All-new Honda HR-V goes on sale May 15 starting at $19,115

(April 30, 2015) TORRANCE, Calif. — With bold and sporty coupe-like styling, SUV versatility, 35 mpg highway fuel economy rating, and Honda packaging magic, the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V is set to challenge the growing entry crossover market when it hits Honda dealerships nationwide on May 15.

The HR-V crossover comes with a long list of standard features and technologies including 17-inch alloy wheels, push-button electric parking brake, rearview camera with guidelines, Pandora radio and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink — all for a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at just $19,115  not including destination charge.

Available in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims, the 2016 HR-V is powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC engine producing a peak 141 horsepower and 127 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is paired with one of two Honda transmissions, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), available on all models, or a short-shifting 6-speed manual transmission, available on LX and EX models with 2WD.



The HR-V also targets class-leading safety ratings and features Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure for enhanced frontal collision protection. The HR-V is designed to achieve top safety ratings.

Developed on the new global platform, the HR-V utilizes a center-mounted fuel tank layout and reconfigurable 2nd-Row Magic Seat to deliver voluminous interior space along with a flexible cabin featuring multiple seating/cargo modes. With 100.1 cu.-ft. of passenger space and 58.8 cu.-ft. of cargo volume with the 2nd-Row seats folded down, the HR-V has space to rival some competitors' midsize SUV offerings.

The HR-V's dynamic appearance and sporty, solid stance is aided by its coupe-like cabin shape and tapered face. Distinctive side contours, including a sharply upswept character line and deeply sculpted lower body flow into a tapered rear fascia that adds to the visual appeal. Concealed rear door handles further enhance the HR-V's coupe-like appearance.

The equally sporty and sophisticated interior features an expansive, airy cockpit with an abundance of soft-touch materials and premium detailing punctuated by bezels, stitch lines and brushed chrome and piano black highlights all fitting its mission as a youthful yet refined personal crossover vehicle. The three-meter driver's instrument cluster features “floating” illumination rings and Honda's ECO Assist feature, wherein the speedometer illumination changes from white to green depending on current fuel efficiency.