Honda HR-V

Honda HR-V
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1998–2006 2014–present
Model years	1999–2006 2016–present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style	3-door crossover (first generation) 5-door crossover

First generation
Overview
Production	1998–2006
Body and chassis
Body style	3 door wagon (GH1 & GH2) 5 door wagon (GH3 & GH4)
Layout	FWD (GH1 & GH3) Real Time AWD (GH2 & GH4)
Related	Honda Logo Honda City Honda Capa
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L D16A I4 SOHC 1.6 L D16W I4 VTEC SOHC
Transmission	Honda Multimatic S 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,350 mm (92.5 in) (3-door) 2,450 mm (96.5 in) (5-door)
Length	4,000 mm (157.5 in) (3-door) 4,110 mm (161.8 in) (5-door)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Curb weight	1,200–1,300 kg (2,646–2,866 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Honda Crossroad (Japan)

Second generation
Overview
Also called	Honda Vezel
Production	2014–present
Model years	2016–present
Assembly	Sumaré, Brazil Campana, Argentina Celaya, Mexico (Feb 2015) Guadalajara, Mexico (2017) Yorii, Saitama, Japan Karawang, Indonesia Alor Gajah, Malaysia Gurgaon, India (Honda Automobile India) Swindon, United Kingdom, Ayutthaya, Thailand
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door crossover
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related	Honda Fit Honda XR-V Honda WR-V
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L L15Z6 I4 1.5 L L15B I4 1.8 L R18Z9 I4
Transmission	6-speed manual CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length	4,295 mm (169.1 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Curb weight	1,180–1,270 kg (2,601–2,800 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Honda Element (US) Honda Crossroad (Japan)

The Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Honda spanning two generations. The first generation HR-V was based on Honda Logo and sold in Japan and selective Asian-Pacific markets between 1999 and 2006. The second generation HR-V was based on third-generation Honda Fit and went on sale in North America, Australia, Brazil, and selective Asian markets in 2015. The second generation HR-V was largely identical to the JDM Vezel which went on sale in late 2013.

The abbreviation HR-V, according to Honda's HR-V history website, officially stands for Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle, while the other stands for Hip and Smart Runabout Vehicle. The HR-V was introduced to cater for the demand for vehicles with the benefits of SUVs (in particular its larger cousin CR-V), such as increased cargo room and higher visibility, along with the manoeuvrability, performance and fuel economy of a smaller car.

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 the Tokyo Motor Show in 1997, the HR-V emerged as a futuristic and lightweight cross-country vehicle in 1998, exclusive to Honda dealership network called Honda Verno in Japan. The Honda HR-V was soon put into production due to its popularity, compliance with Japanese Government dimension regulations, 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.

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