Honda HR-V - Honda has developed the HR-V model to meet the demands of compact SUVs (sport utility vehicles). Apparently, the HR-V has won fans in a short period in every country where it is launched.
The HR-V stands for Hip and Smart Runabout Vehicle. The model comes in three variants S, E and V. Although it may seem that HR-V is a variant of the SUV was taken from the City and Jazz models at the same time, which can be considered a variant of the hatchback, but the development of the HR-V is a new project. City and Jazz uses the same platform, but in a different segment. The same approach was applied to HR-V, which uses the platform of the City. Not only it is found suitable, but Honda can save a lot of costs by not having to develop a new platform. It also allows companies to speed product launches.
Regarding to performance, the new model generated 1.8 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine with CVT transmission is the latest developed under Honda's Earth Dreams Technology. The CVT gearbox is the same used in the Jazz model, but the transmission had been receiving other programming. When viewed on an external HR-V is quite interesting with the concept of Dynamic Cross Solid, which highlight design as a coupe. To make it look like a two-door, the back door Honda put the opening in the window frame.
Entry into the cabin, HR-V uses a custom tank Honda parked in the middle of the vehicle to offer class-leading cargo space. The high center console with armrest is designed to provide a separate space and the use of the best. Other smart features include audio display 7-inch size, one-touch turn signals, Smart Entry with Push Start Button, Browse Control and Econ modes which allow easy access at your fingertips. The speedometer design look impressive with show the illumination coils that can change of light according to the driving mode.
For passenger safety, HR-V comes with six airbags (variant V), a rear view camera (variant V), Emergency Stop Signal, hill start assist, vehicle security assist, Isofix and advanced technologies of Automatic Brake Hold and Electric Parking Brake.
