HCPI expands hybrid roster with new HR-V

MANILA: Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated (HCPI) has bolstered its hybrid lineup with the launch of the new HR-V.

The model’s latest version — which comes with updated looks and amenities alongside a new powertrain option — is part of the model’s second-generation offering that was brought to the market in 2022.

Of note, HCPI has sold some 10,216 units of the subcompact crossover as of last year since the nameplate was introduced in 2015.

Below are the new Honda HR-V's specifications. 

Specifications

Exterior

Since this is considered a refreshed version, the new Honda HR-V is still 4,385 millimeters (mm) long; 1,790 mm wide; and 1,590 mm tall — with a 2,610-mm wheelbase, 196-mm ground clearance, and 40-liter tank capacity.

Its front fascia gets a new honeycomb grille as well as a blue H badge at the middle for its top-of-the-line trim. It also sits on 17- or 18-inch wheels (depending on the trim) and comes with a new body color option called Sand Khaki.

Interior

Among the amenities that can be found on the new Honda HR-V are the electronically adjustable driver seat (for the middle and top-tier trims) and floating infotainment system.

In addition, it is also equipped with a wireless charging dock (for the mid-and top-tier variations), and ULT seats (Utility, Long, and Tall Mode) seats.

Powertrain

The new Honda HR-V’s gets the biggest update as it is now powered with a port-injected, four-cylinder, Atkinson cycle, double overhead cam, intelligent variable valve timing and lift electronic control, 1.5-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors and an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission. The electric-internal combustion engine set-up — also known as e:HEV — allows the crossover to do 23.2 kilometers per liter (based on Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure standards).

The internal combustion engine alone can provide as much as 104 horsepower (hp) and 127 Newton-Newton-meters (Nm) of torque while the electric mills, 129 hp and 253 Nm. Propelling the electric motor is an intelligent power unit composed of 60 lithium-ion battery cells.

The new Honda HR-V also has three drive system options namely the following:

•  EV: full electric
• Hybrid: generating electricity with the gasoline engine
• Engine: pure internal combustion operation

Technologies

As mentioned earlier, the SUV has notable updates in terms of tech compared to the outgoing iteration.

It now has dual-zone air-conditioning system, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and Honda Connect system that allows its users to remotely do the following:

• Adjust climate inside the cabin
• Turn on and off the head- and tail lamps
• Lock/unlock the car
• Automatic collision detection

Further, Honda Connect’s other features include:

• Visual dashboard
• Location finder
• Trip log and history
• Geofencing alert
• Push notification
• Speed alert
• Car status
• Emergency call

Lastly, Honda maintained the Honda Sensing in the new HR-V as standard giving it the following capabilities:

• Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
• Collision mitigation braking system
• Road departure mitigation
• Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
• Auto high beam
• Lead car departure notification

Pricing, availability

To be offered in three trims trims namely S, V, and RS, the new Honda HR-V's indicative pricing ranges from P1.6-P1.9 million.

HCPI will start accepting orders for the new HR-V beginning tomorrow.

Honda HR-V initial specifications

Model	Honda HR-V
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,385 x 1,790 x 1,590
Wheelbase (mm)	2,610
Ground clearance (mm)	196
Wheel size	17-18-inches
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	Wireless smartphone charging Utility, long, tall mode seats Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning Rain-sensing wipers Honda Connect Electronic parking brake Drive-mode selector Electronically adjustable driver’s seat
Infotainment system	Floating-type touchscreen display
Seating capacity	Five
Powertrain
Engine	1.5-liter Atkinson cycle, double overhead cam, intelligent variable valve timing, and lift electronic control inline-four
Fuel type	Gasoline
Transmission	Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission
Power (in hp)	104
Torque (in Nm)	127
Hybrid system	Two electric motors, lithium-ion battery cells
Hybrid system output	129 hp, 253 Nm
Technology
ADAS	Adaptive cruise control with low speed follow Collision mitigation braking system Road departure mitigation Lane keep assist with lane departure warning Auto high beam Lead car departure notification
Indicative pricint	P1.6 million-P1.9 million

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