The Honda HR-V 2022 is an evolution

Honda today revealed the third generation HR-V it will sell in some global markets and it looks both compact and beefy, if that’s one thing. YesYou shouldn’t expect him to be much different when it comes to the United States.

The HR-V Honda announced for Europe will come with a hybrid powertrain, likely to help Honda comply with stricter emissions regulations. This is called the e: HEV, which stands for “hybrid electric vehicle”. Honda didn’t say what kind of engine or engines it would put in the car, and Honda didn’t give any performance figures either. Still, you can probably expect something like an almost even split. between an electric motor and the gasoline engine. This is how things work in the Fit Hybrid, which goes from zero to 100 km / h in 9.4 seconds.

The interest of the HR-V, however, is neither the power nor the speed. The point is interior space and convenience, and the new HR-V will keep the Magic seats – the those you can fold flat – that Honda has installed its cars for years. Honda Press release is a bit of a spare, but I’ll point out what he describes as some kind of new interior airflow system:

The feeling of lightness and space is enhanced by a new air distribution system that creates a curtain of fresh air beside and above the passengers, flowing from unique L-shaped vents positioned in the corners top of the instrument panel.

As for the American HR-V? Honda has confirmed that the new HR-V will arrive here and that details about it will come later. He also said it will “differ” from the HR-V he unveiled today in Europe and other markets, without specifying how. I’m going to go ahead and guess that this powertrain will be part of the difference and hopefully not the cool grille and sleek egg style.

Development of a successor to the Honda HR-V for the US market is underway. This new HR-V will be designed to meet the distinct needs of US customers, and will differ from the Honda Vezel / HR-V which will be unveiled on February 18 for other regions. Honda will have more information to share regarding the next generation Honda HR-V designed for the US market as launch approaches.

Once the Honda Fit is finally and completely abandoned for the United States, the HR-V will be one of the new entry points for the Honda buyeris here. Its starting price is currently $ 21,220, but it is likely to increase a bit.

And I would expect some people who would otherwise have bought a Fit might pick up the new HR-V when it gets here, along with Honda. sale 84,027 HR-V in the US last year and hoping to make that figure. As for me, I will never forgive Honda for the original sin of finally don’t give us the new one Fit at all.

(Note: The pictures below show the right-hand drive version, which the British will tell you is the correct version, but we will obviously have the left-hand drive version.)