TESTDRIVENOW OVERVIEW: 2016 HONDA HR-V 5

TESTDRIVENOW OVERVIEW: 2016 HONDA HR-V 5 DR 2WD EX QUICK TAKES

The 2016 HR-V crossover is an all-new Honda vehicle that blends the styling of a coupe, the toughness, space and utility of an SUV, and the quality and refinement of a Honda in one sporty, personal and versatile multi-dimensional vehicle. The well-equipped HR-V enters the fast-growing entry crossover market with dynamic yet refined exterior styling, fun-to-drive performance, class-leading fuel efficiency ratings and one of the most spacious and versatile cabins in its class. The HR-V is available in three trim levels: LX, EX and EX-L Navi.

Developed on Honda’s Global Compact Series 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 (LX FWD) 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 bold and powerfully 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 precise bezels, sophisticated stitch lines and up-market 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.

For 2016, all HR-V models are powered by a Civic-based single overhead cam (SOHC) 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder design with 16 valves, i-VTEC® valvetrain, and a dual-stage intake manifold.

The engine produces a peak 141 horsepower at 6500 rpm1 and 127 lb-ft. of torque at 4300 rpm2, and has a LEV2 ULEV emissions rating3. When equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive, the HR-V has an EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy rating4 of 25/34 miles per gallon. When equipped with the available continuously variable transmission (CVT), the HR-V has an EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy rating4 of 28/35 miles per gallon when equipped with front-wheel drive, and 27/32 miles per gallon when equipped with Real Time AWD™.

For drivers who desire the four-season confidence of all-wheel drive, the 2016 HR-V is available with Real Time AWD with the Intelligent Control System™ to help provide power to those wheels with traction in low-grip driving conditions such as snow, rain and unpaved road surfaces. The electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system provides a fast, intuitive initial response when a loss of traction is detected while minimizing the negative effect on fuel efficiency.

With structural engineering based on the Honda Global Compact Series, the 2016 HR-V is perfectly designed for active lifestyles. It offers an incredibly spacious and versatile interior courtesy of its unique packaging; including a center-mounted fuel tank that enables use of a 2nd-Row Magic Seat® that can fold completely flat to extend the rear floor area. Compared to the Honda Fit LX, the HR-V LX is 9.1 inches longer, has a 3.2-inch longer wheelbase and is 3.2 inches taller. It is also 2.8 inches wider, and has a 2.1-inch wider front and 2.6-inch wider rear track. Utilizing Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body-structure, the HR-V uses high-strength steel and advanced manufacturing techniques to achieve a highly rigid body-structure that benefits ride, handling, durability and safety.

Key Body Features

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body-structure
Advanced body manufacturing techniques
Class-leading aerodynamic targets
Advanced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures
Targeted IIHS Top Safety Pick and NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score

Construction
The HR-V’s body is constructed with high-tensile steel and hot-stamped steel reinforcements and stiffeners. The result is low weight with high rigidity, which directly contributes to accurate steering, precise handling, excellent ride quality, low NVH and high durability. The use of ultra-high-strength steel is an essential part of the HR-V’s construction, with 27 percent of the body-structure using these advanced materials.

Key areas for high strength steel include:

Front cross beam
Upper A-pillars and roof side rails
Lower A-pillar structures ahead of door opening
Lower side sills
Upper and lower front frame rails
B-pillars

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™)
As an integral part of the HR-V’s structure, Honda’s proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body-structure enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. ACE utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle, thus reducing the forces transferred to the passenger compartment. ACE channels frontal crash energy to both upper and lower structural elements, including the floor frame rails, side sills and A-pillars.

Rigidity
In addition to the use of ultra-high-strength steel to improve rigidity, the HR-V uses high-efficiency frame joints in several key areas of the body-structure, including at the top and bottom of the A-, B- and C-pillars. These frame joints also require fewer reinforcing parts, resulting in both a stiffer and lighter structure. Three additional areas of the body have received special attention to make them even more rigid. These include the front subframe and lower dash cross member, the rear damper mounting structure, and the rear hatch opening.

Aerodynamics
The HR-V was designed to have class-leading aerodynamic performance, which helps improve both fuel efficiency and interior quietness. Specially shaped components at the front of the vehicle guide airflow through the radiator and into the engine’s cold-air intake, while channeling the remaining airflow over, around and under the vehicle. Additional aerodynamic strakes and panels are found inside the wheel wells, and underneath the body.

Along with carefully shaped A-pillars, these all contribute to the HR-V’s efficient passage through the air. The sloped roofline further improves aerodynamic efficiency, as does the fin-style antenna at the rear of the roof and the EX-L Navi’s standard roof rails. On all trim levels, a spoiler helps airflow separate cleanly from the roof panel just above the rear window.

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Countermeasures
A host of NVH features are designed to create a quiet and sophisticated cabin environment. This applies even during the most common situations where noise levels increase, including full-throttle acceleration, traveling over rough roads, and at highway speeds.

Key acoustic insulation features include:

Sound-absorbing front and rear inner fenders
Sound-absorbing front floor under covers
Sound-absorbing interior carpeting
360-degree sealing around all doors and rear hatch opening
Extra sealing at lower and rear door edges
Hood and rear of engine compartment insulator

Safety Ratings
Honda engineers designed the HR-V with a goal to earn top-class collision safety ratings, including a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Starting with its next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2016 HR-V offers numerous standard active and passive safety features and includes many standard and available driver-assistive technologies.

The HR-V’s chassis combines sophistication and fun together in one compelling driving package. Ride quality is sporty when the driver and road conditions demand it, as well as comfortable and secure when boulevard and highway travel beckons. These broad capabilities directly result from the HR-V’s chassis dynamics, steering tuning and suspension geometry, including the application of front and rear Amplitude Reactive Dampers (ARD). Motion-Adaptive EPS functionality additionally assists the driver in tricky situations such as wet roads. The 2016 HR-V also features standard 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, convenient Hill Start Assist and Electric Parking Brake (EPB).

Key Chassis Features

MacPherson strut front suspension
High-rigidity H-type torsion beam rear suspension
Low front and high rear roll center height
Amplitude Reactive Dampers (ARD)
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Motion-Adaptive EPS
17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and EBD
Hill Start Assist
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Automatic Brake Hold

Suspension
The HR-V has independent front suspension and a torsion-beam rear suspension with front and rear Amplitude Reactive Dampers for a sophisticated blend of agility, ride comfort, and interior roominess. The MacPherson strut front suspension has optimized caster angle and trail to promote excellent response, feel and feedback, along with a self-aligning trait for a secure feel. Along with the Amplitude Reactive Dampers, a low front roll center and front 24mm stabilizer bar also contribute to quick steering turn-in with reduced body roll, making the HR-V equal parts fun and confidence inspiring.

At the rear, the torsion-beam suspension design provides multiple benefits, starting with the low, flat and wide trunk area. Using a high-rigidity, double-wall H-type torsion beam, the design provides constant rear wheel camber, which helps optimize the HR-V’s tire contact patch in all driving situations. Incorporating a higher rear roll center increases agility through better roll-steer characteristics, and roll stiffness was likewise increased through the use of rigid suspension components. The HR-V AWD models add a 19mm rear stabilizer bar to further reduce body roll in vigorous cornering.

Amplitude Reactive Dampers
The HR-V’s Amplitude Reactive Dampers provide both superb ride comfort and sporty handling for a truly engaging driving experience in all situations. Two separate damping mechanisms are utilized, one tuned for maximum efficiency on smoother roads with small inputs and the other is tuned to handle large inputs such as rough roads and sudden steering and braking inputs. As a result, the HR-V remains composed and comfortable in a wide range of conditions. Amplitude Reactive Dampers operate on a purely mechanical basis and do not require electronic controls.

Core technology contained within the Amplitude Reactive Dampers includes two separate damping pistons, a main piston and a second piston. Together, these two separate systems extend the damping force range beyond that of a traditional damper. To improve overall ride comfort, when smaller inputs occur during normal driving conditions, only the main piston works to provide the ideal damping characteristics. Then to improve ride and handling during more severe conditions, the second piston operates to provide additional damping force. A rebound spring smoothens the suspension action when the dampers reach maximum extension, such as when the HR-V drives over a speed bump or hump in the road.

Electric Power Steering (EPS)
The HR-V’s Electric Power Steering (EPS) system provides a high-quality steering feel that is both refined and sporty. When compared to the operation of a conventional hydraulic pump power steering system, the lightweight brushless EPS motor increases efficiency because it does not draw continuous power directly from the engine. Other advantages of the EPS system include its simplicity and compactness (no hydraulic system is needed) and lower overall power consumption, which helps improve fuel efficiency.
A 15.2:1 steering ratio is used on all HR-V models and trim levels. An EPS torque sensor uses both steering angle and rate signals to provide a smooth, linear initiation of steering assist at all speeds, providing a feeling of accuracy and refinement. It also improves steering self-centering from full steering lock in all driving conditions. Solid mounting points for the steering components, and a large-diameter column shaft, improve steering linearity and reduce vibration for an even more direct and positive steering feel.

Motion-Adaptive EPS
The 2016 HR-V also includes Motion-Adaptive EPS. Using vehicle speed and steering angle data, Motion-Adaptive EPS works with Honda’s Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)1 to detect instability in slippery road conditions, both during cornering and under braking, and automatically initiates steering force that prompts the driver to steer in the correct direction.

Wheels and Tires
All HR-V models ride on 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with 215/55R17 all-season tires.

The wheels feature a distinctive 5-spoke design that compliments the new body design, while the all-season tire specifications enable confident all-weather and multi-surface driving while also contributing to excellent road holding and ride quality, and low interior noise levels. A T135/90D16 temporary spare tire mounted on a steel wheel is located in the under-trunk storage space.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
A standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts the driver whenever the air pressure drops significantly below the recommended level. Located in the Multi Information Display (MID), the TPMS graphic indicates the air pressure level on a real-time basis. A TPMS icon illuminates to alert the driver whenever any of the tires has a significantly low-pressure reading that requires the driver’s attention.

4-wheel Disc Brakes with ABS and EBD
All 2016 HR-V models feature power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes. In front are 11.5-inch ventilated discs with dual-piston calipers, and in back are 11.1-inch solid discs with single-piston calipers.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
A standard 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) enhance stopping performance by adjusting front-to-rear brake pressure according to vehicle load distribution for optimum brake balance at all times. Sensors at each wheel send signals to the control module, which can modulate braking pressure based on individual wheel speed, optimizing brake pressure balance on all four wheels.

Hill Start Assist
The HR-V’s braking system also incorporates Hill Start Assist, which helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when the driver switches from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal while stopped on a hill by maintaining brake pressure briefly after the brake pedal is released. .)

Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
A first for a production Honda vehicle, the HR-V’s new, standard Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is simpler, more convenient and comfortable to use than a traditional parking brake. Engaging the parking brake now requires only a pull on a switch on the center console. To release the parking brake, the driver simply presses on the accelerator pedal (while the seatbelt is buckled) when the transmission is in drive or reverse or when they push on the parking brake switch.

Besides promoting the use of the parking brake, EPB makes hill starts easier when the HR-V is parked on a grade. As with a traditional manually activated parking brake, EPB functions on the rear wheels only.

Automatic Brake Hold
When activated, Automatic Brake Hold retains brake pressure when the vehicle comes to a stop such as at a traffic light or in heavy traffic. This frees the driver from continually pressing the brake pedal to maintain the vehicle in a stopped position, a significant improvement in driving enjoyment in difficult conditions.

Operating the system requires two simple actions from the driver:

Activating/deactivating the system via a switch on the center console
Pressing on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop

Once these steps are taken, Automatic Brake Hold will indicate engagement and then maintain brake pressure when the vehicle has come to a stop, even if the driver later releases the brake pedal. A green “Brake Hold” icon on the instrument panel illuminates to show that the system is functioning. The HR-V then remains stopped – even on a hill – until the driver presses the accelerator pedal. At this point Automatic Brake Hold releases the brakes and the vehicle resumes normal braking function.

The HR-V represents an entirely new generation of subcompact crossover vehicle for Honda that blends the styling of a coupe, the toughness, space and utility of an SUV, and the quality and refinement of a Honda in one sporty, personal and versatile multi-dimensional vehicle. The exterior design matches the HR-V’s fun and sophisticated driving character, with three defining principal design characteristics: large 17-inch diameter wheels and tires, a high seating position that results in a high “eye point” for the driver and passengers (about four inches higher than in a typical subcompact sedan or wagon), and high road clearance to handle rough roads.

Styling
With sleek coupe-like styling and the stance and utility of an SUV, the new HR-V styling is equal parts athletic, sophisticated and functional. The aerodynamic front end features a prominent black grille with chrome trim and multi-reflector headlights, all integrated with an uplifting “wing” motif. A wide track imparts a feeling of strength while also contributing to surefooted handling. Fog lights on the EX and EX-L Navi trim levels are recessed into the black lower fascia.

The windswept aero influences continue along the HR-V body sides, which are defined by an uplifting character line that sweeps upward from behind the front wheel arch to converge at the sloping C-pillar. The effect is dramatic and unique, and imbues the HR-V with a sense of motion even while parked. The wheel arches and lower sills are trimmed with black finishers, adding a look of toughness while also helping to protect body panels from damage from road debris. Another unique HR-V feature is the rear door handles, which are integrated high in the C-pillars. This smoothens the rear door lines for a coupe-like style while also positioning the handles in an easy-to-grasp location. Standard 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels add a premium look.

At the rear, the HR-V’s styling melds the clean, continuous roofline and rear window of a coupe with the utility of a crossover vehicle’s hatchback and the ruggedness of an SUV. In keeping with the sweeping appearance of the front end and body sides, the rear fender edges and hatch likewise have uplifting character lines that add lightness and energy visually. And finally, the black lower rear bumper fascia integrates with an aerodynamic diffuser for an intriguing look of ruggedness and efficiency.

Lighting
The front light arrays include multi-reflector halogen headlights with an auto-off feature, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and turn signals with clear lenses and amber bulbs. The rear light arrays include LED taillights, LED brake lights, and LED center high-mounted stop light . The EX and EX-L Navi add fully automatic headlights with an auto-on/off feature, halogen front fog lights, and LED turn signals integrated into the side mirror housings. One-touch turn signals are standard on all HR-V models.

Power Side Mirrors
The shape of the two-tone, black and color-matched side mirrors compliment the HR-V’s exterior styling and were specifically designed for low aerodynamic drag to improve fuel efficiency while reducing wind noise. The mirror base and mounting point was designed for the new HR-V to optimize visibility around the mirror. A “break-away” folding design significantly reduces the chance of damage if the mirror should strike or be struck by an object.

Easily adjustable, the power mirrors include Honda’s unique Expanded View Driver’s Mirror, which expands the visible area. In addition, EX and EX-L Navi trims feature heated mirrors for all-weather driving convenience and include integrated LED turn indicators for added visibility in traffic. The EX and EX-L Navi passenger-side mirror also includes an integrated Honda LaneWatch® camera.

Visibility and Glass
The 2016 HR-V has a large glass area for excellent driver visibility and sense of space for all occupants. Excellent outward visibility is a hallmark of Honda design and a key feature for the HR-V, which offers excellent front and rear sight lines for the driver, as well as a commanding eye point level. The EX and EX-L Navi trim levels add rear privacy glass for improved passenger comfort.

One-Touch Open/Close Power Moonroof
The EX and EX-L Navi trims feature a one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature that will fully open or close with a single touch of the switch. The moonroof also has a sliding sunshade that opens automatically with the roof and can be closed manually to block sunlight. The moonroof can also tilt to provide ventilation. Special attention was given to the design of the moonroof mechanism to provide ample headroom.

To tilt or slide the moonroof, the driver or front passenger needs only to fully press the ceiling-mounted switch once (instead of pressing and holding it for several seconds). The moonroof then fully opens or closes automatically. However, if the operator wishes to only partially open or close the moonroof (such as to achieve partial ventilation), a lighter touch yields fully manual control.

An auto-reverse feature is built in, helping to ensure that the moonroof will not fully close if it encounters sufficient resistance from an obstruction, such as someone’s hand or arm. If sufficient resistance is detected, the auto-reverse mechanism will reopen the moonroof.

Tailgate
The HR-V’s manual tailgate features twin gas-charged hydraulic struts that ease opening and a single pull-down handle located on the right side. The tailgate can be unlocked by pressing the remote twice (first for driver’s door only, second for all other doors and the tailgate) or by pressing a button inside the driver’s door. The power latch is located directly under the tailgate handle. A 360-degree seal surrounds the tailgate opening for a tight seal against the intrusion of water, dirt and wind noise. The tailgate automatically locks whenever the HR-V is locked.

The tailgate opening dimensions are generous in size, allowing easy stowage of large or bulky items, including mountain bikes, which can be stored vertically with their front wheels removed. The opening width is 46.5 inches, with an opening height (from bottom tailgate sill to top sill) of 35.3 inches. As well, a low lift-over height of 25.7 inches makes stowing heavy or awkward items easier.

Storage Area
Inside is a spacious 58.8 cu-ft of total storage space (LX FWD with 2nd-row seat folded down) complimented by a flat floor that simplifies and improves the HR-V’s cargo-carrying utility. Two chrome tie-down rings are positioned at the front of the storage area, which is illuminated by a light positioned at the left side of the opening. The storage area is nicely trimmed in high-quality carpeting that matches the HR-V’s passenger compartment.

The spare tire, wheel and jack are located under a lift-up floor panel at the rear. And finally, a retractable cargo cover provides a visual screen to hide cargo left in the vehicle when parked.

Storage versatility is further improved via a 60/40 split 2nd-Row Magic Seat®.

Windshield Wipers
The HR-V’s windshield wipers are 2-speed/intermittent on the LX, with the EX and EX-L Navi trims adding a variable-intermittent function. The wipers are positioned out of the airflow over the hood to reduce turbulence that can contribute to aerodynamic drag and interior noise. For pedestrian safety, the wiper arm pivots are deformable. A reverse-linked intermittent rear window wiper/washer is standard equipment on all trim levels.

Operation of the windshield wipers is intuitively simple using the stalk positioned next to the steering wheel; pushing the stalk up or down operates the front windshield wipers, and twisting the outside part of the stalk operates the rear windshield wiper.

Roof Rails
The HR-V EX-L Navi trim adds roof rails to the HR-V lineup. Designed for low aerodynamic drag and turbulence, the rails extend from just behind the windshield all the way to the C-pillar, conforming to the graceful arch of the HR-V’s roofline.

Each rail has four anchor points for attaching cross rails or an accessory rack.

Exterior Colors
A total of eight stylish exterior colors help the HR-V express its youthful appeal and intelligent design and functionality. Three are unique to the HR-V and new to the Honda lineup: Mulberry Metallic, Deep Ocean Pearl, and Misty Green Pearl. For the best overall HR-V presentation, certain colors are exclusively coordinated with a Gray or Black interior.

The all-new HR-V is designed around the needs of its passengers, with a wide range of “class-above” comfort and convenience features. From the clever utility of the center console’s roomy storage features, and the easy connectivity of Bluetooth®1 HandsFreeLink®, to the comfort of the EX-L Navi trim’s heated front leather seats, the HR-V interior is exceptionally accommodating.

Key Comfort and Convenience Features

Smart Entry & Push Button Start/Stop (EX, EX-L Navi)
Center console with sliding armrest, storage, power outlet and USB port (EX and EX-L Navi have a second USB port)
Driver’s seat with manual height adjustment
One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature (EX, EX-L Navi)
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-On/Off in EX and EX-L Navi
Heated side mirrors (EX and EX-L Navi)
Heated front seats (EX and EX-L Navi)
Multi- View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Honda LaneWatch® (EX and EX-L Navi)

Bluetooth®1 HandsFreeLink®

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ With Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic (EX-L Navi)

HDMI Port

SMS Text Message Function (EX, EX-L Navi)

Smart Entry and Push Button Start/Stop
The HR-V EX and EX-L Navi trims include the convenience of the Smart Entry and Push Button Start/Stop system. The system simplifies approaching, entering and operating the HR-V – especially when the driver is carrying items. Operating the system requires only that the driver has possession of the Smart Entry key.

Smart Entry allows the driver to gain access to the vehicle without having to use the remote key fob or the key. Instead, the remote has a unique digital identity that is recognized by the vehicle when the driver approaches. At this point, to enter the vehicle, the driver simply pulls one of the front door handles while the remote in his or her possession. Similarly, pressing a soft-touch button located on the rear fascia opens the trunk.

Once the driver has opened the door and is seated, the Push Button Start system allows the driver to start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button, positioned on the instrument panel, while depressing the brake pedal. Powertrain operation and certain electrical functions are stopped when the START/STOP button is pressed again at the conclusion of the drive.

After parking the vehicle, a touch of the soft-touch lock button on either front door handle locks all doors and tailgate to secure the car. Alternatively, a press of the LOCK button on the Smart Entry remote will also simultaneously lock all the doors and trunk. The Smart Entry system will not allow the transmitter fob to be locked in the interior or the trunk.

Sliding Sunvisors
To provide more flexible shading from the sun, all HR-Vs come standard with sliding sunvisors. The driver and front passenger sunvisors can be moved along their mounting shafts to provide perpendicular shade for the eyes even when the front seats are in their rear-most position.

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
The HR-V EX-L Navi features an electro chromatic interior rearview mirror that automatically dims during nighttime driving to reduce glare from the headlights of following vehicles.

Steering Wheel
The HR-V Steering wheel has a thick rim for a comfortable grip.

In the EX-L Navi, the steering wheel and shift knob are wrapped in leather. To help the driver get comfortable, the steering wheel offers manual tilt and telescope adjustments.

Climate Control with Wide Flow Passenger Vents
The HR-V offers two different climate control systems. Both feature a wide-flow passenger-side vent for more comfortable and uniform ventilation. The HR-V LX has a manual climate control system; the EX and EX-L Navi have an automatic climate control system with color touchscreen electrostatic controls.

Maintenance Minder™ Display
All HR-V models have a Maintenance Minder™ system that tracks service-related items based on vehicle usage. The Maintenance Minder™ system automatically indicates when to have standard service performed based on actual driving conditions (tracked by the ECU) and minimizes the guesswork related to whether the vehicle is being used in standard or severe use conditions for maintenance interval purposes. The display indicates when to change the oil, air cleaner, transmission fluid, spark plugs or coolant, as well as when to rotate the tires. Maintenance Minder™ information appears in the MID and i-MID displays.

ECON Mode
Every HR-V equipped with the continuously variable transmission has a standard green ECON button to the left of the steering wheel. This button engages ECON mode, in which several operating characteristics of the vehicle are modified for enhancing fuel efficiency.

Engine Immobilizer
Complementing the remote entry system is a standard engine-immobilizer system. On vehicles without the Smart Entry feature, a special electronically coded key prevents the car from being started-even if a mechanical duplicate of the key is used. A transponder, built into the key, signals the immobilizer control unit that the key is genuine. If the car is hot-wired, or an unauthorized key is used, the engine will not start.

Auto-Up/Down Driver and Passenger’s Windows
The 2016 HR-V has front and rear power windows with a one-touch auto-up/down driver’s window. Illuminated controls allow for easy operation at night. Pressing a master switch on the driver’s window control panel can deactivate the passengers’ windows.

Power Locks
Power locks are standard with a customizable auto-locking feature. Remote entry is standard equipment on all HR-Vs. The key design has an integrated transmitter in the handle with lock, unlock and panic buttons.

Electric Parking Brake and Automatic Brake Hold
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and Automatic Brake Hold meaningfully reduce the effort of driving the vehicle, thereby raising overall enjoyment and comfort for the driver.

2016 HONDA HR-V 5 DR 2WD EX MSRP $21,965