Honda HR-V Review

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Honda HR-V Review - The presence of HR-V in the compact crossover segment is quite shocking, the article segment of "blue ocean" or space uncontested market previously occupied only by the Nissan Juke and the Ford EcoSport. Honda HR-V comes equipped with a variety of attractive features and modern design make it back crowded market, at least for Honda this market into the market "blue ocean" promising. This is evidenced by the sale of the HR-V in April reached 2,979 units, with total sales of 15 521 units during 2015.

Honda HR-V Review Design

Honda HR-V design as a powerful vehicle like an SUV with a coupe-style design lines. The toughness of an SUV design can be seen from the design of the bottom of the HR-V with fender looks muscular plus a high ground clearance. While descending roofline at the rear as well as the placement of door handles camouflaged by the window makes it look like a coupe that has only two doors. Design combinations such as these provide a separate option for those who want the advantages possessed by an SUV with hatchback practicality. More precisely, the HR-V is in between Jazz and CR-V. HR-V with dimensions of 4,294 mm long, 1,772 mm wide and 1,580 mm high, has a dimension between the two brothers.

The latest generation of HR-V to perform very different than the first generation. Face design HR-V has adopted the philosophy of "Solid Wing Face", so the grille and headlights seen together and gives the impression of masculine. The rear of getting a simple touch reminiscent of the hatchback vehicle. Ground clearance is 185 mm high as convincing enough to crush damaged roads in urban and rural areas. Sporty alloy wheels measuring 17 "with tires size 215/55 R17 makes posture looks sturdy.

Naohisa Morishita as the Large Project Dealer Honda HR-V says, "HR-V first generation persist in some periods and then disappear from the market. However, we are aware of the values ​​of the HR-V desired by the community back. In the market of existing types of MPV, SUV, and so on. We would like to express new values ​​possessed by the HR-V new generation of people who have never felt before. The time we needed to develop HR-V about four to five years. There are many considerations and decisions that we have to do it carefully, because the HR-V is a global product. "

Our test unit is a variant of HR-V 1.5 E CVT that adopts 1.5L 4-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC technology equipped and Drive By Wire. This machine is capable of spewing power up to 120 hp at 6600 rpm and 145 Nm at 4,600 rpm. "With various considerations, we think SOHC more suitable because it can maximize the potential of the engine at low rpm. While the potential DOHC engine at higher spin. This is why we pin a SOHC engine on HR-V, "said Morishita.

Honda HR-V Review Interior


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In the interior designers also made the cabin Honda HR-V as a vehicle that is comfortable and luxurious coupe. Placement of the high center console is reminiscent of the typical European car. You can feel the practicality of putting a variety of goods in the console. At the bottom of the gear lever, there is room to store the toll cards, money and others. HR-V also provides a place to put drinks and other small items in the center console.

The Dashboard has a minimalist design but futuristic. All are designed appropriately and not excessive, according to Honda's philosophy of "Man Maximum, Machine Minimum". Various instruments easily reached by the driver. The parking brake is electrically pinned close to the gear lever, to activate it simply by a touch. Nearby, there are features that hold auto brake will hold the car automatically brakes if the car stops. This feature can be activated or not, depending on the needs and habits of the driver.

AC settings are already using modern touch screen panel. You can set the temperature as you wish, or use the automatic feature that can cool the cabin quickly. AC blower placement and design of the passenger looks so harmonious with the design of the dashboard, although not adopt double blower, cooling system HR-V work evenly.

Entertainment system adheres touch screen measuring 6.1 inches, the radio features AM / FM, CD / DVD player, MP3 / WMA, USB, Aux and connectivity with Apple.

Steering wheel has a variety of features to simplify the driver, such as the entertainment system control buttons on the left and the cruise control on the right. Behind the steering wheel are paddleshift which will make it easier when trying to overtake another vehicle and want to get the sensation of driving a car like the manual.

Sitting on the bench both fairly comfortable and adequate, though from the outside looks pretty roofline declined sharply, in fact headroom in the second bench remains adequate. Rear bench that can be arranged in two tiers slope is very helpful when traveling long distances.

Performance Honda HR-V


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HR-V E CVT which weighs 1,226 kg equipped with a 1.5L i-VTEC engine that produces 120 hp and 145 Nm of torque. That is, the HR-V E CVT has a ratio of power - a weighting of 97.87 hp per ton ratio and torque - weight of 118.27 Nm per ton. Power from the engine is channeled to the front wheels through a CVT transmission with a ratio of 2.526 to 0.408 with a 5.948 final gear. CVT transmission makes use of the HR-V acceleration feels soft and quiet. At high speeds even if the engine still sounded calm. When reaching 120 kph, the engine rotation figures showed only 2,500 rpm.

Cruise control plays an important role when traveling out of town, you can maintain the ideal speed thereby helping to save fuel. The resulting fuel consumption is quite satisfactory, with consumption in the city and outside the city kpl 10.15 14.73 kpl.

Acceleration capabilities possessed quite satisfactory with a figure of 12.1 seconds to reach 100 kph. The figure is obtained by using the S mode and the air conditioning turned on. To add to the pleasure of driving, you can use the paddleshift behind the steering wheel. Paddleshift will be very helpful when you want to overtake the vehicle in front, enough to lower gear once or twice, then rev the engine will go up and you are ready to accelerate faster.

Honda HR-V Review Ride and Handling

HR-V adopts with size 215/55 R17 tires. The tire width promises good traction, so being able to maneuver around the corner with more leverage. At the time of testing at the circuit Bridgestone in Karawang, is not difficult to drive the car to the limit of traction capable detained by four wheels. Setting MacPherson Strut suspension in front and H-Shape Torsion Beam in the back feels right and distributes displacement weight of the car around the corner. The suspension combination could reduce kickback in the street damaged well while keeping a sense of comfort in the cabin.

HR-V comes with enough features to help you to control the car VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) which cooperate with EPS (Electric Power Steering). Both technologies combined, named Motion Adaptive EPS + VSA. Function when the vehicle is experiencing oversteer, VSA reduces symptoms by reducing the slip at each wheel and EPS provide assistance in the opposite direction to prevent excessive turning of the steering wheel. VSA also able to reduce the symptoms of understeer and EPS prevents playback to prevent excessive wheel slip on the front wheels. Features Motion Adaptive EPS + VPA also helped stabilize the vehicle above the road surface wet and dry, and when receiving strong winds from the side.

okay, that Honda HR-V review from me , enjoy,