Originally launched on the market in 2015, the second generation of Honda HR-V receives, in this way and in the middle of its life cycle, an update, albeit prolonged in time — although the stylistic renewal will take place later this year, the changes in terms of engines will only arrive next year, in 2019.
As for the novelties in aesthetic terms, it can be said that they will not exactly be in the background, as the HR-V will receive little more than a new chrome bar on the front grille, LED optics similar to those of the Civic, redesigned taillights and windshield -updated shocks.
In the case of the more equipped versions, the 17” wheels will also be new, as well as the metallized exhaust pipes. With customers being able to choose from a total of eight colors for the bodywork, including the Midnight Blue Beam Metallic shown in the photos.
Interior with better materials
Inside the cabin, redesigned front seats, offering better support, as well as promises of a new center console, covered in better materials. In the case of the top version, translated into a combination of fabric and leather, with double-sided topstitching.Also thinking about the well-being of the occupants, reinforcement of insulating materials in the most varied places of the bodywork, in addition to the introduction of an Active Noise Cancellation system, acting through the sound system. Although available, only and once again, in the most equipped versions.
New 1.5 i-VTEC on the way
As for the engines and despite the changes made to the bodywork, only the 1.5 i-VTEC petrol will be present at the launch, already duly adapted to the WLTP rules. The launches of both the 1.6 i-DTEC diesel, also renewed, and the adoption of the 1.5 i-VTEC Turbo, are scheduled for the summer of 2019.
Regarding the renewed 1.5 i-VTEC naturally aspirated that will be available from the start and whose main change is a lower friction between the piston and cylinder wall, it delivers 130 hp and 155 Nm, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h. in 10.7s when equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, or 11.2s when equipped with the optional CVT gearbox.
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In terms of consumption, promises of averages of 5.3 l/100 km, with CO2 emissions of 121 g/km, this with the aforementioned CVT — with manual gearbox, Honda has not released any data yet.
Also according to the Japanese brand, the renewed Honda HR-V should reach European dealers, as early as next month for October.
