TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The stylish
and versatile Honda HR-V crossover vehicle, the 2016 Green SUV of
the Year, adds a new color for 2017 and goes on sale tomorrow with
a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at
$19,365 for the LX 2WD with a 6-speed
manual transmission.
With bold and sporty coupe-like styling, SUV versatility and a
34-mpg EPA highway fuel economy rating (2WD CVT), by any measure
the 2017 Honda HR-V is a standout in the entry crossover market.
Delivering outstanding value with a long list of standard features
and technologies, including 17-inch alloy wheels, push-button
electric parking brake with Automatic Brake Hold, rearview camera
with guidelines, Pandora® radio and
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, the 2017
HR-V also adds a sophisticated new color – Lunar Silver metallic –
to its palette, replacing Alabaster Silver.
Available in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims, the 2017 HR-V is
powered by a highly refined and efficient 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 efficient and responsive Honda transmissions: a seamless and
sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT), available on all
models, or an engaging 6-speed manual transmission, available on LX
and EX models with 2WD.
2017 HR-V Pricing
and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
|
Trim
|
Drivetrain
|
MSRP1
|
EPA
MPG2 Ratings (city/
highway/combined)
|
LX
|
2WD w/ 6MT
|
$19,365
|
25/33/28
|
LX
|
2WD w/ CVT
|
$20,165
|
28/34/31
|
LX
|
AWD w/ CVT
|
$21,465
|
27/31/29
|
EX
|
2WD w/ 6MT
|
$21,415
|
25/33/28
|
EX
|
2WD w/ CVT
|
$22,215
|
28/34/31
|
EX
|
AWD w/ CVT
|
$23,515
|
27/31/29
|
EX-L Navi
|
2WD w/ CVT
|
$24,840
|
28/34/31
|
EX-L Navi
|
AWD w/ CVT
|
$26,140
|
27/31/29
|
Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology
The HR-V is designed to achieve class-leading safety ratings and
features including Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility
Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure for enhanced frontal collision
protection. For 2017 HR-V carries forward the 2016 model's
five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Standard safety and driver-assistive features include
four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Hill
Start Assist; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)
electronic stability control system; a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera;
dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; driver and front
passenger side airbags; side-curtain airbags for all outboard
seating positions; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Honda LaneWatch® display is included with EX and EX-L
Navi trims.
Powertrain and Drivetrain
Power comes from a highly refined and responsive 1.8-liter SOHC
16-valve 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC®
valvetrain, producing a peak 141 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 127
lb.-ft. of torque at 4,300 rpm. The engine is mated to a sporty and
fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda
"G-design" shift logic, or a slick-shifting 6-speed manual
transmission (LX and EX FWD only). The HR-V is available with
front-wheel-drive or with Honda's Real Time AWD with Intelligent
Control System™ for outstanding all-weather traction and
control.
Body and Chassis
The HR-V utilizes a unique center-mounted fuel tank layout that
enables the 2nd-Row Magic Seat® to fold
completely flat into the floor, creating a more spacious and
versatile interior package. Driving efficiency, handling
performance and cabin quietness are further aided by an aerodynamic
shape and a lightweight yet rigid body structure with significant
noise-insulating materials and design features. Twenty-seven
percent of the body is composed of advanced ultra-high strength
steel for improved rigidity that enhances collision-protection,
handling response, ride quality and a quiet cabin environment.
Fully independent front and torsion-beam rear suspension systems
with amplitude reactive dampers maximize rear seating and cargo
space while also providing outstanding handling characteristics and
ride quality. Electric Power Steering (EPS) provides a refined and
sporty steering feel while minimizing energy requirements. All
models feature power-assisted four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes with
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Hill Start Assist, an
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold, 17-inch
aluminum alloy wheels and 215/55R17 all-season tires.
Features and Trims
The HR-V offers a high level of standard equipment for an
affordable crossover vehicle, along with a long list of available
premium features to accommodate a wide variety of consumer needs.
LX and EX trims with front-wheel drive can be equipped with either
the 6-speed manual transmission or sporty continuously variable
transmission (CVT), and all models can be specified as
front-wheel-drive or equipped with Real Time AWD™. Models
with Real Time AWD™ are available only with a CVT.
The 2017 Honda HR-V is covered by a comprehensive
3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and a
5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits
of ownership include Honda Roadside Assistance, which provides free
24-hour roadside assistance during the 3-year/36,000-mile new
vehicle limited warranty term. The HR-V was developed by Honda
R&D Co. Ltd. in Japan, and is
manufactured at Honda's eighth and newest auto plant in
North America, in Celaya, Mexico.
More Information
Additional media information
including high-resolution photography and video of the 2017 Honda
Fit is available at www.hondanews.com/channels/hr-v. Consumer
information is available
at www.automobiles.honda.com/hr-v.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and
fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold
through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The
Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars,
along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the
Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 33 years and
currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in
North America. In 2015, more than
99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in
North America, using domestic and
globally sourced parts.
1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration,
$835 destination charge, and options.
Dealer prices may vary.
2 Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for
comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how
you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other
factors.
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