The Supreme Honda HRV 2021 Empowered By Strong Hybrid System

Honda HR-V the compact SUV has more than two decade long leading existence in the international market. The model’s trusted subsistence since the inception of the segment has successfully inspired the design of many compact cross-over launched later. The Hybrid facelift model of HR-V was unveiled in 2019. However the third generation HR-V is embodied with  two-motor e:HEV powertrain as standard. The superior design modification offers the new HRV an overall sharper and aggressive stance. The new hybrid system, advanced drive assist technology along with seamlessly connected infotainment encompasses the ingenious interior of the model.

Price

If launched in India the HRV is expected to be priced between Rs 10-17 Lakh.

Engine Specifications

The international spec recently unveiled is powered by with a conventional petrol and a dual-motor petrol-electric hybrid powertrain option. The conventional petrol model will be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine which will be paired with a CVT gearbox.

The hybrid model pairs the internal combustion petrol engine with two electric motors and an on-board lithium-ion battery pack to offer driving in pure electric, hybrid and engine power modes that is mated with fixed gear configuration.

Among the two electric motors, one is coupled with the engine to generate electricity while the second is used to power the wheels. In EV mode the second motor draws power from the battery while in hybrid the engine powers the first motor which in turn sends power to the second motor. Under hard acceleration the second motor also draws power from the battery. In engine power mode the petrol engine sends power directly to the wheels.

The standard petrol and the hybrid are offered in front and all-wheel drive configurations.

The distinct three driving modes offered in HRV- Engine Drive, Electric Drive and Hybrid Drive. 

Mileage

 It’s expected to deliver fuel economy of 27.8kmpl. The new Honda HR-V hybrid offers a combined mileage of 4.1litres/100km (24.39kmpl). 

The powerful hybrid system promises to deliver power punch of 109bhp and its capable to go 0 to 100kmph in 9.5 seconds.

Interior

    

The HRV’s key interior features include -a large infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch TFT, Honda Connect, wireless charging, rear AC vents, a panoramic sunroof, leather seats with ventilation, remote boot opening, hill descent control, Honda Sensing technology, active cornering light, blind spot information and much more.

Exterior

The coupe inspired 2021 HRV has a distinguished slat integrated front grille, sleek LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs (daytime running lights), bold front bumper with mesh intake, sharply defined bonnet and sporty fog lamp assembly.

The side profile has been adorned by an angular C-pillar with rear door handles, a sloping roofline, prominent wheel arches shod with dual-tone machine cut alloy wheels, dual tone ORVMs with turn indicators and side body cladding.

Safety Features

The safety features has been made advanced to aid reduction of  include a misstep collision mitigation system that sounds an alert and automatically applies the brake should the car detect that the driver has accidentally set-off into the path of an obstacle, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection and avoidance, collision mitigation braking, lane hold assist and traffic sign recognition.

The cost effective production and market challenges has compelled Japanese automaker to shutdown on few of its models in India. However the increasing consumer base in India for hybrid compact crossover by many other international brands sheds some positive light on the investment plans that company could make for the future. Honda with its effective pricing and production strategy could launch the trending segment model HRV 2021 in the lucrative bracket of automobile industry.