The new Honda HR-V represents an important evolution and arrives in Colombia in two versions, X-Tyle and Prestige, both with a 1.5 liter engine and a CVT transmission.
One of the most relevant models of Honda in Colombia it is HR V, a model that is experiencing an important evolution in its new generation. The change was striking in terms of design, but retained the advantages of the predecessor. Also applied a reduction in motorization to make it more efficient.
Visually it looks more noticeable for some people straighter lines and a coupe-like silhouette as well as slimmer LED headlights and brakes. There’s also a large frameless black grille and the rear handles, hidden in black trim, remain. The The wheels are 17 inches and they have tires size 215/60 R17.
The result is an SUV that sets standards 4.33 meters long, 1.79 meters wide, 1.59 meters wide and its wheelbase is 2.61 meters. His suitcase is 354 liters Capacity that can be expanded up to 1,348 liters by folding down the seats. Note the height above the ground: 19.6cm.
For Colombia, Honda has configured two versions of it new HR-V: X-Tyle and Prestige. Visually, the best-equipped variant gets LED Explorer, dark gray painted wheels and leather-covered cabin parts.
Pretty spacious
The cabin also gets a more minimalist design. It combines rigid plastics with some soft surfaces and metallic applications. Perhaps most striking is the shape of the vents, with a bar that runs the width of the dashboard. Its position is regulated by buttons on each side.
There is also a new appearance Eight-inch multimedia center, placed on the dashboard, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, along with a four- or six-speaker sound system and USB ports at the front and rear. There is also a 4.2-inch on-board computer.
As far as the equipment is concerned, it is… new Honda HR-V X-Tyle comes to Colombia with folding mirrors, light sensor and electric windows a breezeHeight and depth adjustable steering wheel, mono-zone automatic climate control, rear air vents, ignition button, rear view camera and leather upholstered chairs, among others.
Added to this is the Magic Seat folding seat system. This allows multiple positions of the backrests and cushions to be configured to modulate the cabin and facilitate the transport of bulky items. Thanks to that, it is HR V It offers the practicality of a van but is more compact.
Safer
In addition, the security deposit includes six airbags ABS system with EBD, electronic parking brake with AutoHold function, stability control, hill start assistant, tire pressure monitor, ISOFIX anchorages, LaneWatch Blind Spot Assist and other devices.
To complete it Prestige version Adds elements such as reversing sensors, rear armrest, wireless charger and function tilt down for mirrors and smart entry keys. But the most notable thing is the presence of a number of advanced driving functions Honda Sensing inherited from the CR-V.
Is about five assistants: adaptive cruise control with slow traffic monitoring, autonomous emergency braking to mitigate frontal collisions, lane departure warning with steering intervention to prevent lane departure, and automatic high beams.
1.5 liter engine
Under the hood the new Honda HR-V arrives in Colombia with an important novelty. He experienced one reduction and instead of the 1.8 liter block there is now a powertrain four cylinders and 1.5 liters. It is supported by a CVT box with sport mode, Econ button and in the Prestige version with paddles behind the steering wheel.
Delivery 119 hp Power at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm Torque at 4,300 rpm. This 16-valve engine and i-VTEC technology. Both versions currently have 2WD drive and their weight is between 1,278 and 1,286 kilograms. The result is a weight-performance ratio between 10.8 kg and 10.9 kg per horsepower.
They experienced all of these improvements HR V They complement the well-known advantages of this compact SUV. The new model is available in five colors (Cosmic Blue, Platinum White, Meteor Grey, Sonic Gray and Lunar Silver) and features the Honda Total Warranty for 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first.
New Honda HR-V prices in Colombia (September 2023):
- HR-V LX X-Tyle 2WD: $144,490,000
- HR-V EX Prestige 2WD: $152,990,000
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