News Show Honda’s all-new HR-V has arrived with more features, fewer seats, and new engine options12 May 2022 Snapshot
UPDATE, May 12: 2022 Honda HR-V launches in AustraliaThe 2022 Honda HR-V has arrived in Australia, and with it comes the introduction of a new hybrid powertrain. Note: This article has been updated following the vehicle's local launch this week. Following in the footsteps of the recently-launched Civic, the all-new HR-V range has been stripped back to just two variants – a petrol-only Vi X grade, and the petrol-electric hybrid e:HEV L grade – as Honda looks to reposition its line-up with more premium offerings. While the cost of entry into an HR-V is $5400 more than it was previously, at $36,700 drive-away, the equivalent HR-V Vi X lies somewhere between the defunct VTi-S and RS grades, with its pricing positioned to reflect the change. Both variants receive LED headlights, a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, keyless entry and start, radar cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The small SUV has increased in size, but seating capacity has been reduced to just four – a driver and passenger in the front row, and just two occupants for the second row of seats. Performance has also seen a reduction in the new HR-V compared with the outgoing model, though fuel economy figures have been improved (see engine and driveline information below). Buyers have a choice of five exterior colours: platinum white, premium opal silver, crystal black, meteroid grey and premium crystal red. 2022 Honda HR-V Australian pricingNote: Drive-away pricing listed.
FeaturesHR-V Vi X
HR-V e:HEV L, in addition to Vi X
Engine and drivelineA new 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder petrol engine is fitted to the 2022 Honda HR-V Vi X, producing 89kW and 145Nm – a power drop of 15 per cent compared with the outgoing 1.8-litre – but with it comes improved fuel economy, down to 5.8L/100km on the combined cycle. As expected, fuel economy for the HR-V e:HEV L hybrid is even better, using a claimed 4.3L/100km combined, thanks to the 1.5-litre petrol engine gaining two electric motors, for a total power output of 96kW and 253Nm. Power for both models is sent through a CVT automatic transmission to the front wheels. DimensionsThe new HR-V has been on a diet, dropping nearly 60 kilograms from its tare weight, which should help improve ride and handling, while also offsetting the new model’s power reduction. The small Honda SUV is 4335 millimetres long, 1790mm wide, has a height of 1590mm, and a wheelbase of 2610mm. SafetyHR-V Vi X
HR-V e:HEV L, in addition to Vi X
AvailabilityThe 2022 Honda HR-V is available to order now. COMMENTSIs Honda HRV 2022 allAbout the 2022 Honda HR-V Vi X
The HR-V is a front-wheel drive 4 door with 4 seats, powered by a 1.5L INLINE 4 engine that has 89 kW of power (at 6600 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 4300 rpm) via a Continuous Variable.
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A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive are standard; all-wheel drive (AWD) is available.
How does Honda HRV AWD work?Keeping you safe on changing road conditions, the Honda Real-Time AWD engages your car's rear differential when it senses a loss of traction virtually instantaneously. This takes a front-wheel-drive vehicle and diverts torque to the rear wheels, giving you increased traction and stability.
Is HRV LX AWD?Under the hood of the HR-V is a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine that puts out 141 horsepower through a continuously variable transmission. All-wheel drive is optional.
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