The most recent addition to the Carscoops’ fleet is a brand-new EU-spec Honda HR-V e:HEV. The smallest SUV providing in Honda’s European vary will stick with us for every week, and we intend to drive it inside and outdoors town with a purpose to see how nicely it stacks up towards the competitors within the crowded B-SUV section, and the way a lot better does it really feel in comparison with the mechanically-related Jazz.

The HR-V is a bizarre case amongst SUVs. Whereas it’s a international nameplate, the lately revealed US-spec mannequin is totally different from those bought in different markets. In reality, the US-spec HR-V will probably be supplied in Europe and Japan with the ZR-V title, whereas the worldwide HR-V / Vezel gained’t be crossing the Atlantic.

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Again to the HR-V we’re testing this week, it comes with the e:HEV badge which suggests it’s a correct hybrid. That is the one powertrain possibility in Europe the place Honda has already electrified its total lineup ditching pure ICE as soon as and for all.

Beneath the bonnet of the HR-V lies a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder engine that’s working along with two electrical motors, for a mixed output of 129 hp (96 kW / 131 PS) and 253 Nm (187 lb-ft) of torque. Energy is shipped to the entrance wheels, with the electrical motors doing many of the work, because of the massive lithium-ion battery. The motive force has entry to a few driving packages (Econ, Regular, Sport), prioritizing gas effectivity or efficiency in response to the situations. The third-gen HR-V is just accessible with an eCVT gearbox so we should overlook in regards to the pretty handbook of the earlier era.

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Honda is fairly beneficiant with the tools, providing loads of commonplace package. Our automotive is the mid-range Advance trim that comes with 18-inch wheels, LED headlights/taillights, a 9-inch touchscreen for the infotainment, navigation, rear-view digital camera, dual-zone air-conditioning, heated seats with cloth/leather-based upholstery, entrance/rear parking sensors, plus an array of ADAS together with Adaptive Cruise Management.

Extra importantly, the HR-V will get the signature Magic Seats on the again, which suggests you possibly can both flip them upright making a 335 lt (11.8 cubic toes) house for big objects, or fold them flat, reworking the HR-V right into a van. For many who are questioning, the bags house of the HR-V is a large 987 lt (34.9 cubic toes) in a five-seater configuration, and might attain 1,305 lt (46.1 cubic toes) if you happen to fold the rear bench. All these in a automobile that measures 4,340 mm (170.9 inches) lengthy, 1,790 mm (70.5 inches) huge, and 1,582 mm (62.3 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of two,610 mm (102.8 inches).

Be happy to write down your questions in regards to the HR-V e:HEV and we’ll make sure that we reply all of them in a separate article, moreover the complete evaluation of the electrified SUV that’s coming quickly. Additionally, tell us if you happen to choose the design of the EU-spec mannequin in comparison with the one bought within the US.