Honda has released engine and performance details for its all-new HR-V crossover SUV. The upcoming HR-V will, according to Honda, be one of the most efficient cars in its class when it launches in Britain this summer.
The new HR-V will also feature sleek coupe-like styling, class-leading interior space and an advanced infotainment screen plus an array of safety technologies. Rivals for the new HR-V will include the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008.
Engines available for the Honda HR-V from launch will include an 118bhp 1.6-litre diesel and a 129bhp 1.5-litre petrol unit. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard but the petrol engine can alternatively use a CVT automatic ‘box.
The new HR-V is in its most efficient state when using the diesel engine, offering a combined fuel economy of 71mpg when using 16-inch wheels (reduced to 69mpg with 17-inch wheels). CO2 output, meanwhile, ranges between just 104g/km and 108g/km depending on wheel size.
Not only is it more efficient, the 1.6 diesel is also the quickest engine in the Honda HR-V’s range, clearing the 0-62mph sprint in 10.1 seconds.
When it comes to the petrol engine’s performance, the HR-V will cover the 0-62mph in 10.3 seconds with the manual ‘box. With CVT installed this sprint takes longer, 10.9 seconds to be exact, but efficiency receives a boost.
Depending on transmission and wheel size, the petrol-run HR-V can return up to 54mpg combined and CO2 emissions are from 120g/km.
With boot space measuring at 453 litres, and total load capacity at 1,026 litres with the rear seats folded down, the HR-V is set to be one of the most practical cars in the compact crossover category.
The equipment list for the new Honda HR-V will include a panoramic sunroof and an infotainment device running on an Android operating system. Available safety gadgets will include forward collision warning, lane departure warning and a traffic sign recognition feature.
