5 Reasons to Buy Honda HR-V 2016

Kuala Lumpur: Honda HR-V is a crossover which combines the practicality and impressive fuel economy of a hatchback along with ruggedness and increased boot space of a Sports Utility Vehicle. The first generation of this car was sold between 1999 and 2006 while the second generation was based on Honda Fit and went on sale in 2015. Honda HR-V is already on sale in Malaysia and has grabbed a lot of attention from car lovers since its launch. It is also considered to be one the most selling models of Honda as it contributes a total of 17% of its total sales. Recently the launch of Mazda CX-3 has created a stir in the crossover market of Malaysia. Those planning to buy Honda HR-V may get a lot more reasons to get confused. So we at CarBay present you with a list of five reasons to buy Honda HR-V 2016.

1.Sporty Exterior

Towards the exterior, it features an elegant yet sporty look. The automaker has also blessed this car with strong dimensions which pose a powerful stance on the road. Moreover, the crease lines flowing through its body give it a three dimensional feel. The front fascia is adorned with a small protruding grille along with finely crafted headlamps. The curves and contours of this car further provide better aerodynamics.

2.Spacious and Comfortable Interior

As soon as you glide into the car, you will find its spacious cockpit with an ample of headroom and legroom. It carries a boot space of 437 litres which is decent enough for a crossover. Further, the comfortable seats are integrated with lumbar support to make your ride more pleasurable. Its automatic dual-zone climate control provides favourable climate to all the occupants. For entertainment purpose, a 7-inch touchscreen is offered which is further assisted with MP3 and Radio along with Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

3.Powerful Engine

Under the hood, Honda HR-V is powered by a 1.8-litre, 4 cylinder SOHC i-VTEC engine which churns out a maximum power of 140 hp at 6500 rpm along with a peak torque of 172 Nm at 4300 rpm. Further, this car delivers a fuel economy of 13.5 kmpl which is much better than its class-leading rivals. For example, the much-hyped Mazda CX-3 churns out a fuel economy of just 11.9 kmpl. So Honda HR-V is not only integrated with a powerful engine but is also easy on your pockets.

4.Excellent Performance Figures

What makes Honda HR-V set apart from its rivals is its excellent performance figures. From a position of standstill, this car reaches an acceleration of 100 kmph in 10.1 seconds. Further, this car can also attain a top speed of 188 kmph which makes it perfect for all the speed lovers. Moreover, its excellent transmission would allow you to zoom into high speed easily.

5.Numerous Safety Features

The automaker has blessed this car with an array of safety features. Its six airbag mechanism include front and side airbags, rear airbags along with curtain airbags. Moreover, its braking system is assisted with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). Additional safety features include hill start assist, vehicle stability assist and ISOFIX attachments.