Honda has completely unveiled the brand new 2023 Honda HR-V for North America and that geographical context is important because it is completely different from an HR-V already released in Europe.
The difference comes down to American Honda’s belief that US and Canadian audiences need bigger cars than the supermini-based vision sold in Europe. So instead of being built around Jazz / Fit Superman, the North American HR-V is based on the latest Civic and increases significantly in size and price.
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From $ 23,650 to $ 28,950 plus $ 1,245, the 2023 HR-V rides on a 1.7-inch (43mm) long wheelbase that replaces it, and measures a whopping 9.4-inch (239mm) long from nose to tail. These prices and dimensions keep the new HR-V very close to its CR-V older brother, starting at $ 26,800, but don’t bet on the size and price of next year’s new CR-V.
The civic source from the Powertrain lineup is fairly clear. A normally ambitious 2.0-liter Forty standard, and it sends 158 hp (160 PS) and 138 lb-ft (187 Nm) to the front wheels via a CVT transmission. These numbers are 17 hp (17 PS) and 11 lb-ft (15 Nm) better than the old car Atmo 1.8, but they are rarely full, and unlike the Civic, HR-V does not offer buyers a 180 hp (183 PS). 1.5-liter turbocharged option, or an alternative to a six-speed manual gearbox.
There is no hybrid option, which can be a deal breaker for some buyers. The most economical of the new HR-V is a 2022 Civic sedan with the same engine and transmission setup rated at only 28 mpg in EPA’s combined cycle, compared to 35 mpg.
What the HR-V Civic has to offer is the opportunity to upgrade to front all-wheel drive for an additional $ 1,500. Honda says this year’s AWD transmission, which can be configured via a mode dial on the console, can send more power to the rear wheels in a slippery state than the old one and equip each HR-V regardless of the number of driven wheels. Hill Decent Control.
The HR-V has clear civic references inside, including a mesh-covered strip air vent, rotary heating control and the infotainment tablet’s way of sitting in the scooped-out section of the dash-top. But the intensive inspection reveals minor detailed changes to the console and switch layout that makes it look like a simple lift. A 7.0-in digital gauge pack and one-size-fits-all center screen is standard on the LX, as well as the Sport, which starts at 25,650. The EX-L upgrades the latter to a 9.0-in version and adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, but brings a starting price of 28,950.
And last but not least, the headline made you read this article. Honda will also offer this US car in other markets, but with the badge as ZR-V.