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The Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured and marketed by Honda over three generations.

The first generation HR-V was based on the Honda Logo. It was marketed from 1999 to 2006 in Europe, Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets – and featured three doors (1999–2003) or five doors (1999–2006). The two configurations were internally designated GH2 and GH4 respectively.

After a hiatus between 2006 and 2013, Honda reintroduced the nameplate for the second generation HR-V, based on the third-generation Honda Fit. Production began in late 2013 for the Japanese domestic market as the Honda Vezel (Japanese: ホンダ・ヴェゼル, Hepburn: Honda Vezeru), while production started in 2015 for North America, Australia, Brazil and select Asian markets as the HR-V. Apart from Japan, the model is also sold as the Vezel in China. For the third-generation model, the nameplate is split between two different vehicles, one for the global market (also as the Vezel in Japan), and a larger model destined for the North American market.

According to Honda, the "HR-V" stands for "Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle", while the 'Vezel' name is coined from 'bezel', the oblique faces of a cut gem, with the 'V' for 'vehicle.'

See Autopedia's comprehensive Honda HR-V Review.

Recent Changes[]

The HR-V returns to production after the Honda Crosstour was discontinued. 

Styles and Major Options[]

The HR-V was originally released as the "Joymachine" available as 3 door 2WD only. A 5 door option as well as VTEC and VTEC 4WD versions followed shortly after. The 3 door model was discontinued in 2003. Available in manual and CVT automatic. Various additional options were available including 16 inch alloys, remote central locking and fog lights.

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Although the HR-V has not be assessed through EuroNCAP, it is considered a relatively safe vehicle. Safety features include ABS brakes with EBD as well as front airbags.

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Hybrid Models[]

The HR-V, sometimes known as "Hybrid Recreational Vehicle" is often mistaken as a hyrbid vehicle. The term hybrid in this case refers to the type of vehicle, in otherwords, a crossover.

Unique Attributes[]

A relatively rare site on the road. One of not many geniune crossover SUVs available around early 2000s. The only 3 door SUV produced by Honda, the HR-V is surprisingly close to the original design concept.

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Criticisms[]

The HR-V has been criticised for a relative low number of sales due to marketing aiming the vehicle toward a younger demographic. Other criticisms include the lack of engine options, in particular a diesel engine.

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Third generation[]

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2021 Honda HR-V (RV5, Europe)

The third-generation HR-V is split into two different models for different markets. The global model with "RV" model code was first introduced in 2021 and has been produced in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and China and also marketed in Europe. The North American market will receive a different model which is claimed to "meet the distinct needs of U.S. customers".

Global version (RV; 2021)[]

The second-generation Vezel/third-generation HR-V for markets outside of North America was unveiled in Japan on 18 February 2021.[67] Sales began in Japan on 22 April 2021, with the European-spec HR-V being detailed in the same day.[68] The Japanese market Vezel e:HEV model receives a 78 kW (106 PS) 1.5-litre petrol engine coupled to an electric motor for a combined output of 96 kW (131 PS) from 4,000 to 8,000 rpm. The basic Vezel G receives a regular 1.5-litre petrol engine, producing 87 kW (118 PS) at 6,600 rpm.[69] The European market HR-V is only available with a hybrid powertrain.[70]

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China[]

A battery electric version of the third-generation HR-V was revealed in China in October 2021 as the Honda e:NS1 and e:NP1, which will be manufactured by Dongfeng Honda and Guangqi Honda respectively. Both are based on the e:N Architecture F platform for smaller, front-wheel-drive battery electric vehicles.

The petrol models were unveiled in 2022, starting with the XR-V in July which adopted the exterior styling of the HR-V RS marketed in Southeast Asia,[73] and later followed by Vezel in October which adopted the exterior styling of regular HR-V model.

Thailand[]

The Thai market HR-V was unveiled on 5 November 2021. Assembled locally, it is only available with a hybrid powertrain. Trim levels offered are E, EL, and RS.

Indonesia[]

The third-generation HR-V was launched in Indonesia on 23 March 2022. It is offered with either a 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC or a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine, both mated to a CVT. The former is available on S, E, and SE trim levels, while the latter is exclusively available on RS trim. Honda Sensing is standard across all trim levels.

Australia[]

The third-generation HR-V was launched in Australia on 12 May 2022. It is offered with either a 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine or a 1.5-litre DOHC i-MMD engine with a hybrid powertrain, both mated to a CVT transmission, with the former being offered on the Vi X grade, while the latter is offered on e:HEV L grade. Honda Sensing is standard across all models.

Brazil[]

The Brazilian market third generation HR-V was introduced on 1 July 2022. It will offered with either a 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC or a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine, both mated to a CVT. The former will be available on EX and EXL trim levels, while the latter will be available on Advance and Touring trim levels, Honda Sensing is standard across all trim levels. The all-new HR-V became available in August 2022 for 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine models and it become available in October 2022 for 1.5-litre turbo models.

North American and Chinese version/ZR-V (RZ; 2022)[]

A separate North American HR-V model was unveiled on 4 April 2022 and has been sold since 7 June 2022 for the 2023 model year. Based on the eleventh-generation Civic and categorised as a C-segment SUV, it will also be sold outside of North America, such as in China (as the ZR-V and HR-V) and Europe (as the ZR-V) to slot between the global HR-V model and the CR-V. Chinese models are produced by both Guangqi Honda (ZR-V) and Dongfeng Honda (HR-V) respectively. European models will use full hybrid powertrain as standard.

According to Honda, the name "ZR-V" stands for "Z Runabout Vehicle", a reference to the Generation Z.

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Japan[]

The Japanese market ZR-V was announced in July 2022, which indirectly replaced the CR-V. It is powered by either a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine or a 2.0-liter e:HEV hybrid powertrains. Japanese sales began on September 8.

China[]

The Chinese market ZR-V was unveiled in May 2022. Produced by Guangqi Honda, the model is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. A version produced by Dongfeng Honda will be released as the HR-V.

North America[]

The model went on sale in North America as the HR-V on June 7, 2022 for the 2023 model year. It is powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine producing 158 hp (118 kW; 160 PS) at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb⋅ft (187 N⋅m; 19.1 kg⋅m) of torque at 4,200 rpm with an optional all-wheel drive system. Grade levels offered are LX, Sport, and EX-L. North American models are produced in Celaya, Mexico.

Second generation (RU; 2013)[]

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2019-2021 Honda HR-V (RU5; facelift, US)

The second generation HR-V was previewed as the Urban SUV Concept which was unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. The concept version was said to be based on Honda's Global Compact Series, which includes the Honda Fit subcompact and the Honda City subcompact sedan.

The vehicle was unveiled in November 2013 at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show as the Vezel. Based on the Honda Fit platform, at the time of its introduction it was the smallest SUV from Honda, below the CR-V. The exterior design of the crossover is inspired by coupés with its sloping roof, and a unique design element like hidden rear door handles.

In terms of practicality, at its release in Europe, Honda claimed the HR-V offers 453 L (16.0 cu ft) of boot space with the rear seats up and 1,026 L (36.2 cu ft) with the rear seats down. While in the North America, the HR-V is said to have 24.3 cu ft (690 L) with the rear seats up, and 58.8 cu ft (1,670 L) with the rear seats folded. Honda has described its cabin as “exceptionally versatile,” due to the inclusion the Magic Seats system carried over from the Fit which enables the lower part of the rear seat to be folded up to carry tall items.

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The Japanese Vezel models went on sale on 20 December 2013. The Vezel was available with two powertrains, as a conventional gasoline-powered and as hybrid electric vehicle. In Japan, the hybrid version was expected to account for 90 percent of the Vezel sales. Its width dimension exceeds Japanese government dimension regulations (1,700 mm) which means Japanese buyers are liable for extra yearly taxes as a result.

The conventional Vezel is equipped with a 1.5-litre direct-injection DOHC i-VTEC inline-four engine coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and it is available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions.

The Vezel hybrid version is equipped with Honda’s next-generation sport hybrid i-DCD system that combines a 96 kW (131 PS), 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) 1.5-litre direct injection engine with a 22 kW (30 PS), 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) electric motor, Honda’s Real Time AWD, Reactive Force Pedal. The hybrid version fuel economy is 27.0 km/l (76.3 mpg‑imp; 63.5 mpg‑US) (3.7 L/100 km) in the Japanese JC08 cycle, while the gasoline version has a fuel economy of 20.6 km/l (58.2 mpg‑imp; 48.5 mpg‑US) (4.9 L/100 km) in the JC08 cycle.

The facelifted model was unveiled on 25 January 2018 in Japan and released later on 15 February 2018. It features a revised chrome bar grille and LED headlamps both being similar to Honda Civic, thin chrome garnish strip on the rear trunk and updated front bumper.

North America[]

The second-generation Honda HR-V debuted at the 2014 New York International Auto Show as a concept car, with the production model unveiled later at the 2014 LA Auto Show. The HR-V was introduced in the United States in 2015 as a 2016 model. It shares the same platform as the third-generation Fit and is largely identical to the Vezel, which went on sale in Japan in December 2013. The HR-V is smaller than both CR-V and Pilot, again (after the demise of Element) giving Honda a model range with three crossover SUVs.

The US-market HR-V is manufactured at Honda's Celaya, Mexico assembly plant alongside the related Fit and went on sale in May 2015 as a 2016 model. It is powered by a 1.8-litre SOHC i-VTEC I4 engine mated either to a CVT transmission similar to the Civic or a 6-speed manual transmission (FWD only).,

For the 2019 model year, Honda announced the mid-cycle refresh for the HR-V. It features a revised chrome bar grille being similar to Honda Civic and new headlamp design featuring a single projector lens with DRLs or full LED headlamp similar to the Civic Touring, updated bumper design and overhead roof rails. There are now two headlight options as well; full LED headlights for the touring trim, or LED projector headlights for the other trims. On the interior, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto has been made available. The head unit is now updated and features a volume knob replacing the volume slider. Honda Sensing is standard on EX trims and higher. Although the manual transmission is no longer available, Honda tweaked the CVT transmission as well as the optional AWD system. Two new trim levels for the HR-V, Sport and Touring, were added to the trim lineup, now ranging from LX, Sport, Touring.

China[]

In China, the vehicle is manufactured and marketed by two separate joint ventures with different names and cosmetic changes. Guangqi Honda revealed the vehicle with the Vezel nameplate in October 2014. It is mostly identical with the global model. Inside, the dual-tone interior features black and orange finish instead of a full grey theme.

In November 2014, Dongfeng Honda released its own version called the Honda XR-V. Previewed by the XR-V Concept in September 2014, it features a redesigned front and rear fascia and door panel sheet metals as it is positioned as a more aggressive looking vehicle. In the rear end, the taillights have been replaced with narrower, LED lights that span the entire width of the rear end. The interior is slightly different from the Vezel with the horizontal HVAC vents replaced by round vents. Both the Vezel and XR-V are powered with a 1.5-litre or 1.8-litre i-VTEC petrol engines.

Honda revealed the facelifted XR-V in February 2020 featuring an updated front fascia and rear bumper. The engine options of the facelift model includes a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo engine and a 1.5-litre i-VTEC naturally aspirated engine.

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2016 HR-V NHTSA scores
Overall: 5-star
Frontal Driver: 4-star
Frontal Passenger: 4-star
Side Driver: 5-star
Side Passenger: 5-star
Side Pole Driver: 5-star
Rollover: 4-star/ 15.3%


First Generation/Origins (1999–2006)[]

The HR-V was built on the supermini platform used by the Honda Logo, while the larger CR-V was built on the Civic platform. Known as one of the earliest low emissions vehicles (in terms of nitrogen oxides) and unique character.

Designed as the "Wild and Joyfull J-WJ" concept vehicle and exhibited at theTokyo Motor Show in 1997, the HR-V emerged as a futuristic and lightweight cross-country vehicle in 1998, exclusive to Honda dealership network calledHonda Verno in Japan. The Honda HR-V was soon put into production due to its popularity and marketed toward a younger demographic as the "Joy Machine" in 1999. The HR-V was shipped to Europe with either a Honda D16W1 type 1.6L SOHC or a four-wheel drive SOHC VTEC Honda D16W5 type engine. An automatic continuously variable transmission gearbox was also an engine option, however, the main criticism of the HR-V was the lack of a diesel engine option. The three door versions were discontinued in 2003 and five door versions in 2006.

The Real Time 4WD system comes from the CR-V and uses utilizes a dual hydraulic pump rear differential, where the 4WD system is hydraulically activated when the front wheels lose traction. The HR-V also uses enhanced drive shafts and suspension. Variations were produced for Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, the Pacific Rim and for its home market of Japan. The HR-V was revised in 2002 with some exterior styling changes and a new interior. Ahead of its time in terms of design for pedestrian safety, the HR-V seats four people and includes modern safety features such as ABS brakeswith EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution), dual SRS (supplemental restraint system) airbags, as well as other features such as electric mirrors, electric windows, folding rear seats, power steering, heat absorbing windows, air conditioning, front fog lights and a rear spoiler housing an LED brake light array.

Engines
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1,590 cc 77 kW (105 PS) @6,200 rpm 138 N·m (102 lb·ft) @3,400 rpm
1.6 VTEC D16W5 1,590 cc 92 kW (125 PS) @6,700 rpm 142 N·m (105 lb·ft) @4,900 rpm


Worldwide[]

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Design quirks and oddities[]

  • The HR-V is sometimes known as "High Rider Vehicle".
  • Most standard production models include a unique roof spolier containing a rear brake light.

Awards[]

Announced as one of the most reliable cars by a recent WhatCar survey.

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