The new Honda HR-V hybrid crossover has arrived in Ireland and is available to order now from €41,750.
There is no choice of powertrains with the latest HR-V, instead it only comes with a 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine paired with an electric motor and battery. It produces a combined 131hp and 253Nm of torque, and has a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 10.4 seconds. Quoted fuel economy is 5.4l/100km (WLTP ), with CO2 emissions starting from 122g/km (WLTP ).
All grades feature a new, sharper front bumper and revised grille design with a new crystal black upper moulding and darkened headlight internals. The sculpted front bumper features more pronounced character lines, complimented by revised lower trim sections finished in a high-gloss black. This is alongside new headlight units featuring revised internals with a more prominent DRL signature, encased in a darker finish. 'Advance' grades onwards also gain adaptive driving beam (ADB ) technology.
At the rear, the full-width LED lightbar features a revised internal design, complimented by a new palette of exterior colours, with three new options joining the line-up: 'Sage Green', 'Seabed Blue', and 'Urban Grey'.
Standard specification across the new Honda HR-V range includes a digital instrument panel, a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a rear parking camera, heated front seats, automatic air conditioning, and adaptive cruise control. A 360-degree camera system is an optional extra.
Inside, the lower central dash and centre console have been re-profiled to make access to the wireless charging mat easier from both the passenger and driver’s seats. Trimmed in high-gloss piano black, the centre console is now flatter, and more ergonomic in design.
In addition, the new' Advance Style Plus' grade features a glass roof, while greater security and cabin comfort on warmer days is offered by privacy glass as standard on all grades. Boot capacity is 335-litres.
Standard safety systems across the range include adaptive cruise control, low speed brake system, lane keep assist, Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ), traffic sign recognition system, road departure mitigation system, intelligent speed limiter, and front and rear collision mitigation throttle control.
