The 2016 Honda HR-V is set to hit showrooms May 15 with a beginning base price of $19,115.
Three trims will be available when the five-passenger compact crossover goes on sale – LX, EX and EX-L Navi – with price of admission beginning at $19,115 for the base LX model, $21,165 for the base EX, and $24,590 for the base EX-L Navi. Front- and all-wheel drive are available, though the latter only comes with a CVT. A six-speed manual directs power to the front corners alongside the optional CVT.
Power is generated by a 1.8-liter SOHC 16-valve i-VTEC four, creating 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. Fully independent front and torsion-bar rear, electric power steering, and power-assisted anti-lock braking keep the crossover’s 17-inch alloys mounted on all-season tires in check.
Interior volume is split between 100.1 cubic feet of occupant space and up to 58.8 cubic feet of cargo room with help from a center-mounted fuel tank and configurable second-row seating. Fuel economy varies between 25/34/28 mpg with the LX and EX FWD models with manual, and 28/35/31 mpg with the LX, EX and EX-L Navi FWD models with CVT.
Other available features include: Bluetooth; one-touch turn signals; 7-inch touchscreen; rear privacy glass; hill-start assist; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; Honda LaneWatch; leather seating and trim; sat nav; paddle shifters for CVT models; and push-button electric parking brake.
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