The Era of Crossovers: Honda HR-V

The Stars:

• Mazda CX-3
• Honda HR-V
• Renault Captur
• Volvo XC-60
• Audi Q3

Honda HR-V

Background:

Going by the recent trends in the automobile sector, it would not be wrong to say that there is a paradigm shift in the common interest of car buyers all over the world, you may or may not have noticed it. We have seen a number of Crossovers launching over the past couple of months, combining a passenger car chassis, high seating position for a better view and a large cargo area. It is happening though and at a tremendous pace replacing demand for Sedans and hatchbacks at competitive rate. Kudos to the Crossovers homogenize behavior of amalgamating power of an SUV, utility of a van and the convenience and aesthetics of a sedan. This could explain why the biggest names in the industry are looking to upgrade their arsenal and the tremendous reception every crossover receives.

Credits:

Now, here are some factual evidences to support our claim:

• Histrionic launch of the Mazda CX-3 and Renault Captur in Malaysian market and enormous pre-bookings for the two crossovers.
• Honda HR-V has recorded over 18 thousand bookings nationwide and has been debuted in top-10 cars of the country by Monthly sales figures.
• Nissan Gripz and Mazda Koeru Concept successfully became the topic of conversations at Frankfurt Motor Show.
• Gilt-edged Bentley and Jaguar made first appearance in the crossover/SUV segment with Bentley Bentayga and Jaguar F-Pace.
• The shift in car segments interest from regular sedans and hatchbacks to crossover has tremendously increased the sales figures. (0.5 million to 4.1 million in United States alone)

Biography:

Like any other type of vehicle, Crossovers range from bare bones to ultra-chic, as a result, market segments are becoming more crowded. However, the launches seem to be just the beginning of the story. Here are the 5 crossovers which could be responsible for a new “Era of Crossovers” in the Malaysian market.

Launch Date: 5th February 2015

Expected Price Range: Starting at RM98,690

Specifications:

Exterior Design & Features:

• Well-designed rear door handles give the crossover a hidden sleek look of a coupe-like profile.
• LED Headlamps provide better visibility at night, while the LED Daytime Running Lights help improve visibility during the day.
• LED Rear Combi Lights provide better visibility for drivers behind.
• Shark Fin Antenna make the crossover look stylish and improves aerodynamics.
• Stylish and sporty, 16-inch alloy wheels retains HR-V's charismatic figure in great appeal to the public.

Interior Design & Features:

• Luxuriously designed dashboard with a Piano black instrumental panel give its customers a pleasurable ride with a sophisticated feel.
• 7-inch Display Audio keeps you entertained all over the rides and provide an easy access over the music segment.
• 7 colors of Ambient Meter are provided optional so that buyers can customize the color of the meter to suit individual mood.
• Touch Panel Auto Air Conditioning helps you in adjusting the right amount of cool air via the touch-sensitive interface.
• SIRI Eyes Free Mode perform tasks through verbal instructions with Siri when connected to a compatible smartphone.
• 3 Modes of Seating is provided for passengers comfort – Utility Mode, Tall Mode, Long Mode.