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Honda’s HR-V nameplate has had a somewhat tumultuous existence ever since the Japanese carmaker introduced back in 1999, and it has had its ups and downs.
Originally it was based on the Honda Logo, a hatchback from the supermini segment, and it was only produced until 2006, when the HR-V took a hiatus from the automotive world until 2013, when the second generation of the model was introduced, this time based on the Fit, also known as the Jazz on some markets.
Still in production and rather long in the tooth today, the HR-V is slowly but surely about to exit the stage once again, only this time Honda promises to deliver a replacement without another hiatus in sight.
According to Honda, the tiny crossover’s name stands from ‘Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle,’ which is mildly amusing but not entirely inaccurate judging by the way it has always looked compared to other cars in its segment.
Its third-generation is set to be unveiled sometime in the first half of 2022, and spy photographers have already caught a highly camouflaged pre-production prototype of the model.
With a seemingly much higher ground clearance than the vehicle it replaces, the 2022 Honda HR-V will also feature a completely reimagined exterior, more in tune with the SUV-coupe bandwagon that has begun trending again.
Likely based on the same platform as the fourth-generation Honda Fit/Jazz, the upcoming HR-V might also follow a more upmarket route to grab more customers, especially in Europe and the U.S., where it is currently seen as a cost-friendly option compared to other compact and subcompact crossovers.
If the Fit/Jazz platform is used in its entirety, we can expect two four-cylinder gasoline engines to comprise the lineup, one of which is a hybrid.
Marketed as the e:HEV, the hybrid powertrain uses Honda’s dual-motor I-MMD Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) hybrid system. It combines a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder that is paired with two electric motors. One of them acts as a generator to recharge a small lithium-ion battery while the other one can handle low-speed acceleration on its own. Paired with a CVT, the powertrain is suited for both FWD and AWD vehicles.
Still in production and rather long in the tooth today, the HR-V is slowly but surely about to exit the stage once again, only this time Honda promises to deliver a replacement without another hiatus in sight.
According to Honda, the tiny crossover’s name stands from ‘Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle,’ which is mildly amusing but not entirely inaccurate judging by the way it has always looked compared to other cars in its segment.
Its third-generation is set to be unveiled sometime in the first half of 2022, and spy photographers have already caught a highly camouflaged pre-production prototype of the model.
With a seemingly much higher ground clearance than the vehicle it replaces, the 2022 Honda HR-V will also feature a completely reimagined exterior, more in tune with the SUV-coupe bandwagon that has begun trending again.
Likely based on the same platform as the fourth-generation Honda Fit/Jazz, the upcoming HR-V might also follow a more upmarket route to grab more customers, especially in Europe and the U.S., where it is currently seen as a cost-friendly option compared to other compact and subcompact crossovers.
If the Fit/Jazz platform is used in its entirety, we can expect two four-cylinder gasoline engines to comprise the lineup, one of which is a hybrid.
Marketed as the e:HEV, the hybrid powertrain uses Honda’s dual-motor I-MMD Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) hybrid system. It combines a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder that is paired with two electric motors. One of them acts as a generator to recharge a small lithium-ion battery while the other one can handle low-speed acceleration on its own. Paired with a CVT, the powertrain is suited for both FWD and AWD vehicles.
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