HR-V SPORT HYBRID: PRACTICAL EFFICIENCY
THE Honda HR-V is Malaysia’s compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment leader with about 87 per cent
market share.
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd introduced the new HR-V in January this year. The HR-V was so well received by the market that the company exceeded its three months’ target in a month with close to 4,000 bookings made.
The company recently organised a media drive to Langkawi for us to test the new HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD.
Powering the Honda HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD is a 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine with direct injection. It is paired to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and an integrated highpower motor. The combined output of the engine and motor gives 159hp and 160Nm of torque, roughly equivalent to a 2.0-litre engine.
Standing at a length of 4,334mm, a width of 1,772mm, a height of 1,605mm and a wheelbase of 2,610mm, the HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD weighs 1,300kg and has 50 litres of fuel capacity, as well as 404 litres of boot space, 33 litres less than the HR-V 1.8L petrol variants.
The Honda HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD is equipped with 17-inch wheels, halogen auto headlights with manual levelling function, front fog lights, daytime running lights, LED taillights, sharks fin antenna, smart entry with push start button, ECON button, powered adjustable and retractable side mirrors, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, paddle shifters, auto air conditioning system, half-leather upholstery, ultra seats, high deck centre console with armrest, 6,8-inch touchscreen display, 3D illuminated meter cluster, shift by wire system and sport mode.
Safety aspects of the HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD include six airbags, automatic brake hold, anti-lock braking system electronic brake distribution, hill start assist, vehicle stability assist, emergency stop signal, multi-angle rearview camera and ISOFIX child seat mounting points.
The Honda HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD is priced at RM120,800, excluding insurance. It is covered by Honda’s five years unlimited mileage warranty, five times within 100,000km or five years free labour service and eight-year unlimited mileage hybrid battery (lithium-ion) warranty.