Honda announces February Australian debut for new HR-V small SUV.
Honda's new Jazz-based HR-V SUV will be arrive in local showrooms from February 2015, representing the Japanese brand in the booming small SUV segment.
Sitting beneath the mid-size CR-V SUV, the HR-V will go head to head with the likes of the Holden Trax, Nissan Juke and Ford EcoSport, along with the upcoming Renault Captur and Mazda CX-3.
From launch, Australian HR-Vs will be equipped with a 105kW/172Nm 1.8-litre petrol engine, with fuel consumption ranging between 6.6-6.9L/100km, depending on spec.
A turbodiesel version is expected to follow, but the hybrid model available in Japan - where the HR-V wears Vezel badges - remains unlikely.
The HR-V will also be the first Honda to feature City-Brake Active, the brand’s new autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system.
In the cabin, Honda's clever Magic Seat system will offer similar cabin flexibility to the Tardis-like Jazz.
The HR-V will also feature the Display Audio touchscreen entertainment and communications system that enables voice control of smart phones, music streaming via Bluetooth connection, and satnav via a downloaded app and HDMI-connected iPhone.
Pricing and exact specs will be confirmed closer to the on-sale date.
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