2nd Gen Discontinued
Review 2020
Honda HR-V Pakistan

Honda HR-V

  • Latest Generation Model Available in Market
  • Sold in Pakistan = 2014-2020 (As imported Model)
  • Generation = 2nd (Discontinued)
  • Price in Pakistan = 32-55 Lac PKR (As per Condition & Model Year)

Honda released its ever-loving Honda Crossroad in 1993. The first generation of Honda Crossroad was the rebadged version of the Land Rover Discovery series which was discontinued in 1998. The second generation of Honda Crossroad was released in 2007 all over the world including Japan. It was introduced as a front-engine, front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive five-door wagon. Honda Crossroad was discontinued in 2010 with the replacement of HR-V in 2014 and the hybrid version is known as Honda Vezel in Japan. Honda HR-V is the global version of the Japanese Honda Vezel. HR-V stands for Hi- rider Revolutionary Vehicle and it is available in one trim only whereas internationally it is available in EL, E, and S variants. Honda HR-V 2019 has been launched in Japan on 31st January 2019. It has been ranked number seven in Subcompact SUVs. Honda HR-V is available in Pakistan at a price of around half a crore Pakistani rupees. Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited has launched the second generation of Crossroad as the first generation of HR-V in Pakistan in a very limited edition. Honda’s three vehicles HR-V, BR-V, and Vezel offer a similar engine capacity of 1500cc and the HRV2019 is quite similar to Vezel 2019 with very minute cosmetic changes in exterior and hybrid technology of Vezel. It is providing extreme luxury, efficient performance, and high power, and its power output, advanced technology, and exterior looks are highly appreciable.

Engine and performance of Honda HR-V:

Honda HR-V is available in Pakistan in only one variant which is powered by a 1496cc L158 DOHC i-VTEC four inline engine that offers both manual and CVT transmission. Its 1.5 liters i-VTEC engine generates a horsepower of 118bhp at 6600rpm and torque of 155Nm at 4600rpm. It provides a mileage of twenty-five kilometers per liter on highways and twenty-three kilometers per liter in the city with a combined mileage of twenty-four kilometers per liter. It has a fuel tank capacity of forty liters. The brakes of the car are made improved with ventilated discs on the front and ventilated discs on the back. It offers both a front-wheel drive option and an all-wheel-drive option. It takes some time to speed up but once it achieves high speed you can cruise along the engine rpm will be adjusted accordingly with the transmission type you are using by finding the right gear for the right situation, for example, going up hills or going down through slopes. It’s one of the impressive features is its excellent fuel economy and the car handles easily even with a large amount of weight loaded in it. You can turn the car with confidence because it rides smoothly over steep surfaces and bumpy imperfections on roads.

Exterior looks of Honda HR-V:

It is 4384 millimeters in length, 1773 millimeters in width, and 1605 millimeters in height with a ground clearance of 185 millimeters. The exterior structure of HR-v is made from 27 percent of ultra-high steel that gives rigidity to the car. The front of the car has a linearly running grille with Honda’s logo encrypted on it and the front headlights are halogen type with an angular shape. Rear taillights also have halogens in them. Its fascinating exterior has electronically adjustable mirrors with elegant and stylish door handles along with chrome front fascia. The black lip increases the curve of the car with front bumpers having 2 large-sized horizontal gashes in the bottom. Honda has given an aerodynamic style to the car without losing the qualities of mini-SUV

 

 

Interior looks of Honda HR-V:

The interior looks of the car are as stunning as the exterior that giving the appearance of a high-end Porsche car. It offers a seating capacity for five persons with front seats very firm with cushions but it is a bit narrow Legroom is a bit shorter for front passengers. The interior design of the car is very decent and simple with high-quality materials used inside. Honda HR-V offers all standard features including power steering, power windows, power door locks, child locks, touch screen with USB ports, Bluetooth connection and Apple or Android connection, traction control, rearview camera, cruise control, lane change assistance warning, lane keep assistance, forward collision warning, blind-spot detection system, front and back parking sensors, and emergency braking system. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded a five-star rating to Honda HR-V in the side crash test.

Reviews:

Overall the newly launched Honda HR-V 2019 has refreshed exterior style with cavernous cargo hold and back seats. It offers wonderful fuel economy with excellent safety features that let it get a five-star rating in the side crash test. It has a good infotainment system with smooth handling of the car. It has a spacious back to make the ride comfortable. Coming on performance, it offers an efficient performance of the engine with an all-wheel-drive option that is lacking in Toyota CH-R. Coming on some critics then the front seats are a little uncomfortable with narrow positioning and less legroom to make the journey tiring for the driver and front passenger. It does not offer very outclass features as offered by a high-end SUV crossover and its engine is also a bit weaker as reviewed by some experts. Lastly, the spare parts of Honda HR-V are also very high making its maintenance value high and resale value average.

Major competitors:

Major competitors of Honda HR-V include; Honda Vezel, Suzuki Vitara, Nissan Juke, BMW X1, and Toyota CH-R. Toyota CH-R is a wonderful car with many improved features than Honda HR-V but it does not offer all-wheel drive. Honda Vezel and Honda BR-V both are powered by a 1500cc engine and minor changes in them as compared to Honda HR-V but the Honda Vezel is available in hybrid technology and Honda BR-V offers a more spacious interior with similar technology but at a cheaper price. Other competitors are also priced fairly competitive as compared to Honda HR-V price and thus Honda HR-V has to face a big and tough competition in the market with these big names.

Final judgment:

Honda HR-V gives a lot of space for passengers and it has an attractive interior design with smooth handling of the car and excellent fuel economy along with superb safety features and it is available in markets at a price around 48 to 49 lacs Pakistani rupees. It offers super luxury to its customers that offers both front-wheel-drive option and all-wheel drive option .it has been awarded three stars out of five in reliability by J.D power that tells us that the Honda HR-V 2019 is quite reliable in terms of its performance and it all these features will definitely help you to make your preference in buying a new car for you and we hope a bright future and success for Honda HR-V 2019 in markets and we expect it to give a tough competition to its competitors.

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