Hottest car news keep flooding the media these days with exciting releases of much-awaited models at the on-going 2018 Paris Motor Show. And here is one of the sweet surprises Honda brings to the event: the all-new European-spec Honda HR-V 2019!
Walking around, the new HR-V gets subtle tweaks. The most significant change at the front fascia is a shiny chrome panel placed above the grille, instead of the sleek black trim of its predecessor. Besides, the front bumper also receives a delicate touch with deeper intakes and circular fog lamps. The headlamps now come with standard LED daytime running lights and fresh projector lenses. Meanwhile, the rear is adorned with a new chrome bar above the license plate to fit the front fascia’s changes.
The updated Honda HR-V 2019 will be armed with newly designed 17’’ alloy wheels and a glossier exhaust with a chrome trim. The higher-level HR-Vs boast full-LED tail lamps and head lamps, plus darker rear clusters. The car will be available with 8 color options.
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2019 Honda HR-V 2018 Paris Motor Show
The new HR-V gets subtle tweaks
The headlamps now come with standard LED daytime running lights and fresh projector lenses
Getting inside, the cabin looks so fresh with series of newly-added features including reshaped front seats with greater support for more comfort during longer trips, a higher-quality upholstery while the costlier HR-Vs has a leather + fabric combo with elegant double stitching.
Especially, the door panels, trunk structure, front bulkhead and the wheel arches are added more sound-deadening material to ensure a quieter cabin while the higher-spec variant will be armed with Active Noise Cancellation which is seen in Honda’s B-segment for the first time.
Under the hood, the European-spec Honda HR-V 2019 is powered by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine which is capable of dishing out 130 hp and 155 Nm of torque, works in a conjunction with a 6-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission. The i-VTEC unit is also upgraded by reducing amount of frictions between the cylinder bores and the pistons to enhance durability and efficiency.
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The European-spec HR-V 2019 is powered by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine
According to the latest car news, a thrifty 1.6L diesel engine will be introduced along with the launch of the HR-V in 2019 which will run with a 1.5L turbocharged gasoline powertrain. Meanwhile, the naturally aspirated Honda HR-V will go on sales from this October. Latest updates on upcoming Honda cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Honda Philippines' local lineup.
Know more about Honda HR-V 2024
The 2023 Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover. In the Philippine market, it has two variants. The top-spec RS Turbo CVT is priced at Php 1,739,000. The mid-spec trim meanwhile, is the HR-V V Turbo CVT and it is priced at Php 1,649,000. The entry-level HR-V S CVT meanwhile is priced at Php 1,389,000.
For engines, the HR-V V Turbo and the RS Turbo uses a 1.5-liter engine capable of making 174 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. The HR-V S also uses a 1.5-liter mill, but it is naturally aspirated. In turn, its output is rated at 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. All three trims use a continuously variable transmission sending power to its front wheels.
Size-wise, the HR-V V and RS are 4,385mm long, while the HR-V S is 4,330mm long. All three come with a width of 1,790mm, and a height of 1,590mm. Both also have a wheelbase length of 2,610mm. The top-spec V gets a ground clearance of 181mm, whereas the HR-V S has more at 196mm.
Locally, the HR-V competes against the likes of the Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Kona, Subaru XV, Toyota Corolla Cross, Ford Territory, among others.
₱ 1,389,000 - ₱ 1,739,000
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