Honda HR-V 2019 News

Honda's lofty goal of bringing electrification to the masses seem to be at odds with the brand's local division, which currently only offers one electrified vehicle in its line-up - the prohibitively expensive $420,000 before on-road costs NSX flagship.Wh

Honda has confirmed its new-generation Jazz light hatchback, expected to be revealed at next month's Tokyo motor show, will launch next year and feature at least one hybrid engine that will be the sole powertrain for the European market.However, Honda Aus

Honda Australia has launched a new limited edition variant of its 2019 HR-V range called the +Luxe. Bringing more luxurious features to less expensive HR-V variants, the +Luxe is priced at $29,990 plus on-road costs.Based on the second-tier HR-V VTi-S, the HR-V +Luxe adds black leather upholstery with heated front seats, premium paint and +Luxe badging. That’s in addition to the standard features the HR-V VTi-S offers, including automatic LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, climate control, keyless entry and start, rear parking sensors, a blind-spot camera, satellite navigation and city-speed automatic emergency braking. Standard on all HR-V models is a 105kW/172Nm 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that uses a claimed 6.9L/100km of fuel on a combined cycle.Like all HR-V models, a CVT auto is standard on the +Luxe. Featuring a 437-litre boot, the HR-V is one of the most practical cars in the small SUV segment, in which it competes with the Mazda CX-3, Toyota C-HR, Nissan Qashqai and Subaru XV. Four colours will be available on the HR-V +Luxe, with ‘Brilliant Sporty Blue’, ‘Lunar Silver’, ‘Modern Steel’ and ‘White Orchid’ available at no extra cost.