showrooms here in the comingmonths.”

Launching in Europe this month, the HRV incorporates a number of features unique to theregion. The ride and handling has been tuned for European roads, while new CVT control logicshave been developed to match European motorists’ expectations of automatic transmissions.And with an engine lineup that includes a 120 PS 1.6 litre iDTEC diesel engine that is onlyavailable for Honda vehicles in Europe it is set to make many a conquest sale.

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The new HR-V is Honda’s play for

a piece of the lucrative compact

crossover pie. How much will it

get?

VerdictForget the Civic Type R and NSX,

it’s the HR-V and new Jazz that

are the crucial new cars for Honda.

Sitting somewhere between the

Juke and Qashqai for space,

the HR-V is a pricey compact

crossover but it has a lot going for

it – it’s good looking, well made,

spacious and in diesel form offers

wallet-friendly motoring. If the

idea of owning a roomy car in a

compact body and with the added

peace-of-mind of Honda reliability

appeals, the HR-V should be high

on your list.

The NSX and Civic Type R may

well be the cars whipping up some

much needed excitement around

the Honda brand at the moment,

but the one that has the tough job

of selling in large quantities to the

average person on the street is the

new HR-V.

The last time we saw these three

letters glued to the tailgate of a

Honda was on the quirky HR-V of

1999 part estate, part hot hatch

and part SUV. This time around

it’s something more conventional,

albeit sitting between the

established competition. It uses

the same platform as the next-

generation Jazz super-mini, but

with a length of 4,294mm it’s

159mm longer than a Nissan Juke.

However, it has the interior space

to rival the likes of the larger Nissan

Qashqai rather than the Juke.

Honda has form here, though. Take

its CRV SUV – a clear rival for the

Qashqai, Kia Sportage and Mazda

CX5, it’s noticeably larger with

a roomier cabin. The HR-V then

sits in the strange middle ground

between Juke and Qashqai, Captur

and Kadjar and CX3 and CX5. And

with prices ranging from a sniff

under £18,000 and rising to around

£25,000 it’s positioned neatly

between these two markers.

The HR-V doesn’t follow the Tonka

toy styling of the Jeep Renegade

and nor does it play with cutesy

lines like the Fiat 500X, instead it

goes for a more high-riding sporty

look. The combination of a rounded

front, curved window area and

arching roof line all give the HR-V

a jacked-up coupé look, all helped

by the pronounced crease running

through the two side doors that

meets up with the window line, and

the hidden door handle on the two

rear doors.

To the rear there’s boomerang-like

lights – but they’re only the real

styling flourish on a back-end that

boarders on being plain; the Mazda

CX3, Renault Captur and even

larger crossovers like the Qashqai

are more distinctive. Having said

that, the HR-V is a

The bold outside look is continued

onto the inside as well. The

dashboard’s design is refreshingly

upmarket – the fascia is angled

towards the driver and the use of

piano black trim gives the HR-V a

sophisticated look. A high centre

console gives a sporty feeling

and the cabin has a number of

nice design touches like the thin,

stubby gear-lever that feels really

good in the palm of your hand,

and a 3D-like speedo which has

an outer rim that not only can be

personalised to the colour of your

choice, but also glows depending

upon how eco-friendly you’re

driving. A quality-feeling leather

wrapped steering feel is a nice

touch, as are the climate

controls that are housed in a classy

touch-sensitive panel just

under the seven-inch touch-screen.

It’s just a shame then that the

upper part of the dash is made out

of scratchy hard plastic and the

sat-nav system is out of step with

the rest of the near-premium feeling

cabin. SE Navi and top-spec

EX models don’t use a bespoke

Honda system and instead rely

on a Garmin system. It’s relatively

easy to use but its bright colours

and clunky operation do not

sit well with the Android-based

infotainment’s other features such

as the slick home menu that

includes internet radio, MirrorLink,

internet browsing and an

assortment of apps which can

be downloaded from the Honda

Store. Aside from this, standard kit

is good with even the entry level S

model coming with 16-inch alloys,

Bluetooth, climate control, cruise

control, front and rear parking

sensors and heated door mirrors.

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The HR-V’s interior space will be

enough to sway a lot of buyers,

though. Up front it’s easy to get

a good driving position thanks

to plenty of steering wheel and

seat adjustment, and despite

there being a high centre console

separating the driver from the front

seat passenger, it feels spacious.

A large cubby hole in the centre

console with clever pop-out

dividers allow you to store drinks

and other oddments is a nice touch

and so too is a large area under

the centre console. Here you’ll find

USB and HDMI jacks to charge

your phone, and as it’s under the

centre console it’s hidden from

prying eyes.

In the back there’s acres of rear

legroom even if a six-footer is

behind the wheel and the 470litre

boot is 40 litres bigger than the

Nissan Qashqai. Fold the rear

seats down and there’s 1,533 –

that’s around 50 litres down on

the Qashqai but around 250 more

than the CX3 and nearly 350 more

than the dinky Juke. Opt for the

panoramic glass roof (standard on

top-spec EX) and those in

the back will be suffer from cricked

necks. However, the HR-V’s

trump card is its Magic Seats;

pinched from the Jazz the rear seat

squabs can be folded up against

the seat backs allowing tall items

like plants to be safely carried

inside the car as opposed to rolling

around in the boot.

It won’t just be the plants that roll

around in the HR-V but the people

on board too. While it may have

sporty looks, Honda didn’t want to

put off its core buyers by making

the suspension too firm. Show the

HR-V a series of twisting bends

and it’ll lean, but it means that its

easily the finest riding car in the

class gliding over potholes instead

of crashing into them – and that

makes a change over some over

hard-riding compact crossovers

like the Nissan Juke.

Honda is offering just two engines

in the HR-V; a brand new 128bhp

1.5litre i-VTEC petrol and a 1.6litre

i-DTEC diesel. We drove the latter

and, again, it’s a mixed bag – it’s

the same engine as used in the

Civic but while it’s the perfect

partner in that car, it’s noisy and

a little harsh in the HR-V. With

118bhp it’s not tremendously

powerful either and can feel a

little breathless when accelerating

through first gear and into second.

But it does reward your wallet –

claimed figures are 68.9mpg (on

our EX model) and we averaged

over 55mpg on our test route – and

annual road tax is just £20.

Aside from the growly diesel,

the rest of the HR-V is decent.

Steering feel is never really evident

but it’s light, accurate and allows

you to easily place the car on the

road, while the stubby gearlever

is mated up to slickshifting six-

speed box. An electronic parking

brake features a handy auto hold

and release, and Hill Start Assist

and city braking are standard

across all models. Midspec

SE, SE Navi and top drawer EX

models come with the full suite

of Honda safety kit like a Cross

Traffic Monitor, Forward Collision

Warning, speed assist (which not

only alerts you of your speed but

also accelerates and decelerates

the car), Lane Departure Warning,

Highbeam Support and Traffic Sign

Recognition.

With the HR-V S petrol starting

at £17,995 and the top-spec EX

diesel at just under £25,000 Honda

has positioned it as an expensive

Bsegment crossover and a

competitive Csegment crossover.

Whether you should buy one or not

comes down to what you want: If

the idea of a spacious, comfortable

small crossover appeals then the

HR-V is a good option, but the

appeal of the larger and well proven

Nissan Qashqai for similar money

is strong.

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HONDA is expecting its new

compact SUV to be a star poacher

with some 70% of new HR-V

customers coming from other

brands.

That’s because the taller robust

looking HR-V has been designed

to appeal to lifestyle and design

conscious young couples and

single people.

Inside, it offers occupants class-

leading interior space and high

levels of versatility for the super

active youngsters its aimed at.

Honda’s Magic Seat system allows three ‘modes’ to cover almost every weekend hobbyists habits:• Utility mode – the rear seat

back folds forward as the seat

base itself lowers into the rear

passenger foot well, creating

a maximum 1,845 mm-long

flat floor;

• Tall mode – the front of the

rear seat base rises up and

back and is locked in a

vertical position to leave a

cargo height of 1,240 mm

from floor to ceiling, allowing

tall objects to be placed

behind the front seats;

• Long mode – one for the

surfers, the front passenger

seat back folds back to a

horizontal position, while

the rear seat back folds

forward, forming a ‘tunnel’

to accommodate items up to

2,445 mm long.

The cargo bay also offers a

capacity of 453 litres with the rear

seats upright, increasing to 1,026

litres with the rear seats folded.

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EnginesDescribed as a blend of coupé and

SUV, the new crossover is said to

be ‘one of the most efficient cars in

its class’.

Both the 118bhp 1.6-litre diesel

and 128bhp 1.5-litre petrol engines

are mated to manual gearboxes.

The petrol is also offered with an

optional automatic transmission

bar for base spec models, however

four-wheel drive will not be

available on any variant.

The diesel engine will be the more

efficient of the two, emitting 104g

of CO2 per kilometre and returning

70.6mpg.

The petrol engine, on the other

hand, produces 120g/km and

return 54.3mpg in its more efficient

automatic guise, while the manual

achieves 130g/km and 50.4mpg.

As well as being the most efficient

power-plant, the diesel will also

be the fastest, taking the HR-V to

62mph in 10.1 seconds compared

to the petrol’s 10.3 seconds (10.9s

with the automatic transmission).

EquipmentThe most basic HR-V comes with

climate control, cruise control

and dusk-sensing automatic

headlamps fitted as standard.

Mid-spec SE models (from

£19,745) adds rain sensing wipers,

front and rear parking sensors,

and a six-speaker stereo with a

seven-inch Android-based Honda

Connect in-car infotainment touch-

screen system.

Top-grade EX models (£23,195

upwards) get 17-inch alloy wheels,

a full leather interior, smart entry

and start, rear-view camera,

Garmin sat-nav software in the

touch-screen system, and a tilt-

and-slide opening panoramic glass

sunroof.

Honda says the new crossover will

offer ‘class-leading interior space’,

too. The Japanese company’s

‘Magic Seat’ system, which allows

the rear seat squabs to fold away,

and the clever packaging of the

fuel tank has allowed the HR-V to

provide space ‘more commonly

found in larger vehicle segments’.

Certainly, the 453-litre boot backs

that up, offering almost 100 litres

more space than the Juke and 23

litres more than the next-segment-

up’s Nissan Qashqai.

Honda says it has built the HR-V

with handling in mind, calling

it ‘one of the most confidence-

inspiring cars in the crossover

segment to drive enthusiastically’.

This handling comes courtesy

of a lightweight and rigid body

which reduces body roll. Driving

dynamics have not been the only

consideration though, and Honda

has gone to great lengths to

soundproof the HR-V.

Leon Brannan, Head of Cars at

Honda UK, commented: “Sixteen

years after the original HR-V,

Honda is returning to the crossover

segment it pioneered with the

exceptionally spacious, versatile

and technologically advanced

HR-V. And with highly competitive

list prices, we are expecting huge

demand for the all-new HR-V.

“We’ve boldly identified that 2015

is ‘the year of Honda’ and HR-V

signals the third of five new and

refreshed models for the brand this

year. Following the arrival of the

extensively upgraded CRV – the

HR-V’s bigger sibling – and the

recent launch of the thrilling all-

new Civic Type R, we’re confident

the HR-V will further broaden

the appeal of the Honda brand

amongst a wide range of car

buyers.”

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