£35,480
£34,480
Honda HR-V
1.5 h i-MMD e:HEV Advance CVT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Representative finance
Total cash price£34,480.Borrowing£38,251with a£3,500deposit at a representative APR of5.9%.
Honda is a manufacturer diving headfirst into the world of battery-powered models and has already committed to electrifying its full range of mainstream vehicles. It’s already a good way there, what with its popular Jazz supermini now being hybrid-only, and also with its CR-V SUV being available as a hybrid, too. We also can’t forget the funky ‘e’, either – the brand’s first EV. But next up in the line-up to be electrified is the HR-V crossover, let’s take a look at what it has to offer.
As we’ve already highlighted, the cabin of the HR-V is packed with tech. But Honda has also included a variety of safety assistance systems to ensure that the HR-V keeps on the straight and narrow at all times.
Packaged within Honda’s ‘Sensing’ setup, the systems include features such as hill descent control, which can help when travelling down steep slopes. A variety of blind-spot monitoring systems are also included
As to be expected from a modern car, the HR-V’s interior is packed with technology. The bulk of this is centred around a nine-inch infotainment display, which houses all of the car’s media and navigation functions. You also get both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto fitted as standard, regardless of which specification you opt for.
A new feature being used in the HR-V’s cabin is an ‘Air Diffusion System’. It uses L-shaped vents which help to spread the air throughout the cabin, rather than directly at the occupants.
The exterior of the new HR-V is a radical departure from the look of the old one. The body-coloured grille is a particular highlight as it gives the car a futuristic appearance and this is helped to no end by the inclusion of a full-width light bar.
The rear of the car is particularly striking too, thanks to a full LED light strip which looks fantastic at night. Black wheel arch extensions give the car a more chunky look, too.
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The new HR-V is only going to be available with a hybrid powertrain, showcasing Honda’s commitment to electrification in its cars. It combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a pair of electric motors attached, allowing for a certain degree of electric-only run time.
It pushes out 129bhp and 253Nm of torque, but the real focus here is on efficiency. In fact, Honda claims that it’ll return 52mpg, while CO2 emissions stand at 122g/km - respectable for a car of this size.
Elegance acts as the entry point to the HR-V range. However, you get a healthy amount of standard equipment, meaning you don’t miss out on the big-ticket features by opting for the entry-level specification. Highlights include 18-inch wheels, heated front seats and a range of assistance systems - to name just three
Moving up to Advance specification brings some more luxurious features, as well as those that make day-to-day tasks a little easier. A powered tailgate is now included, while a heated steering wheel works with the already-included heated seats to make the HR-V a great place to be in the cold. A mixture of synthetic leather and fabric is used to trim the car’s seats, too.
Those who like a premium sound system will want to opt for Advance Style cars as it brings an upgraded audio setup over the standard one. The exterior of the HR-V is also given a boost at this level thanks to a two-tone paint finish. The exterior design is taken to another level with the inclusion of contrast orange detailing, too.
The Honda HR-V Advance Style Plus trim level is packed with premium features, including Wireless Apple CarPlay, Magic Seats, heated front seats, a heated leather steering wheel, a wireless charger, and premium audio. It offers advanced technologies such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Honda SENSING, a digital driver's display, and the Honda Connect system with navigation.
