Used Honda HR-V Spares For Sale

In 1998, the Honda HR-V model debuted, combining incompatible characteristics: an off-road and comfortable car. At the Tokyo Motor Show, the concept was shown back in 1997 and was a very unusual, even futuristic car. The production model is a bit simpler, but still the look of this tall 3-door car looks extremely fresh. In the design of the exterior everywhere there are elements that you want to pay attention to.

Design

This is the original performance of the front of the body, and strong fenders, and the “sharp” line of the side windows. The car is built on a common platform with the Honda Logo, but of course, outwardly this can not be said. Cast like a bullet, this amazing compact crossover has unprecedented high driving performance and ease of driving.

September 22, 1998, sales of the three-door version of the HR-V began in the trim levels J (front-wheel drive), J4 (4WD) and JS4 (4WD and motor with VTEC). Almost a year later, a five-door modification was added.

Interior & Accessories

In the interior of the HR-V, the original front panel, round dials of large-diameter instruments with a visor in a double design stand out. Despite its small size, it is easy to transport long objects in the car, for which it is enough to transform the seats. On the backs of the front seats are pockets. Folding side mirrors – with electric drive, there is a remote key, rear shelf, a box in the trunk floor. Given the car’s sporting character and its purpose for an active lifestyle, the best equipment includes roof rails and a rear spoiler with an integrated stop signal, 16-inch aluminum wheels with 205 / 60R16 tires, a wide glass sunroof with a tilt mechanism and a sun visor , tinted windows, Honda navigation system with a multimedia device including a CD player, AM / FM cassette deck, TV tuner and 4 audio speakers. As a result of restyling in 2001, the design of the front of the body, interior elements changed.

Engine

Two types of LEV engine are installed on the HR-V: a 1.6-liter in-line 4-cylinder 16-valve SOHC and a 1.6-liter in-line 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC with a variable valve timing system VTEC. The first has a power of 105 hp, the second – 125 “horses”. Accordingly, the maximum torque is also different – 138 Nm (3400 rpm) and 144 Nm (4900 rpm). It should be noted that HR-V was one of the first cars with a record low emissions. The crossover can be equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox (in the “J”, “J4” trim levels) or a Honda branded continuously variable transmission called Multi Matic S.

HR-V Suspension

As already mentioned, HR-V was produced in front-wheel or all-wheel drive version (4WD Real Time with a double pump). According to its driving characteristics, this very stylish and fashionable car is close to a sports one. Even if you skillfully use a 5-speed manual transmission on the most inexpensive front-wheel drive modification, you can achieve a movement similar to that of a front-wheel-drive sports car. If we talk about all-wheel drive modifications, they look great on rough terrain, and the ground clearance of 190 mm is a very good indicator, especially in combination with a relatively short (2360 mm) base, although in 1999 the clearance was reduced to 175 mm. Front suspension HR-V – suspension struts, rear – type De-Dion or uncut beam.

HR-V Safety

Protective equipment HR-V is a wide range of safety systems and equipment. The standard equipment includes airbags for the driver and front passenger, 4-wheel ABS (anti-lock braking system) supplemented by EBD (brake force distribution) and Brake Assist (auxiliary braking) systems. The door has built-in amplifiers of rigidity and shock absorption. Seat belts – with load limiters and pretensioners.

Summary

It is important to note another feature of the Honda HR-V, emphasizing its individuality and uniqueness: it is in this performance (compactness, 4WD, comfort, swiftness of forms, dynamics) that there is practically no alternative to the car. The excellent consumer qualities of the HR-V allowed the car to quickly win a considerable number of fans. The first were three-door versions, but, of course, consumers showed more interest in five-door modifications, the practicality of which is beyond doubt, in addition, in 2003 HR-V with three doors ceased to be produced at all. Cars from the domestic market in Japan are in great demand, and they are on sale much wider than their left-hand drive analogue.